Storage
Storage
Storage
(2 in.) plank or tongued and grooved lumber having a nominal size of 2.5 cm. (1 in.) covered with not
less than No. 26 gauge galvanized iron or steel on the outside. The inside walls shall be lined with
tongued and grooved reefers. The space between the outer and inner walls shall be filled with dry
course sand (not crushed stone or gravel) or a weak mixture of cement mortar. All lumber used shall
be well seasoned and free from loose knots, bark edges or decay.
(4) Brick - Brick walls shall be 20 cm. (8 in.) in thickness of medium soft variety laid in cement mortar
containing not over 25% lime.
(5) Concrete - Concrete walls shall be 15 cm. (6 in.) in thickness constructed of nine (9) parts sand to
one (1) part cement with a 1.25 cm (1/2 in.) face surface of three (3) parts sand to one (1) part
cement.
(6) Cement Block - Cement block walls shall be 20 cm. (8 in.) thick hollow cement block, a mixture of
seven (7) parts sand and one (1) part cement. The spaces in the block shall be filled with dry coarse
sand (not crushed stone or gravel) or a weak mixture of cement mortar.
(7) Fabricated Metal - Walls and roof shall consist of approximately No. 14 gauge metal securely
fastened together. Walls shall be lined with 10 cm. (4 in.) of brick of at least a 15 cm. (6 in) sand fill
between the interior and exterior walls.
(8) Lining of Magazines - Lining of magazines as specified in paragraphs (3) and (7) above, may not be
required for the storage of black powder or for the storage of not more than 100,000 pieces of blasting
caps.
(9) Foundation - The foundation shall be of stone laid in concrete, wood posts or brick piers. Magazines
of less than 13,600 kgs. (30,000 lbs.) capacity shall have flooring of lumber having a nominal size of
2.5 cm. (1 in.) tongued and grooved. Magazines of larger capacity shall have double flooring.
(10) Ventilation - The floor and ceiling shall be constructed to within 5 cm. (2 in.) of the walls to provide
a 3 cm. ventilation space. This shall be provided by constructing a 2.5 cm. x 15 cm. (1 in. x 6 in.)
lattice wood lining on 5 cm. x 5 cm. (2 in. x 2 in.) wood stud 60 cm. (2 ft.) on centers. Foundation
ventilators shall be spaced not more than 150 cm. (5 ft.) on center in all sides and properly screened to
prevent the entrance of sparks of fire.
(11) Nails - All heads of nails shall be countersunk. No spark producing metal shall be exposed inside
the buildings.
(12) Doors - The doors shall be 1 m. (3.28 ft.) wide and 1.8 m. (6 ft.) high constructed of at least three
(3) layers of hard wood, having a nominal size of 2.5 cm. (1 in.) and covered on the outside with a steel
sheet of at least No. 20 gauge. Where there is a need for bullet proofing the thickness of the steel
sheet shall be a minimum of 1 cm. (3/8 in.).
(13) Roof - Except where permission for other construction is approved, a bullet-proof sand roof shall
be used constructed as follows:
Form a box by laying a floor of a good grade of tongue and groove boards on ceiling joists and
build a 2.5
cm. x 10 cm. (1 x 4 in.) rim lined with one (1) layer of building paper and filled with 10
cm.
(4 in.) of dry coarse sand. Except for fabricated metal magazines, the outer roof shall be
covered with not
less than No. 26 gauge galvanized iron ridge roll fastened to 2.2 cm (7/8 in.)
sheating.
(14) Gutters and Down Spouts - Where water may enter through the door, gutters and down spouts
shall be provided on the door sides.
(15) Materials and Workmanship - Only superior materials and workmanship shall be used.
(6) Sand Fill - Fill the space between boxes with dry coarse sand (not gravel or crushed rock) to within
0.625 cm (1/4 in.) of the top. To prevent sand from falling into the storage space, a cover may be
placed over the sand space.
(7) Locks - magazines shall be provided with adequate locks.
(8) Signs - At each end and on top of the magazine, above the side wall and on its barricades, there
shall be conspicuously posted at all times appropriate, signs, such as, MAGAZINE-EXPLOSIVEDANGEROUS legibly printed in letters not less than 15 cm. (6 in.) high.
1146.03: Temporary Storage At Job Sites:
(1) When used for temporary storage at a job site for blasting operations, Class II magazines shall be
located away from neighboring buildings, railways, highways and other magazines. A distance of at
least 45 m. (150 ft.) shall be maintained between Class II Magazines and the work site when the
quantity of explosives kept therein is in excess of 11.4 kgs. (25 lbs.) and at least 15 m. (50 ft.) when
the quantity of explosives is 11.4 kgs (25 lbs.) or less. The enforcing authority may require greater
separation between Class II magazines and the work site where conditions warrant.
(2) Class II portable magazines for transporting small amounts of explosives from the permanent
magazine to the work site and for temporary storage in the work site shall be constructed or built of 5
cm. (2 in.) hardwood or 7.5cm. (3 in.) soft wood, well braced at corners, with sheet metal exterior
sheating.
a. in or near gangways, stairways, elevator installations or other places where moving objects
may strike or fall against them.
b. close to highly flammable substances; and
c. adjacent to air intake;
d. basement or cellar
(5) Cylinders shall not be placed:
a. in or near gangways, stairways, elevator installations or other places
where moving
(2) Commodities which may be hazardous when combined with each other shall be stored separately
to prevent contact with each other.
(3) Water absorbed during fire fighting operations shall be considered in the determination of safe floor
loads.
Tank Storage:
(1) Tanks used for flammable and combustible liquids shall be built of steel.
(2) Tanks may be built of materials other than steel for underground installation or if required by the
properties of the liquid stored shall be designed to specifications approved for the purpose.
(3) Unlined concrete tanks may be used for storing flammable or combustible liquids having a gravity
of 40 degrees or heavier.
(4) Tanks located above ground or inside buildings shall be of non-combustible construction.
Rule 1950: Pesticides and Fertilizers
STORAGE OF PESTICIDES
(1) Pesticides shall be stored in original container tightly closed.
(2) The precaution listed in the label shall be followed for the storage of each compound.
(3) Pesticides shall be stored in cool, dry, and well ventilated places not accessible to children, animals
and unauthorized persons.
(4) Pesticides shall be stored away from food and foodstuff.
(5) Volatile pesticides shall always be stored separately from other pesticides to avoid cross
contamination and shall always be stored in an unrestricted atmosphere.
(6) Smoking, eating or drinking in the pesticides area is prohibited.
STORAGE OF FERTILIZERS
(1) Storage place for fertilizers shall be well lighted to facilitate easy identification of chemicals.
(2) Storage building shall be sound, weather-proof, water-tight and fire-resistant.
(3) Storage rooms or buildings shall be locked to prevent entry of unauthorized persons or animals.
(4) Fertilizers shall be stored separately from other material and in particular; away from food and
feeding stuff.
(5) Fertilizers of different kinds shall be stored separately in sacks or containers on skids or platform
and kept away from walls and combustible materials.
(6) Transfer nitrate from bags and wooden barrels to incombustible bins. Empty bags and barrels shall
be thoroughly washed after each use.