California Code of Regulations
Title 19 - Public Safety
Division 1 - State Fire Marshal
Chapter 10 - Explosives
Subchapter 4 - Use and Handling of Explosives
Article 11 - Water Gels, or Slurry Explosives
Section 1573.2 - Storage

Universal Citation: 19 CA Code of Regs 1573.2

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

Ingredients for on-site-mixed water gels shall be stored as set forth in this Section.

(a) Ingredients in themselves classified as Class A or Class B explosives shall be stored in conformity with Article 4.

(b) Ingredients, other than ammonium nitrate, not in themselves classified as explosives, shall be stored in warehouses which shall be noncombustible or fire-resistive.

(c) Prilled, grained, or granulated ammonium nitrate shall be stored in accordance with National Fire Protection Association Pamphlet 490, 1967 Edition, Code for the Storage of Ammonium Nitrate. If ammonium nitrate is stored in the vicinity of explosives or blasting agents, the separation distances specified in the Table of Separation distances of Ammonium Nitrate and Blasting Agents shall be observed.

(d) Liquid ammonium nitrate solutions shall be stored in tank cars, tank trucks, or permanent tanks in a location approved by the "Chief" having jurisdiction. Spills or leaks which may contaminate combustible materials shall be cleaned up immediately.

Disclaimer: These regulations may not be the most recent version. California may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.