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§ 29a Storage, handling and use of explosives

It shall be ensured that potentially dangerous explosives shall be able to be simply handled and removed in the event of a hazard and accident situation.
Explosives shall be secured such that they do not go off unintentionally during storage, handling and use.
Section last changed: 01 January 2014

In order to ensure that explosives do not go off unintentionally as mentioned in the second subsection, electrically triggered perforating equipment for use in drilling and well activities should be protected against the effects of radio waves and other electrical fields, cf. the requirements for electrical compatibility in Section 77.
In addition, explosives should be protected against falling loads and fires during storage.