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Section 5: Safety distance categories of explosives

The Explosives Rules, 2008Central Rules · 1884

(1) Explosives are divided into four categories according to the risks which they present when initiated, namely :—

(a) Category X—Those explosives, which have a fire or a slight explosion risk or both but the effect of which will be local.

(b) Category Y—Those explosives, which have a mass fire risk or a moderate explosion risk, but not the risk of mass explosion.

(c) Category Z—Those explosives, which have a mass explosion risk and major missile effect.

(d) Category ZZ—Those explosives, which have a mass explosion risk and minor missile effect.

(2) If any question arises as to whether any explosive belongs to Category X, Category Y, Category Z or Category ZZ, the matter shall be referred to the Chief Controller whose decision shall be final.

(3) The safety distances shall be followed as per tables specified in Schedule VIII.

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ActThe Explosives Rules, 2008
Section5
Marginal noteSafety distance categories of explosives
JurisdictionCentral
StatusIn force as published by the source

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