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Help please. I've read a couple different posts on the storage requirements (including the stickies) and would like some help with finding out what the regs actually are - found the following:
Explosives Act
"magazine" does not include
(c) the structure or place in which is kept for private use, and not for sale, an authorized explosive to an amount not exceeding that authorized by regulation,
(5) An inspector may not enter a dwelling-house except with the consent of the occupant of the dwelling-house or under the authority of a warrant issued pursuant to subsection (6).
Explosives Regulations
PART XI
STORAGE AND HANDLING OF AMMUNITION AND FIREWORKS
129. In this Part, “container” means a box or other suitable receptacle
(a) that may be placed inside a building that is not itself adapted for the keeping of explosives; and
(b) that is kept in a part of the premises away from goods of an inflammable nature.
130. In regard to any container, the following provisions shall be observed:
(a) it shall be provided with a closely-fitting lid and shall be kept securely closed and locked except when the container is required to be open for the receipt or issue of explosives, or for other necessary purpose;
(b) it shall not be used for any other purpose than the keeping of manufactured fireworks of Division 2 of Class 7, or of explosive of Division 1 of Class 6 (ammunition);
(c) the interior of the container shall be kept scrupulously clean; and
(d) the container shall have the word “AMMUNITION” or “FIREWORKS”, as the case may be, conspicuously displayed thereon on a contrasting background.
131. Subject to any provincial law or regulation or any municipal by-law, a person may, if he takes reasonable precautions against accidents, keep in his possession on his premises, for private use and not for sale,
(a) a quantity of Division 2 of Class 7 fireworks, not exceeding 10 kilograms gross weight, that were sold to him in accordance with these Regulations;
(b) such quantity of safety cartridges as he may reasonably require for a rifle, revolver or shotgun that he may lawfully possess and use; and
(c) any quantity of Christmas crackers and caps for toy guns.
PART XII
AMOUNT OF AUTHORIZED EXPLOSIVE THAT MAY BE KEPT FOR USE AND NOT FOR SALE IN PLACES OTHER THAN LICENSED FACTORIES AND LICENSED MAGAZINES AND REGISTERED PREMISES AND THE MANNER IN WHICH IT SHALL BE HANDLED AND STORED
136. In this Part, “suitable receptacle” means a substantial box or substantial container,
(a) that may be placed inside a building that is not itself adapted for the keeping of explosives;
(b) the location of which is not changed from that prescribed by an inspector or under provincial or municipal law;
(c) that is kept away from goods of an inflammable nature; and
(d) that is of easy access for removal in case of fire.
137. In regard to any receptacle, the following provisions shall be observed:
(a) it shall be provided with a closely fitting lid secured by a lock, and hinges and fastenings, preferably of copper or brass, and otherwise closed and secured so as to prevent unauthorized persons having access thereto, and shall be kept locked except when required to be open for receipt or removal of explosives, or other necessary purpose;
(b) it shall be exclusively used for the keeping of explosives;
(c) it shall be made of wood, copper or other suitable material;
(d) the interior of the receptacle and all fittings therein shall be so constructed, covered or lined as to prevent the exposure of any iron or steel, or of any hard or gritty surface, or the entry, detaching, or accumulating of grit, iron, steel or similar substance;
(e) the interior of the receptacle shall be kept scrupulously clean; and
(f) the receptacle shall have the word “EXPLOSIVES” conspicuously displayed thereon on a contrasting background.
140. (2) Subject to subsection (3), the quantity of authorized explosives that may be kept in a suitable receptacle shall not
(a) in the case of explosives of Classes 1, 2, 3 and 4, exceed 10 kg in the aggregate, of which not more than 5 kg shall be blasting cartridges; and them; and
141. When two or more explosives are kept on the same premises they shall each be kept in separate stores or receptacles, so separated from one another as to effectually prevent fire or explosion in one explosive from communicating with the other, except that
(a) the various explosives of Class 1 (gunpowder), Class 2 (nitrate mixture), Class 3 (nitro-compound), Class 4 (chlorate-mixture), safety fuse belonging to Division 1 of Class 6 (ammunition), and such of the various explosives of Division 2 of Class 6 (ammunition) as do not contain any exposed iron or steel, may be kept in the same store or receptacle with each other without any intervening partition or space;
(b) the various explosives of Division 1 of Class 6 (ammunition) may be kept in the same store or receptacle with each other without any intervening partition or space;
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So if storing reloading components in your dwelling (not a magazine)...
Max 10kg of gunpowder
Store in "suitable receptacle"
Suitable receptacle has to have easy access for removal (presumably it should also be easy to remove)
Made of wood, copper or other suitable material (presumably non-sparking - plastic?) and locked
No exposed iron, steel, hard or gritty surfaces
Labelled "explosives" (and "ammunition?)
Gunpowder (class 1) and primers (class 1 division 1) need to be separated from each other so fire or explosion of one not affect other (presumably a divider in a same container insufficient - fire...)
That a reasonable interpretation of the statutes & regs? Other relevant statutes & regs.
Explosives Act
"magazine" does not include
(c) the structure or place in which is kept for private use, and not for sale, an authorized explosive to an amount not exceeding that authorized by regulation,
(5) An inspector may not enter a dwelling-house except with the consent of the occupant of the dwelling-house or under the authority of a warrant issued pursuant to subsection (6).
Explosives Regulations
PART XI
STORAGE AND HANDLING OF AMMUNITION AND FIREWORKS
129. In this Part, “container” means a box or other suitable receptacle
(a) that may be placed inside a building that is not itself adapted for the keeping of explosives; and
(b) that is kept in a part of the premises away from goods of an inflammable nature.
130. In regard to any container, the following provisions shall be observed:
(a) it shall be provided with a closely-fitting lid and shall be kept securely closed and locked except when the container is required to be open for the receipt or issue of explosives, or for other necessary purpose;
(b) it shall not be used for any other purpose than the keeping of manufactured fireworks of Division 2 of Class 7, or of explosive of Division 1 of Class 6 (ammunition);
(c) the interior of the container shall be kept scrupulously clean; and
(d) the container shall have the word “AMMUNITION” or “FIREWORKS”, as the case may be, conspicuously displayed thereon on a contrasting background.
131. Subject to any provincial law or regulation or any municipal by-law, a person may, if he takes reasonable precautions against accidents, keep in his possession on his premises, for private use and not for sale,
(a) a quantity of Division 2 of Class 7 fireworks, not exceeding 10 kilograms gross weight, that were sold to him in accordance with these Regulations;
(b) such quantity of safety cartridges as he may reasonably require for a rifle, revolver or shotgun that he may lawfully possess and use; and
(c) any quantity of Christmas crackers and caps for toy guns.
PART XII
AMOUNT OF AUTHORIZED EXPLOSIVE THAT MAY BE KEPT FOR USE AND NOT FOR SALE IN PLACES OTHER THAN LICENSED FACTORIES AND LICENSED MAGAZINES AND REGISTERED PREMISES AND THE MANNER IN WHICH IT SHALL BE HANDLED AND STORED
136. In this Part, “suitable receptacle” means a substantial box or substantial container,
(a) that may be placed inside a building that is not itself adapted for the keeping of explosives;
(b) the location of which is not changed from that prescribed by an inspector or under provincial or municipal law;
(c) that is kept away from goods of an inflammable nature; and
(d) that is of easy access for removal in case of fire.
137. In regard to any receptacle, the following provisions shall be observed:
(a) it shall be provided with a closely fitting lid secured by a lock, and hinges and fastenings, preferably of copper or brass, and otherwise closed and secured so as to prevent unauthorized persons having access thereto, and shall be kept locked except when required to be open for receipt or removal of explosives, or other necessary purpose;
(b) it shall be exclusively used for the keeping of explosives;
(c) it shall be made of wood, copper or other suitable material;
(d) the interior of the receptacle and all fittings therein shall be so constructed, covered or lined as to prevent the exposure of any iron or steel, or of any hard or gritty surface, or the entry, detaching, or accumulating of grit, iron, steel or similar substance;
(e) the interior of the receptacle shall be kept scrupulously clean; and
(f) the receptacle shall have the word “EXPLOSIVES” conspicuously displayed thereon on a contrasting background.
140. (2) Subject to subsection (3), the quantity of authorized explosives that may be kept in a suitable receptacle shall not
(a) in the case of explosives of Classes 1, 2, 3 and 4, exceed 10 kg in the aggregate, of which not more than 5 kg shall be blasting cartridges; and them; and
141. When two or more explosives are kept on the same premises they shall each be kept in separate stores or receptacles, so separated from one another as to effectually prevent fire or explosion in one explosive from communicating with the other, except that
(a) the various explosives of Class 1 (gunpowder), Class 2 (nitrate mixture), Class 3 (nitro-compound), Class 4 (chlorate-mixture), safety fuse belonging to Division 1 of Class 6 (ammunition), and such of the various explosives of Division 2 of Class 6 (ammunition) as do not contain any exposed iron or steel, may be kept in the same store or receptacle with each other without any intervening partition or space;
(b) the various explosives of Division 1 of Class 6 (ammunition) may be kept in the same store or receptacle with each other without any intervening partition or space;
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So if storing reloading components in your dwelling (not a magazine)...
Max 10kg of gunpowder
Store in "suitable receptacle"
Suitable receptacle has to have easy access for removal (presumably it should also be easy to remove)
Made of wood, copper or other suitable material (presumably non-sparking - plastic?) and locked
No exposed iron, steel, hard or gritty surfaces
Labelled "explosives" (and "ammunition?)
Gunpowder (class 1) and primers (class 1 division 1) need to be separated from each other so fire or explosion of one not affect other (presumably a divider in a same container insufficient - fire...)
That a reasonable interpretation of the statutes & regs? Other relevant statutes & regs.
