Subject NOT available

vbere gun | cwder its are packed imount shall not

50 kg. Provided thri v and propellai together the 1 exceed. 25 kg.

2.5 kg.

: i k g.

2.5 kg.

Ths miterial except site mixed Ammonium Nitrate Fuel OJ] explosive shall b: suitably cUrtridged in wrappings made of suitble plastic material or pm.'rs so ft? to make it impermsahle and protect from damp. Furllier picking as for CUss 1.

A, in,i5v;d by chijf Cjntroller.

3. Situ M'K-d An- monium Nitrate Fuel Oil mixture- (ANFO)

A.

I

:5 kg.

2 5 kg

The milcrial vhill be cartridged in wrappings made of paper 01 polythene that his bsen ma.de impirmetible, The wrapping should aho pjctect t^e m Uerial from damp,

Class 3 D vhion olh;r thin pro- p-llants.

Furthir packing ns for Class 1, provided that either the outer or inner pack- age shall b: thoroughly wateiproof and thai no metol shell be lutcl in the c in,truction of the packages, except thiit (1) nails made of brass, zmc or other soft metal or coated with the same may be used for securing the outer package, and (2) wire sticbing may lie used for securing the inner package if the wire is effectively prevented from coming into contact with th: explosive by miannof a sheet of stout carboard or.otheiwite

5

As for Class 1

Clasi 3 Division 1 Propsllants

As for Class 1

6. Class 3 Division 2 other than Picric Acid, Wet Gun Cotton, Penta-Erythritol Tctrinitrat': RDX, Terinitor Retorcinol (Sty- phnic Acid)

Picric Acid

Ai for Class 1

7.

H.

25 kg.

= 5kg.

25 kg.

2 ' k g.

Unlimited

Unlimited

1 Unlimited

Unl mitid

As for Class 1, provided that the inner or outer package or both of them shal b: of su;h nature, and so closed, as to prevent any material loss of mois- ture.

G JT CMtoris'J w;ttii With wl- ter a? to be ab- solutely uninfla-

mmable.

9.

22.Jkg. (dry basis)

11 2.1 kj\ (drv basis)

Tn double package, the inner package shall be a polythene bag closed at the top with twine thread and placed in a bright lin container. Both the bag and the tin container shall be so closed as to prevent any material loss of moisture. The outer package shal] be as defiiud in clause (1) of the Sche- dule and so closed as to prevent any materid 11 oss of moki lire.

Pema-Ervthritni- TeLnnitratc (P. E. T. N. Penth- rite) containing 25% of nniiture.

Method of packing

Iten 1 No. Class

Amount in any one outer pack- age.

Amount in any one inner pack- age.

.3

4

5 1

10.

As for Pl-TN

RDX

11.25 kg. (dry basis)

22.5 kg. (dry basis)

25 kg. of

J l.

25 kg. of wet explosives.

wet explosive.

Tri-Nitro-Resor- cinol (Styphnic Acid)

• As Tor Class 1, provided that Trinitte-RcLOiur.o] (Siyplimc Acd) shall be wetted with not less than 20% of water calculated on the wet explosives and that the inner package shall be a substantial bag, case or canister so nude andcloscd as to prevent anyloss of moisture ore\caperfcsxplosives.

25 kg.

2.5 kg.

1 As for Class 3, Division 1, other than propellents

12. Class 4 Division

2.5 kg.

25 kg.

13. Class 4 Division 2 As for Class 1

12.5 kg.

100 kg.

14. Class 5

The explosive shall be packed wet containing not less tlmn 25 % wrier, and shall,in this condition becnclosed in a treble package; the inner nio^t pack- age; containing the wet explosive shall be a bag of heavy cotton cloth or other suitable material of close mesh but permeable to water; the inter- mediate pickage shall contain all the individual packages and sufficient water to koep the explosive in them constantly wet, and may,consistent with the requirements of the security of the whole package, be in the form of a mbbor bag, or of a case, or of such spscial lining to the other packages as will efficiently attain this object, and it must itself be contantly surrounded by Or saturated with water, the cuter package containing sufficient water constantly to surround the case. Doth the intermediate package and tho outer pJckage shil! bi of su:h construction and material as will not allow water to escap;.

ily

if the explosive is of su;h character thai it cannot be packed in a thorough wet condition, It shall b; packed in accordance with conditions prescribed by the Chief Controller.

Unlimited

15. (

s

A single outer paokage. Provided that clause (3) of this Schedule sh.ill not apply to csplosives of thi

: Division;:

3nss 6, Division I, othr thin Pm> flre cartridges foi pistols.

Provided also that bulletcd cartridges of a calibre exeeding 1.27 cm. and belonging to this Division shall be packed in such a manner that the point of any bullet cannot come in contact with the cap of another cartridge.

JO in number

16. Pin-fire cartrid- ges for pistok

(a) Not exceeding 50 in number in any otic consignment—So packed in a single package that the bases lie alternately in opposite directions. The bases and pins shall be so fitted into perforations in millboard or other suitable material as to prevent the firing of any one of the said cartridges by "n explosion in -my other of the said cartridges.

2500 in number (b) Exceeding 50 number -In an inner and outer package, the cartridges

50 in number.

bslng packed in inner packages with millboards a* above required.

^lass 6 Division :

17. (

2 Explosives made up into cattridges or charges for cannon, shells, torpedoes, mines,blastlngorotherlikcpurp^-csshall be packed in such monncr and in such quantity as is required for the same explosive when not so made up :

Provided that, where a double package is required, the enclosing case of such cartridges or charges may, if it satisfies the conditions required for on in- ner packge, bo deemed to be such inner package.

Other ammunition of this Division- A single outer package.

50 kg.

At for Class'1

18. (

25 kg. 1 kg. or 10 in r lumber, which- :ver be the t [water

8 3lass 6, Division 3, other than Detonators and Electric Detona- tois.

Provided that bulleted caitridges- of a calibre exceeding 1.27 cm. and be- longing to this Division shall be packed in such a manner that the point of anv bullet cannot come in contact with the cap of another catridge.

97GI/81—15

ften

Method of parking

i No Class

Amcunt in anv one inner pack- age

Amount in any one omei pack- age

3'

1

5

4

19

100 in number.

Detonators

1,000 in number (a) Not exceeding 1,000 in any one consignment. As for Class 1, provided that the detonators and the spaces between the same and between the side' of the inner package and the said detonators shall all be filled as far as practicable, with fine sawdust or other similar material; a layer of fell or other soft yielding material shall be placed between both ends of all the detonators and the interior of the inner package in which the same are placed, in such manner and so secured, that both ends of the deto- nators will rest upon the said cotton woo] or other material, every inner package, if of metal to be lined throughout with the paper or other soft material,

10,000 in num- 100 in number.

ber

n

(h) Etcaadiug 1,030 djtonitors. The detonators shall bo packed in inner packages, with sawdust and cotton wool as above described. Such inner packages shall be placed inside a substantial case of wood or metal, made and closed w as to prevent any of the inner packages escaping therefrom, and such case shall be placed inside an outer package in such manner and so secured as to leave a clear spaco of not less than 7,5 cm. betwee the case and every part of the interior of the said outer packages, notwith- standing that such clear space may, if preferred, be filled with sawdust, straw or other similar material or may contain a light framework or battens of wood to keep the case aforesaid in position in the outer pock- age,

(c) Where the number of detonators exceeds 5,000 such outer packages shall be provided with handles or other contrivance, by means of which it can be safely and conveniently carried,

20,

As for Class 1, provided that where the number in any outer packege exceeds 5,000 in number 1(10 in numbei.

Electric Detona- tors

3,000 such outer packages shall be provided with handles or other contri- vance, by means of which it can be safely and conveniently carried.

Double package, the inner package being hermetically closed and contains

21.

1 10 kg.

0.5 kg.

in an outer package as above defined.

Class 7, Division 1

Class 7 Division Single outer package, provided that clause (3) of this Stht chile shall not apply

22.

50 kp.

—

to explosives of this class and Division.

Cartridges packed and transported for immediate use in insulated packing

21.

boxes of a design approved by the Chief Controller.

Class 8, L.O.X. (Liquid CKygen Explosives)

1 2 3 SCHEDULE III Methods of Testing

(Sec Rule 21)

VT Bottle, glass-stoppered, brown 1 glass, 28.4 cc. (for standard tint papers).

An explosive of the 3rd (Nitro-compound) Class or of the 4th (Chlorate-mixture) Class shall comply with the tests set forth in this Schedule as applicable to such explosive.

THE HEAT TEST AS APPLIED TO EXPLOSIVES

I—Apparatus and Materials employed,

VII Bottle, glass-stoppered, 1 brown glass, 56.8 cc (for tost papers).

VIII Brush, cleaning 2 Sped- Pattern Article flcation No.

IX Brush, cleaning, test tube 1 1 2 3

X Burner, gas, Argand, and 1 A ... Acid, acetic 56.8 ex. bottle 1

screen

I Balance 1

XI Caps, for test, tubes A sufficient

supply.

II Bath, water 1 III Bath, water, for hot water 1

B XTI Chalk, French A sufficient heating*

Supply IV Beaker, glass, li litres 1

XTII Forceps, lifting, heat test 1

papers

XIV Funnel, aluminium 1 V Bottle, dropping, brown 1 glass, 28.4 cc. (for glyce- rine and water mixture)

•Alternative pattern for use where hot water is available. N.B.—The apparatus and materials are to comply in all respects with the specification and standard patterns. The standard patterns, except No. XXI are held by the Deputy Warden of the Standards, Board of Trade. Pattern No. XXI is hold by H.M. Inspectors of Explosives, Home Office.

8i3

Specification A—Acid, Acetic Article

Pattern

No.

Speci- fication

XV

C

1 1

Funnel, glass Glycerine 28.4 c.c. bottle

The acetic acid is to be clear, colourless and free from all impurities, and is not to contain less than 96 per cent CH3 COOH. When 1 cc. of N|10 potassium permanganate solution is added to 100 c.c, of the acetic acid maintained at 15°C, the distinctive colour is to remain for not less lhan 15 minutes.

1

XVI Knife, cordito

1

XVT1 Lid, water bath

1

Mill, cordile

XVlll

One drop uf the diluted acetic acid—uno volume of acetic- acid diluted with four volumes of distilled watej—when placed by means of n glass rod on freshly-prepared potassium iodidc-simvh paper is 10 produce no colour.

1

XIX

Specification B—Chalk, French Needle, piercing, heat test papers

1

XX

The Ircnch chalk is to be equal in colour, to the standard sample and is not to contain more than 0.5 per cent of mois- ture.

Oven, water Paper, filtrc

D

A sufficient supply. Do

Papers, filtrc, 5.5 cm.

The bulk, of the French chalk is to be such that a volume of 50 c.c. will weight 235 ±1.0 gramme. This to be determin- ed as follows :—

A ylaw Uinnel, the -.teni ol which is 11 cm, in length Papers, standard tint

xx r

Do D.o

Papers, lest

E

1

Pestle and mortar, wedge-

XXII

woodware

1

xxin Plate, glass, resting heat test papers on when piercing

Rings, rubber, (est tube

XXIV

tapering, internally Irom 8 mm at the top to 5 mm. at the end, is 10 be clamped vertically above a 50 cc. cylinder so that the mouth of the latter ia 7 cm. below tbo lowest point of the iunnel. The cylinder is to be 2.5 cm. in internal diameter, with a around edge, The French Chalk is to be poured gradually into the funnel and allowed to flow into the cylinder until the latter overflows, This should take one minute. The suifacc of the chalk is then to be levelled off, without tapping or shaking the cylinder, by drawing a straight edge over the mouth of the cylinder. The cylinder and con- tents are then to be weighed.

A sufficient supply.

1

Rod, glass, flat-headed

XXV

The fineness of the French chalk is to be such that It will all pass, without rubbing, through a 0,075 mm. wire sieve of 6,400 meshes per square centimetre,

6

Rods, glass, platinum wire

XXVI

hook

The French chalk is not to contain more than 0.1 per cent of soluble alkali salts calculated as CaCO". This is to be determined as follows ;—

1

Scoop, aluminium

XXVII

1

Screen, burner for water bath

XXV11I

10 grammes of the chalk are to be boiled with 250 cc. of water for one minute, filtered, washed and the filtrate titrated with N/10 hydrochloric acid.

1

Sieve, rectangular, tinncd.brass

XXJX

wire

[he French chalk, when warmed with hydrochloric acid, is not to give oH! more than 1 per cent and not less than 0.25 per cent of carbonic acid gas.

A set

Sieves with lid and base, cir-

XXX

cular, brass

J

Spectula, horn

xxxt

The French chalk is not to absorb more than 0.5 per cent of moisture after being dried at lOO'C till constant in weight, and then exposed under a bell-jar to saturated atmos- phere at 15° to 20°C for 24 hours.

1

Stand, heat test tubes

XXXII

1

Stand, water bath

XXXIII

NOT Jr..—Before use in heat-test experiments the French chalk is to be carefully washed with distilled water, dried in a water oven at 65—70 C, and exposed to a saturated atmosphere for 24 hours. It is to be kept in a well stoppered bottle.

Stoppers, rubber, perforated

xxxiv

A sufficient supply.

Specification C—Glycerine

Thermometers, glass, and wooi i 2

XXXV

The glycerine is to comply with the latest edition of

case-

British Pharmacopoeia Specification in all respects.

6

Trays, aluminium

XXXVI

Specification D—-Paper, filters

I

Tray, cordite knife

XXXVII

Tubes, heat test

xxxvm

A Miflicieni supply.

The paper foi making beat test paper is to consist entirely of pure normal cotton cellulose of strongly resistant quality end free from any loading or sizing.

1

Tubes, standard tint paper

XXXIX

During manufacture, the paper is not to be submitted to

artificial heat of any kind,

XL Tubing rubber, Argand gas

burner

A sufficient length

lhc paper is to have u smooth white Kurta.ce, and both

sides are to be as nearly alike as possible.

Water, distilled

A sufficient supply

'I he average lentith oE the fibres is to be 2 ± 0 .5 mm.

A set

Weights, gramme and forceps

XI.1

The sheets, when measured with a Ciceil t>mith's patent

in box

iued pKssure micrometer, are to have a thickness of 1,8 ± 0,2 mm.

The lust treatment in Its preparation is to be a thorough washing wilh pure distilled water and subsequent air drying in a pure atmosphere.

The paper is to be fiee from all traces of chemical 01

other impurity particularly acids,, chlorine and pcrio*ides.

On boiling wilh 3 per cent, caustic soda solution foi 60 minutes, the paper Js not to lose more than 7.5 per cent of its weight.

When heated for 15 minutes at 1OO"C with Fehling's solutions, diluted with twice its volume of boiling water, it is not to produce more than 1.25 per cent of its weight of cuprous oxide (CunO).

It is to be supplied in sheets 50 cm. long by 15 cm. wide, JJIICI each 100 sheets packed separately in a hermetically sealed tin case closed by a tear-off st^ip.

For use in the extraction of nitro-glyceriiie from dynamite it is to be supplied in circles 5.5 cm. in diameter, each 100 papers beins packed separately.

Specification E—Papeis, lest

The papeis are to be prepared and tested by (he method laid

down in Appendix II.

bach batch of papers is to be tested by carrying out tor consecutive tests of four papers on each of two days. The mean test obtained is to be 18.5±0.75 minute: and the mean deviation fiom the mean not more than -f. 0.5 minutes. \ lest different fiom the mean by more than two minutes is to bo considered abnormal, and is to be disregarded unless

II—Preparation of the sample to be tested

All the operations in preparing a sample for testing are to be can ied out as expeditiously as possible, avoiding ex- posure to lifiht, as far as practicable ana the test is to be carried out as soon as the sample is prepared.

In weighing out heat test quantities, an accuracy of ± 0.05 gramme is sufficient. These quantities are to be weighed out into test tubes which have been fitted with rubber rings, the lower surface of which coincides with the bottom line etched on the tost tube.

Explosives of Class 3, Division 1

(I) Friable Nitro-glycerino preparations from which the nitro-alycerine or liquid nitro-compound cannot be con- veniently extracted with waters—•

(a) A cartridge of the sample to be tested is to be opened at one end and rotated with one hand while wilh the other the contents of the cartridge are to be loosened by means of pressure between the thumb and fore fmser, The flist 12.7 mm. of the sample so loosened is to be rejected.

(T>) The cartiidge is then to be inverted ovei the scoop and the loosening operation continued so as to transfer a portion of the explosive to the bcoop.

fc) When the weight of the sample in the scoop has been adjusted to 3.2 grammes the sample is to be transferred by means of th" aluminium funnel to n heat test tubes collected at the bottom by gently tapping the side of the tube with the fingers and pressed down to a height of 3 centimetres by means of the flat-headed glass rod. The sample is then ready to be heat tested.

(2) Blasting Gelatine and Analogous Preparations—

(n) The wrapper of the cartridge is to be opened out and 12.7 mm of the sample k to be removed with the spatula and rejected. A piece weighing 3.2 mmmes as nearly as can be Judged is then to be cut off for the test. The sample is to He on its own wrapper during these opeiations, and direct contacl of the operator's hands wilh the sample is to he avoided.

(b) The portion of the sample removed is to be weighted in the scoop and pieces added to, or removed from it, until 3,2 grammes are obtained. This quantity is then to be transferred to the mortal. 6.5 grammes of Fiench Chalk are to be weighed out using the .spatula and fcoop and also transferred to the mor- tar.

tc) The sample is to be .incorporated with the Fiench Chalk by repeatedly squeezing it with the end of the pestle, until it is in a condition in whidi it can be ground. The times for normal samples should generally be as follows :—

til 'sting gelatine

)-] minute^

1 minute Gel nine djM'mite Gelignite rncl himilai explosive-, containing

less thin 61 per c;nt of nitro-filyccrine. . J minute

The mixture is than to be ground bv a ciiculai movement of the pestle for a further period of half a minute, and should then be homogenous in appearance.

id) The mixtuie is to be iransferied to " test-tube by means of the horn spatula and the aluminium fun- nel], and gently pressed down to a height of 5 centi- meties wilh the fat headed Rlnss lod. The inmple is then ready to be heat tested,

le) The pestle and mortar after each grinding are to be thoroughly washed with tap waier, rinsed with dis- tilled water, dried with a clean towel, find finally dried in a bath at 100T. The pestle nnd mortar are to be allowed to cool to the ordinary tempera- ture before being used again.

(3J Cordite, Bullistite nnd othci propellanK of Class 3,

Divn. 1 —

(i) Explosives in the foim of sticks or lubes.—

(n) The opciator is to wash his hand* caiefully tho- roughly rinse them in distilled waier. and dry them with a clean towel.

(b) The sticks or tubes to be tested ure to be wiped

out with clean filter paper.

(c) The sample is to be reduced to n condition suit- able for grinding in the cordite mill by being cut into small piece about 3.175 mm. long by means of the cordite knife. 12.7 mm. being re- jected from each end of the sticks or tubes to be tested.

(d) The set of sieve., with the lid removed is to be placed under (he mill so as to allow the ground material to fall directly on (he top sieve.

(e) The cut sample is to be transfeireJ from the cordite tray to the mill and around. The in si portion passing through (he mill is lo be rejected. A suffi- cient quantity of the sample is lo be taken to ensure that enough nwterinl is obtained on the second sieve without crinding the whole quantity introduced into the mill.

(f) The lid i.s to be replaced on the sel of sieves and the sample is sieved for one minute. The mate- rial which remains on the second sieve is- to be taken for heat test, except in the case of powder in sticks or tubes, the nominal diamcicr of which is les-, than 0.762 mm. in t)u\ case, the material in the bottom compartment is to be taken for heat test.

(g> 1 6 grammes of thc ground and sieved sample arc to be weighed out in the scoon, transferred by means of the aluminium funnel to a heat test tube and collected jt the bottom bv gently tap- pine the side of the tube with thc fingers Three such test quantities are to be sn weighed out The sample is then leudv to be heal tested.

(h) Thc set of slc\es and the cordite mill arc lo be cleaned with thc cleaning brush before and after thc reparation of each sample.

Hi) Explosives in the form uf grains fur small arms.— 1.6 Rrammes of the sample is to.be weighed out in the scoop, transferred by means of the aluminium funnel to a heat test tube and collected ;it the bottom by gently tapping the side of the tube with the fingers. Thiee such test quantities are to be weighed out. The •-.ample is then ready to he heat tested.

Explosives of Class 3, Division I

(11 Nilro-cellulosc Pulp—

(a) The opciutoi is lo wash his hands caiefully, tho- roughly lirtse them with distilled water and di\ them with a dean towel.

ib) Six thicknesses of filter paper iiv' to be laid on top ol ore another. Sulricicnt of the s imple lo be tested, to uive uboui 5 6 Elllmmes alicr the final pressing. is to be spread on the top sheet. SIK othei thick- ness of filter papei me lo be similarly laid o\er the sample. 'I he whole is then to be placed under prcs- suie as, for instance, in a hand screw piess, and pressure applied for three minutes. On removal from the piess, lhe sample is to be nibbed up hy hand on the filter papei and afiain pressed for three minutes on fresh filter paper. I he sample is then lo be transferred to the iectani(ul.ir sieve and mbbeil through it with the hand.

(c) 5 gramme of the sieved iiunple aic lo be weighed out in the scoop and spread rvenly on a aluminium tray.

(ilj I lie oven is to h;"\e been brought to, und is to be

maintained at a temperature of 4R.9T (120°F) Ihe ttay is lo be placed in the o^en and kept there for 15 minutes with the dooi closed.

fe) The tray is to be icmoved from the oven and ihe sample tiansferrcj lo the top sieve of the set of sieves. The lid is to Vic replaced, and the sample sieved for two minules. For this operation the se- cond sieve is not to be used.

(f) The poition of the sample which passes through the top sieve is again lo be spread evenly on an alu- minium liny and exposed to the air of the tooro for four hours.

(K) 1.3 grammes of the exposed sample aic to be weighed out in the scoop and transferred by means of the aluminium funnel to a heat lest lube. Two such test quantities aic to be so weighed out. The material in each is to be gently pressed down with the flat headed glass rod to a height of three centi- metres The sample is then ready to be heat tested.

(h) The wiie sieve and the set of sieves are lo be cleaned with the cleaning brush before and after each sr.m- ple has been sieved.

(2) Compressed Guncolton :

fa) About 10 grammes of yuncotton a*re to be removed fiom the centre of the prime oi slab by scrapping with the horn spatula.

(b) The sciappings SQ obtained are to be placed in the class beaker two thirds full of col J distilled water. The sample is to be frequently stirred up in the water during 15 minutes with the flat headed glass lod, and then allowed to settle. The tvalcr is to be noured. ofF and replaced by a similar quantity of distilled water in which the sample is 1o be fic- qucntly stirred up as before during 1? minutes. After settling, the second wash w.iter is lo be poured off.

(c) rl he opcraloi is to w"sh hit hands carefully, iho roughly rinse them with distilled viator, and colle"t 1he sample by hand squeezing nut the excess of water.

(<1) Six thicknesses of fillet paper ate to be laid on ton of ono nnothei. The washed quncolton is to be spread on Ibe top sheet. Six other thic1cnes*e"s of filter paper die lo be similarly laid over the sample, 'J he whole is (hen to be placed w i de pressuie us,

81'5

for instance, in a. band screw pross and pressure applied tor three minutes. On removal from the pi ess, the sample is to be rubbed up on the filter paper by hand and again pressed for three minutes on fresh filter paper. The sample is then to be tianstcned to the lcctangular sieve and nibbed thioufth it by hand.

(,e) 5 Kinmmcs of the sieved sample aic to be weighed out m the scoop and spread evenly on an alumi- nium tray.

(t) Ihe oven is lo have been brouKhl to, and is to^ be maintained at a tempeiatmc of 4S.y=C (l20°f'J. Ihe tray is to be placed in the oven and kept there for 15 minutes, with the door closed.

If?) Ihe tray is to be icmoved fiuni ihe oven and the sample tiansiened to the top sieve of Ihe set of sieves. The lid is to be replaced, and the sample sieved loi two minutes, hoi this cpeiution the second sieve is not to be used.

(li) The poilion ol the sample which passes thiough Ihe top sieve is lo be again spicad evenly on an alumi- nium trav, and exposed to the air of Ihe room for foui hours.

(i) 1.3 giammes of the exposed sample aie lo be weighed out in the SCOOD and transferred by means of the aluminium funnel to a heat test tube. Tw0 such test quantities aie to be so weighed out. The material in each is to be gently pressed down wiih the flat- hendtd ulass lod to a height of three centimetres. Ihe sample is then icady to be heat tested.

(j) The wiie sieve and the set of sieves ure to be cleaned vwih the cleaning bmsh before and idler each sam- ple has been sieved.

(31 Nitio-cellulose Propellent,—

(O Explosives in the foim of sticks oi tubes :—•

(a) The operator is to wash .his hands carefully, thoroughly I inse them in distilled watci, and dry them with a clean towel.

fb) The sticks oi tubes to be tested aie to be wiped

with clean filter paper.

(c) The sample is to be induced to a condition suit- able foi winding in the cordite mill by being cut into small pieces about 3.175 mm. long by means of the cordite knife 12,7 mm, being re- jected from each end of Ihe sticks or tubes to be tested.

(d) The set of sieves with the lid lemovcu, is to tie placed undei the mill so as to allow the ground material lo fall dnectly on to the top sieve.

(c) The cut sample is lo be tiansierrcd tioro the cordite Uay to the mill and ground. The tirst por- tion passing through the mlH is to be rejected. •\ sufficient quantity of the sample is to be taken to ensure that enough material is obtained on the second sieve without firinding the whole quantity introduced into the mill.

ff) The lid is to be replaced on the set of sieves and the sample is¹ to be sieved for one minute. The mateiial which remains on the second sieve Is to be taken for heat test, except in the case of pow- der in stirks or tubes. '.IK nominal diameter of which is los than 0.762 mm. in this case, the mateiial in the bottom compartment is to be l.iken for heat test.

l;0 1.6 y-jmmes nf the ginund and sieved sample ,-irc to be weighed out in ihe scoop, transferred bv means of the aluminium funnel to a heat test tube, and collected at the bottom by gently tapping the side of the tube with !hc fingers. Three such test quantities arc to be so weighted out. The sample is then read} to bc heat tested.

(h) The set of sieves and the cordite mi'l are to be cleaned with the cleaning brush before and after the preparation of each sample.

(ii) The explosives in the form of grants for srnall-arrns.—

(a) A quantity of tho sample sufficient for the tests requiied is to be spread evenly on an aluminium tray.

(b) The oven is to have Been brought to, and is to be maintained at a temperature of 48.9°C (120°F). The tray is to be placed in the oven and kept there for 15 minutes, with the. door closed.

(c) '1 he liay is to be removed from the oven flnd

expded to the air of the room for 4 hours.

(dj 1.3 grammes of the exposed sample me to be weigh-

ed out in the scoop and tiansierred, by means of the aluminium funnel to a he.ii test lurJe. Three such test quantities aie to be so weighed out. The sample is then ready to be hi;at tested.

Ill—Application of the lc-^i

(a) "I he watei bath is to be (ilted up and is lo be levelled

and filled with water upto the outflow. It is to be placed on a table of convenient height in such a position that the heat test lint can icadily be observed by reflected light. No part of the apparatus is to be exposed to direct sunlight.

(b) The theimometei iixed in the rubber stuppei, is to be inserted in the wire cage provided for the purpose on the under side of the lid of the water bath to a depth ot 7.6 cm. The water is heated to the required temperature and main- tained at a constant temperature and deplh. The tempera- lures for the various eiplosives are given in T;ihle I.

(c) The filass rod with platinum whe hook is to be inserted in the rubber stopper. A test paper is then to be removed from the brown glass bottle by means of the forcepts placed on the glass plate so that it& edges coincide with the linos on the plate, and pieiccj by passing the needle thiough the paper and the hole in the plate. The test paper is then to lie held by means of the forceps, and a mixture of equal volumes of distilled water and glycerine is to be applied to the upper edge of the test paper by means of the glass rod of the dropping bottle in mifficicut. quantity to moisten the upper half of the test papcj by the lime the test is com- plete. The platinum wire hook of the glass rod is then to be passed through the hole in the paper. At no time is the opeintor to touch the papei with his linger.

WJ The lubber stoppei ciiuying the glass tod dud test, paper is at once to be liimly pressed into the test tube con- UiininK the explosives to be tested until the bottom of the stopper coincides with the top line etched on tho test tube mid the position of the glass rod is to be adjusted, so that the lower edge of the wet portion of the test paper, which edge is to be approximately horizontal, coincides with the middle etched line on the test tube. The test tube is then to be insert- ed in one of the wiic cnges of the lid of the water bath, so that the bottom line etched on the test tube coincides with the upper surface of the lid. Tho rubber ling is to pressed down on the bath and the cup placed in position over the tube.

'I he quantities of the \tuioua explosives lo be placed in

[he test tube arc given in Table I.

Tho test n.iPL'i is not to be inspected by lifting the cup until shortly before the time explosive ought to stand the lest as given in Table I.

te) The test is completed when tho faiiit biown line, which aller time makes its appearance at the margin between the wet and the dry positions of the test paper, equals in depth of tint the biown line on the standard tint paper.

For any given explosives to pass the test, the time elaps- ing between the introduction of the tube into the bath and the production of the tint equal to 'he standard must not be less than trfe time given in Table J,

After the test is finished, the explosive is to be caiefully icmoved from the tubes, and the tubes thoroughly washed out with tap water by means of the test tube brush. They are then to be rinsed out and allowed to drain for a few minutes. The washing is lepoatcd with distilled water, tho tnbes rins- ed, allowed to drain, and finally dried in a bath at 100°C The tubes arc to be allowed, to cool to the ordinary ternpe- iJtnre befoic being used again.

TABLE I

Class Division

Explosive Nature

J

3

" temperature of

Heat Test Bath

Quantity of Explosive Heat

Time explosive should stand the Test

Tested

'C

min.

71.1

Friable Nitro-glycerinc preparations from which the Nitro-

3.2 grammes

7

(160°FJ

glycerine cannot conveniently be extracted by water.

Blasting Gelatine, and Analogous preparations 71.1

10

3.2 grammes

(160°F)

+6.5 grammes French chalk

Cordite, Bdllistite and other propellant of Class 3, Division 1

Nitro-cellulose pulp, compressed Gun cotton 3

Nitro-collulose Propelldirts

IV—Exudjtion and Liquefaction 'Test for Bldsling

Gelatine and analogous picpaMiions.

Test feu Liquefaction

A cylmdei of blasting gelatine is to be cut from the cai- tndfie to be tested, Die length of the cylinder to be about equal lo his diamelci and the ends being cut flat.

The cylinder is to be placed on end on a flat sin face with- out any wrapper and seemed by a p;n passing vertically through its cenlre.

In this condition I he lylmder JS U> be exposed loj on-

hucdied and forty-four (144) consecutive hours (six days and nights) to a temperature ranging ftom 29.4°O to 32.2"C and

10

1.6 grammes

71.1 (160°F)

1,3 grammes

10 76.7 (170°F)

1.3 grammes

10 76.7 ri7O°F)

during such evposuie the cylinder shall not diminish hi height In more than one-fourth of its oiigindl height, and the uppci cut smface shall retain its flatness and the sharpness of its edge.

Note—If the blasting gelatine and gelatine dynamite to bo tested cannot be made up in cylindrical form, the test is to be applied with necessary modifications.

Test for Liability to Exudation

'lhcic shall be no scpaialiun fioni the general mats i>r

the blasting gelatine or gelatine dynamite of any nitro glycerine or liquid nitio-coropound undei any conditions of storage, transport or use, or when the mulerial Is subjected Ihice times in succession to alternate freezing and thawing.

or when aublected to the liquefaction test herein before d"i- < ribed.

V—Picric Acid

(1) line material shall contain not more than 0.3 part 01 mineral or non-combustible matter in 100 parts by weight- of the materinl dried at 7 1 . 1T (160°FJ.

(2) It should not contain more than a minute trace ot

lead.

(3) One hundied parts of the dry material shall not con- tain more than 0.3 purt of total (free and combined) sul- phuric acid, of which not more than 0.1 part shall be free sulphuric acid.

(4) Its inching point should be between 120°C and

122.8°C.

VI—Testing Chlorate Mixtures

The material must not be too sensitive and must show

no tendency to increase in sensitiveness on keeping.

The material must contain nothing liable to reduce the

chlorate.

Chlorides calculated as potassium chloride must not ex-

ceed 0.25 per cent.

The material must contain no free acid, or substance lia-

ble to produce free acid.

Explosives of this Class containing nitro-compounds will be subject to the heat test as if they belonged to Class 3.

Note.—-These explosives will be considered too sensitive if they can be exploded however, partially by means of a glancing blow with a broom stick on soft wood such as deal.

VII—P.E.T.N. PFNTA HRYTHR1TOL TETRANITR ATE

(A) Heat Test.—

If the sample is received dry, it is to be transferred to a clean sheet of paper and mixed thoroughly in an atmos- phere free from dust. Sample of moist PETN is to bo dried prior to being heat tested by taking the same in a tared flat-bottomed dish and expose the dish and its contents in a oven at a temperature not exceeding 60°C until constant in weight.

1.3 grammes of the dry sample is cerefullj transferred to a heat test rube by means of the aluminium funnel. After removal of the funnel the sample is to be collected at the bottom of the tube by tapping with the fingers. It is then to be heat tested at a temperature of 76.6"C and the time the explosive should ntand the test, should be not less than 10. minutes,

(B) Other tests and requirements.—

(1) The PETN should be in the form of white crystals.

(2) It should be free from gritty particles, visible impuri-

ties and foreign matter.

(3) Melting point—The melting point of the PFTN should

be between 139°C and 142°C.

(4) Insoluble matter—The total insoluble matter in acetone

should not be more than 0.05 per cent.

(5) Volatile matter—Volatile matter fhonld not he more

than 0.15 per cent.

(6) Acidity—The acidity, calculated as HNoi, should not

exceed 0 . 0 1 %.

(7) Alkalinity—The alkalinity, calculated as Na2Coi, should not be more than 0.01^,,

(8) Nitrogen content—The nitrogen content should be

not less than 17 4 0% and not more thsn 17.80%,

S17

APPENDIX T TO SCHEDULE III

Piepmation of Standard Tint Paper*

0.48 gramme of the finest >ellow ochre, 0.2 gramme of uiw umber and 5 grammes of tine white gum arable, all of which have been very linely ground in an agate mortar, aie weighed into a stoppered, bottle of ibout 150 c.c. capacity and 10U c.c. of water added. The whole is shaken in tho told imtil the gum is dissolved. The suspension is then well shaken and allowed to stand for one hour.

A stylogiaphic pen is then 'filled from the centre of the suspension and with the aid of a rular, lines are drawn at a steady pace across one side, of a sheet of filter paper to Specification D, The sheet is then cut up into rectangular strips 1 cm. broad by 2 cm. long, each with a line across the middle perpendicular to tho length of the strip. The breadth of the line must be not less thjn 0.5 mm. nor more than 1 mm.

In order to maintain continuity as regards depth of tint strips in which the tint does not correspond with that of the scaled pattern nrc to be rejected.

APPENDIX II TO SCHEDULE ITI

Preparation and Testing of Heat Papers

PREPARATION

Potassium Todide :

The puicst potassium iodide obtainable commercially is to be purified by triple rc-crystallisatinti from pure ethyl alcohol, diluted by the addition of one-twentieth of its volume of distilled water. The crystals arc to be kept as small as possible, and are to be spread out on clean filter paper, resting on a glass plate, and allowed to dry in the Jaik. When dry, they are to be placed in a thin layer on the bottom of j platinum crucible and heated to a dull red heat for one minute over a spirit lamp burning pure alcohol. When cold, the crystals are to be transferred to a brown glass stopptred bottle from which the quantities required aie to be weighed out.

The potassium iodide used for each batch of filter paper

is to be prepared ns above immediately before use.

Starch :

The starch used is to be best maize staich in the form of cornflour. It K to be purified immediately before use by washing six times by decantation with freshly distilled water. Tt Is then to be placed on a porous plate of unglazed porce- lain, allowed to diy in a warm atmosphere in the dark, and stopped in a brown bottle from which the quantities required are to be weighed out.

Preparation of the Dipping Solution :

220 c.c. of freshly distilled water arc to be placed in a Jena glass flask and raised to boiling point over a spirit lamp burning pure spirit. 3 grammes of the starch, prepared as above, are to be suspended in 30 c.c. of distilled water and the mixture poured into the 220 c.c. of boiling water, with continuous shaking. The whole is to be kept boiling gently, and shaken occasionally for 5 minutes. The solution of starch so prepared i, to be added to a solution of 1 gramme of the purified potassium Iodide in 250 c.c. of freshly distilled water, and the solution well mfted. The mixture is to be stand overnight In a dark room. The following day, the clear supernatent liquid is to be carefully syphoned off and used immediately for dipping the neper.

If it is dosired to dip a large bath of paper, the foregoing quantities may bo multiplied in or.lcr to obtain suffJclen* solution.

Dipping the Pnpeis :

The dear potassium iodide and staich solution is to be poured into a porcelain tray, which is to be kept exclusively for this operation. Sheets of filter paper to Specification D aie to be passed through it singly, so that all except 3 cm at the end of the strip of paper, passes beneath the surface of the liquid.

The strip of paper is to be held above the tray by the dry poition and a glass rod passed down each side to remove ihc excess of solution. It is then to be suspended by the un- dippened portion in a warm dark room, cupboaul, or oven until diy.

It is advisable to nip ;i small piece, nut of Ihe edge of each sheet 1,1 (he botmdiiiy line liet\ reen the v,'it Rnd dry portion¹! ;ts u tfuide in subsequent cutting. Cutting iind Tiinmiinc the Test Pupoi :

In cutting and trimmliiK heat lest p.iper the operator is

to wear clean cotton glove •

When the sheets are dry they are to be trimmed by cutting off the undipped end about 0.5 iim. below the edge of the undipped pouion, 0.5 cm. strips are JISO exit fiom the other three edges. The sheets me then ro be stored in amber- coloured glass jars, kept in the dark.

When a butch of paper has been passed for issue the sheets are to be cut up into rectangular pieces 1 cm., by 2 cm., and are to be issued in (his form.

All the above operations are to be carried cut in a building specially reserved for this work. This building is to be protected from the direct access the sun's rays, and is, as fir as possible, to be Kept dark.

Testing of Heat Test Paper by the Diffusion Test Appara-

tus and Materials reauired :—

No.

1. Acheson graphite . . . .. pieces, 1 2. Acid, Sulphuric, normal solution A supply 3. Annulus aluminium . . . .. 2 4. Cap, light-tightpaste board . .. 1 5. Cylinder, glass, wilh rubber stopper , . 1 6. Cylinder, measuring 100 c.c. . .. 1 7. Ferrous ammonium sulphate . . .A supply 8. Jar, cylindrical, brown glass . .. 1

1 1 Application of the Test:

The solutions aie to he brought lo 15"C. bcfoic use. 2 RIamines of Icirous ammonium sulphate are weighed out and placed in the glass j. The jar is then placed in a bath of water ut 15=C, and must be kept at the tempeiature throughout the experiment. 7nc temperature of ihe aii should be 15"C to 17"C. 10 c.c. of the sodium nitrite solution are then added by means of the pipette and well stirred in. An allurninium annulus is placed centrally over the mouth of the jar and the orifice covered bv the graphite slab ; over this is placed a second annulus. Good contact between surfaces Js to be ensured by c\citinfi a slight p,essurc and twisting motion.

The glass cylinder with rubber stopper and light tight cap arc then placed on the second annulus, pnd the assembled apparatus is allowed to stand for 20 mici'iks. After the ex- pirntion of the 20 minutes, the light tight cap and the glass cylinder aic lemoved, the mbber stopper taken out of the cylinder, and the cylinder waved several times through the air. As soon as possible, four of the heat test papeis to be tested are moistened with glycerine solution, placed on the platinum hooks of the stopper, the stopper inserted in the cylinder, and the cylinder and light ti?hl c.ip again placed in position of the second nrmulus, and the time noted.

When the papers read by reflected light reach the standard lint, the time is again noted: the diffiienee gives the time of test. Standard tint papers to be t-enj by reflected light are used for comparison.

1

2

3

20

4

20

20 20

21 21 11 3(fl)

22

24

4

21

To possess for use gunpowder not exceeding 5 kgs. and safety fuse not exceeding 50

S(c)

23

District Authority metres in the State of Bihar, Kerala and West Bengal.

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

27 28 26 25 29

To import explosives To export explosives To transport explosive* For road Van For Public Display of Fireworks

Chief Controller Chief Controller Chief Controller Chief Controller Controller

11. Special To manufacture explosives not provided in Article 1.

Chief Controller

SCHEDULE V—tORMS FORM I Test Certificate for Eiploirvti (See rules 28 and 34 of Explosives Roles 1981)

f

Certified that samples of the explosives of the description given below have been tested and have passed the tests set forth in Schedule lit as applicable to such explosive and intlie case of explosives of the 1st Division of 3rd (Nitro- compound) or 4th (Chlorate Mixture) clasies, that there are no signs of liquefaction or of excluded nltro-glycerine or liquid nitro-compound.

Remarks

Numberjaf packages j Date of manufacture

Name and address of •Importer

Description of Explosives

Actual time taken in Heat Test for tint to appear

& batch Number referred to in rule 9(2)

Consignor

This certificate is valid for tweiv* months only that if to say it expires on the ...., day of 19 provided that, in caie of nitro-glycerine compounds which are not used as propellents, it shall expire on the 31st day of July following.

Date : Pin™ •

Signature of Testing Officer. Desianatlon

*Nam" of importer in case of import, and consignor in case of transport.

FORM—2

(See rule 24 of Explosives Rules 1981)

Declaration to be made by the Master of a Ship carrying explosives before entering a port or by the ship's agent.

1. Nam" of ship

2. Date of Arrival at Port

Description of explosives Date of manufacture, batch No. Total quantity Quantity to be land- Remarks and other distinguishing marks \ carried in the ship J H- ed at port

r

on cases —"

Kg. Cases Kg. Cases

Signature of Master/Agent of Ship.

~~n a te .

FORM t3

Application for grant or amendment of licence to manufacture explosives

j

on behalf of

apply for grant of licence/amendment of licence No

to manufacture explosives. I give full particulars below and enelose other documents as required,

The replies to be written in this column,

1. Name in which llcenceis required to be granted (see notes below)

2. Status

Individual Company Society

3. Age /

(sec notes below)

4. Postal address

Pin Code No

Telephone No

Telegraphic Address

Telex

97 GI/81—16

5.

. . ..

Qualifications and experience of applicant and the technical per- .. sonnel employed by him. (Give Individual details and attach separate sheet if required)

6. Situation of the premises : State District Town or village Survey No. Police Station Railway Station or Steamer Ghat

7.

, Explosives proposed to be manufactured

Class Division (if any) Name and description

, ..

Annual Capacity of the manufacturing plant

. .

Quantity of explosives present at any one time in the manufacturing plant Quantity of explosives proposed to be manufactured In one day

8.

No Has the process been approved by Chief Controller

Yes

If yes, please give approval letter No, and date

9.

Yes

No Has the applicant been convicted under any offence or ordered to execute bond under Chapter VIII of Code of Criminal Procedure 1973, during the last 10 years. If yes, please given details

. . ..

10. (a) Parrlculirs of other licenses under Explosives Act 1884, If any

i held by the applicant during last 10 years.

Yes

No (b) Was any licence cancelled/not renewed? (") If yes, give details

11. Additional information, if any

I hereby certify that the above particulars given by me are correct.

Signature of applicant,. . , (Authorised person in case of a Company) Full Name

Address ., ..

Date

Notes :— 1. In case where application is made In the name of a Company, the names and addresses of Directors and Partners and the name address and specimen signatures of person or persons authorised to sign correspondence m respect of licence applied for should be oi'ven nn n separate sheet and enclosed with this application from.

Any change in the above information should be immediately communicated to the licensing authority and authority renewlnn the licence.

' • 2. Age to be given in case the applicant Is an individual 3, Please attach the following to application:-

(a) Plans of the proposed buildings and the site drawn to scale. Site plan should show full approach road net work to the factory. (b) A description of situation, character and construction of all mounds, buildings (production, non-production, stores administrative etc) and the safety distances observed.

i""""™uavire

(c) A description of plant and equipment and its location provided In each building and part thereof (d) A description of process/work to be carried out In each building or part thereof. (e) A description of explosives and Ingredients thereof, whether wholly or partially mixed, that will be present m anv buildina or machine at any one time.

v * UH"UWB W

(0 A description of maximum number of persons to be employed in each building. (g) A description of any special constructions or provisions which the applicant may propose by reason of special circumstances arising from the I J: ion, situation or construction of any building or works, or the nature of process or otherwise.

FORM—4

Application for grant or amendment of licence to posseia and toll explosives

j

onbehalfof

, .apply for grant of a licence/amendment of lfconof No

for possession and sale of explosives. I give below full particulars and enclose other documenti as required.

Replies to be written in this column

1. Name in which licence is required to be granted

• • - (see notes below).

2. Status

Individual Company Society.

3. Age

'

(see notes below)

4 Postal Address

• • • • . ..

. .

Pin Code No. Telephone No. Telegraphic Address . .

. . . .. . ..

Telex

• •

5. Qualifications and experience of applicant and the technical personnel .

employed by him (Give individual details and attach separate sheet If . .

. . . .:

required).

6 Situation of premises-

• • ' •

• • • •

• —

•

State District Town or village Survey No. Police Station Railway Station or Steamer Ghat

7. Explosives proposed to be possessed and sold.—

Name & Description Cla"s Division Quantity

(if any)

to 00

(Hi)

(iv) (v) (vi)

g Are the premises attached to a factory licensed to manufacture explo-

' gives? If so, please give the licence number

9. Have the premises previously been licensed?

•• • J

' — •—,

If yes, please give —

(0 previous Ucenco No.

• •

(li) Name and address of previous licensee.

.. . • * (iii) Reasons for cancellatlon/non-renewal of previous licence .. .

.. • • •. <

in Hu the applicant been convicted under any offence or ordered to exe-

•[ —

cuto ttnV "p od u n d l u' Cia-Vtar VHt of Code of Criminal Procedure Yes | No 1973, during the la" 10 yeats. If yei, please g)w etall" '

'

11. (a) Particulars of other licenses, if any. under Explosives Act 1884,

held by the applicant during the last 10 years.

(b) Was any licence cancelled/not renewed. — _ _ __ —

Yes No

(c) If yes, give details

12. Additional information, if any.

I hereby certify that the information given above is correct.

Signature of applicant.

pa te

(Authorised person in case of Company) Full name Address

Notes—(11 In case where application is mtide in the nameo£ ;[ Company, the names and addresses of Directors and Partners and the name, address and specimen signatures of pen on or persons authorised to sign correspondence in res- pect of licence applied' for should be given on a separate sheet and enclosed with this application form.

Any change in the above information should be im- mediately communicated to the lipensing authority and authority renewing the licence.

(2) Age to be given in case the applicant is an" individual. (3) Please attach the following to i pptication—

(a) Site plan of the proposed premises. The plan should be drawn to scale and show full approach road not work to the premises, nearby land marks, and safety distances from nearest protected works.

(b) Plans showlne construction details of tho building mounds, lightening conductors etc.

FORM 5

Application for grant or amendment of licence to possess explosives for use

I on behalf of apply for grant of licence/amendment of licence No

to p assess explosives for use. The required particulai s are given below and the necessary documents are enclosed.

Replies to be written in this column.

1. Vfame in which licence is required to be granted

see notes below)

2. Status

Individual Company Society

3. Age

(see notes below)

4. Postal Address

Pin Code No.

Telephone No.

Telegraphic Address

Telex

5. Qualifications and experience of applicant and the technical personnel employed, by him (Give individual details and attach separate sheets if required).

6. Situation of premises for storage—

State District Town or village Survey No. Police Station Railway Station or Steamer Ghat.

7. Explosives proposed to be stored for use.-

7. Explosives proposed to be stored for u s e-

Name & Description Class Division Quantity

(if any)

(I

(iii) (iv) (v) (vi)

8. Where the premises previously licensed?

.—~~~

Yes No

If yes, please give—

(i) Previous licence No.

(ii) Name and address of previous licensee.

(iil) Reasons for cancellatlon/non renewal of previous licence.

9. Explosives proposed to be used per d a y-

Name & Description Clasi Division Quantity

10. Details of site where explosives will be used.

11. Distance of site where the explosives will be used from the storage

premises mentioned in item 6.

12. Mode of transport of explosives.

13. Licence No. of Road Van, if used.

14 Has the applicant been convicted under any offence or ordered to exe-

- ' cute any bond under Chapter VIII of Code of Criminal Procedure Yes No 1973, during the last 10 years. If yes, please give details. ——• •- - • — — —— —

15. (a) Particulars of other licenses if any, under Explosives Act, 1884,

_ held by the applicant during the last 10 years.

(b) Was any licence cancelled/not renewed?

-— ^ 1 • " ~^ :

-~-^. , 1 ,——, , _ ** ^ —-

(c) If yet.give details

•

16. Additional information, if any.

Thereby certify that the information given above is correct.

Signature of applicant

D a te

(Authorised person in case of Company)

Full name

Address

.'

Note:—(1) In case where application is made in the name of a Company, the name and address of Directors and Partners and the name, address and specimen signatures of person or persons authorised to sign correspondence in respect of licerice applied for should be given on a separate sheet and enclosed with this application form.

Any change in the above information should be immediately communicated to the licensing authority and authority renewing the licence. (2) Age to be given in case the applicant is an individual.

(3) Please attach the following to the application :—

(a) Plans of the proposed building and site should bo drawn to scale. The site plant should show full approach road net work to storage premises and observed safety distances,

(b) Site plan of the area where explosives will be used. The plan should show-complete approach road net work , nearby land marks, distances .from nearest protected works etc.

FORM 6

Application by a Cultivator for gram of a licence to possess explosives for own use for agricultural purposes

I, hereby apply for n licence to passjss explosives as mentioned below in connection with removal of tree stumps/level ling of grounU/- diggina of new wjll/doep^nina of existing wall situated in my own agricultural Hold, A certificate No dated from as required under sub-rule (7) of rule 15J of the Explosives Rules 1981, is also enclosed.

Replies to be given in this column

1. Name of the applicant.

:

2. Age of the applicant

3. Rjsidjntial address of the applicant

4. Location of the agricultural field of the applicant

Survey No.

Address

5. Mode of storage.

6. Location of the premises where the explosives shall be stored.

7. Quantity of explosives proposed to be stored.

(i) Gun Powder

;

(ii) Nitrate Mixture

(iii) Nitro-compound

(iv) Safety Fuse

(v) Electric Detonators

:

(vi) Ordinary Detonators

8. Particulars of the licence obtained by the applicant for agricultural

purposes during last two years.

(a) Has the applicant been convicted under any law or ordered to — — • —— .. - exocuto a bond under Chapter VTO of Code of Criminal Proce- Yes No durc 1973, during the last ten years?

„_: .—

(b) If yes, give details

10. (a) Particulars of licence hsld by the applicant under Explosives Act,

J 884, during the last 10 years.

• ————

(b) Wasany licence been cancelled/not renewed? • —•

Yes No

(c) If yes, give details

11. Any other information

I cortify that the information given by me above is correct. I also attach a certificate from as required under the rules.

Signature of the applicant

Date of application

Note: The applicant should attach site plan and construction plan of the premises where the cwlOj-JvesshoJi b* stored.

FORM?

Application for grant of a licence for a Road Van

I on behalf of apply for grant of a licence for Road Van. The required particulars are given bslow and the necessary documents arc enclosed.

Replies to given in this column

1. Name in which licence is required to be granted

(see note below)

2. Status

Individual Company Society

3. Age

(see note below)

4. Postal address of applicant

Pin Code No. . , ., Telephone No. Telegraphic address

Telex

5. Address of the premises where the vehicle is to be normally kept.

6. Explosives to be carried

7. Places between which the vehicle will ply.

8. (a) Will the vehicle b: used for carrying explosives to site and used —

for blasting.

Yes , No

(b) If yes, give details of area of operation

9. (a) Description of vehicle

Make Registration No, Engine No. Chassis No.

(b) Oross Vehicle weight rating.

Kgs (c) Weight of unloaded vehicle.

Kgs.

(d) Tyres

Size Ply rating Maximum individual tyre load i?Ji cold Size Ply rating Maximum individual tyre load i?Ji cold Number Number

inflation pressure inflation pressure

• Kg. & Kg. &

Front Front

Kg. m Kg. ffl

Rear Rear

Total maximum load =t Total maximum individual tyre load x number -

10. Description of other fittings on the vehicle,

11. Carrying capacity permitted by Regional Transport Authority.

12. (a) His the appllcint been convicted under any offence or ordered to . — —

cxezute a bond under Chapter VIII of Code of Criminal Proce- Yes No duro 1973, during the last 10 years. — — .. . _ (b) If yes, give details.

13. (a) Pirtfculars of any licence held by the applicant under Explosives

Act 1884, during last 10 years.

(b) Was any Iics'.ice cmcelled/not rcn wed.

. __

. .— „__

Yes No

(c) If yes, give details

,

14. Additional information if any

I cortlfy that the Inforaution giv"n abavs is c:>croct and that evjry driver of this vehicle shall be instructed in relevant provision of the Act and rules made thereunder.

Date

Note,—(1) In caie where application i" made in the name of a company, the names and addressea of Directors and partners and the name, address and specimen signatures of person or person authorised to sign the correspondence in respect of licence applied for should be given on a separate •heet and enclosed with this application form.

Any change in the above information should be im- mediately communicated to the licensing authority and authority renewing th© licence.

Signature of applicant (Authorised person in case of Company) Name in full Addreis

(2) Age to be given in ca"e the applicant is an individual.

(3) The applicant should submit plans of the road van showing complete construction details, fittings, and safety devices. Full details of additional equipmentsyfltttngs in the vehicle should also be clearly shown.

(4) Total maximum load must equal or exceed Gross vehi- cle weight rating.

FORM S

Application for grant or amendment of licence to transport explonves

I on behalf of apply for grant of a licence/amendment of licence No

totransport explosives, The pirtlclilars are given below and other documents are enclosed as required.

1. Name of the applicant

(see note below)

2. Applicant's postal address

Pin Code No.

Telephone No.

Telegraphic Address

Telex

Replies to bo given in this column.

K

3. Particulars of licence granted under Explosives Rules, held by the

applicant from where the explosives will be transported. Licence No,

Situation of premises

fOr possession

for sale/use.

! . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . .,

[[

Licensed capacity- Name of explosives Class • Division, if any Quantity Date upto which the licence is valid

4. Particulars of place to which the explosives will be transported.

5. Mode of transport

(a) Does the applicant holds any licence for Road Vans. — - • —— | ^~ — _ ^ ^ _. „

(b) If yes. please give details

Yes j No

6. (a) Has the applicant been convicted under any offence or ordered to — -—-—. — „

execute bond under Chapter VIII of Code of Criminal Procedure Yes \ No I 1973, during last ten years7

(b) If yes, please give details

..- „ _ „. _ _ _' .

|

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• /" any. held by the applicant during la5t ten yea/, '

(b) Wis any licence cancelled/not renewed.

' '' J J J ^ ^ ^ ' J ^ 1 ^ ^_

Yes No (c) If yes, give details

8. Additional information, if any

I certify that the particulars given by me are correct. ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ — —— ~ ~

Date

Signature of applicant (Authorised person In case of a Company) Name in full Address

name add™ S , " " ?* m t be n a me of tt " " * " *. the name and addresses of Directors and Peitnets erd the for should h* "*, V.T° e" s l g n a^r es °f Pewon or persons authorised to sign correspondence in respect of licence *ppHed tor should be given on a separate 3heet and enclosed with this application fcrm.

reneWingy

thHic?nce *** "^ i n f o n n a t i on ^ ° u ld be immediately communicated to the licensin8 authority and authority

(2) Ago to be given In case the gppllcant is an individual.

FORM 9

Application for Shotflrer's Permit

I hereby apply for a Shortflrer's Permit under Explosives Rules—

Replies to be given In this column:

J. Nano of applicant in full

2. Age of applicant

3. Postal Addr"w

Hn Codo

Telephone No.

4. Qualification and "xperlence of applicant.

I certify that the above particulars are true and correct,

(Signature of applicant)

Date of application

Note:— Please enclosed certified copies of certificates showing Date of birth, Educational qualifications and experience

FORM 10

Application for grant of licence to Import explosive!

1 on behalf of apply for grant of a licence under Explosives Rules 1981, to import explosives and furnish the following particulars:—

I. Name in which licence is required.

(see note below)

1. Status

Individual Company

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3. Postal address

Pin Code No.

Telephone No. Telegraphic Addresi

Telex

4. Explosives proposed to be Imported at a time.

Name & Description pass Division Quantity

(if any)

5. Are the explosives to bo imported authorised explosive*. I

• , ——

I Yes | No

6. Name and address of the manufacturer of explosives to bo imported

7. licence particulars of the premises whore explosives will be stored:—

Lfcencee Licence No. & Form Validity of Licence Address of premises Quantity to be stored

8. Port or place of Import

9. Has the applicant been convicted under any offence or ordered to — • • • <—•

. •

execute any bond under Chapter VIII of Code of Criminal Procedure Yes No 1973, during the last 10 years? If yei, please give details.

10. (a) Particulars of other licences, If any, under Exploslvos Act, 1884,

held by the applicant during the last 10 years.

(b) Was any licence cancelled/not-renewed?

. 1 •

Yes ' No |

(c) If yej, give details.

11. Additional Information, if any

I certify that th" information given above is correct.

Signature of Applicant

(Authorised Person in case of company)

Namo in full

Date

Address

Not":~• In case whve application is made in the name of a company, the naraos and address of Directors and Partners and the namo, address and specimen signatures- of person or ponon authorised to sign correspondence in respect of licence applied for should b* given on a separate sheet and enclosed with this application form-

Any ohange in the above information should be immediately communicated to the licensing authority and authority rene- wing tbo licence.

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FORM 11

Application for grant of lloence to export explosives

I on behalf apply for grant of a licence under Expolslves 1981, to export explosive*.

The necessary particulars are furnished below:—

Replies to bo riven In this ooluma.

1. Name in which licence is required

(see note below)

2. Postal Address

Pin Code No.

Telephone No.

Telegraphic Address

Telex

3. Particulars of licence/i granted under Explosive* Rules, held by the

applicant

Lioenqe No

for possession and sale of oxplosivei.

Situation of promise*

Licensed capacity

Name of Exp Iosives

Class

Division, if any

Quantity

, 4 Quantity of explosives to b" exp ortod.

' Nam" & Description Clasi Division Quantity

if any

(I) 00 (iii)

(iv)

(v)

J. Nanw and address of consignor

6. Place or port from whloh explosives will be exported.

7. Name of the ship carrying explosives and likely date of tailing.

8. Quantity of each explosives to be loaded on the ship-

9. Transport lloence No. held by applicant,

:

10 (a) Has the applicant beon oonvloted under any offence or ordered i

f

i to execute bond under Chapter VIII of Code of Criminal Procc- Yes ) No dure 1973, during the last ten yean.

I —"

••-•• • • > (b) If yes, givedetails.

11. (a) Particulars of other license* under Explores Act 1884 , held by

the applicant during last ten years,

(b) Wa" any licence oancelled/not renewed.

Yes

' No '

(o) If yes, give details.

*2, Additional information, if any

I certify that the above particulars given by me are correct.

Pate

Signature of applicant (Authorised person in case of a company) Name in full Address

Noto.—In case where application is made in the name of a company, the names and addresses of Directors and Part- ners and the name, address and specimen signatures of person or persons authorised to sign correspondence in respect of licence applied for should be given on a separate sheet and enclosed with this application form.

Any change in the above information should be immediately communicated to the licensing authority nnd authority rtnewina the licence.

FORM 12

Application forgrant of a licence for Public Display of Fireworks

I on behalf of apply for a liceioe under the Explosives Rules 1981, for possession and use of Public Display Fireworks. The necessary particulars arc given below and required documents are enclosed.

Replies to be given in this column 1. Name In which liconce ii required to bo granted

(see note below)

2. Age

(see note below)

3. Postal Address

Pin Code No. Telephone No. Telegraphic Address

Telex

4. Qualification and experience of the applicant and competent persona

employed by him.

_ 5. Name, qualifications and experience of the persons supervising the

display.

6. Description of fireworks to be used.

"

7. (a) From whom the fireworks will be obtained

'

Name Address

,

Form & Licence No. held

Validity of licence

(b) Address and licence No. of tho place where fire works will be

stocked.

8. Description of fireworks to bo displayed.

9. Time of display and address of the place where the display will be held

~ 10. (a) Has the applicant been convicted under any offence or ordered to* exeoute any bond under Chapter VTH of Code of Criminal Pro- ceduro 1973, during the last ten years?

I Yes , No.

I 1 _ ' (b) If yos, give details

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11. (a) Particulars of any licence under the Explosives Act 1884, and the rules framed thereunder held by the applicant during last ten yean.

(b) Was any licenoe eanoelled/not renewed?

• •••

I—— _____—.. , J Yea No

(c) If yes, give detaili.

12. Additional information, if any.

I oertify that the Information given above i" correct.

Date

Signature of applicant (Authorised person in case of a company) Name in full Address

Ncte: (1) In case where application is made in the name of a company, the namas and address of Directors and Partners and the name, address and ipa-imen signatures of person or pers JUS authorised to sign aorrospondenco in respect of licence applied for shoulJ be given on a separate sheet and enclosed with this application form.

Any change in the abovt information should be immediately oorntnuaicated to the licensing authority and authority

renewing the licence.

(2) Age to be given in case the applicant is an individual.

(3) Separata sheet may be att-ohed if the spac^ given io the form is not sufficient.

FORM 13

granted under Explosives Act to me/us were can- celled/not renewed by the licensing authority.

Application for Renewal of licence

I/We also enclosed the following documents—

(i) Licence No

in Form

together with approved plans and schedules.

From:

(U) Renewal fee of Rs by caah/ T o:

P.O. No /Bank draft No Dear Sir.

on Bank I/We hereby-apply tor renewal of licence No

Branch, drawn in favour of , in form for the period from to

and furnish the following information—

During the last two years—

Signature of Liconsee (Authorised person in case of company) Date of application (0 I was/we were—

Place:

(a) not convicted/convicted and sentenced for

for following offences

Cb) not ordered/ordered to execute under Chapter VIII of Code of Criminal Procedure 1973. a bond for keeping peace or for good behaviour.

(ii) Licence No In Form

Note.—The complete renewal application should reach the renewal authority at least thirty days before the expiry data of licence, to avoid payment of late fees. The licence will expire if no renewal application is rtreived on or befor. the expiry date.

FORM 14

Statement to be submitted to the Chief Controller of Explosives by an importer on despatch of explosive, from the place or port of loading [see rule 23 (a) of the Explosives Rules 1981.]

Importers Import licence No. Import licence Name & Name and Place or Name of ship/ Place or Likely dato" Name and granted by Central No. granted by address of address of portofdes- Airlines and port of im- of arrival address Govt., kinds and Chief Controller the manufa- consignor patch date of sail- port

ing/Air lift

quantities of ex- under Explosi- cturer of plosives permitted to ves Rules and explosives be imported and date date of expirty of of expiry of the licence licence

Kind and quantities of explosives on the Ship/aircraft

Name and Description Class & Division Date of Bateh No. Quantity No. of packages

manufacture

Signature of Importer

(Authorised person In case of a company)

Date:

Name in full

Place:

Address

FORM 13

Importer's despatch Schedule tsee rule 23 (b) of the Explosives Rules 1981)

This form should be filled up as soon as any consignment of explosives is cleared from the place or port of import and for- warded in triplicate to Chief Controller of Explosives.

Name & Address Import licence No. Description Name and Name & Quantity of Place or Port Name of Date of of importer granted by Chief of exploit- addiess of address of explosives from which ship or Air- arrival and Controller and date ves manufac- consignor Imported explosives lines place or port of expiry of licence turer of ex- were of import

plosives

forwarded

Particulars of despatch from place or port of import

Name & Licence No. Quantity Of explosives despatched Batch No. Date of Mode of Road Van Address of and Form — •——•—— • and dnte despatch despatch Licence No. if despatched licensee Name & Class & Quantity No. of

description" Division packages

byroad

Signature of Importer

(Authorised agent in

caw of company)

Name In full

Date :

Address

Place:

FORM 16

[Form of Pass — See Rule 32(2) of Explosives Rules 1981]

Pass granted by the holder Of Transport Licence (Explosives) for transport of A consignment of explosive*.

1. No 2. This Pass coven

packages containing following explosives :

Name & Description. Class Division If ftny Quantity No. of packages Batch No. and

date

(0 (ii) (111) (iv) (v) (vl)

While in transit

from

to

3. The explosives are being transported by rail/road Van No having licence No valid /other non-mechanlcally propelled

/Lorry No

till vehicles.

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4. Name and address of consignee

5. No.- and Form of Consignee's licence No.

6. Consignee's order No. and date and quantity of each explosive ordered 7. Consignee's letter No. and date Intimating readiness to receive

explosives.

8. Date of despatch of consignment

9. Approximate date on which consignment should reach Its

destination.

Signature

Holder of Transport Licence No.

FORM 17

ISee Rule 156(1) of Explosives Rules 1981]

Distance required to be kept clear around Magazine/Store house/Factory Distance around the Magazine/Store house/Factory pre- mises proposed to be licensed for storage/manufacture of Kg. of explosives to be kept clear* from the under- mentioned building and works;

Buildings and Works

Distance required to be kept clear' Distances actu- Remarks

not less than ally observed

(to be filled

Mounded Unmounded by applicant)

2(a) 2(b)

' 1

2 3 4 T

Metres Metres

1. Room or workshop used in connection with the magazine. 2. Any other explosive magazine or store house or factory of

the applicant. 3. Magazine office. 4. Magazine Keeper's or Chowkidar*s dwelling house. 5. Railway including mineral & private Railway. 6. Canal (In activo use) or other navigable water. 7. Dock or Pier or Jetty. 8. Public high-way or Public roads. 9. Private road which is a principal means ofaccess to a temple,

mosque, church, gurudwara or other places of worships, hospital, college, school or factory.

10. River embankment or sea embankment or Public well. 11. Reservoir or bunded tank/rope way. 12. Dwelling house 13. Govt. & Public building 14. Temple, mosque, gurudwara, church or other place of wor-

ship.

15. Shops, market place, public recreation & sports ground.

College, School, hospital, theatre, cinema or other buildings, where the public are accustomed to assemble.

16. Factory 17. Buildings or works used for the storage in bulk of petroleum spirit, gas or other inflammable or hazardous substances.

18. Buildings or works used for the storage and manufacture of j

explosives or of articles which contain explosives.

19. Aerodrome. 20. Furnace, Kiln or chimney. 21. Quarry or mine pit head 22. Power house or electric sub-station. 23. Wireless Station. 24. Warehouse or other storage buildings. 25. Elec. power over head Transmission lines above 440 V. 26. Eleo. Power over head Transmission lines below 440 V.

Certified that I liave personally cnecKea tne replies given aoove ana mat iney are a true statement ol *.ne surroundings of the -premises.

Signature of Applicant

(Authorised person in case of a company)

Postal Address

Uttt0

•The distance will be required to- beitept dear not merely on the first establishment of the premises, but during the continuance

of the licence.

18.

[See Rule 156(3) of the Explosives Rules 1981]

Distance to be kept clear around the magazine/factory/store

Building or works used for the storage and manu- facture of explosives or of articles which contain explosives.

house during currency of licence No. ( ) in form granted to

19. Aerodrome.

Distance to be maintained by the magazine/factory/storo

20. Furnace, kiln or chimney

house.

21. Quarry or mine pit head

From Every

Not less than metres

22.

1

²

Power house or electric sub-station.

23. Wireless station

1

24.

Room or workshop used In connection with th" magazine.

Warehouse or other stor- age buildings.

2J.

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Endorsement for renewal of licence

SCHEDULE ABOVE REFERRED TO (Hero full description of the Immovable properties should Date of renewal Date of expiry Signature of Hcwitiiit

be given).

authority

Coadltto**

In witness whereof these presents have been duly executed on

(l)(a) Details of construction of mounds, buildings and

the day of 19

vyorks connected with the factory are given in Aanexure 1

attached to the licence.

(b) The process to be carried out in each building/par*

Full signature of Licensee '

Father's name- in full

Ago

Profession

Residence

of the factory, the limitation* at to the description IM

amount of explosives, ingredient! and article* liable to ipoa-

taneous ignition or inflammable or otherwise dangerous to bt

allowed in .each building and the maximum number of 1h"

persons to be employed in each building are given in Anne-

xure II attached to the licence.

(2) The materials as manufactured ihall be removed with-

out delay to the next proceij building or packing ibed at tt"

case may be.

Full signature of Surety

Father'* name in full

Ago

Profession

Residence

(3) No change in the manufacturing process or the sequence

of the operations or the operations carried out in each build-

ing or plant and equipments used for the process shall ba

carried out without prior approval of the-licensing authority.

(4) No work not directly connected with the manufacture of

explosives as specified in the process shall be carried on is

any part of the factory.

Full Sign" hire of Surety

Father's name in full

Age

Profession

Residence -

Station Executed in my presence

Date District Magistrate

FORM 20

(5) The interior of the compartments of the building*, la

which explosives are manufactured or handled and the fitting*

therein (other than machinery) ahull be so constructed or to

lined and covered as to prevent the exposure of any Iron

or steel, or the detaching of any grit, iron, iteel or similar

substance, in such manner as to come In contact with any

explosives. The interior of such compartments shall be kept

clean and free from grit.

[Article I(a}-(d) of Schedule IV]

(6) All machinery in the factory premise* (hall be pro-

perly and efficiently earthed.

Licence to manufacture Explosives

No. FeeRs (per year)

(7) No additions and alterations shall be carried out in th"

licensed premises without a previous sanction In writing tjfl

the licensinR authority. Such additions and alterations 10

sanctioned shall be shown in the amended plan attached to

the licence.

Licence is hereby granted to

valid only for the manufacture of at any one

time/per year at the premises described below subject to the pro-

visions of Explosives Act, 1884 as amended from time to time

and the rules framed thereunder and to the conditions of this

licence,

This licence shall remain valid till 31st day of March 19

(8) If the HcensInR authority or a Controller of Explosive*

cfilh upon the holder of the licence by notice In wWHna to

execute fnv repairs or to make anv ndditlonn or alterations

to the licensed premises or machinery, tools or apnnratus

which are in the opinion of such authority necessary for the

safety of the oremlsei or of the persons working in the fa©-

torv. the holder of the licence shall execute the repairs,

additions or alterations within the period specified by rach

authority.

(9) Before repairs are done to anv buildlnir or part thereof

in the factory the same sba1!. ss far ft* practicable, be defined

hv thr removal of all explosives or mixed Ingredients thereof

find bv tho<-oueh washino, and after ">uch cleaning tr"" COIKH-

tlofii of thi" licence nhail cease to amply to such building or

part thereof until the same Is again brought into use.

This licence is Hable to be suspended or revoked for any

violation of the Act or rules framed thereunder or the conditions

of this licence or if the licensed premises are not/ound conform-

ing to tho description shown in the attached plans and

Annexures.

Description of the licensed premises

The licensed premises shown in plan Nos

attached hereto are situated at

District

and consist of

(10) Due provisions shall be made, by the use of nrftibte

working rflothes without pockets, suitable shoes, and by

le^rchfnff or otherwise or by such means, for preventing the

introduction Into danger area of the factory premise* of

fire, luclfer matches or any substance or article likely tt>

ennse exnios'on or fire, but thin eondlt'on nhsil not prevent

the introduction of an artificial HRht of iuch coiwtni'-tiofl,

position or character as not to cause any danger of fire or

exnlo?Ion.

Chief Controller of Explosives

(11) The licensee shall, at his own exoeme. provide for the

sure custody of the factory a puard which ihall be of "wh

strength ai the District Authority may consider to ha i n*

cient.

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02) The licensee shall keep records and accounts of all explosives manufactured and of all stocks in hand in form 31 & 32 and exhibit the stock books and records to any of the qfQper+ authorised under rule 179 of Explosives Rules when- ever such officer may call upon him to do so.

CI3) Accidents by fire or explosion, and losses, shortage or thefts of explosives shall bo reported without delay to the licensing authority and to the officer-in-charge of the Police Station.

(14) Work in each building shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the laid down working instructions and procedures.

(15) The licensee and every p.erson employed in or about the., factory shall take all due precautions for the prevention of accidents by fire or explosion in the factory and for pre- venting unauthorised person from having access to the factory or to the explosives therein and shall abstain from any act whatsoever which tends to cause fire or explosion and is not Ygisonably necessary for the purpose! of work in the fac- tofy.

¹ (16) All buildings in which explosives nre manufactured, handled, stored or packed excepting buildings- in which Ciemical and Physical Tests are carried out shall be protect- ed efficiently against lightning and the lightning conductor thaH be tested at least once every year.

i (17) Sweepings from the compartments of the building in which explosives are manufactured or handled shall be carefully collected and disposed as per laid down procedure. TJfo effluent shall be discharged only after proper treatment BI per laid down procedure.

(18) The licensee shall appoint a qualified and competent person to supervise the manufacture of explosives and other process and to conduct the operations in accordance with the regulations.

i (19) No iron or steel implements shall be used unless

specially authorised by the licensing authority.

(28) All boxes and packages are to be lifted and carried end never dragged across the floors. No broken or defective package of explosive is to be sent out of the factory.

FORM 21

[Article 2(a) & 2(b) of Schedule IV]

Licence to possess and sell Explosive*

No. Fee Ri per year

Licence is hereby granted to

for possession and sale of explosives at the premises described below of the quantities of explosives specified hi Additional Condition No subject to the provisions of Explo- sives Act, 1884 as amended and the rul"s made thereunder and to the conditions of this licence.

This licence shall remain in force till the 3 lit day of

March 19

This licence is liable to be suspended or revoked lor any violation of the Act or rules framed thereunder or the condi- tions of this licence or if the licenced premises are not found conforming to the description shown in attached plan.

Description of the licensed premises

The licensed premises are shown on drawing

(i) No dated (ii) No dated (iii) No dated

attached hereto and situated at A ., and coniist of

Chief Controller of Explosives

The 19

•

Controller of Explosives.

Space for renewal endorsement

Date of renewal Date of expiry Signature of licensing

authority

(b) the various explosives of the 1st Division of the 6th (Ammunition) Class may be kept with each other without any Intervening partition or space;

(c) such of the various explosives of the 2nd Division of the 6th (Ammunition) Class as contain any ex- posed iron or steel, may be kept with each other without any intervening paitition or space;

(d) the varioui explosive! of the 3rd Division of the 6th (Ammunition) Clais may be kept with each other without any intervening partition or space,

(e) the various explosives of the 7th (Fireworks), Claw other than those containing chlorate may be kept with each other without any intervening partition or tpBce.

(2) Save as aforesaid, two or more descriptions of expio- livei shall not be kept in the magazine notwithstanding the provisions of Additional Condition No.

(J)(l) Explosives of the 3rd (Ni'tro-compoundl Clasi shall not be kept in the magazine after the expiration of one year from the date of their manufacture except with the special lanction of a Controller of Explosives.

(2) When such sanction has been given, a written ceitl- Bcate showing the period covered by the sanction must be nbtaraed from a Controller of Explosives at each inspection, ind must be kept by the licensee and produced on demand.

(3) When an explosive owing; to its being no longer of itandard purity or owing to signs of liquefaction or of exuded litro-glycerine or liquid ttitrb-compound is no longer fit tor storage In the magazine, the licensee shall comply, at tu's own expense, with such directions ag to its disposal ai foe Chief Controller or Controller of Explosives may issue.

(6) The interior of the magazine, and the benches, shelves ind fittings therein, shall be so constructed or IO lined or ;overed as to prevent the exposure of any iron or iteel and the detaching of grit, iron, steel or similar substances in such manner as to come into contact with the explosives. Such interior, benches, shelves and fittings shall so far as Is rea- lonably practicable, be kept free from grit and otherwise clean; and, in the case of any explosives liable to bo danger- ouily affected by water, due precaution! shall be taken to •xclude water therefrom.

Provided that so much of this condition as relates to precations against the expoiure of any iion or steel shall not be obligatory in a building in which no explosive other than explosive of the lit Division of 6th (Ammunition) Class ii kept.

(7) If the lightning conductor is tested by a Controller of Explosives, the license© shall pay the fees prescribed for (UCh'teSL In the event of the test proving unsatisfactory, the lame fees shall be payable by the licensee for each subsequent *st until the lightning conductor is passed by the testing afflcer as satisfactory.

Provided that the feet payable for a linglo test shall be 'harged for all teits made on a conductor during any one lay.

Provided also that where two or more lightning conduo- :or" are attached to one and the same magazine, the fee for he testing of all such conductors shall not exceed the fee jrescribed in this condition for testing a single lightning jonductor.

(8) Due provision shall be made, by the use of suitable forking clothes without pockets, suitable shoes, and by icarching or, otherwise, or by some such means, for preventing Be Introduction into the magazine of ftre, lucifer matrhes or iny substance; or article likely to cause explosion or fire, or )f any grit, Iron or steel; but this condition shall not prevent he introduction rpf an artificial light of such construction, toittloo or character as approved by Chief Controller as lot to cause any danger of fire or explosion:

Provided that so muqh of this condition as applies to the ixclusion of iron or steel, shall not be obligatory in a building n which no explosive other than an explosive of the lit Jfviijofl dt the "tb {Ammunition) Class is kept.

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(9) The licensee shall keep records and accounti of all explosives in stock and of all sales or issues in forms- 32 and 33 in his office and produce the stock books and record! to any oilicer uuthoiiscd under rule 179 whenever s\ich officer may call upon him so to do.

(10) Any accident and all losses, shortage of itock and thefts of explosive? ihall be reported without dealy to the nearest policy station, and the licensing authority.

(11) Free excess to the licensed premises ihall be given at all reasonable times to any inspecting or sampling'officer and every facility shall be given to iuch officer for ascertaining that the rules and conditions of the licence are duly observed.

(12) No changes or alterations shall be carried out to the premises without prior approval of the licensing authority and the licensee shall comply with any condition that may be specified by the licensing authority in this behalf.

(13) if the licensing authority calls upon the holder of the licence by a notice in writing to take any action which may in the opinion of such authority be necessary for the safety of the premises or the public, the holder of licence shall take nuch action within such period, not being less than one month from the date of receipt of the notice, as may be fixed by the notice.

(14) Magazine" shall at all times be kept in state of good repair (or maintained in good condition). The licensee shall report to licensing authority foithwith, if the magazine be- comes unfit for storage of any explosive for any reason what- soever.

(15) The licensee shall submit at the end of every month a return showing receipts and issue of explosives to the licensing authority as well as the renewal authority in the proforma prescribed from time to time so as to reach the above authorities by 10th day of the succeeding month.

(16) Any encroachment of the safety distance shall be immediately communicated to the licensing authority for necessary advice and action.

(17) The licensing authority ihall be immediately informed foi advice if any explosive is found deteriorated oi unser- viceable.

(IS) The explo"ive packages shal] be stacked in such a way so as to allow movement of at least one person to check the condition of all packages stored and to read the manu- facture particular! of each packago.

Provided that this provision is not necessary jki caw of

shortage of fireworks or "afety fuie.

(19) The resistance of the lightning conductor to earth shall bo as low as possible and iu no case more than 1Q ohmi.

(20) A distance of 15 metres surrounding the magazine stall be kept dear of dried grais or bush or flammable mate- rial!.

(21) Every packet of explosive at the time of bringing inside the magazine shall be examined for its sound condi- tion.

(22) Not more than 4 persons shall be allowed inside the

mfagazine at any one time.

(23) Empty packages of the explosives Shall be removed

at the earliest and destroyed.

FORM 22

[Articles 3(a) and 3(b) of Schedule IV]

licence to possess Explosives for us6

No. Fee Rs ,.,.,....per year

Licence is hereby granted to .-,' '.,

for possrstiion and use of explosives of the quantities speci- fied in additional condition No. subject to tHe provi- sions of Explosives Act, 1884 as amended and the rule*

made thereunder and to the conditions of this licence. The

explosives shall be itored at the nremises described below:

U) ^ttve as aforesaid, two or more descriptions of explo-

r es siiau not oe kepi in me magazine noiwiL&aanuing the

pioviiiou ot additional condition No.

Description of the llcenied premises

The llcenied premises are shown on drawing—

\Ji w xixpiosives oi me iia (JNiiro-i-oinpo'undj olaas shall

nut uc k.Dpi ui uic luaMiuJiie ttlier uio exjjiiauun ul une year

iiUiu lilq U41C 01 Uh.il UltUillluVlUrC CXCCpl WltU [Q6 up\.titAL

jui^uuii ui a v^oauouei oi £.Apio"ivev.

(i) No dated

(ID No dated

(HO No dated

• ittachcd hereto and iltuated at "od consist of

W) Wfltn suuii sanction has been given, a wiutcn certi-

litan. suowjiig me penou covcied ny me sanuioa muit be

uuiduicu uoui a ^omioiier ot txplosivei at eaUl inspection,

uua uiuai. uc s.cpt oy me licensee unu piouuccu on uemand.

This licence shall remain in force till 31st day of March,

""

This licence is liable to be suspended or revoked for any

violation of the Act, or rules framed thereunder or the condi-

tions of this licence or if the licensed premises are not found

conforming to the description as per attached plans.

W Wuen an exploiive owing to its being no longer of

uiuiiuuru puniy or uwing to signs of iiquciHUion or ot

txuuea nmo-aiycecine or liquid tuuo-compouad is no longer •

iic IOI aioiajjc m uio DMHkuine, the licensee shall comjuy,

ui lus own cAp<,nac wiia tiuch ducctioiis us to its disposal us

me caiet conuouer or CouuoUcr ot Explosive) may ij"ue,

Chief Controller of Explosives

The 19..

Controller of Explosives

Space for renewal endorsement

Dftto of renewal Date of expiry Signature of licensing

authority

(.6) lnc interior of the magazine, and the benches, shelves

and fittings moicin, snail be so conauueted or so lined or

coveieu as to pievent the exposure of any iron or steel and

Uic uetaUiiDg ot grit, iron, steel or similar substance* in

suua manner as to u>me into contact with the explosives.

inch interior, benches, shelves and fittings shall so far as

is teasonably practicable, be kept tree from grit and other-

wise clean; and, in the case of any explosive liable to be

dangerously aaected by water, duo precautions shall be taken

to exclude water therefrom:

Provided that so much of this condition as relates to pre-

cautions against the exposure of any Iron or steel shall not

be obligatory in a building in which no explosive other than

expiowvc ot the 1st Division of 6th (Ammunition) Class is

CONDITIONS

(7) If the lightning conductor Is tested by a Controller of

Explosives, the licensee shall pay the fees prescribed for

such test. In the event of the test proving unsatisfactory, tht

same fees shall be payable by the licensee for each subse-

quent test until the lightning conductor is passed by the

testing officer as satisfactory.

(1) The quantity of explosives on the premise* at any

one time, unless permitted by the licensing authority, (hall

Opt exceed the licenceable capacity.

Provided that the fees payable for a single test shall be

cnarged for all test* made on a Conductor during any ono

(2) The magazine shall be used only for keeping all ex-

plosives specified in additional condition No. of this

licence and of receptacles for, or tools or Implements for

work connected with the keeping of such explosive.

(3) The opening of packages and the weighing and packing

of explosive! shall not be carried on in the magazine.

Provided also that where two or more lightning conductors

are attached to one and the same mag&ine, the fee for the

testing of all such conductors shall not exceed the fee pres-

ductor m c o m i l t i on f or 'rating a single lightning con-

(4) (1) Two or more descriptions of explosives which may

be permitted to be kept in the magazine by additional condi-

tion No. shall be kept in the magazine only if they

an separated from each other by an Intervening partition of

•uch subrtance and character, or by such intervening space,

M will effectually prevent explosion or fire u the one

communicating with the other.

(8) Due provision shall be made, by the use of suitable

workinR clothes without pockets, suitable shoes, and bv

searching or otherwise, or by some such means for prevent-

ing the introduction into the magazine of fite, lucifer matehc*

or any substance; or article likely to cause explosion or flre^

or of any grit; iron or steel but this condition shall not pre^

vent the introduction of an artificial light of such construc-

Provided that—

i£e\rCp?on.ion: **"*" " ^ to ^ My * " •" o£

Provided that so mucti of this condition as applies to the

exdusion of iron or steel, shall not be obligatory in a

building to which no explosive other than an explosive of

the 1st Division of the 6th (Ammunition) Class Is kept

to ^° various explosive* of Classes l (gunpowder).

2 (Nitrate-mixture), 3 (nltro-compound) and 4 (chlo-

rite mixture), safety fuses belonging to the 1st

Division of the 6th (Ammunition) Class, and such

of the various explosives of the 2nd Division of the

6th (Ammunition) Class as do not contain any ex-

posed iron or steel, may be kept with each other

without any intervening partition or space;

^ *iV Vf?O UI exPlosJv"" of 'he 1st Division of the

(9) The licensee shall keep records and accounts of all

explosive, in stock and used In form, 32 a S d l T in his office

and produce the stock books and record, to ansT officer

6th (Ammunition) Class may be kept with each

otfter without any intervening partition or space;

fC) l i f t f cf "£ ?*riou" "xPl ⁰ < l v e' of the 2nd Division

of the. fith (Ammunition) Class as contained any

exposed iron or steel may be kept with each other

without any Intervening partition or space;

thrft°.)^ny 1CC!dent un, f . ?n l 0 M M' "hortago of stock and

thefts of explosives shall t" reported without delay to the

nearest police station, and the licensing authority;

( d) *!&, V? A⁰ U" "f?t o^V B i, Of t he ³ rd DMalOP of the t$L?38ln??km) ?Ias> "¥* * kep* with each

(11) Free excess to the licensed premises shall be given it

all reasonable times to any Inspecting or sampling officer

?"d T?tlaclhtX s h aU b" "*"! to such officer for rort*j£

obWSed. conditions of the licence tre duly

other without any Intervening partition or space;

(•) tfai| varioui exnlosives of the 7th (Fireworks) Class

other th.n (hose containing chlorate raav be kept

W ^ M S?

W l t h°Ut *nV lntervenil* writSn nrim^ ^ Sj,""⁸*¹ 2f a I t e r"d o nl * "" *" CMlJed OUt U> th. premises without prior approval of the lfcen"lng i n a n i ty

836/D the licensee shall comply with any condition that may specified by the licensing authority in thi" behalf.

•ignals and by putting up red flags in the danger tone. He

•hall see that all persons in the vicinity have taken proper

shelter and shall also take suitable step* to prevent any

person approaching the shot.

(31) The licensee shall warn the public not to approach

the sit" of blasting operation at least within an hour after

explosion or in the case of an open quairy. not to approach

such quarry within half an hour after explosion.

13) If the licensing authority calls upon the holder of the

nee by a notice in writing to take any action which may

the opinion of "uch authority be necessary for the ssfety

the premise! or the public, the holder of licence shall take

ch action within such period, not being lew than one

onto from the date of receipt of the notice, as may be fixed

f the notice.

(32) The number of shots which explode shall be counted

and unless it is certain that all the shota have been exploded

no person shall approach or be permitted to approach the

place until 30 minutes after the firing of shots.

(14) Magazine shall at all times be kept in state of good

jpair (or maintained In good condition). The licensee shall

eport to licensing authority forthwith, if the magazine be-

omes unfit for storage of any explosive for any reason what*

Oever.

(33) In the event of a misfire, If a relieving hole Is to be

driller, it shall not be plucod within 30 cm. from the mlt-

flred hole. The relieving hole shall run parallel to the misfired

hole.

FORM 23

(13) The licensee shall submit at the end of every month

a return showing receipts and issue of explosive! to the

licensing authority as well a" the renewal authority In the

protonna prescribed from time to time so as to reach the

above authorities by 10th day of the succeeding month.

[Article 5(aMc) of Schedule IV]

Licence to possess explosives for use

(16) Any encroachment of the safety distance shall be Im-

mediately cdmmutiicated to the licensing authority for necei-

sary advice and action.

(a) by cultivator!, Class 2 and/or Class 3 explosives not

exceeding 2.5 kg., electric or ordinary detonators

not exceeding 5 nos. and safety fuse not exceeding

10 metres.

(17) The licensing authority shall be immediately Informed

for advice If any explosive la found deteriorated or unservice-

able.

OR

(b) small arms nitro-compound not exceeding 5 Kgs,

(18) The explosive packages shall be stacked In such * way

so as to allow movement of at least one person to check

the condition of all packages stored and to read the manu-

facture particulars of each package.

(in the State of Kerala).

OB

Provided that this provision 1" not necessary in caw of

shortage of fireworks or safety fuse.

(c) Gun-powder not exceeding 5 kgs, and safety fuse

not exceeding 50 metres (in the State of Bihar,

Kerala and West Bengal).

No.

Fee—Free of charge

(19) The resistance of "the lightning conductor to earth

shall be as low as possible and in no case more than 10

ohms.

Licence is hereby granted to

(20) A distance of 15 metre" surrounding the magazine shall

be kept dear of dried grass or bush or flammable material!.

valid only for the possession on the premise* described

below of the following quantities of explosive* for own use

iubiect to the provision of Explosives Act, 1884 as amended

and rules framed thereunder and to the conditions of this

licence.

(21) Every packet of explosive at the time of bringing

rnslde the magazine shall be examined for its sound condi-

tion.

This licence shall remain In force till

(22) Not more than 4 persons shall be allowed Inside the

(See note below)

magazine at any one time.

(23) Empty packages of the explosives shall be removed at

the earliest and destroyed,

This licence is liable to be suspended or revoked for any

violation of the Act as amended from time to time or the

rules framed thereunder or the conditions of this licence or

If the licensed premises are not found conforming to th"

description as per attached plant.

Description of the licensed premises

The licensed premises shown In plan—

(24) The explosives shall not be used for blasting purpose*

In the ureas not commit within the purview of Mines Act,

lmlese the license© employs a qualified shot fltw holding a

ahot-flrer's permit granted under the Explosives Rules or

the person having equivalent qualifications as recognised by

the Chief Controller.

(0 No dated

(ii) No dated

(HO No dated

(25) The licensee and the shot flrer shall be responsible for

preparation of charts, the charging of hole* and the firing

of shots and shall take all precautions against flre and acci-

dent involving the explosives.

attached hereto sr* situated at. t....*... ...*

and consist of

, Tn" District Authority (26") No smoking or any source of light or flre shall be allowed In or near the place where explosives chargei are beioR prepared or kept

Date of renewal Date of expiry Signature of licensing

authority.

(27) For charging or stemming a shot hole, no person shall

me an iron or steel tools, scraper, or tamping rod, not shall

forcibly pros* the explosive Into a hole of insufficient lire.

A tamping rod made entirely of good shall be used.

(28) Before exploding any blasting cbSTje. adequate mea-

sure* shall be taken so as to prevent at far as ponlble, the

projection of fragment* of stone by the explosion of the

blasting charge.

Note.—The licence if granted to Cultivators for their own

me shall be granted for a period not exceeding 15 day*.

CondMow

(29) No person shall re-bore or temper a whole that hat

w* been charged or attemot to withdraw a charge either

before firing or after a misfire or deepen or tamper with

empty nole" or sockets left after blasting.

2"1 Before commencing shot firing the licensee shall grve

lufflclent warning to the public by an efficient system ©f

(1) The explosives shall be kept In a substantial bulidmt

constructed of non-flammable materials or In a fireproof

box u may be approved by the lfceiMlni authority, separated

from any dwelling house or other building, another licensed

premises, highway, street, public thorough-fare or public place by distance of minimum 45 metres and made and closed so as to prevent unauthorised persons from having access thereto and to secure It from danger from without.

(2) The interior of the building or ths box ai a case may be and all fittings therein shall be so constructed, covered, or lined, as to prevent the exposure of any iron or <;teel,, or of any hard or gritty surface ax the entry, detaching or cumulating of any grit, iron, steel or Similar substance.

(3) Adequate provision shall be made for the ventilation "nd the interior of the building or box shall be kept scrupul- ously cleaned.

(4) In case any of the explosive store is liable to be dnnaev- ously 'effected by water, due precautions "hall be taken to exclude water from the storage place.

(5) Detonators shall not be stored along with other ex- plosives. Detonators, If required shall be stored in a different building or fireproof box located at a distance of minimum 1.5 metres from the building or box where other explosive! are stored.

(6) The doors of the building or the box shall open out- wards, and shall be kept clearly closed or locked except when required to'be opened for receipt or issue of explosive* or for other necessary purposes.

(7) All articles or substances of cxploslva or highly In- flammable nature shall be kept at a safe distance from the explosives and from any room or part of a building or fire- proof box containing the explosive, and Bo person enfen""K "uch room or part of building or opening such safe shall have any iron or steel ii> his possession or attached to or on hi* boots or shoes.

(8) No tools. Implement*, balance, weight*, etc. made of

Iron or steel shall be kept at any time on the premise*.

(9) Gunpowder or other explosives exceeding 0.5 kg In quantity shall be kept in a substantial case, bag, canister or other receptacle made and closed io as to prevent the explosives from escaping.

(10) The licensee shall keep records in form 32 and 34 and shall exhibit his stock and register to any of the officers authorised under rule 179 6f Explosives iRulej whenever such officer-may call upon him so to do.

( U) All losses, shortage of stock or thefts of explosives shall be reported without delay to the nearest police sta- tion and the licensing authority.

(12) The total quantity of explosives that can bo purchased bv a cultivator for own use shall not exceed 2.5 kg. of Class 2 and/or Class 3 explosives, 5 no*, of detonators and 10 metres of safety fuse.

tl3) The licensee shall at the^tlme of purchasing explosive! hpve the following particulars endorsed upon his licence and signed by the person delivering and receiving fhe explosive*.

(i) Name and address and 'licence No. of the person

delivering explosives;

(5f) Name and address of the perjon who takes delivery

• of the explosives purchased;

(110 Thp kind and qusstltles-of -explosive* purchased; (y). The date- of purchase.

(14) Explosive* purchased on the strength of thfs licence

nball not be sold or transferred to any other penon.

(15) Free access to the licensed premises shall be given at all reasonable times to any Inspecting or sampling officer and all facility shall be afforded to the officer for ascertain- ing that the provision of the Act and the rnj" jmd-the coadlikmi-of th"- licence are "duly observed.

(I") THe-stock of exploslvei remaining on expiry of Mfcence'

•hall be Sntimated to the licensing authority and the licensee •hall comply with the fawtructioni of such authority regard- ing disposal of explosives.

(171 The licensee for the purpose of *)nstta" explosives •haH •mploy a

(18) Maximum quantity of explosive^ that may be ke_

et any one time shall not exceed—

(i) Gunpowder (Class 1)

•<*£ (ii) Small arms nitro-compound *8 (in) Safety Fuse Metre (iv) Nitro-compounds (Class 3) kg. (v) Nitrate Mixtmes (Class 2) kg. (vi) Detonators Not. (19) The licensee may by filling catridges making charge or otherwise adapt or prepare for use any explosive he la autho- rised to possess undor this licence piovided that—

(a) the total quantity of explosives on the licensed pre- mise* including the workshop in which such adapta- tion or preparation is carried on, shall not exceed the quantity the licensee is authorised to possess.

(b) No work unconnected with such adaptation, or pre- paration shall be carried on in the said workshop while such adaptation or preparation Is beta* carried on,

(r) the said workshop shall be situated fit a, distance of

metres as shown in plan No

dated attached

hereto.

(d) an explosive of one descript'on sha¹! not be convert- ed into an explosive of another description and an explosive shall not bs unmade or resolved Into 1U ingredients; and

(e) the licensee shall given notice to the authority which granted his licence that he intends to carry on such adaptation or preparation an it allowed by this licence.

FORM 24

(Article 4 of Schedule IV)

Licence to possess and sell small arms Nitro-comoound not exceeding 25 kgs. Or manufactured fireworks not exceed- ing 1000 kgs. of Class 7 Division 2 Sub-Division 1, 100 kgi. of Class 7 Division 2 Sub-Division 2 nnd Safety Fuse not exceeding 10,000 Metres.

No. Fees Rs. (per year)

Licence is hereby grunted to ,

valid only for the possession and *ale at the licensed premise* described below of the quantities of explosives specified in additional condition No. subject to the provisions of the Explosive* Act, 1884 as amended, and the rules made thereunder and to the conditions of this licence,

This licence shall remain in force till 31st day of

March 19

This licence is liable to be suspended or revoked for iny violation of the Act as amended from time to tune or tho rules framed thereunder or the conditions of this licence or if the licensed premises are not found conforming to the description as per attached plan*.

Description of the licensed premise*

The licensed premises aro iituated at.., . . . , . . . , . , , . . . . . ..

•J shown in plan—

(0 No.. . dated j .. (li) No dated (Hi) No,, dated

and consist of ,, , .,.,

, , ,,

"Th* Controller of Exploitva*

Endorsement for lenewal

Date of renewal Date of expiry Signature of licensing ^

authority

S26/15

FORM 25

Condition.

(1) All explosives on the premises shall be kept in * sub- tantial brick stone or concrete building which is closed and secured so as to prevent Unauthorised persons from having access thereto or in a similarly closed and, secured substantial receptacle (whether or not a fire-proof safe) placed inside a dwelling house, other building which is not itself qualified for the keeping of explosives provided that there shall not be kept in a fire-proof safe any explosive other than small "rm nitro-compounds.

(2) The interior of every building and receptacle iised for keeping explosives and the shelves and fittings therein shall be so constructed or so lined and covered as to prevent the exposure of any Iron or steel, or the detaching of any grit, Iron, steel or similar substance, in such manner as to come into contact with the explosives. Such interior, shelves and fittings shall, so far as is reasonably practicable, be kept free from grit and otherwise clean.

(3) The building or receptacle in which explosive is kept must be used only for the keeping of such explosive and for no other purpose whatsoever.

(4) Explosives of different descriptions which may be kept under this licence shall, be- separated by an intervening parti- tion of such substance and character; or by such inter- vening space, as will eifectually prevent explosion oi fare in the one communicating with the other:

Provided that —

(a) small arms nitro-compound and safety fuses belong- ing to the 1st Division of the 6th (Ammunition) Class may be kept with each other without any in- terveing prtition or space ;

(b) the Various explosives of the 1st Division of 6th (Ammunition) Class may be kept with each other without intervening partition or space ;

(c) the various explosives of the 7th (Fireworks) Class other than those containing chlorates may be kept with each other without any intervening partition or space.

(5) Any quantity exceeding 2.5 kg. of an explosive of the 1st Division of the 6th (Ammunition) Class or of the 2nd Division of the 7th (Fireworks) Class and all other explo- sives exceeding 0.5 kg. must be kept in a substantial bag, canister or case made and closed so as to prevent any explo- "ives from escaping and shall b© otherwise packed and marked in accordance with the requirements of rules 8 & 9 of the Explosives Rules.

(6) No oil, paints, matches, lights, nny article of a highly flammable or explosive nature or liable to cause fire or ex- plosion or any acids or similar substances, shall be brought or kept on the licensed premises.

(7) No tools, implements, balance, weights, etc., made of iron or steel shall be kept at any time in tho licenced nre- mises, and no person on the licensed piemises shall have any iron or steel in his possession, or attached to or on his boots or shoes.

(8) The licensee shall keep records and accounts of all stock of explosives in hand and of all sales In forms 32 and 33 and shall exhibit his stock and his books and records to anv Qi the officers authorised under rule 179 of the Explosives Rules whenever such officer may call upon him so to do.

(9) All sale* of explosives under this licence must be effect-

ed on the premises described on the face of the licence.

(10) All loses, shortages of stock and thefts of explosives shall be reported without delay to the police station In Whoso jurisdiction the licensed premises are situated and to the licensing authority.

(Ill Free nccesa to the licensed premises shall be given nt all reasonable times to any inspecting or sampling officer and every facility shall be afforded to the officer for asterlaininn that the provisions of the Act and the Rules and the condi- tion! of this licence are duly observed.

Article 9 of Schedule IV

LICENCE FOR ROAD VAN

No,

P "" R" U>er v w>

Licence is hereby granted to ,

to transport explosives by road van as des- cribed below subject to the provisions of the Explosives Act, 1884, as amended and the rules made thereunder and to the conditions of this licence.

This licence shall remain in force till

This licence is liable to be suspended or revoked for any violation of the Act or the Rules fiamfd thereunder or the conditions of this licence or if the van is not found con* forming to following description—

Description of road v""

Make Registration No. Engine No. Chassis No. Description of other fittings Approved Drawing No. & date. Quantity of explosives permitted to carry

Dste Chief Controller of Explosives

Space for endorsement of renewals

Date of renewal Date of expiry of Signature and office licence stunp of the licensing authority.

Condition*

(1) This licence is not transferable to any other road van.

(2) No alterations should be made to the vehicle, its body and other fittings without approval from the UcenSIna autho- rity

(3) This licence or its authenticated copy shall at oil times be kept in the van and produced on demand by an inspecting officer.

(4) The road van shall not be used for transport of ex- plosives unless it is in a fit condition and complies with the Explosives Rules.

(Ti The road van shall not be used for transport of any

material other than that authorised by this licence.

(6) No smoking and no fire or artificial light or any article capablo of causing fire shall be allowed on the toad ^ van.

(7) The vehicle shall not be used tor carrying passengers.

(8) Road van, while explosives are being loaded or un- loaded or transported ifaall always be under the charge of competent person who shall be experienced in handling of explosives and fully conversant thereunder. Where the vehicle h not driven by the licence holder, a document signed by the licensee naming persons authorised to drive and accom- pany the vehicle shall be carried' in the van and produced on demand to an inspecting officer.

(4) Each consignment of explosives shall be covered by

(9) No explosive, unless they are packed In accordance

with the Explosive! Rules or in a manner specified by the

Chief Controller shall be transported In the road van.

a pass in Form 16 and that (when the explosives are trans-

ported by rail) such puss shall be attached to the way bill

or the invoice as the case may be.

(10) Detonator* ihall not be transported with any othw

(3) A copy of each pass issued for each consignment shall

explosive!.

be sent to—

(i) Licensing authority;

(ii) Controller of Explosives in whose Jurisdiction the

premises from which the consignment is sent, it

situated;

(iii) The Controller of Explosives in whose jurisdiction the

premises to which the explosives are sent it situated.

(11) Any break down, accident, fire or explosion orcuirlni

In or involving the road van, shall be immediately reported

to the licensing authority together with a full report of such

break down, accident, fire or explosion. If such accident,

fire or explosion is attended with loss of human life or

serious fqiurv to person or property a report shall also be

made immediately to the nearest Police Station

12. The explosives shall be loaded into the van only

at the licensed premises of consignor and Unloaded from the

van at the licensed premises of the consignee,

(6) Any loss, shortage or theft of explosives in transit shall

be reported without delay to the licensing authority and to

the police station and to the Controller of Explosives In whose

jurisdiction the loss, shortage or theft is discovered.

(7) The explosives shall be packed In accordance with

FORM U

rules 8 & 9 of the Explosives Rules.

(Article 8 of Schedule IV)

FORM 27

LICENCE TO TRANSPORT EXPLOSIVES

(Article 6 of Schedule IV)

No. Fee* Rs (per year)

Licence to Import Explosives

Licenc" It hereby granted to

No.

Fee Ri

to transport following explosive .<—

Licence is hereby granted to

Sr. • Nan* Class Division

No.

to import by sea/airland at any one time explosives of the

description given below at the port of

tor consignment to persons mentioned below subject to the

provisions of the Explosives Act, 1884 and the Rules made

thereunder and to the conditions on the back of this licence.

This licence shall remain in force till the

from the premises licensed in form bearing Ucenc*

situated at to

No

places specified below subject to th" provisions of th# Explo-

sives Act 1884, as amended and the rules made thereunder

and to the conditions of this licence.

Places of destination :—

This licence is liable to be suspended or revoked for any

violation of the Act as amended or the rules framed thsre-

under or the conditions of this licence.

S. Place District Stats

No.

The 19 Chief Controller of Explosives.

This licence shall remain in force till 31st day of March,.

DESCRIPTION OF EXPLOSIVES AND CONSIGNEE

19

This licence is liable to be suspended or revoked on any

violation of the Act or rules framed thereunder or the

conditions of the licence.

Name of Weight Number Consignee's Licence Remarks

explosives of name & No. of

Class & packages address to the mega-

Division whom explo- xlne store

Chief Controller of Exploshes.

Space for renewal endorsement

gives will be house ot

sent from the con-

phco of signed

import

Date of renewal Date of expiry Signature of licensing

authority

CoodUow

tl) No explosives other than those permitted under this

licence shall be imported.

CondUloM

(2) The quantity of explosives imported shall not exceed

that authorised by this licence,

(3) All explosives imported under this licence shall be

packed in accordance with rules 8 and 9 of Explosives Rules.

(1) This licence becomes void on the expiration of the

terms mentioned therein or if a consignment break before

reaching the place of destination or if the explosives is taken

from or to any place other than the places mentioned in

the licence.

(2) The licensee shall transport only such explosives as he

is authorised to possess under the Act and the Rules framed

thereunder.

(4) No shb or boat or air craft containing explosive Im-

ported on the strength of this licence shall brlDg to or more

and no such explosive shall be unloaded or transhipped from

any ship or boat or air craft except at the port authorised

by this licence.

(3) The quantity of explosives despatched to any consignee

shall not exceed the quantity which such consignee is entitled

to possess under a licence granted under these rules.

(5) The licensee shall comply with all the rules and regu-

lations in force at the port of import mentioned In this

licence.

(6) The owner and master of the ship or boat or air craft in which explosives are imported on the strength of this licence, shall, if and when required by an inspecting authority or the custom's authority having jurisdiction over the place of importation, allow such inspector or officer to take for examination samples of any explosive so imported.

(7) As noon as the explosive has been cleared from the place/port anil despatched to the rn.igazine/store house for storage, the licensee shall complete the importer's transmission schedule in Form 15 and forward it to the Chief Controller.

(8) The explosive shall be despatched to the various con- signees mentioned in the licence directly from the port and the licensee shall make prior arrangements to cn'ure that there is no hold up of explosives at any pljjce.

(9) The imported explosives if of Class 3 or Class 4 shall not be unloaded from the ship or bout unless such explosive! have been tested and permission to unload given by the Chief Controller of Explosives authorised for the purpose.

FORM 28

(Article 7 of Schedule IV)

Licence to Export Explosives

No. Fee Rs

Licence is hereby granted to

to export by sea/air/land, explosives of the description given below from the port of to persons mentioned below subject to the provisioni of Ex- plosives Act, 1884 and the Rules made thereunder and to the conditions of this licence.

This licence shall remain in force till the

This licence is liable to be suspended or revoked at any time for violation of the Act or Rules framed thereunder or the conditions of this licence.

T ne 19 • Chief Controller of Explosives

DESCRIPTION OF EXPLOSIVES AND CONSIGNEE

Name of explosives Weight No. of Consignee's Remark* Class & Division packages name and

address

Coudltious

(1) Nn explosives other than those permitted under

this licence.

(2) The quantity of explosives exported shall not exceed

that authorised by this licence

(3) The explosives shall be packed in accordance with Ex- plosives Rules 1980 and the packages marked accordingly. The packages shall be safe, for transport.

(4) The explosives ahall be exported only from the place

specified in this licence.

(5) The licensee shall comply with all the rules and regu- lations in force at the port of place of export mentioned in this licence.

(6) The explosives shall be brought to the port or place

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FORM 29

(Article 10 of Schedule IV)

Licence to possess and use Public Display Fireworks

Licence No. Fee Rs

Licence is hereby granted to vnlid only for possession of kgs. of fireworks at pre- mises described below and for making public display at the premises mentioned below subject to the provisions of Ex- plosives Act, 1884, as amended from time, to time and the rules made thereunder and fo ihe conditions of this licence.

This licence shall remain in force till

This licence is liable to be suspended or revoked for violation of the Act or rules fanned thereunder or conditions of the licence or if the licensed premises are not found conforming; to description as per attached plans.

Description of premises

The premises to be used for public display firworks are situa-

ted at

as shown in plan No. . ..

dated attached herewith.

The- premises for storage of fireworks are situated at

as shown in plan No

attached herewith.

Date

Controller of Explosives

Conditions

(1) The licensee shall, at least seven clear days (exclusive of Sunday and public holidays) before th© holding of a public fireworks display by him or under his authority or supervision shall notify the licensing authority :—

(a) Time and place at which the public display is to be

held.

(b) The types of public display fireworks lo be Used in the

display.

(c) The name, address and licence number of every person from whom these fireworks have been or are to bo obtain for use" in display.

(d) Name and address of every person who will be super- vising the display or assisting the licensee to super- vise the display; and

(e) Full details of the experience which every person other than licensee, whose name is notified in paragraph (d) above has had in the conduct or supervision of public fireworks display and the use of public display firework).

(2) The fireworks shall be stored and displayed only at the

places shown in the plan attached with the licence.

(3) A minimum distance of 100 Metres or more if specified by the licensing authority, shall be maintained between the spec- tators and the area where the display is carried out.

(4) Only authorised fireworks shall be used. Such fireworks shall be purchased directly from persons holding proper valid licence granted to manufacture such fireworks.

(5) No display of fireworks should be carried out when the wind velocity exceeds 50 kilo metres per hour or the- control over spectators has been lost.

(6) Only minimum persons should be employed for making and display of fireworks. The site should be constantly super- vised and the persons employed should wear protective cloth- ings, ear defenders, safety glasses and other pretective devices.

(1) Once fireworks have been taken to the site, the site

of exiVTrt. nniv flft^r tha "hin nr aWr-mft I* rmaA^r

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must not be left unattended or unprotected.

(8) No fireworks shall be ignited inside of or closer than 15 metres of any building, tent, trailer, canvas shelter or moter vehicle.

(9) No fireworks shall be ignited within 200 Metres of any place where explosives, any flammable substance or other hazardous substances are stored.

(10) No fireworks shall be set off within 200 Mclics of a hospital, nursing home, schools or temples unless consent from local authorities and the owner or its agent is obtained.

(11) Adequate fire fighting equipment to cope up with any fire which can be reasonably anticipated shall be pro- vided. The type and quantity of first-aid¹ and other fire light- ins equipment shall be determined in conjunction with the fire fighting authorities.

(12) After the display, waste and duds etc. shall be care- fully collected and removed from the site and destroyed by burninR undei proper supervision.

(13) The licensee shall follow the provisions of Act and

Rules made thereunder as otherwise applicable.

(14) No electrical wire shall be allowed within 10 Metres

of the area where the fireworks are laid down.

(15) The mortars must be buried h:ilf their length in the ground and tilted of by 10° to 15° and pointed away from the spectators. The mortars of the same size should be grouped and spaced not less than 50 centimetre^ apart Groups of different size mortars should be placed at least 10 Metres apart. The mortars or their frames should be securely anchored to the ground.

(16) Before starting the display the supervisor must check to ensure that the fireworks are exploding over a zone free of people and that debris arc also falling in that area. If not, the firing must be stopped till necessary corrections arc in nde.

(17) No matches, 'ights 6r any article of flammable or ha- zardous nature liable to cause fire or explosion shall be.brought or kept in the licensed premises.

(18) No tools, implements etc. made of Iron or steel shall be kept at any time in the premises and no person on the licensed premises shall have any iron or steel in his posses- sion or attached to or on his boots or shoes.

(19) The licensee shall keep records and accounts of all

fireworks received, used and stocks on hand.

(20) Tho licensee shall follow the local bye-laws, at the place of storage and display and obtain necessary permission whenever required.

(21) The kinds und quantities of explosives remainlns after the expiry of licence shall be intimated to the licensing authority and the licensee shall abide by the instructions ot such authority regarding disposal of explosives,

(22) If the licensing authority directs the licensee by notice in wilting to make any additions/alterations which, in the opinion of such authority, is considered necessary for the safety of the premises or of the person working therein or the spectators tho licensee shall execute such additions/ alterations within such period as may be specified.

(23) Accidents by fire or explosion and looses, shortage or theft of explosives shall be immediately reported to the nearest police station and the licensing authority.

(24) Fiec access to the licensed premises shall be given at all reasonable times to any inspecting or sampling officer and every facility shall be afforded to the officer for ascer- taining that the provisions of the Act and the Rules and the conditions of this licence are duly observed.

FORM 30

Shotflrer's Permit

Government of India

Department of Explosives

No.

This is to certify that Shri

born on passed Iho shortflrer's examination held on passed the

;

(name of examination")

examination held in

(month and year of examination)

by ."

(authority conducting examinations)

and is authorised to conduct blasting operations using ex- plosives in areas other than Mines coming under the purview of Indian Mines Act, 1952, subject to the provisions of Explosives Act, 1SR4 as amended and the rules framed thereunder.

Place:

Date:

Chief Controller of Explosives

FORM 31

Form of account to be maintained by a licences

Accounts of Explosives Manufactured

Note : This record should be kept upfo-date

Date and Shift No,

Cartridge Dimension

Batch Nos.

Brand Name of explosives

Class and Divi- sion

s Remarks

Date of test

No. of packages

Quantity manufac- tured

2

1

3

5

6

4

Signature of person incharge

Magazint licence No. to which the explosive: s sent

8

7

9

10

11

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FORM 32

Form of account to be maintained by licensee

Account of Receipt of Explosives

Noto: This record should be kept upto-date. Entries should bo made daily and as and when explosives are received.

Date Description of explosives '

Quantity

Remark Opening balance

Batch No.

Pass No.

Closing balance

Name Class Division

Explo- sives re- ceived by licensee

Name address licence No. of supplier

Mode of transport and Road Van Jicence No. if trans- ported by road

9

10

1

5

6

7

8

11 12 2 3 4

13

FORM 33

Form of account to be maintained by licensee

Account of Sale of explosives

Note : This record should be kept up-to-date. Entries should be made daily and as and when explosives are sold.

Description of explosives

Opening Balance

Explosives sold by licensee Date

Name

Name

Class

Dlvn.

Class

Divu.

6

3

4

5

2

7

1

g

M

i

Pass No.

Batch No, & date

Quantity

Remarks

Closing Balance

Mode of transport and road van licence No. if transported by road

Name, address & licence No. oF person to whom explosives arc sold

13

14

12

10

11

9

15

FORM 34

Form of account to be maintained by licensee

Account of Explosives used by licensee

Note i This record should be kept upto-date. The entries" should be i m de daily and as soon as explosives art) issiitd for mu or unwed

explo'lret returned

Date

ves used

Description o

Description

of explosi

f explosives issued

.

Quantity

issued

Name

Name

Divn.

Shot Firers

jiaine and permit

No.

Class

Din.

No. of

holes

fired

Class

I"¹

3

9 2

4

6

8

5

7

17

13

15

16

12

14

2

3

7

4

5

6

8

1

Remarks

11

10

15

12

13

14

9

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FORM 36

RETURN OF EXPLOSIVES

Received, Used, Sold. Destroyed and stolen during thomonth

From the Explosives Magazine of

Situated at

District

Name of Explosives Class & Division Quantity

1. Licence No

2. Opening Balance on the 1st day of the mouth

3. Account of Explosives :—

Particulars i

of consign^ loot

Opening Balance

Quantity

Q'laatit;

NameofExpl.

Pass No. Date

NameofExpl. Class & Division

Clasi & Division

/ Namo address & Lie. No. ofsippltyj from whom expl. woro reoeivod

3

6

9

4

5

7

8

2

1

Particulars of Explosives Used or Sold

d

Use

Sold

NameofExpl.

Namo of Expl.

Qty.

Qty.

Date

Class & Divn.

Class* Divn.

Nanij address & , Lie. No. of pjfwn to who.n axplwora supplied

15

16

13

12

17 IS

14

10

11

A. Total Ouantitv of each kinds of exolosives Usec(/Sold durintt the month

USED

SOLD

Quantity

Namo of Explosives

Quantity Class & Division

Class & Division

Name of Explosives

3

5

6

4

2

1

s. Particulars of Explosives destroyed during the month

AjtiWty uJdir Name of Explosives

Quantity

Class & Division

Date

Rousons for destruction

which destruction wa¹* dv>ao

6

3

5

2

4

1

6. Particular* of Explosives stolen/short received during transit

Dato Name of Explosives Class & Division Quantity Whether theft/loss Remarks

12

reported to Police and this Department, if so, give reference.

3 4 5 6

FORM 37

FORM OF INDENT FOR EXPLOSIVES

Place

Date

To

Dear Sir,

Kindly supply ihe following quantities of explosives to Die/ us:—

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

I/We hold a licence No in Foim

of Explosives H iles 1981, for possession/sale/us" of follow- ing quantities of exploiives ;

. . ..

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

The above"*mentioned licence is valid till

T he licence is sent herewith for necessary endorsement as required under sub-rule (3) of rule 141 of Explosives Rules, 1981. The licence may please be returned after the endorse- ment.

*The explosives may please be handed over to my/our authorised representative whose signatures are attested be- low:—

Signature of authorised Agent

Attested

Signature" of lice isee.

Yours faithfully,

LICENSEE DESIGNATION :

Copy forwarded to the Contjoller of Explosives

*Strike out whichever is not applicable.

SCHEDULE VI

Explosives permitted to be imported and transported by air

S. Name and description No.

 1.  'Aeroplane flares
 2.  Amorces
 3,  Chinese Crackers
 4.  Detonating  Fuse
 5.  Roman  Candles
 6.  Safety  Fuse
 7.  Ship Distress Signals
 8.  Smoke Candles
 9.  Sparklers
10.  'Squlba  Electric
11.  (Aluminium or  Magnesium) Torches
12.  Very Signal Cartridges
13.  Wheels

Class Division Quantity permitted in

             Passenger         Cargo
             Aircraft          Aircraft
                                95 kgs.
7          2  25kgs.            70 kgs.
7          2                    95 kgs.
6          2  25 kg-:.          140 kgs.
7          2  25kgs.            95 kgs.
6          1  25 kgs.           140 kgs.
7          2  —                 95 kgs.
              25 kgs.           95 kgs.
7          2  25 kgs.           95 kgs.
               25 kEs.          70 kgs.
 7         2  25 kgs.           95 kgs.
 7          2  25 kgs.          45 kgs.
 7          2  25 kgs.           95 kgs.

*Tho item can be transported by air as and when included in list of Authorised Explosives.

SCHEDULE VII

SPECIFICATIONS

The specifications laid down in this Schedule are for general guidance only. Approval of the Chief Controller should be obtained separately for each case.

SPECIFICATION 1

SPECIFICATION FOR A ROAD VAN FOR CARRIAGE OF EXPLOSIVES ONLY

PART'I

I1) Air space between body and cab—A clear space of at least fifteen centimetres shall be left between the Body and Cab,

(.2) Driver's c ib—The tab shall be fitted and covered ex- ternally with 21 S.W.G. aluminium sheeting. The wood if used shall be tnated as to render it uninflammable.

(3) Cab—Do( rs shall be fitted having windows of non-

splinter type glass.

(4) Wind Screen—A substantially framed wind-screen shall be fitted I dth the portion in front of the driver's scat pivoted on strong brass quadrants for opening.

(5) Fuel Tank.—The fuel tank shall be in front of the fire screen desci Ibed under condition (11) below. It should be so located as to minimise the possibility of its being damaged should be vehic e be involved in an accident.

(6) Fuel cut-ufE—A quick acting cut off shall be fitted on the feed pipe in an easily accessible position and shall be capable of being operated without the necessity of lifting the bonnet and shall be so located as not to be involved in a fire in the engine.

(7) Exhaust piye and Silencer—The whofc of the silencer and exhaust pip ng shall be in the front of the fire-screen des- cribed in paragi iph 11.

(8) Fire Entinguisher—Two chemical fire extinguishers of minimum 2 kgs. shall be provided. The fire extinguisher should be capable of dealing with petroleum fire.

(9) Self Starter—A self starter shall be provided.

(10) Lighting—Electric head, side and tail lamps shall bo provided and s mil be operated from the dash board. All electric wirings and battery cables shall be fully enclosed and maintained in good operating condition.

(II) Fire Sci :en—Shall consist of one ply asbestos and 18 gauge steel sheets fitted to the whole of the driver's cab and extending 1 o within 300 mm. of the ground. The part extending from bottom of the cab to within 300 mm. of the ground shall be carried on an iron angle frame of light con- st raction.

(12) Body—A body conforming to the second part of this

specification shell be fitted.

(13) Spare ^ wheels—On© spare wheel inclusive of outer cover and innei tube shall be carried for- ench size of wheel on the chassis.

(14) Painting ind Markings—Body and Cab shall be painted and marked am' lined with a colour approved by the licens- ing authority. ' "he van should be painted with aluminium or white paint. The letter 'E' should be written promlnentlv on the sides an I hack of the van. The name and address of the licensee an 1 the licence number should be written in small letters on one side. Vehicles holding interstate /national permits shall bf painted as per directions of Road Transport Authority. Hovever, another circle of 60 cms. diameter in red colour shou'd be painted on one of the flaps of rear door of vnn with lettei 'F' inscribed lr" the circle.

(151 Total n aximum Toad—The total maximum load for a vehicle shall be equal to or exceed gross vehicle weight rating.

(16) Inspect!' m—The whole of the work shall be to the satisfaction of the licensing authority who shall have free access at any time to the workshop rubricating the body

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and who may reject any material or workmanship which does not comflv with this specification.

PART II

(1) The body fiaming is to be constructed of best selected, teak tnoioughly seasoned and free from all defects. All joints are to be morticed anti tenoned or half checked, depending upon their position in the structure, and securely fixed with screws. The joints arc to be coated with white lead before assembly. All parts of (he fiaming which will be in contact with the outer metal panelling are Jso to be thoroughly coated with white lead before panelling is fixed thereto. Iron plates, knees, etc. may be used for stiffening the framing where they are considered necessary, but no such iron work must be exposed in the inferior of the completed van body.

(2) Flooring—This is to be constructed of teak boarding ton cued and grooved 22.2 mm thick and about 152.4 mm or 177.8 mm in widtn. Tt is to be recessed into the soleplate of the van body and below it is to be fixed a sheet of 20 S.W.G. aluminium sheet. The flooring is to be supported bv bearers about 28.6 mm thick bv 50.8 mm wide, fitted between the soleplate and screwed on Ihe top of the cross- membeis of the chassis frame

The sill of the doorway has to have a fall outwards of 6.4 mm and it should be covered with a brass plate full width of the doorway, 63.5 mm wide inside, and having its outer edge turned downwards, and secured in position with brass screws.

(3) Body Panelling and Lining—The roof, floor, sides, ends and doors of the van are to be covered externally with 20 S.W.G. aluminium sheeting and inner lining may be of as- bestos or wood so treated as to be rendered uninflammable or with such other material as may be approved in writing by the licensing authority, This must have a smooth surface, fre0 from distortion or any dents, and it is to be fitted to the framing in sections of convenient size. The roof is in four section, and these turn down the sides and ends to a distance of 25.4 mm, the end turnover being relieved at intervals of 152.4 mm to allow the sheeting to lie flat on the framing. At .ill places where sheeting is fixed to the body framework, it has to be covered by a beading. The roof beading is of alu- minium 19 mm x 4 mm whilst a wooden weather breading is run round the sides and ends where the joint with roof sheeting takes place. At other places aluminium leading 19 mm x 4 mm has to be used, excepting only the bottom joint of the sides which is covered by a wooden rail 25.4 mm wide 38.1 mm. deep, and the central cover joint of the doors, which is formed with flat mild steel strap 38.1 mm wide.

The interior of the van body has to be lined with 20 S.W.G. aluminium sheeting throughout, sides end, roof and doors, the lining has to be fitted In as few sections, as possible, and in all ciisei brass screws must be used for securing same.

(4) Doors—Double doors are to be fitted at the rear ends of the body and they are to be a close fit all round Ihe fram- ing, panelling and lining of same being similar In all respects (0 the body works. They are to be bevelled along the bottom to make a waferlght joint with the brass covered stfll of the doorway, and the central joint of doors must also bevelled and covered with slapping an crovfouslv mentioned. The doors are to be hnns; on strong mild steel crook and band hinges. The band section being 29.7 x 8 mm and these In turn are to be securely fixed to hinge and angle plates of section 44.4 x 8 0 mm on the rear frame posts of the van body. The hinges :ire to be so constructed ;ind set that the doors will swing rieht round against the van bodv side, and facilities are to be piovidcd for fixing the doors In this position.

A 'lot Ii cut in the clip and for the reception of a brass H.

fie T.V padlock on the left hand side of the doors.

There shall be no opening in the body of the vehicle ex-

cept through the doors at the buck.

No holes shall he dn'Ufi ;n the crnssis, un'ess allowed by

the maker f >r the purpose of securing the van bodv.

d) Body dimensions—The inside iHrrien':Ion=: of the body ihall be suitable for the ennntitv of eTO'osIvc^ pronosed to be carried. The bodv shall he of such dimensions and fitted in such a manner BS to keep the vehicle stable during trans- port of explosives.

SPECIFICATION 2

SPECIFICATION FOR A MOTOR TRUCK FOR CARRIAGE OF EXPLOSIVES TOGETHER WITH COMPRESSOR UNIT

(1) A clear air space of at least fifteen centiireties shall

be left between the body and the cab.

(2) The driver's cab shall be fitted and covered externally

with 20 SWG aluminium sheeting.

(3) The cab doors shall be filled havinjj windowj of non-

splinter type glass.

(4) A sustantially framed wind screen shall be fitted with the portion in front of driver's seat pivoted on strong brass quadrants for opening.

(5) The fuel tank shall be below the floor level and at least 1 M from the boxes carrying explosives. It should be so located as to minimise ,tne postibility of its being damaged should the vehicle be involved in an accident.

(6) A quick acting cut-off shall be fitted on the fuel feed pipe in an easily accessible position and shall be capable of being operated without the necessity of lifting the bonnet and "hall be located a" not to be Involved in a fire in the engine.

(7) The illencer and exhaust piping shall be below the cab

2nd shall not be below the body.

(8) A chemical fire extinguisher of minimum 2 kgs. shall be provided. The fire extinguisher ihould be caDubie of deal- ing with petroleum fires.

(9) A self starter shall be provided for the engine.

(10) Electric head, side and tail lamp* shall be provided and shall be operated from the dash board. Electric torches (dry cell type) may be carried for use for lighting during emer- gency.

(11) One spare wheel inclusive of outer cover and inner

tube shall be carried for each sire of wheel on the chassis.

(12) No holes shall be drilled in the chasiis unless allowed

by the maker for the purpose of securing body.

(13) The flooring is to be constructed of teak bording toung- ed and grooved at least 21 mm thick and about 150 mm or 175 mm in width.

(14) Base of the compressor should be minimum 150 mm

high from the floor of the truck body.

(151 A mild steel tray shall be provided underneath the eom- prosior- and shall be of such size and placed in such a way that all the oil drippings from the compressor ihall fall in the tray.

(16) The exhaust pipe of the compressor shall face away from the boxes carying explosives and shall be fitted with sn efficient spark arrestor.

(17) Only approved type of boxes will be uied for carrying explosives and- such boxes shall be firmly fixed fo the body In such a way that there Is no movement of the boxes when the truck is in motion. The empty space In the detonator box shall be filled with thermocole pad, foam pad or other similar suitable- material to protect movement of detonators during transport,

(18) Not more than two boxes for carrying explosives shall be fitted to any truck. One of the boxes shall be used for carrying hiRh explosives and the other for detonators. The boxes shall be fixed in such a way that their doors do not open face to face.

(19) The distance between the exnlosives boxei ihall be minimum 1000 mm. The distance between the compressor and the explosives boxes shall be minimum 1500 mm.

(20) A suitable fira screen ch"ll be provided between the cab

and the boxes carrving explosives.

f21) A suitable asbestors or G.T. sheet *crern shall he nro- vided between the explosfves boxes and the compressor leav- ing adequate space for movement of operator for removing c\plosives from boxes.

(22) The space between the fire soreen under clause 20 and the asbestos screen under clause 21 above shall be suitably covered so as to protect from weather.

(23) Not more than 25 kgs. of high explosives, 200 num- bers of detonators and 200 metres of safety fuse shall be carried in the truck.

(24) The detonator box shall be fixed away fiom the battery side and the battery shall be carried in the cab below driver's seat,

SPECIFICATION 3

SPECIFICATION OF METAL CASES FOR CONVEYANCE OF EXPLOSIVES

General:

The body to be of wrought iron, mild steel, hard rolled brass, Muntz metal, or zinc, rivetted or welded, fitted at both ends with a substantial flange of same materials or of gun- metal for the attachment of lid and bottom; if of iron or steel to be thoroughly galvanised after making up or to be effectively painted. Thickness not less than 18 P.O. = .0495 inches, or, if of zinc, not less than 9.5 mm.

The bottom to be of "ame materials r>s body or of Bun- metal; if of iron or steel, to be thoroughly galvainsed, securely rivetted to flange of body or forming part of such flange. Thickness not less than 3.2 mm or, if of zinc, not less than 9 5 mm.

Alternatively the bottom may be made of mild steel of 4.8 mm thick, thorougly galvanised and dished so that if fits tight- ly over the body made of mild steel as above but without J bottom flange. #

The body to project at least 25.4 mm into the dished bot- tom and the edges of the dished end and of the body to be welded continuously to the body and to the bottom of the dished end respectively.

The lid to be of same materials as body or of gunmetal; if of iron or steel, to be thoroughly galvarmed. Thickness not less than 1.6 mm at centre, and not less than 3.2 at rim, or, if of zinc, not less than 9.5 mm throughout.

The lid to be secured by not less than four good screws, bolts or swing bolts, with or without a substantial hinge, which may take the place of one of the four screws, bolts, or swing bolts.

A washer of leather, Tndia rubber or other suitable material to be between the lid and the flange, unless the lid is fitted with a projecting ring into a, depression in the flange.

AH rivet heads to be well finished, and the inside of the

package to be free from rough edges or burrs.

The whole to be of good material and workmanship and

to be maintained in an efficient condition.

SPECIFICATION 4

SPECIFICATION OF METAL CASES FOR

CONVEYANCE OF EXPLOSIVE¹'

Duralumin Containers,-

Dimensions of container inside to be 902 mm deep by

308 mm wide by 267 mm broad.

The body of container to be of No. J 6 S.W.G. sheet in one piece rivetted with 8.00 mm (5/6ths inch) diameter rivets 25.4 mm pitch at seam. 50.8 mm pitch at other three comers, having 31.8 mm by 31.8 by 4.8 mm angle rivetted on top. and round bottom with 8 mm diameter rivets 25.4 pitch.

Bottom of container* to be of No. 10 S.W.G. sheet fitted with 31.8 mm by 31.8 mm by 4,8 angle all round and rivetted with 8 mm diameter rivets. Corner pieces No, 12 SWG sheet

to be rivetted to tingle and to bottom plate wilh 8 mm dia- meter rivets.

Cover of container to be of No. 14 S W.G. sheet fitted with

37.6 mm by 25,4 mm by 4.9 mm angle all round and rivettcd wiLh 8X0 mm diameter rivets. Coiner pieces No. 12 S.W.G ehcet to be rivetted to angle and cover plate with 8.00 mm diameter rivets.

Cover to be fastened to container by four 12.7 mm Whit-

worth S;t Pins with washers.

Rubber joint 31.8ramby 3.2 mm thtk to bo rivetted to underside of cover plate by twelve 6.3 mm diameter rivets, 15.9 mm diameter holes to be bored in cover and joint to suit 12.7 mm set pins.

Two Duralumin drop down handles to be riveted to body

of container.

SPECIFICATION 5

SPECIFICATIONS OF METAL CASES FOB

CONVEYANCE OF EXPLOSIVES

The body to be of wrought iron or mild steel, thoroughly galvanised, thickness not less than 18 B.G. 0495 inch, fitted at the lop with a flange 12.7 mm thick made of the Alu- minium Alloy (12.5 per cent to 14.5 per cent zinc; 2.5 per cent to 3 per cent copper; remainder Aluminium).

The bottom to be of the Aluminium Alloy, not less than 12.7 mm thick at the rim, and not less than 4.8 mm thick at th" centre, and provided with a protection 25.4 mm high and at l;ast 6,3 mm thick, so made as to be a closefitin- side the body, to which it shall bo rivetted with rivets 6.3 mm diameter.

The lid to be of the Aluminium Alloy, not less than 12.7 mm thick at the rim, and not less than 6.3 mm thick at the centre, and secured by eight screwed studs to the flange.

A washer of leather, India rubber, or other suitable material to be between the lid and the flange, unless the lid h fitted with a piojecting ring fitting into a depression in the flange

All rivet heads to be well finished, and the inside of the

package to be free from rough edges or burm.

SPECIFICATION 6

SPECIFICATION OF MAGAZINES

1, General:—

The basic considerations in the construction of magazines are security to ensure that the contents are kept out of the hands of unauthorised persons; to maintain them in good condition and to reduce the risk of accidental explosion. This calls for a construction whii h will resist illegal entry as much as possible and is well ventilated. Tn chosing a site for a maga- zine, consideration should be given to any protection of life and property offered by natural features of thf ground in the event of a fire and/or an explosion. The suitability of a site and the amount of explosives that may be stored are deter- mined by its distance from public thoroughfares; residential or industrial areas, railways etc. as specified in the table of safety distance in Schedule VIIT. Naturally a site obscured from public view either bv natural or artificial means is preferred.

Apart from the Rules and Regulations concerning the storage of explosives, certain conditions should be observed frnm the point of view of care for the materials concerned e.g. im- proper storage may lead directly to misfires later on. In all caces, places of storage should be dry. well ventilated and protected from extremes of temperature as much as possible Stocks should be drawn, upon in strict rotation, any surplus from the day's work being returned to the magazine and kept separately for use on the following dnv.

Safetv Fuse and detonators should be kept in perfect con- dition for obtaining pood results. Therefore, at all limes du-

r i n tr t r a n s p o r t; h a n d l i ng a nd i t o r a f i e, t h ey s h o u ld be p r o t e c t-

ed f r om m o f a t i i rr a n r f' . - i n t a ct w i th n il I > T " - JW t " ™ " "' "•

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Othcil liquids. Detonators shall aot be stored with other explo- sives.

2. Types of Magazine:

Magazines may be of heavy construction, i.e. steel, rein- forced concicte, brick, stone or preformed concrete blocks. Maximum security is attainable only with steel or reinforced concrete structures. The internal dimensions of Ihe magazine •ihall be such that there is ready access to all exnlosive*.

3. Construction of the Magazine:

A magazine shall be well and substantially built and shall Ue Liaue and closed so as to prevent unauthorised persons from liaving riceess thereto and to secure it from dormer from with- out.

Mode 'A' Magazine

A MoJe 'A' magazine shall be of a type approved by the

Chief Controller and shall primarily—

(a) have walls of reinforced concrete at least 225 mm thick or brick/stone at least 450 mm thick set in cement mortar, Conccrete shall have a minimum compressive strength of 2500 Ib/sq. inch at 28 days (the required strength will be reached by a mixture consisting of 1 part cement, 1+ paits sand, 3 parts of aggregate by volume). Reinforcement should con- sist of square mesh, hard-drawn steel wjre fabric, providing a cross-scfctional area in each direction of not less than 0.21 in 2|ft. of wall. The reinforce- rtient shall be covered by not less than 50 mm of con- crete on cither side. The bricks and concrete blocks shill conform to rele\ant Indian Standard Speci- fications. Commercial grade steel is satisfactory for use in construction. The cement mortar shall con sist of not less than one part of cement and three parts of clean sand.

(b) have interior, and the benches, shelves and fittings therein so constructed or so lined or covered as to prcvant the exposure of any iron or steel and the detaching of grit, iron, steel or similar substances in such manner as to come into contact with explo- sivos. Such interior benches, shelves and fittings shall be kept free from grit and otherwise dean; and, in the case of any explosive that is liable to the danger- ously affected by water due precautions shall be taken to exclude it therefrom.

(c) have roof re-inforced concrete at least 150 mm

thick.

(d) have one ventilator at the top and bottom in each opposite side wall of the magazine where the wefght of explosive stored is upto ard including 500 kfls. and minimum two in the too and bottom of each wall where the weight of explosive stored exceeds 500 kgs. Number of the ventilators may be increised if desir- ed by the licensing authority.

(e) have external doors—

(i) that opens outwards and when Qlosedfittightly;

(ii) to be constructed of steel plate at least 5 mm

thick with or without internal lining of wood.

(f) h.ive ovcry internal door—

(i) made of wood;

(ii) locks and fittings of non-ferrous metal,

Ig) h?\'n external door locks pf "dead lock" type.

(h) have a separate room for storage of detonators or other explosives of Clais 6 Division 3 if ,stored witTfin the matrazine, Such room shall have indepen- dent entrance and a minimum air-gap of 1 •-metre from any other room in the magazine ;.rld 'the thifknMi of the -wall of the detonator storage room facing nnv other room in the magazine shall be minimum 60 cm.

(i) have wooden trowel* or raised cement platfcrm foi

storage of exploiive packages.

(j) have a porch if necessary and any such porch shall— (i) be of the lame construction as the remainder of

the magazine; and

(ii) be used only for opening boxes, keeping all tools or implements used in connection with the maga- zine or the changing of clothes and shoes.

(k) have 25 X 50 mm furring •trips fastened to the wall, vertically on 300 mm centres starting 150 mm from floor level and continuous to the stacking line, around the usable portions of the walls to pro- vide air circulation and to prevent cases of explo- sives being stacked directly against the walls.

(1) have a minimum 12 mm red line painted on the inte- rior walla of the magazine at a height of 2.5 metres from the floor level. This line Indicates the maximum height to which explosives may be stack- ed. The licensing authority may specify lower stacking height if deemed necessary;

(m) have an internal volume not less than 0.4 cubic

metre for each 100 legs, of explosives.

Mode 'B' Magazine

A mode 'B¹ muflazinc shall be of a type approved by Chief

Cont, oiler and shall primarily—

(a) have walls of steel plate at least 5 mm thick;

(b) have a roof of steel plate at least 5 mm thick;

(;) have interior lining at least 10 mm thick on walls, doors and ceiling and 25 mm thick on floor and consisting of closed fittings boards or wood joined together by tounge and groove joints in such a way that no iron or steel is exposed on the interior sides, ceiling, floor or doors ;

(d) have an internal volume not less than 0.4 cubic

metre for each 100 kgm. of explosives;

(e) b© ventilated by means of vents which shall be ade-

quately protected;

(f) have external hinges of steel welded to the door and

to the frame of the magazine;

fg) have a lock of "dead lock" type for external door.

SCHEDULE VIII

Table of Safety Distances

The following safety distances will be observed in the factories licensed for manufacture of explosives or from the migazlnes licensed for storage of high explosives. If the quantity of explosives to be stored is in between any two stages shown in the Table I, the safety dis- tance required for higher stage should be observed.

Note—M—denotes mounded; UM—denotes unmounded; distances in columns 2 to 13 are in metres

To and between process To Railway, Road

Quantity , etc. Tc> DwellingHouses offices, factories etc.

in kg.

To and between magazine or magazine office etc.

bldgs.

Quan- tity in Kg.

X

Y ZZ

Y ZZ

X

M/UM M/UM M/UM       M/UM M/UM

X

ZZ

Y ZZ

X Y

                                                       M    M/UM  M/UM     M/UM      M/UM   M/UM    M/UM
 1         2     3        4             5        6      7       8      9       10     11      12      13      14
  50      10      10     10      14     10      12      IS      8      12      21     45      45      45       50
 100      10      10     ]  j    17             15      21      9      15      33     45      45      45      100
                                         104  V
 150      10      10     13      19      10     17      24      10     17      40     45      45      45       150
 200      10      10     14      21      10     19      26      11     18      45     45      45      52      200
 300      10      10     16      24      10     22      30      13     21      45     45      45      68       300
 400      10      10     18      27      10     24      34      14     23      45      45     45      82       400
 500      10      10     19      29      10 4 1* 26     37      15     25      48      45     45      95
 600      10      10     21      31      10     27      42      16     26      54      45     45     107       600
 700      10      10     22      32      10     29      45      17     27      60      45     45     119       700
 800      10      10      23     34      10      30     49      17      28     65      45     45     129       800
 1000     10      10     24      36      10      32     56      18      32     74      45     46     148      1000
 1250     12      10     26      39      12     35      64      19     33      86      45      52    171      1250
 1500     12      10     28      42      12     37      72      19     36      96      45     57     192      1500
 1750     12      10      29     44      12      39     79      19      38    106      45     61     2n       1750
 2000     13      10      31     46      13      41     85      20      40    113      45      65    226      2000
 2500     14      12      33     49      14      44     97      21      43    129      45      73    257      2500
 3000     16      13      35     52      16      46     106     21      46    142      45      80    283      3000
 3500     16      14      37     55      16      49     114     22      48    152      45      86    304      3500
 4000     17      15      38     57      17      51     122     22      50    163      46      92    325      4000
 4500      17     16      40      60     17      53     129     23      52     172     47      98    343      4500
 5000     20      16      41      ..     20      55     135     23      54    180      49     110    359      5000
 6000     20      18      44             20      58     145     24      57     194     49     117    387      6000
 7000     22      19      46      ,,     22      62    155      24      61    206      50     123    412      7000
 8000     22      21      48             22      64     163     25      63     217     50     12S    434      8000
10000     24      23      52             24      69     177     26      68     236     53     138    471     10000
12500      24     26      56      • •    24      75     192     26      72     255     53     149     510    12500

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Table of Safety Distances

Note—M—denotes mounded UM—denotes unmounded; Distance¹; in columns 2 to 13 are in metres.

Quantity To and between magazine or To and between process To Rly., road etc. To dwelling houses, Quantity in kg. magazine office etc. bldgs.

ZZ

Y

ZZ

X

X

Y

offices, factories etc

X

Y

ZZ

ZZ

X

Y

M/UM

             M/UM   M/UM    M/UM      M/UM    M/UM     M     M/UM    M/UM             M/UM    M/UM    M/UM
      1           2        3      4        5     6       7       8       9      10      11     12      13         14
  15000           25      28      60     25      79     206      27     78     280      55     158     560      15000
  17500           25      30      63     25      83     216      27     82     290      55     167     580      17500
 20000            26      32      65     26      87     226      28     86     303      57     174    b05       20000
 25000            27      36      71     27      94     244      29     93     325      58     187     650      25000
 30000            28      40     75      28     100     259      29     98     345      60     199    690       30000
 35000            30      43     79      30     105     273      30    104     365      60     210    730       35000
 40000            30      46     82      30     110     285      30    108     380      61     219    760       40000
 45000            30      48     86      30     114     296      30    113     395      61     228    790       45000
 50000            30      51     89      30     118     307      30    118     410      64     236    820       50000
 60000            30      56     94      30     126     327     30     128     435      64     251    870       60000
 70000            30      60     99      30     132     343     30     138     458      66     264    915       70000
 80000            30      64     104     30     138     359     30     148     480      66     276    960       80000
 90000            .10     68     108     30     144     373     30     158     498      66     287    995       90000
100000            30     72     112      30     149     387     30     168     515      67    297    1030      100000
112500            30     76     116      30     155    402      30     180     540      67    309    1075      112500
125000            30     80     120      30     160    417      30     192     555      69    320    1110      125000
136000            30     84     124      30     165    428      30     203     575     70     329    1145      136000
150000            30     88     128      30     170    446      30     217     590     70     340    1180      150000
175000            30     95     135      30     179    466      30     242     625     71     358    1245      175000
200000            30     101    141      30     195    487      30     265     650      71    375    1300      200000

SAFETY DISTANCES

Table 2

Safety distances to bo observed in a factory licensed under Explosives Rules for manufacture of Sparklers only.

Distances are in metres

ng Drying

Description of shed

s.

platform

Packing shed

Dippi

shed

Mixing

shed

>.

Nc

Empty frames shed

Raw materials store

Outside

safety

distance

Quantity

o f explo-

sives kgs,

1.                          6           6            9           9          15           15          15          50
2.                         6            6            3           9          15           15          15

Mixing shed

Dipping shed

9

3

9

Drying platform

3.

9

9

9

200

9

15

15

15

200

9

15

15

15

Packing shed

4.

200

ANNEXURE I TO EXPLOSIVES RULES 1981

ed to prevent them from being exposed to the wea-

ther or to sea water.;

Extract from "The Merchant Shipping (Carriage of Dangerous

Goods) Rules, 1978

(c) stowage 'on deck' is restricted only to cases where—

(ij constant supervision is required; or

(ii) accessibility to cargo is particularly required; or

liii) there Is a substantial risk of formation of explo-

sive gas mixtures, development of high toxic

vapours or unobserved corrosion of the vessel.

"Rules 8—Stowage of dangerous goods.—(1) The owner,

master or agent of every ship which carries any dangerous

goods shull ensure that the stowage of all dangerous goods

on board complies with provisions in respect of such stowage

made in the Dangerous Goods Code without prejudice to the

generalitiej in any respect specified in the said Code, the

master of every such ship shall ensure that—-

(a) dangerous goods are, as far as practicable stowed

(d) the packages are shaded from radiant heat, Includ-

ing strong sunlight, where it is ne^fusury to prevent

pressure Build up in or' decomposition and polyme-

risation of their contents.

under deck;

(b) fibre board boxes, in particulars, ar" stowed 'under

deck' and where circumstances make it necessary

lo

referred to in clause (c) adequate protection Is afford-

(e) when dangerous goods are stowed on deck they do

not occupy more than 50 per cent of the total

open deck area and hydrants, sounding pipej and

the like and accesses thereto ar0 kept free and

clear of such deck cargo.

(2) Without prejudice to the provisions contained in sub- rule (1), the master of every ship carrying dangerous goods shall ensure that—

(a) dangerous goods and any vehicle, container, package or receptacle containing dangerous goods are stowed in a manner which is a safe and proper manner of stowage for the goods or, as the case may be, for the vehicle, container, package or receptacle, having lfcgard to the identity and the dangerous nature 01 the goods ;

(b) explosive (except ammunition) whkh present a serious risk are stowed in a magazine which is kept securely closed while at sea and that such explosives arc segregated from detonators ;

(c.) the electrical apparatus and cables in any compait- nient in which explosives are carried are so designed and used as to minimise the risk of flic or explo- sion;

(d) when goods which give off dangerous vapour's are stowed under deck the space used for such stowage is well ventilated ;

(;) special precautions against fire or explosion aic taken, wherever required, while carrying inflammable liquids or gases; and ventilation adequate in the cicumstances, is provided for the spaces in which the liquids or gases arc carried; "nd

(v) substances which are liable to spontaneous combus- tion nre not carried unless precautions, proper in the circumstances, are taken for the prevention of spontaneous combust:on of such sub itances.

ANNEXURE II T9 EXPLOSIVES RULES 1981

Extracts from Indian Meichatit Shipping Act, 1923

Sub-section (3) of Section 2—

"home-trade ship" means a ship employed in trading between any ports in British India or between pny port in British India and any port or place on the continent of India or in the Straits Settlements, or in the Island of Ceylon ;

Section 149—Definitions.

In this Part, unless there is anything repugnant in tne

subject or! context,—

(1) "unberthed passenger" means a passenger of the age of twelve years or upwards for whom no separate accommodation in any cabin, state-room or saloon is reserved,; but it does not Include either a passen- ger in attendance on a person who is not an itnberth- ed passenRor or' a child under one year of age ; and, in the computation of passengers for any of the purposes of this Part, two persons of the age of one year or upwards and under the age of twelve years shall be reckoned as one unberthed passenger;

(2) "unberthed passenger ship" means, save as otherwise piovided in the Part, a ship carrying more than thirty (unberthed passengers.)

Section 157—Grant of certificate.

The person by whom certificate A and certificate B are to bo granted shall be the officer appointed under section 151 who is hereinafter referred to as the certifying officer.

Section 151—Notice to be given of day of sailing.

(1) The master, owner or agent of an unberthed passen- ger or pilgrim ship so departing or proceeding shall give notice to an officer, appointed in this behalf by the (Governor General in Council) that the shipi= to carry (unberthed passengers) or pilgrims and of her destination and of the proposed time of sailing.

(2) The notice shall be given.-—

(a) in the case of an (unberthed passenger ship) not less than twenty-four hours before that time; (b) in the case of a pilgrim ship at thi original port of departuie if in British India, and in other cases at the fiiit port at which she touches in British India, not less thun three days, and at all other ports not less ihun tWL-nt/-fuiir hours before that time.

ANNEXURE III TO EXPLOSIVES RULES 1981

Extract from Indian Ports Act, 1908,

Section 7—Appointment of conservator.

(1) The Local Government shall appoint some officer or body of persons to be conservator of every port subject to this Act.

(2) Subject to any diicction by the Local Government

to the contrary,—

(a) in ports where there is a port-officer, the POrt-

offleer shall be the conservator ;

(b) in ports where there is no port-officer, but where there is a harbour-master, the harbour-master shall be the conservator.

(3) Where the harbour-master is not conservator, the harbour-master and his assistants shall be subordi- nate to, and subject to the control of, the conser- vator.

(4) The conservator shall be subject to the control of tho Local Government, or of any intermediate authority which that Government may appoint.

Extract from Board of Trade Memorandum relating to the Cnrriage of DanRerous Goods and Explosives In Ships

ANNEXURE IV TO EXPLOSIVES RULES 1981

Specification for Magazines

1. Unless otheiwise sanctioned by the Survsyor, magazines arc to be built in tween decks if possible. They must be so placed that their doors are easily accessible from a hatchway.

2. Magazines may be constructed of steel, iron or wood, piovided that it of steel or hon the whole of the interior shell be thoroughly protected by rnint varnis'i, galvanising or othe, suitiiole ujaii.iK. PiuAii~*i uw no gun-powder, picric acid or other bulk explosives packed in barrels be stowed in u steel or iron magazine unless the inside of the magazine, including all iron work, is covered with wood or other suit- able material.

3. Flooring of all magazines shall consist of 3 inches by 1 inch, gratings with a mesh of not more than 4 inches square. These gratings should be poilable, to allow access for clean- ing.

4. When magazines lire constructed of wood they shall

couply with tho following specification, viz :—•

(a) The bulkheads to be foimed of li inch boards secur- ed internally to uprights 3 inches square placed not moie thaii 2 feet apiiit. running from deck to deck, and firmlv secured top and bottom. Where the maga- zine is against the ship's sides and caigo battens arc fitted, spaced not more than 9 inches apart, other lining is unnecessary.

Where cargo battens arc more than 9 inches apart

(ill ing pieces shall be provided.

When on Iron decks, the heels of the uprights to step on and be secured to a. board of * inch thick laid on the deck.

Boat'ds 9 inches by 1-1/4 inches to be securely fastened to the uprights at the upper and lower ends for securing heads of shores for tomming off.

(b) Except when built on cargo or in the square of the hatchway, a magazine need not be roofed over, pro- vided that in the case of explosive of Classes, LIT and IV a clear space of not less than 3 inches shall be left below the bottom of the beams of the over- deck.

(c) The door of the magazine shall be of substantial

construction and fitted with a string lock.

(d) When a magazine measures athwartships more than 40 feet, a fore and aft bulkhead must be fitted,

eonstiucted Of uprights 3 inche& square, 3 feet apart extending from deck to deck, secured at the top and bottom as for side bulkheads, lined up with 1 inch boarding not more than 6 inches opart, alter- nately on either side of the uprights. The ship's per- manent stanchions may be used in lieu of the tem- porary uprights when they are In the proper posi- tion and piovided they are not more than 6 feet apart. If gunpowder, picric acid or other bulk ex- plosives packed in barrels aie carried, the stanchions and any other metal work inside the magazine must be covered with wood or other suitable material.

5. Every magazine shall be efficiently ventilated, but any deck ventilator into or immediately over a magazine shall be (.overed by two thicknesses of fine wire gauze, or fitted with ii "Lawson" fireproof cowl, or! other efficient fireproof cover- ing. Steel or iron magazines unprovided with ventilators shall be ventilated into the hold by the provision of two-inch holes in the bulkhead us close to the overdeck as practicable.

Magazines on Cargo

6. When it is necessary to build the magazine on cargo the selected place is to be levelled off, and the bottom formed of 3 Inches by 3 inches quattering, placed 2 feet apart, cover- ed with 1-1 /4 inches boaiding, securely nailed. Uprights 3 inches square, 2 feet apart, lunning from the boards to the deck above, to fit tight and to be well driven in, cleated at the bottom and well tommed off at the top,

Reminder of magazine a-, previously detailed.

Should the height of the proposed magazine exceed 8 feet the construction should be specially determined by the Sur- veyors.

Portable Magazines for any Quantities npto two Tons Mea- surement

(Size in accordance with the dimensions of the packages to go into it)

7. A feme is to be made of 2 inches by 3 inches quarter- ing floored and boarded up with 1-1/4 inch boarding. Lid to be fitted with cleats on the inside to keep it in its place when shipped, and fastened with hasp, staples, and a strong hang- ing lock of brass or galvanised Iron.

ANNEXURE V TO EXPLOSIVES RULES 1981

Extract from Mines Act 1952

Sub-section(j), Section 2

"mine" means any excavation where any operation for the purpose of searching for or obtaining minerals has been or is being carried on, and includes all works, machinery, tram- ways and sidings, whether above or below ground, in or ad- jacent to or belonging to a mine :

Provided that it shall not include any part of such premises on which a manufacturifig process is being carried on unless such process is a process for coke making or the dressing of minerals.

Enclosure to the Explosives Rules, 1981

LIST OF AUTHORISED E,;PIOSIVES

Class 1—Gunpowder

Class 2—Nitrate Mixture

ALFADYNIi

AMEX

AMMONIUM NITRATE/FUEL OIL M l \ I UR (A.N.F.O.) provided the same is not so sensitive that it can be initiated by means of a No. 6 detonatoi.

AQUADYNK

ENEROEL

FORMABLAST

FORMABOOST

FORMADVNE

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FORMAGEL

GN-1 GAMMADYNE for carrying out trial manufacture and field trials at the specified locations upto 31-3-81.

GODYNE

1ND0C0AL-1

INDOCOAL-1 (HD)

INDOCOAL-3

INDOGEL-210

INDOGEL-230

INDOMITE-60

INDOMITE-80

rtJDOMIX-135

INDOPRIME KELVEX-100. KELVEX-200, KELVEX-500, KELVEX-700 and KELVEX-800 for carrying out trial manufacture and field trials at the specified locations provisionally upto 31-12-80.

KELVEX-90, KELVEX-210, KELVEX-220, KELVEX-600,

KELVEX-650 and KELVEX-P for carrying out trial manu- facture.

MARINEX-Gl

MARINEX-G2

MARINEX-G3

MAR1NEX-G5

MONODINE

MONOEX for carrying out field trials at specified locations upto 31st March, 1981.

NAMONITE

NOBEL1TE

PE-l-AE for carrying out trial manufacture and Held trials at specified locations upto 31st March, 1981

PE-51, PE-IAS and PE-3L for carrying out trial manufacture and field trials at the specified locations upto 31-3-81.

PENTADYNE

PERMADYNE

PERMAFLO-1

PERMAFLO-3

POWEREX

POWERFLO-l

POWERFLO-2

POWERFLO-3

POWERTTE

POWERPLAST

PULVEREX for! carying out field trials at specified locations upto 31st March, 1981.

SAFBLAST

SUPERDYNE

SUPERFLO

SUPERGEL

TOEBLAST

TOVEX-100 and

TOVEX-200

ZEETADYNE for carrying out trial manufacture and field trials at the specified locations upto 31-3-81.

CLASS 3 — NITRO COMPOUND

Division r

AJAX 'G¹

r ^ K V^ GELATINE DYNAMITE-81% NITRO-

GLYCERINE (Korean Make)

BALLISTTTE

BARBADYT N-55-Polish Make provisionally upto 12-5-1981 for use in undergiouDd Conl/Gassy Mine*

BELEX Gl

BLASTING GELATINE

CORDITE

CORDITE A

CORDITE AN

CORDrTE CD

CORDITE MD

CORDITE W

COSDITE WM

DYNAMITE IU-Begium Make

GELAMEX-B-U.K. Make

GELATINE

GELATINE DYNAMITb

GELIGNITE

GEOPHEX

GOMA 2E-C

GOMIA GELATINE 40%

GOMIA GELATINE 50%

HECTORITE

HYDROBEL

IMPROVED BALLISTITfc

ALPHAGEX and ALPHAPRUF

NITRONEX-80 (Polish Make)

NOBEL GLASGOW SHOTGUN POWDEk

NOBEL PARABELLUM POWDER

NOBEL RIMFIRE POWDER

OPENCAST GELIGNITE

PERMIGEX

PLASTER GELATINE

POLAR AJAX

POLAR AMMON GELATINE DYNAMITE

POLAR AMMON GELIGNITE

POLAR BLASTING GELATINE

POLAR VIKING

POLAR SPECIAL GELATINfc,

POWEX 80%

PRACHAND

PRACHAR, PRAGALPH & PRAKASH

SEISMEX

SEISMIC GELATINE 90%

SEISMIC GELATINE 80%

SE1SMOPAK

SOLIGEX

SOLIMAX for carrying out trial manufacture and field triali at the specified locations upto 31-3-81

SPECIAL GELATINE

SUBMARINE BLASTING GELATINE

UN1FRAX

UNIGEX

UNIPRUF 'O"

UNISAX UNISAX 'G' VIKING 'G' WELL BLAST GELATINE for carrying out trial manufnilwe and field trials at specified location upto 31-3-81 Claw 3 NITRO COMPOUND

Division 2

AMMONAL

BLAMIX-B

GLADEX CYCIXJTRIMETHYLENE-TRINITRAMINE (RDX, Cy- clonite, Hexagene)

DI-NITRO-PHENOL

E.G SPORTING POWDER

GUNCOTTON

NITRO-GOANIDINE

NOBEL RIFLE NEON1TE

NOBEL RIM NEONITE

PEK-1 PENTA-ERYTHRITOL-TETRAN1TRATE (PETN, Penth- rite)

PENTOUTE BOOSTER

PICRIC ACID (Trinitro Phenolj

PICRIC POWDER

PLASTIC EXPLOSIVES

PRIMEX

RDX-TNT

SEISMEX PRIMER

SHEET EXPLOSIVES

SUPERMEX

TETRANITROMETHYLANILINE (C.E. Tctryl)

TONITE OR COTTON POWDER NO.l

TON1TE OR COTTON POWDER NO. 2

TONITE NO. 3

TRINITRO RESORCINOL (STYPHNIC ACID)

TRI-NITRO-TOLUENE (TNT, Trotyl)

CLASS 4-CHLORATE MIXTURE

Division 1

Nil

Division 2

NIL

CLASS 5-FULMINATE

Division I

FULMINATE OF MERCURY

Division 2

LEAD A2IDE

LEAD STYPHNATE (LEAD-TRI-NITRO-RESORCINATE)

CLASS 6-AMMUNITION

Division 1

ELECTRIC LIGHTERS FOR IGNITER CORD

IGNITER CORD CONNECTORS

NOBEL'S SAFETY ELECTRIC FUZES

SAFETY FUZE

Division 2

CARTRIDGES FOR SMALL ARMS OTHER THAN SAFETY CARTRIDGES

CORDEAU BICKFORD

CORDFLEX DETONATING FUSE

D. CORD I, D-CORD IT. D-CORD III and D-CORD IV

DETONATING FUZ.t

ELECTRIC FUZES

FUSE HEADS FOR ELECTRIC DETONATORS

FUSE IGNITERS

GEOCORD

GEOSHAPE

INSTANTANEOUS FUSE

MINERS' PORTFIRES

MULTT FUSE IGNITERS

NOBEL SHAPED CHARGE

PLASTIC IGNITER CORD

PLASTIC IGNITER WICK

OUICK MATCH

SAF-T-DETS

TESTEX FUSE HEADS-FUSE HEADS FOR ELECTRI DETONATORS AND SAFETY ELECTRIC FUSES

TUBES FOR FIRING EXPLOSIVES

Division 3

"CARRIC" NON-INCENDIVE SHORT DELAY DET( NATOR

CARTRIDGES FOR SMALL ARMS WHICH ARE NO SAFETY

CARTRIDGES

COAL DELAY DETONATORS

DELAY DETONATORS RELAYS

DETONATORS

DETONATING RELAYS

DETONATING RELAYS-PTX

ELECTRIC BOOSTERS

ELECTRIC DETONATORS

ELECTRIC DELAY DETONATORS

ELECTRIC SHORT DELAY DETONATORS

FRICTION TUBES

HYDROSTAR ELECTRIC DETONATORS

METHANE MILLISECOND DELAY DETONATORSi

PERCUSSION PRIMERS

SEISMIC ELECTRIC DETONATORS

SUPER PLAIN DETONATORS (No. 8 StrerJght)

SUPER ELECTRIC DETONATORS (No. 8 Strength)

TUBES FOR FIRING EXPLOSIVES

•V TYPE DELAY DETONATORS (No. 8 strength)

CLASS 7-FIREWORKS

Divirion 1

FIREWORK COMPOSITION

NIL

Divijion 2

AEROPLANES also known as CHIDIAS OR FIRE-FLIES containing gunpowder or nitrate mixture in a metal case not exceeding 25 mm in diameter and 15 mm in letiRth

826/31

ALUMINIUM TORCHES

AMORCES in the form of caps of tape* for toy pistols con- sisting of dots of explosive composition approved by fhe Chief Controller and in proportion not exceeding 4.5 grams of composition to every 1000 dots.

BON-BON or CHIRSTMAS CRACKERS containing an ex- plosive of such composition and in such quantity as may be approved by the Chief Controller,

"CHINESE CRACKERS having paper shells of size not ex- ceeding 75 mm in length and 15 mm in diameter con- taining gunpowder, nitrate mixture or an explosive com- position approved by the Chief Controller.

COBRA EGGS OR PHARAOH'S SERPENT (WHITE)

•COLOURED SMOKES exclusively for out-door use

'CRACKERS commonly known as "Atom Bombs" made with gunpowder, nitrate mixture or an explosive com- position approved by the Chief Controller, wrapped Up fn paper and tied round with string the wfoole not exceed- ing 25 grams in weight, 40 mm ia length and 20 mm in diameter or diagonal.

•CRACKERS commonly known as "Palm Leaf Crackers" or "Basket Bombs" containing gunpowder, nitrate mixture or an explosive composition approved by the Cheif Con- troller and wrapped up in palm leaf or in paper into a triangular shape.

DISTRESS SIGNAL ROCKETS

"FLOWER POTS or FOUNTAINS

HAND FLARES

"LANCES

MAGIC SERPENT (BLACK)

MAGNESIUM TORCHES AND PENCILS

MAROON containing an explosive composition and of such construction, side and weight as may be approved by the Chief Controller.

•ROCKET of size not exceeding 76 mm in length and 25.4

mm in diameter provided it is not in a metal case.

*R0MAN CANDLE

*SHELLS provided they are fired from a substantial mortar

firmly buried below the ground level.

SOCKET DISTRESS SIGNALS

SOCKETS LIGHT SIGNALS

SOCKET SOUND SIGNALS

•SPARKLERS (including Electric Sparklers) each consis- ting of a wire having affixed thereto a mixture of nitrate of barium, aluminium powder, magnesium powder, iron fillings, dextrin and gum, the total weight of composition so fixed to each such wire not to exceed 22 gramme? pro- vided that each such Sparkler shall be so constructed a" not to allow any hot residue to become detached either during or after combustion.

•SQUIBS made with gunpowder or nitrate mixture

VERY SIGNAL CARTRIDGES

•WHEELS

CLASS-R

LOX (Liquid Oxygen Explosives)

T he Explosive composition shall not contain any chlorate.

FWNTBD BY THE MANAGER, GOVT. OF INDIA PRESS, RING ROAD, NEW DELHI-110064

AND PUBLISHED BY THE CONTROLLER OF PUBLICATIONS, DBLHI-110054, 1 9 81