a) All explosive materials shall be stored in magazines that meet the requirements of this Subpart, unless they are:
- 1) In process of manufacture.
- 2) Being used.
- 3) Being loaded or unloaded into or from transportation vehicles or while in the course of transportation.
- b) When blasting agents are stored in the same magazine with explosives, the magazine shall be suitable for storage of high explosives.
- c) Detonators, such as blasting caps, electric blasting caps, and electronic or non-electric delay devices, shall not be stored in the same magazine with other explosive materials.
- d) Explosive materials that are classified as high explosives, including display fireworks in USDOT Class 1, Division 1.1, shall be stored in Type 1 or 2 magazines. Explosive materials classified as low explosives, including display fireworks in USDOT Class 1, Divisions 1.2 and 1.3, shall be stored in Type 1, 2 or 4 magazines. Explosive materials classified as blasting agents shall be stored in Type 1, 2, 4 or 5 magazines. This shall also include all explosive materials and/or devices containing those explosive materials greater than one quarter ounce.
- e) Detonators shall be stored in Type 1 or 2 magazines.
- f) Detonating cord shall be stored in either a Type 1 or 2 magazine and may be stored in these same type magazines with other explosive materials, except detonators.
- g) Explosive materials, including detonators, may be temporarily contained in a Type 3 magazine while the explosive materials are being transported or while attended. Pursuant to ATF Rulings 2009-3 and 2019-1, law enforcement must store explosives in at least a Type 3 magazine and meet all other criteria in those holdings.
(Source: Amended at 48 Ill. Reg. 9600, effective June 24, 2024)