Ariz. Admin. Code § 11-1-236

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section R11-1-236 - Construction of Class Ii Magazines

A. Class II magazines shall be of wood or metal construction or a combination thereof.

B. Wood magazines of this class shall have sides, bottom and cover constructed of two-inch hardwood boards well braced at corners and protected by being entirely covered with sheet metal of not less than No. 20 gauge. All nails exposed to interior of magazine shall be well countersunk. All metal magazines of this class shall have sides, bottom and cover constructed of 12-gauge metal and shall be lined with 3/8-inch plywood or the equivalent. Edges of metal covers shall overlap sides at least one inch.

C. Covers for both wood- and metal-constructed magazines of this class shall be provided with substantial strap hinges and shall be provided with substantial means of locking. Covers shall be kept locked except during the placement or removal of explosives. Second class magazines, containing explosives, left at locations where no one is in attendance, shall be adequately secured to prevent theft; or the explosives shall be removed from the magazine when unattended.

D. Magazines of this class shall be painted red and shall bear lettering in white, on all sides and top, at least three inches high, "Explosives -- Keep Fire Away". Where necessary due to climatic conditions, Class II magazines shall be ventilated.

E. Underground detonator-storage magazines shall be of the same construction as explosives-storage magazines and shall be separated by at least 25 feet from explosive-storage magazines.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-236

Former Rule 2:36; Amended effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).