S-2.1, r. 14 - Regulation respecting occupational health and safety in mines

Section 416 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

416. An explosives magazine on the surface shall:

(1)  be located in accordance with the table of distances in Schedule IV;

(2)  be placed farther from an overhead electric power line than the distance between the supports of the line located near the magazine; however, where the distance between the supports of the line is greater than 55 m (180.4 ft), the magazine shall be placed from that line at the greater of the following distances:

(a)  55 m (180.4 ft);

(b)  the vertical distance between the magazine and the top of the support closest to the magazine;

(3)  be grounded if it is built of metal;

(4)  be protected by a lightning rod if it is not built of metal;

(5)  be located in an area cleared of wood or other combustible material within a radius of at least 15 m (49.2 ft) around the magazine.

O.C. 213-93, s. 416; O.C. 1326-95, s. 78.