Clarification of BP storage regs?

[Canuck Bob]

I've read NRCAN's page and tried searches here around storage and regulations but remain a little confused. I am interested in storing some loose powder.

As I read the regs a legal user is allowed 1KG in an apartment or attached dwelling.

Copy Paste, "A person may acquire and store up to 1 kilogram gross mass of black powder for use in an attached dwelling."

10KG in my detached house if I use proper storage, a given.

Copy/Paste, "A person may acquire and store up to 10 kilograms gross mass of black powder for use in a detached dwelling or a storage unit attached to a detached dwelling."

Do I understand this correctly?

What constitutes a storage unit?

 

[mooncoon]

I think they are referring to a shed or locker outside the building as opposed to say a locker in the basement of an apartment. Presumably the storage unit would be locked to prevent theft

cheers mooncoon

 

[Wendell]

Storage requirements — storage unit

(2) When propellant powder, percussion caps or black powder cartouches are stored in a Footnote *storage unit,

(a) the storage unit must be located in a dry place, away from flammable substances and sources of ignition;

(b) the storage unit must be constructed and maintained to prevent unauthorized access and to protect the contents from weather;

(c) if the storage unit is a container, it must not impede exit in case of fire;

(d) if the storage unit is not a container, all exits must be kept unobstructed;

(e) any shelving in the storage unit must be made from a non-sparking material (for example, wood or painted metal);

(f) nothing other than small arms cartridges may be stored with the propellant powder, percussion caps or black powder cartouches;

(g) propellant powder, percussion caps, small arms cartridges and black powder cartouches must be stored separately from one another (for example, on different shelves or separated by a wooden barrier);

(h) the storage unit must be Footnote *attended when it is unlocked;

(i) the storage unit must be kept clean, dry, organized and free of grit;

(j) any spill, leakage or other contamination in the storage unit must be cleaned up immediately;

(k) precautions that minimize the likelihood of fire in or near the storage unit must be taken; and

(l) 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.

Return to footnote *Terms preceded by an asterisk are defined in section 6.



<http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2013-211/page-36.html#h-109>

Explosives Regulations, 2013 (SOR/2013-211)
<http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2013-211/FullText.html>

 

[Canuck Bob]

Thanks for the link. I think I have it now. Up to 10KG in a detached dwelling, my house, locked up with no fire hazards basically. Powder stored in original containers.

 

[Wendell]

Thanks for the link. I think I have it now. Up to 10KG in a detached dwelling, my house, locked up with no fire hazards basically. Powder stored in original containers.

That weight is the weight of the explosive components only; it doesn't include the weight of either the cases or the projectiles.