combustible granular solid or a clean oil which has a closed-cup flash point of 60oC or higher); ANFO means an explosive mixture consisting of ammonium nitrate and fuel oil that has a flash point of 60oC or higher with or without a compatible dye; approved means approved by the Authority, unless otherwise stated; AS 2187 means AS 2187 Explosives – Storage, transport and use and, for the purposes of these Regulations, comprising of— – Part 0 Terminology; – Part 1 Storage; – Part 2 Use of explosives; – Part 4 Pyrotechnics – Outdoor displays— as amended from time to time; AS 3846 means AS 3846 The handling and transport of dangerous cargoes in port areas, as amended from time to time; r. 5 Australian Explosives Code or AEC means the document known as the Australian Code for the Transport of Explosives by Road and Rail, prepared by the Australian Forum of
theatrical firework means— poured flash powder; or firework that is— (i) designed to be safe for indoor use for theatrical purposes; and (ii) fitted with, or adapted to, the use of an electrical ignition device; UN number or UN has the same meaning as in the ADG Code; underground magazine means a magazine that is used for the storage of explosives and detonators and is— enclosed cavity formed in underground rock; or in accordance with AS 2187.1 for underground use; use in relation to explosives includes— preparation, charging, discharging or firing of explosives; and handling of explosives; vessel means a ship or a boat; vulnerable facility includes— r. 5 multi-storey building;
the provision that is to be the subject of the exemption is an administrative requirement under these Regulations r. 14 is not directly associated with a measure to any eliminate or reduce any risk; and (ii) that is inappropriate or unnecessary in the circumstances. (6) An exemption under this regulation must be in writing. (7) The Authority may impose conditions on an exemption in relation to any of the following— commencement and duration of the exemption; things and activities for which the exemption has been granted; person or class of persons to whom the exemption has been granted; premises or class of premises for which the exemption has been granted; provisions of Regulations for which the exemption has been granted; (f) requirements for the provision of information relevant to the exemption to the Authority, if reasonably requested by the Authority;
required to notify the Authority of the incident under Part 5 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004; and with that requirement. (3) This regulation does not apply to an instance of injury or damage resulting from the use of ammunition in a weapon. (4) In this regulation, person in control of explosives includes the licensee and the occupier of premises where an incident referred to in subregulation (1) occurs. 26 Reporting of theft, loss or attempted theft r. 26 (1) A licensee, occupier or person in charge of any premises used to manufacture or explosives, or a vehicle or vessel used to transport explosives, on becoming aware of any occurrence of theft or loss of explosives from, or a breaking into or attempt at breaking into, the premises, vehicle or vessel must immediately notify the Authority and a member of the police force of the occurrence. (2) Subregulation (1) does not apply in respect of— fireworks; or ammunition (or primers for that ammunition) for a person's own lawful use. 27 Restrictions on people under 18 years of age
Type of Explosive Maximum quantity for small scale storage Maximum quantity for medium scale storage Blasting explosives of Classification 1.1D and 1.5D (including gelignite, water gels, emulsions, nitrate mixtures and boosters) and other explosives of Classification Code 1.1D 35 kg 30 kg Detonating cord of Classification Code 1.1D 350 metres 1000 metres Gunpowder for blasting of Classification Code 1.1D 5 kg 20 kg Propellant Gunpowder of Classification Code 1.1D 5 kg 50 kg Propellants of Classification Code 1.1C and 1.3C 20 kg 100 kg Detonators of Classification Code 1.1B and 1.4B 125 in number 500 in number Explosives of Classification Code 1.1B, N.O.S.* 50 grams 1 kg Display fireworks of Classification Code 1.2G, 1.3G and 1.4G 10 kg Gross 50 kg Gross Distress Signals of Classification Code 1.3G 5 kg 100 kg Distress Signals of Classification Code 1.4G 10 kg 200 kg
Distress Signals of Classification Code 1.3G and 1.4G 10 kg in total, not more than 5 kg of which can be Classification Code 1.3G 200 kg in total, not more than 50 kg of which can be Classification Code 1.3G Explosives of Hazard Division 1.2, N.O.S.* 25 kg 10 kg Explosives of Hazard Division 1.3, N.O.S.* 5 kg 50 kg Fuse lighters of Classification Code 1.4G 10 kg gross 100 kg gross Plastic igniter cord of Classification Code 1.4G 500 metres 5000 metres Safety cartridges of Classification Code 1.4S 40 000 in number 1 000 000 in number Industrial safety cartridges of Classification Code 1.4S 40 000 in number 1 000 000 in number Primers of Classification Code 1.4S 10 000 in number 50 000 in number Safety fuse of Classification Code 1.4S 350 metres 5000 metres Consumer fireworks of Classification Code 1.4G and 1.4S 30 kg gross 500 kg
Explosives of Classification Code 1.4S Unlimited Explosives of Hazard Division 1.5 100 kg Hazard Division 1.6 25 kg (5) Nothing in this Part requires a person who transports explosives of a kind specified in Column 1 of Table 107B in a quantity not more than the corresponding quantity specified in Column 2 of the Table, to hold a licence under this Part. Table 107B—Maximum Quantities for Unlicensed Transport r. 107 Column 1 Column 2 Kind of Explosive Transported Maximum Quantity (when transported by any person) Propellant Gunpowder of Classification Code 1.1D 5 kg Hazard Division 1.2 5 kg Hazard Division 1.3 other than Distress Signals 50 kg Hazard Division 1.4 other than 1.4S or 1.4B or Distress Signals 250 kg
Distress Signals of Classification Code 1.3G 100 kg Distress Signals of Classification Code 1.4G 250 kg Distress Signals of Classification Code 1.3G and 1.4G 250 kg in not more than 50 kg of which can be Classification Code 1.3G Explosives of Classification Code 1.4S Unlimited Hazard Division 1.6 25 kg 108 Vehicles transporting explosives to be licensed r. 108 (1) A person must not transport explosives on a road or road related area unless that person holds— explosives vehicle licence for the vehicle used; or licence issued under equivalent legislation by a corresponding Authority authorising the vehicle to transport explosives and that vehicle— the requirements of that legislation; and
Note Contravention of a regulation this Part may constitute an offence under section 45 of the Act. 166 Requirement to be licensed r. 166 (1) A person who imports explosives into Victoria from a place outside Australia must hold a licence authorising the person to import explosives. (2) This regulation does not to a person who holds a firearms licence who imports safety cartridges for his or her own lawful use. __________________ Division 1—Preliminary Note Contravention of a regulation under this Part may constitute an offence under section 45 of the Act. 167 Application r. 167 This Part does not to distress signals kept on a vessel for safety purposes. Note
(6) On receipt of the application, the Authority must amend the licence to record the change of licence and reissue the licence. (7) Subregulation (6) does not if the person to whom the vehicle has been transferred does not hold an explosives vehicle licence or if the Authority is not satisfied that person is a suitable person to hold such a licence. (8) In this regulation— business transfer, in respect of a vehicle, means a transfer of the title to the vehicle as part of a transfer in ownership of the business in which the vehicle is used and is to continue to be used. Subdivision 5—Additional provisions in relation to licences to use blasting explosives 200 Endorsing licence to allow manufacture of ANFO r. 200 (1) A licence to use blasting explosives may be endorsed by the Authority to allow the licence holder to manufacture a maximum of 50 kilograms of ANFO at any one time for his or her own use. (2) A licence that is endorsed under subregulation (1) authorises the manufacture of the explosives as if it were a licence referred to in regulation 36.