S-2.1, r. 4 - Safety Code for the construction industry

Section 4.1.5 Disposition versions

2015-02-26

4.1.5. It is prohibited to use an explosive that has reached its freezing point, unless the manufacturer’s instructions allow such use.

R.R.Q., 1981, c. S-2.1, r. 6, s. 4.1.5; O.C. 1959-86, s. 30; O.C. 57-2015, s. 6.

2012-09-01

4.1.5. Use of explosives in low temperatures:

(1)  Use of dynamite having reached its freezing point is forbidden.

(2)  In order to ensure the proper firing of explosives where there is danger of freezing, the shot-firer must take one of the following measures:

(a)  store the explosives in a heated storage;

(b)  use explosives whose freezing point is lower than the temperature of the place where blasting takes place;

(c)  for explosives other than dynamite, wait until the priming temperature recommended by the manufacturer has been reached before firing.

R.R.Q., 1981, c. S-2.1, r. 6, s. 4.1.5; O.C. 1959-86, s. 30.