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Re: Change in powder storage regulations
Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2015 10:58 am
by Gaz
So what was the outcome of this thread - smokeless (nitro) powder must now be stored in a wooden box?
While some randomer at BASC might have a personal view, that's not what the HSE guidance says and it does explicitly include smokeless powder in its definitions.
Re: Change in powder storage regulations
Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2015 11:07 am
by Sim G
Haven't seen anything to the contrary. Is a kitchen cupboard, made of chipboard stuff that kitchen cupboards are, could that be defined as a wooden box?
Re: Change in powder storage regulations
Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2015 12:03 pm
by bigfathairybiker
I think the outcome is that no one has or will be prosecuted for using common sense.
Oh.. And any wooden box will do.
Quote my feo:
"i'm phoning about your explosives licence"
Me: "yes"
"have you got a wooden box"
Me: "yes"
"ok"
Me: "where should i put the box?"
"in a cupboard"
Me:" ok"
Mark
Storage boxes for Nitro powder??
Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2015 1:04 pm
by 20series
Have I missed something?
Just seen something about new legislation, all Nitro powder now needs to be stored in a wooden box the same spec as Black Powder,
anyone else aware of this??
Alan
Re: Storage boxes for Nitro powder??
Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2015 1:07 pm
by dromia
I think not.
I seem to recall this misinterpretation has been around for a while, in fact I'm sure it has been discussed on here before, a search might be in order.
What is your source?
Re: Storage boxes for Nitro powder??
Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2015 1:14 pm
by 20series
A post of A local RFD facebook page offering them at cost price due to "changed legislation"
Re: Storage boxes for Nitro powder??
Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2015 1:16 pm
by dromia
Was it dated?
Re: Storage boxes for Nitro powder??
Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2015 1:17 pm
by dromia
If the conditions have changed then it seem to be a very well kept secret.
Re: Storage boxes for Nitro powder??
Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2015 1:20 pm
by 25Pdr
20series wrote:Have I missed something?
Just seen something about new legislation, all Nitro powder now needs to be stored in a wooden box the same spec as Black Powder,
anyone else aware of this??
Alan
Is the bottom of the Wife's Wardrobe OK?
True story....Friend used to practice dry firing his 9mm, hung a target on the end of his Wife's Wardrobe..
Yep!! He had a ND - Right through the lot
Not me BTW.
Re: Storage boxes for Nitro powder??
Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2015 1:32 pm
by Daryll
This document was sent around to all members of my club... i've included the relevant sections
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H&SE, Explosive regulations 2014: Storage provisions
Appendix 7:
Section 2: Shooters powder includes both black powder and smokeless powder
Section 5: The containers of powder should be kept in a box constructed of plywood with a minimum thickness of 18mm and a maximum of 24 mm
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I'm not sure what misinterpretation can be had from that.....although there are some conditions about "separation distance requirements for keeping small quantities of shooters powder...." that may be a loophole...