Illinois Administrative Code › Title 62 - MINING › Part 200 - THE ILLINOIS EXPLOSIVES ACT › Subpart G - MAGAZINE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE › Section 200.603 - Safety Precautions - Handling and Storage

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) Use of Stocks
When explosive material is removed from a magazine for use,
				  the oldest stocks shall be removed first. When the certificate holder has
				  adopted a quality control program that does not necessarily involve the removal
				  of the oldest stock first, but that complies with Section
				  200.602(f), the
				  requirements of this subsection shall be deemed to be met.
b) Like Stocks Together
Corresponding grades and brands shall be stored in a magazine
				  together and in such a manner that brand and grade marks are visible. All
				  stocks shall be stored so as to be easily counted and checked.
c) Stacking
Containers of explosive materials shall be stacked in a
				  stable manner to prevent shifting or falling. Rigid containers of explosive
				  materials shall be laid flat, and cases shall be placed with top side
				  up.
d) Ventilation
Explosive materials shall be stored within a magazine so as
				  not to interfere with required ventilation.
e) Black Powder
Black powder, when stored in the same magazine with other
				  explosive material, shall be stacked separately.
f) Containers
Containers of explosive materials that have been opened shall
				  be securely closed before being placed in a magazine. Only fiberboard
				  containers may be opened in the magazine. Explosive materials shall be stored
				  in the original container.
g) Damaged Containers
Containers of damaged explosive materials shall not be
				  unpacked or repacked in, or within 50 feet of, a magazine or in close proximity
				  to other explosive materials.
h) Non-Sparking Tools
Tools used for opening containers of explosive materials
				  shall be constructed of non-sparking material, except that metal slitters may
				  be used for opening fiberboard containers, provided that the metal slitter does
				  not come into contact with any metallic fasteners that may be in, or part of,
				  the case. Only a wooden wedge and a fiber, rubber or wooden mallet shall be
				  used for opening or closing wood containers of explosive materials.
i) Stained Floors
Magazine floors stained with leaked explosive components
				  shall be dealt with according to instructions of the manufacturer.
j) Distance Between Staging Area
				and Spectators
The distance from the spectators to the staging area, also
				  known as the blast zone or display site, for an aerial fireworks display shall
				  be no less than 70 feet for every inch of diameter of the largest shell being
				  used.
k) When working from a
				barge or floating platform, personal floatation devices equipped with a visual
				location device (water activated flashing light) is required during initiation
				of explosives.
l) Staple Guns
Staple guns cannot be used to secure quick match to the
				  mortar rack of any type of pyrotechnic material.
m) Prior to initiation:
1) Ample warning shall be given to allow all
				persons to be evacuated.
2) All
				access routes to the blast zone shall be guarded or barricaded to prevent the
				passage of unauthorized persons or vehicles.
3) The initiation system shall not be
				connected to the explosives or explosive device until just prior to
				initiation.