Department of Public Safety › 29-349 Storage, Transportation and Use of Explosives and Blasting Agents

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-259. Consignee to remove explosivesAny person having been notified, as consignee, of a shipment of explosives being in the hands of any carrier shall remove the said explosives within 48 hours, Sundays and holidays excluded, af…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-260. Authority to designate location and quantity of explosivesThe Local Fire Marshal has the authority to and may designate the location for, and limit the quantity of, explosives which may be loaded, unloaded, reloaded, or te…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-261. Permits for waterfront facilitiesBefore the owner or operator of a waterfront facility shall handle, load, discharge, transport on or over such facility any Class A explosive in any quantity, he shall hold a permit issued …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-262. Application of regulationsUnless otherwise set forth in these regulations, blasting agents shall be transported, stored and used in the same manner as explosives. (Effective December 24, 1987)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-263. Facilities used for mixing blasting agents(a) Buildings or other facilities used for mixing blasting agents shall be located, with respect to inhabited buildings, passenger railroads and public highways, in accordance with…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-264. Buildings used for mixing of blasting agents(a) Buildings used for the mixing of blasting agents shall conform to the requirements of this section, unless otherwise specifically approved by the State Fire Marshal. (b) Buil…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-265. Mixer designThe design of the mixer shall be such as to minimize the possibility of frictional heating, compaction, and especially confinement. Open mixers are preferable to enclosed mixers. Bearing and gears should be pro…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-266. Determination of blasting agent compositionsThe provisions of this section shall be considered when determining blasting agent compositions. The sensitivity of the blasting agent shall be determined by means of a No. 8 tes…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-267. Power sources for mixing plants(a) All electrical switches, controls, motors, and lights, if located in the mixing rooms shall conform to the requirements of Class II, Division 2 of the National Electrical Code; otherwise …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-268. Washdown facilitiesAn automatic water-deluge system with adequate capacity shall be provided to protect mixers and the finished-explosives storage area in permanently located plants. Floors shall be constructed so as to el…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-269. Smoking prohibitedSmoking or open flames shall not be permitted in or within 50 feet of any building or facility used for the mixing of blasting agents. (Effective December 24, 1987)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-270. Disposal of nitrate bagsEmpty ammonium nitrate bags shall be disposed of daily by burning in small quantities in a safe location. No person shall remain within 100 feet once the burning has started. (Effective December 24,…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-271. Limited productionNot more than one day's production of blasting agents or the limit determined by the American Table of Distances, whichever is less, shall be permitted in or near the mixing and packaging plant or area. L…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-272. Storage of blasting agents and suppliesBlasting agents, ammonium nitrate and all oxidizers used for mixing of blasting agents shall be stored in the manner set forth in this section. (a) Blasting agents or ammonium nitrate…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-273. Blasting agents stored in warehousesWarehouses used for the storage of blasting agents separate from explosives shall be located as set forth in this section: (a) Warehouses used for the storage of blasting agents shall be…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-274. Smoking, firearms, etc. prohibited locationsSmoking, matches, open flames, spark producing devices and firearms shall be prohibited inside of or within 50 feet of any mixing and packaging plant or area or any warehouse use…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-275. Warehouse housekeepingThe interior of warehouses used for the storage of blasting agents shall be kept clean and free from debris and empty containers. Spilled materials shall be cleaned up promptly and safely removed. Com…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-276. Fuels to be separatedPiles of ammonium nitrate and warehouses containing ammonium nitrate shall be adequately separated from readily combustible fuels. (Effective December 24, 1987)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-277. Loosening materials by blasting prohibitedCaked ammonium nitrates either in bags or in bulk, shall not be loosened by blasting.(Effective December 24, 1987)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-278. Warehouses to be supervised by competent personEvery warehouse used for the storage of blasting agents shall be under the supervision of a competent person who shall be not less than 21 years of age. (Effective December 24…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-279. Authority to designate location and quantity of blasting agentsThe State Fire Marshal has the authority to and may designate the location for, and limit the quantity of blasting agents which may be loaded, unloaded, reload…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-280. Transportation of blasting agentsWhen blasting agents are transported all of the requirements of these regulations concerning the transportation of explosives shall be complied with, and vehicles involved shall be placarde…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-281. Operators of vehicles transporting blasting agentsVehicles transporting blasting agents shall only be driven by and be in charge of a licensed driver who is physically fit, careful, capable, reliable, able to read and writ…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-282. Certain substances prohibitedNo sparking metal, sparking metal tools, oils, matches, firearms, spark producing devices, acids or other corrosive liquids shall be carried in the bed or body of any vehicles containing blasti…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-283. Use of intoxicating liquor prohibitedNo person shall be permitted to ride upon, drive, load or unload a vehicle containing blasting agents while smoking or under the influence of intoxicants or drugs. (Effective December 2…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-284. Transportation on public vehicles prohibitedIt is prohibited for any person to transport or carry any blasting agents upon any public vehicle carrying passengers for hire. (Effective December 24, 1987)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-285. Condition of vehicleVehicles transporting blasting agents shall be in safe operating condition at all times. (Effective December 24, 1987)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-286. Packaging and marking of containersWhen offering blasting agents for transportation on public highways, the packaging, marking and labeling of containers of blasting agents shall comply with the requirements of the U.S. De…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-287. Bulk delivery and mixing vehicle of blasting agentsRegulations of the section shall apply to off-highway private operation as well as to all public highway transportation. (a) A bulk vehicle body shall be constructed of no…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-288. Use of blasting agentsPersons using blasting agents shall comply with all the applicable provisions of these regulations concerning the use of explosives and as set forth in this section. (a) Pneumatic loading from bulk de…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-289. General applicationThese regulations apply to the storage of ammonium nitrate in the form of crystals, flakes, grains or prills including fertilizer grade, dynamite grade, nitrous oxide grade, technical grade and other mix…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-290. Prohibited storageThe storage of ammonium nitrate that does not meet the specifications of fertilizer grade ammonium nitrate as set forth by the State Fire Marshal shall not be permitted by these regulations except on the …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-291. Regulations applicationThese regulations shall apply to all persons, firms, corporations, co-partnerships and associations storing, having or keeping ammonium nitrate, and to the owner or lessee of any building, premises o…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-292. Maximum storageNot more than 60 tons of ammonium nitrate shall be stored unless the location and storage facility have been approved. (Effective December 24, 1987)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-293. Approval of storage locationsStorage locations shall be subject to the approval by the State Fire Marshal with respect to nearness of residential occupancies, places of public assembly, schools, hospitals, railroads and pu…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-294. Approval of large quantity storageApproval of large quantity storage shall be subject to due consideration of possible toxic vapors from burning or decomposing ammonium nitrate. (Effective December 24, 1987)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-295. Storage building requirementsStorage buildings shall not be over one story in height or have basements, unless approved for such use, and shall be equipped with lightning rod protection. (Effective December 24, 1987)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-296. VentilationStorage buildings shall have adequate ventilation or be of a construction that will be self-ventilating in the event of fire. (Effective December 24, 1987)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-297. Walls exposed to combustible buildings. ProtectionThe wall on the exposed side of a storage building within 50 feet of a combustible building, forest, piles of combustible material and similar exposure hazards shall be of …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-298. Floor constructionAll flooring in storage and handling areas shall be of noncombustible material or protected against impregnation by ammonium nitrate and shall be without open drains, traps, tunnels, pits, or pockets into…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-299. Existing storage buildingsThe continued use of an existing storage building or structure not in strict conformity with these regulations may be approved in cases where such continued use will not constitute a hazard to lif…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-300. Buildings to be dryBuildings and structures shall be dry free from water seepage through the roof, walls and floors. (Effective December 24, 1987)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-301. Bags and container requirementsBags and containers used for ammonium nitrate must comply with specifications and standards required for use in interstate commerce. (Effective December 24, 1987)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-302. Containers requirement exemptionContainers used on the premise in the actual manufacturing or processing need not comply with provisions of Section 29-349-301. (Effective December 24, 1987)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-303. Maximum temperature for storageContainers of ammonium nitrate shall not be accepted for storage when the temperature of the ammonium nitrate exceeds 130°F. (Effective December 24, 1987)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-304. Ammonium nitrate storage height limitationBags of ammonium nitrate shall not be stored within 30 inches of the storage building walls and partitions. (Effective December 24, 1987)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-305. Pile storage requirementsThe height of piles shall not exceed 20 feet. The width of piles shall not exceed 20 feet and the length 50 feet except that where the building is of noncombustible construction or is protected by …