Florida Administrative Code › 69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES › 69A - Division of State Fire Marshal › Chapter 69A-2 - EXPLOSIVES › Section 69A-2.007 - Storage; Magazine Construction Requirements

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Magazines shall be constructed in
				conformity with the provisions of these Rules and Regulations, or may be of
				substantially equivalent construction satisfactory to the State Fire
				Marshal.
(2) Magazines for the
				storage of explosives, other than black powder or smokeless propellant shall be
				bullet-resistant, weather resistant, fire resistant, theft resistant, and
				ventilated sufficiently to protect the explosive in the specific locality.
				Magazines used only for the storage of black powder or smokeless propellant
				shall be weather resistant, fire resistant, theft resistant, and have
				ventilation. Magazines for storage of blasting caps and electric blasting caps
				shall be weather resistant, fire resistant, theft resistant, and
				ventilated.
(3) Property upon which
				Class I or Class 2 magazines are located shall be posted with signs reading
				"EXPLOSIVES - KEEP OFF," legibly printed thereon in letters not less than 3
				inches high. Such signs shall be located so as to minimize the possibility of a
				bullet traveling in the direction of the magazine if anyone should shoot at the
				sign.
(4) Magazines shall not be
				provided with heat or lights, except that if lights are necessary, an electric
				safety flashlight or safety lantern shall be used. The State Fire Marshal may
				waive the requirements of this subsection if adequate safety is
				assured.
(5) No nail or screwheads,
				bolts, or other sparking metal shall be exposed below the tops of walls inside
				Class I, Class 2, or Class 3 magazines.
(6) Class I magazines shall be constructed in
				accordance with the recommendations of the Institute of Makers of Explosives as
				shown in their Pamphlet No. 1, Standard Storage Magazines or
				equivalent.
(7) Class 2 magazines
				shall be constructed of not less than 12 gauge sheet steel lined with smooth
				wood, or of 4 inches of hardwood covered on the outside with not less than 16
				gauge sheet metal or equivalent.
(8) Construction of Class 3 magazines:
(a) Class 3 magazines shall be of wood or
				metal construction, or a combination thereof.
(b) Wood magazines of this class shall have
				sides, bottom and cover constructed of at least two-inch hardwood boards well
				braced at corners and protected by being entirely covered with sheet metal of
				not less than No. 20 gauge. All nails exposed to interior of the magazine shall
				be well counter-sunk and filled with a non-conductive material.
(c) All metal magazines of this class shall
				have sides, bottom and cover constructed of 12 gauge metal, and shall be lined
				with at least 3/8-inch plywood or the equivalent. Edges of metal covers shall
				overlap sides at least one inch.
(d) Covers for both wood and metal
				constructed magazines of this class shall be provided with substantial means
				for locking. Covers shall be kept locked except during the placement or removal
				of explosives.
(e) Magazines of
				this class shall be painted red and shall bear lettering in white, on all sides
				and top, at least one and one-half inches high, "EXPLOSIVES - KEEP FIRE
				AWAY."
(f) Class 3 magazines when
				located in warehouses, and in wholesale and retail establishments shall be
				provided with handles and substantial wheels or casters to facilitate easy
				removal in the case of fire.
(g)
				Where necessary due to climatic conditions, Class 3 magazines shall be
				ventilated.