Safety Aspects for Storage of Explosives and Ammunition

Explosives and ammunition present a risk of explosion and/or fire. In order to minimize loss of life and damage to property which may be caused due to an accidental explosion or fire involving explosives or ammunition, it is necessary that these are manufactured, stored, or repaired sufficiently away from  

3) The net explosive quantity (NEQ) (total net weight of explosive, incendiary and smoke substances) in the building or stack. 

The following are some universally accepted rules and regulations, which must be followed in toto in order to promote safety during storage. 

1) Explosives and ammunition should be stored only in locations designed for that purpose. The types and quantities of ammunition which may be stored in these locations, must be in accordance with the prescribed Q-D regulations. 

2) Explosives and ammunition should be properly packed and stored in approved containers, closed and suitably sealed. These should be separated in stacks according to their nature, type and lot number. Explosives and ammunition in damaged containers should not he stored in a magazine with other explosives and ammunition. 

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