Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
A. Magazines shall be constructed in
conformity with the provisions of these rules and regulations, or may be of
substantially equivalent construction satisfactory to the Office of the Deputy
Secretary of Public Safety Services.
B. 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
detonators shall be weather-resistant, fire-resistant, theft-resistant, and
ventilated.
C. Magazine sites upon
which outdoor type magazines are located shall be posted with signs reading
"explosives-keep out" (or equivalent) legibly printed thereon in letters not
less than 2 inches high. These signs shall be visible from any direction. A
second sign shall be posted at the entrance of the facility and shall read
"Danger-Never fight explosives fires-Explosives are stored on this site-Call
(Emergency Phone Number)" legibly printed thereon in letters not less than 2
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. All licensed magazines shall have a license number and 24 hour emergency
telephone contact number affixed to the front of the magazine in the following
manner.
1. The license number assigned by the
Louisiana Department of Public Safety, Explosive Control Unit, for that
specific magazine will be permanently inscribed, welded, or otherwise
permanently affixed to one hood covering a lock on each indoor and outdoor
magazine; does not apply to Type 3 magazines. The letters and numbers shall be
at least 1/4" in height die stenciled, welded or engraved in a manner that is
clear, legible and permanent.
D. Magazines shall not be provided with heat
or lights, except that if lights are necessary, an approved safety flashlight
or safety lantern shall be used, provided however, trailer mounted portable
magazines while containing no explosives shall use normal automobile lighting
systems required for highway use. The Office of the Deputy Secretary of Public
Safety Services may waive the requirements of this Subsection if adequate
safety is assured.
E. Magazines
constructed according to the following minimum specifications are approved as
bullet-resistant and fire-resistant.
1.
Exterior Construction
a. The exterior and
doors are to be constructed of not less than 1/4 inch steel and lined with at
least 2 inches of hardwood. Magazines with top openings will have lids with
water-resistant seals or which overlap the sides by at least 1 inch when in a
closed position.
2.
General
a. Outdoor magazines (Type 1 and 2)
are to be bullet-resistant, fire-resistant, weather-resistant, theft-resistant
and ventilated. They are to be supported to prevent direct contact with the
ground and, if less than 1 cubic yard in size, must be securely fastened to a
fixed object. The ground around outdoor magazines must slope away for drainage
or other adequate drainage provided. When unattended, vehicular magazines must
have wheels removed or otherwise effectively immobilized by kingpin locking
devices or other methods approved by the director.
b. Magazines shall be constructed in
accordance with the rules and regulations of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,
Firearms and Explosives, 27 Code of Federal Regulations Parts 555.207, 555.208,
555.209, 555.210, 555.211.
Types 1, 2, 3 or 4 magazines shall be constructed with a
lattice, paint, mastic, or equivalent lining, to prevent contact of explosive
materials with masonry walls or ferrous metal.
F. A Type 3 magazine is a "day
box" or other portable magazine. It must be theft-resistant, fire-resistant,
and weather-resistant (does not have to be bullet-resistant).
1. Minimum specifications require that a "day
box" be constructed of not less than 12-gauge (.1046 inch) (2.66 mm) steel or
aluminum, lined with 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) hardboard or plywood. The door or lid
must overlap the door opening by at least 1 inch (25 mm). Hinges, hasps, and
panels shall be welded, riveted, or bolted (with nuts on inside) so they cannot
be removed or disassembled from the outside.
2. The magazine shall be equipped with at
least a 5-tumbler padlock (which need not be protected by a steel hood) meeting
the lock requirements outlined in
§1511.
I.1 of this Chapter.
3. Explosive materials are not to be left
unattended in Type 3 magazines and must be removed to Type 1 or Type 2
magazines. This requirement does not apply to offshore operations.
G. Unattended vehicular Type 5
magazines shall have wheels removed or shall be immobilized by kingpin locking
devices. Placards required by DOT must be displayed on all Type 5 magazines
containing blasting agents.
H.
Magazines used for indoor storage shall be fire- and theft-resistant. They do
not have to be weather- and bullet-resistant if the buildings in which they are
stored provide protection from the weather and from bullet penetration.
1. No indoor storage facility shall contain
more than 50 pounds (22.7 kg) of explosive materials or more than 5,000
detonators. When explosive materials and detonators are stored in the same
building they shall be stored in separate magazines.
2. No indoor storage magazine for explosive
materials shall be located in a residence or dwelling.
3. Indoor magazines shall be provided with
handles or substantial wheels or casters to facilitate removal from a building
in an emergency.
I. All
magazines shall be equipped with approved locking devices which shall conform
to at least the following minimum standards of quality and design:
1. padlocks shall consist of a steel or brass
case of at least 1 1/8 inch thickness, with case hardened steel shackles of 3/8
inch diameter and 2-inch maximum length when in the locked position. Either one
12-pin or two 5-pin locks may be used (Type 3 and Type 5 magazines only require
one 5-pin lock). Key numbers shall be removed from the locks. Padlocks to be
enclosed by a hooded metal type enclosure 1/4-inch thick steel. Hooded
enclosure must be constructed to restrict forcible entry from pry bars,
hacksaws, and bolt cutters;
2. two
mortise locks;
3. combination of a
mortise lock or a hooded padlock;
4. mortise lock that requires two keys to
open; or
5. three-point lock or
equivalent-type lock that secures the door to the frame at more than one
point;
6. doors that are secured by
at least two substantial internal bolts or bars do not require additional
locking devices on the exterior.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
Promulgated in accordance with
R.S.
40:1472.1 et
seq.
