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Where must all locally written explosive safety instructions be available?

Where must all locally written explosive safety instructions be available?

4.1.2.4 Air Force Explosives Storage Magazines 4.1. 2.4.

What is a characteristic of an above ground Magazine AGM )?

Aboveground Magazines (AGM). All above grade magazines that are not earth covered, or an ECM with less than the minimum 2 feet (0.61 m) of cover, are considered AGM. This also includes storage pads for AE stored in the open.

Which chemical filler group represents chemical fillers that combust on contact with air?

Group H munitions contain fillers that are spontaneously flammable when exposed to the atmosphere. These include white phosphorus, plasticized white phosphorus, or other pyrophoric material.

How many feet is the minimum withdrawal distance for HD 1.3 explosives?

600 feet
For HC/D 1.3 (mass fire), minimum distance is 600 feet.

What is the maximum allowable height for vegetation surrounding a magazine?

The area surrounding magazines is to be kept clear of rubbish, brush, dry grass, or trees (except live trees more than 10 feet tall, for not less than 25 feet in all directions.

What is Intermagazine distance?

Intermagazine distance (IMD): The minimum separation distance between magazines. 18. Possessor of Explosives: Is someone who has actual physical possession or constructive possession, which means the person has dominion or control over explosives.

How long can ammunition be limited to be stored in the AHA?

d. (1) Units that are located less than 3 hours from an approved ammunition-storage facility (for example, an AHA or ASP) may store limited amounts (the amount required to support their training needs) of HD 1.2. 2, HD 1.3, and HD 1.4 munitions for up to 4 workdays plus the number of training days.

What are division 1.3 explosives?

Division 1.3 consists of explosives that have a fire hazard and either a minor blast or minor projection hazard or both, but not a mass explosion hazard. Examples are sodium picramate, some liquid and solid propellants, and some rocket motors. Division 1.4 consists of explosives that present a minor blast hazard.

What does 1.4 s mean?

These warning diamonds relate to shipping and now also have relevance to storage. The 1 means class 1 (explosives) the 4 is the hazard type, 4 means “Substances and articles that present no significant hazard”. The S and G are the compatibility groups.