Connecticut Administrative Code

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) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-349 AUT…

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) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-349 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. …

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) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen…

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) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-349 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-349

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) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-349 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen.…

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) AUTHORITY: Con…

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) AUTHO…

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) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-349 AUTHORITY: Conn. G…

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) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-349 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-349

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) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. …

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) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29…

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) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-349…

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) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-349 AUTHO…

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 …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-306. Width of aislesAisles shall be provided to separate piles by a clear space of not less than 3 feet in width. At least one service or main aisle in the storage shall be not less than 4 feet in width. (Effective December 24,…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-307. Waiver for pile sizesThe requirements for pile sizes and aisles, as set forth in Sections 29-349-305 and 29-349-306 may be waived by the State Fire Marshal where storage facilities are located in remote areas. (Effective D…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-308. Bulk storage by specific approvalBulk storage of ammonium nitrate shall be permitted only after specific approval by the Local or State Fire Marshal, who shall give due consideration to the location in regard to heavily po…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-309. Permissible bulk storageBulk storage may be in covered open piles, in bins, in warehouses, or in silo-type structures and shall totally exclude all other commodities of an organic, combustible or oxidizable nature. (Effect…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-310. Warehouse ventilation. Combustible constructionWarehouses, if of combustible construction, shall have adequate ventilation or be capable of adequate ventilation in case of fire. (Effective December 24, 1987) AUTHORITY: Con…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-311. Maximum height requirementsUnless constructed of noncombustible material, bulk storage structures shall not exceed a height of 40 feet. (Effective December 24, 1987) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-349 AUTHORITY: Conn. Ge…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-312. Bin contaminationBins shall be clear and free of materials which may contaminate ammonium nitrate.(Effective December 24, 1987) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-349 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-349

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-313. Prohibited bin construction materialsDue to corrosive and reactive properties of ammonium nitrate, and to avoid contamination, steel, galvanized iron, copper, lead and zinc shall not be used in bin construction unless suit…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-314. Warehouse subdivisionThe warehouse may be subdivided by tight partition walls into any desired number of ammonium nitrate storage compartments or bins. (Effective December 24, 1987) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-349 AUT…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-315. Identification signsThe ammonium nitrate storage bins or piles shall be clearly identified by signs reading \"AMMONIUM NITRATE\" with letters at least 2 inches high. (Effective December 24, 1987) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-316. Periodic moving of materialPiles or bins shall be so sized and arranged that all material in the pile is moved out periodically in order to minimize possible caking of the stored ammonium nitrate. (Effective December 24, 1…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-317. Limitations of depth of pilesHeight or depth of piles shall be limited by the pressure setting tendency of the product. However, in no case shall the ammonium nitrate be piled higher at any point than 36 inches below the r…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-318. Maximum temperature for storageAmmonium nitrate shall not be accepted for storage when the temperature of the product exceeds 130°F. (Effective December 24, 1987) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-349 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-319. Use of explosives prohibited for looseningDynamite, other explosives, and blasting agents shall not be used to break up or loosen caked ammonium nitrate. (Effective December 24, 1987) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-349 A…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-320. Wall construction requirements for separationAmmonium nitrate shall be separated by approved type walls of not less than one hour fire-resistance rating from storage or organic chemicals, acids or corrosive liquids, or oth…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-321. Separation requirements with outwallsIn lieu of separation walls, ammonium nitrate may be separated from the materials referred to in the foregoing section by a space at least 30 feet or more as required by the Local or St…