Originally Posted by
tootall
Hey Andrew,
Thanks for posting the link.
If I understand this:
Purchasers of multi-ingredient kits can only be users. Users must hold a fireworks operator certificate – pyrotechnician, or a licence issued under the Firearms Act. {section 138(2)(e)}
1. UNLICENSED USERS
Unlicensed users may store up to 20 kg of high hazard special purpose explosives (type S.2), {section 264} including multi ingredient kits (reactive targets), in a storage unit2.
2. LICENSED USERS
If storing more than 20 kg of high hazard special purpose explosives, a user requires a magazine licence. The cost of a licence to store high hazard special purpose explosives is $70 per year.
Nearly all of us are unlicenced users, not having the $70 ticket, but have a PAL.
So limited to 20Kg, ~44lb Max.
So far, so good.
Then it goes on describe a storage unit in section 2
2A Storage Unit:
A storage unit means a building, structure, place or container in which explosives are stored and that is not licensed. However, it does not include a dwelling or any structure, place or container in a dwelling.
A storage unit must meet the following requirements: {section 254(2)}
the storage unit must be located in a dry place, away from flammable substances and sources of ignition;
the storage unit must be constructed and maintained to prevent unauthorized access and to protect the contents from weather;
if the storage unit is a container, it must not impede exit in case of fire;
if the storage unit is not a container, all exits must be unobstructed;
any shelving in the storage unit must be constructed from a non-sparking material (for example, wood or painted metal);
nothing other than special purpose explosives may be stored in the storage unit;
the storage unit must be attended when it is unlocked;
the storage unit must be kept clean, dry, organized and free of grit;
any spill, leakage or other contamination in the storage unit must be cleaned up immediately;
precautions that minimize the likelihood of fire in or near the storage unit must be taken; and
a sign that displays the words “Danger — Fire Hazard/Risque d’incendie” in letters at least 10 cm high and that prohibits smoking using letters, or a symbol, at least 10 cm high must be posted on the storage unit in a clearly visible location.
Date Modified:
2015-03-02
It seems to say that it cannot be your house.
However, it does not include a dwelling or any structure, place or container in a dwelling.
It is the word MAY that I am unclear on.
1. UNLICENSED USERS
Unlicensed users may store up to 20 kg of high hazard special purpose explosives (type S.2), {section 264} including multi ingredient kits (reactive targets), in a storage unit2.
It does not say we MUST store in a separate magazine. It says MAY. Does this mean we CAN store up to 20Kg max in our home?
I am not the least bit concerned about an unmixed binary causing danger in my house, but I am VERY concerned that if I store it out in a shed with big "Steal Me!" signage, it will get stolen.
Then I will be the bad guy because I did not do enough to prevent a shed well away from the house from being broken into.
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