- (a) The quantity of explosives kept underground shall not be more than is needed for 48 hours of use.
(b) Except as provided in § 75.1313, explosives and detonators taken underground shall be kept in—
- (1) Separate, closed magazines at least 5 feet apart; or
(2) The same closed magazine when—
- (i) Separated by a hardwood partition at least 4 inches thick; or
- (ii) Separated by a laminated partition; or
- (iii) Separated by a device that is equivalent.
- (c) Only explosives and detonators shall be kept in underground magazines.
- (d) Magazines shall be substantially constructed and all interior surfaces shall be made of nonconductive material, with no metal or other conductive material exposed inside.
(e) All magazines shall be—
- (1) Located at least 25 feet from roadways and any source of electric current;
- (2) Located out of the direct line of the forces from blasting; and
- (3) Kept as dry as practicable.
- (f) Magazine locations shall be posted with indelibly marked and readily visible warnings indicating the presence of explosives.
- (g) Only materials and equipment to be used in blasting shall be stored at magazine locations.