E-22, r. 1 - Regulation under the Act respecting explosives

Schedule Disposition versions

2012-09-01

SCHEDULE 3

(s. 16)

CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS FOR TYPE II MAGAZINES

1. These magazines may be built in accordance with one of the following 2 options:

(a) 1st option: A metal box or case with each side solidly constructed and with cover or pivoting front panel, all fabricated of welded steel plates 1/4 in thick. Such cover or panel shall have an insulated lining and shall overlap the edge of the box by at least 1 in along its whole perimeter. Such cover or panel shall have hinges and a closing system identical to those described in section 6 of Schedule 2. The inside shall be lined with a nonsparking material.

(b) 2nd option: A box or case with each side solidly constructed and with a cover or pivoting front panel made of 2 layers of plywood 3/4 in thick sandwiching 5/16 in, 18 gauge, expanded steel mesh extending around the corners, all to be covered on the outside with a tight cladding of galvanized iron of a thickness not less than 20 gauge and overlapping at least 4 in at the corners and 2 in at the joints. The first inner layer of plywood may be replaced by tongued and grooved boards 2 in thick. The cover shall be made in an identical manner to the sides and shall have strong hinges fastened inside and riveted. The box or case shall be equipped with 2 maximum security, independent, anti-theft, mortise locks with individual keys which cannot be duplicated except by the manufacturer, only after identification and signature, or alternatively, with any other locking system guaranteed to give equal security.

R.R.Q., 1981, c. E-22, r. 1, Sch. 3.