This legislation has been repealed.
- under the Explosives Act 1936 TABLE OF PROVISIONS Part 1—Preliminary 1.01Short title 1.05Interpretation 1.06Duties and responsibilities 1.07Expiation of alleged offences Part 2—Classification of explosives 2.01Explosives to be classified or unclassified 2.02Possession etc of unclassified explosive 2.03Classified explosives 2.04Categories of explosive 2.05Publication of list of classified explosives Part 3—Licensing of factories and manufacture of explosives 3.001Application of Part 3.01Application for licence of factory for manufacture of explosives 3.02Licence application 3.03Chief Inspector to report to Minister on application 3.04Action by Minister on consideration of application 3.05Authorisation by Minister to grant licence 3.06Terms and conditions of licence 3.07Factory to be used in accordance with licence conditions 3.08Maintenance of licensed factory 3.09Quantity of explosive kept in factory 3.10Use of factory magazine 3.11Manufacture and keeping of explosives to comply with directions of inspector 3.12Danger buildings 3.13Repairs to danger building 3.14Information to be affixed to danger building 3.15Requirement for lightning conductors 3.16Use of tools or implements in danger building 3.17Clothing of persons working in danger building 3.18Removal of foreign matter in manufacture of explosives 3.19Prohibition on smoking 3.20Prohibition on certain articles in factory and danger building 3.21Supervision of persons under 16 years 3.22Transportation of explosives within or outside factory 3.23Removal of ingredients with explosive properties 3.24Packing and marking of explosives before removal from factory 3.25Magazine not to contain broken or defective cases etc 3.26Locking of magazine doors 3.27Keys to danger building 3.28Action required on approach of thunderstorm 3.29Precautions to be taken by persons working in factory 3.30Reporting of theft, loss or unauthorised interference with explosives 3.31Revocation of licence by Chief Inspector 3.32Penalty provision Part 4—Mixing and using of Ammonium Nitrate mixtures of Classification Code 1.1D.4. 01Interpretation 4.02Requirement for licence for mixing of Ammonium Nitrate mixture 4.03Licence application 4.04Consideration of licence application by Chief Inspector 4.05Terms and conditions of licence 4.06Application of regulations to persons acting under licence granted under this Part 4.07Mixing Ammonium Nitrate mixture at point of use 4.08Mixing of Ammonium Nitrate by person who is not licensee 4.09Quantity of Ammonium Nitrate mixture required for immediate use 4.10Overnight storage of Ammonium Nitrate mixture 4.11Storage of detonators, priming cartridges and fuses 4.12Prohibition on smoking 4.13Requirements for mixing appliances 4.14Approval of Chief Inspector to mount mixing appliance on vehicle 4.15Naked flame prohibited near Ammonium Nitrate mixture 4.16Application of regulations where Ammonium Nitrate mixture not for immediate use 4.17Requirements of a site for preparation of Ammonium Nitrate mixture 4.18Requirements for structures used for mixing Ammonium Nitrate mixture 4.19Prohibition on quantity of mineral oil within seven metres of site 4.20Prohibition on quantity of mineral oil within 45 metres of site 4.21Spillage of ammonium nitrate or Ammonium Nitrate mixture 4.22Combustible material prohibited near a site 4.23Attendance of a site containing Ammonium Nitrate mixture 4.24Nighttime storage of Ammonium Nitrate mixture 4.25Storage containers for Ammonium Nitrate mixture 4.26Water access requirements 4.27Additional water access requirements 4.28Revocation of licence by Chief Inspector 4.29Penalty provision Part 5—Filling for sale of cartridges for small arms with any explosive 5.01Interpretation 5.02Requirement for licence for filling cartridges for small arms 5.03Filling room requirements 5.04Protective measures in respect of filling cartridges 5.05Supervision of persons under 16 years 5.06Storage of inflammable articles prohibited near filling room 5.07Inspector may issue notices 5.08Penalty provision Part 6—Packing and labelling of explosives 6.001Application of Part 6.01Interpretation 6.02Package of explosives to be free of foreign matter 6.03Package used for explosives not to contain exposed iron or steel 6.04No re-use of packaging etc 6.05Maximum quantities permitted to be packed in inner and outer packages 6.06Additional packaging permitted 6.07Packaging and marking of unclassified explosive to be in accordance with a special authority 6.08Marking of detonators and blasting caps 6.09Marking of detonating relay 6.10Marking of outer package of explosive 6.11Exemptions from this Part granted by special authority 6.12Penalty provision Part 7—Carriage of explosives 7.001Application of Part 7.01Interpretation 7.02Requirement for licence for carriage of certain quantities of explosives 7.03Application for licence to carry explosives in vehicle 7.04Terms and conditions of licence to carry explosives in vehicle 7.05False or misleading statements 7.06Approval to carry certain explosives with passengers in vehicle or boat 7.07Vehicle or boat used to carry explosives to be in good repair 7.08Driver of vehicle to be licensed 7.09Vehicle or boat carrying explosives to comply with regulations 7.10Carriage of explosives of different Compatibility Groups and detonators 7.11Carriage of explosives in vehicle between sunset and sunrise 7.12Special provisions relating to Classification Codes 1.3G, 1.4G and 1.4S 7.13Further requirements with respect to carriage of explosives in vehicle or boat 7.14Special provisions in respect of areas to which Mines and Works Inspection Act 1920 applies 7.15Receiving consignment of explosives 7.16Explosives not to be carried with refuse 7.17Fuel requirements of diesel engine used to carry explosives 7.18Special provisions relating to carriage of explosives on railway or tramway 7.19Keeper of Government magazine to be given prior notice of carriage of explosives 7.20Removal of explosives from Government magazine 7.21Loading, unloading, removal etc of explosives 7.22Reporting of theft, loss or unauthorised interference with explosives from vehicle, boat or ship 7.23Penalty provision Part 8—Explosives in ships and boats 8.01Interpretation 8.02Application of Part 8.03Ship or boat carrying explosives not to be in prohibited area 8.04Permit for ship or boat carrying explosives within a port 8.05Loading and unloading of explosives 8.06Competent person to be in charge of boat carrying explosives 8.07Certain persons to be available in emergency 8.08Further provisions applicable to landing, shipping and transhipment of explosives 8.09Carriage of explosives on ship with other substances 8.10Working on ship or boat near explosives 8.11Prohibition on use of instruments on ship or boat carrying explosives 8.12No handling of fuel during handling of explosives 8.13Mechanical plant for handling explosives to be tested 8.14Nocturnal handling of explosives in prohibited area 8.15Requirements of ship carrying explosives in port 8.16Safety of passengers governed by Harbors and Navigation Act 1993 8.17Orders of Harbormaster to be complied with 8.18Practicable precautions to be taken in handling explosives 8.20Penalty provision Part 9—Storage of explosives otherwise than in licensed premises or magazines 9.01Interpretation 9.02Storage of explosives 9.03Theft or loss etc of explosives to be reported 9.04Penalty provision Part 10—Licensing of premises for storage and storage in those premises 10.001Application of Part 10.01Interpretation 10.02Application for licence to store explosives on premises 10.03Occupier of premises to make licence application 10.04Determination of licence application 10.05Form of licence 10.06Provisions applying to licence 10.07False or misleading statement 10.08Explosives to be kept in store or receptacle 10.09Limits on amounts of explosives kept 10.10Division I premises 10.11Division II premises 10.12Requirements for stores or receptacles used to store explosives 10.13Fire etc prohibited near store for explosives 10.14Movement of explosives prohibited by intoxicated persons 10.15Removal of explosives from store for opening 10.16Tools used for opening package of explosives 10.17Removal of explosives before repair of store 10.18Condition of packaging 10.19Security of store or receptacle 10.20Action by inspectors 10.21Provisions relating to keeping of different explosive compatibility groups 10.22Information to be affixed to stores, receptacles and buildings containing explosives 10.23Precautions to be taken in respect of explosives 10.24Reporting of theft or loss of explosives etc 10.25Revocation of licence 10.26Issue of licence by council Part 11—Licensing of magazines and storage therein 11.001Application of Part 11.01Interpretation 11.02Application for magazine licence 11.03Form of application 11.04Terms and conditions of licence etc 11.05Distances between magazine and protected works 11.06Portable magazine licence 11.07Determination of minimum distances 11.08False or misleading statements 11.09Structural requirements of magazine 11.10Information to be affixed to licensed magazine 11.11Licensed magazine to have lightning conductor 11.12Licensed magazine to be maintained etc 11.13Licensed magazine to be kept clean 11.14Removal of explosives before repair of magazine or annexe 11.15Use of licensed magazine 11.16Removal of explosives from magazine for opening 11.17Tools used for opening package of explosives 11.18Prohibition on smoking 11.19No fire, matches etc in or near magazine or annexe 11.20Intoxicated persons prohibited in magazine or annexe etc 11.21Damaged or defective packaging 11.22Labelling requirements of explosives kept in magazine 11.23Requirements of keeping explosives and detonators etc 11.24Supervision of persons under 16 years 11.25Precautions to be taken by employees 11.26Reporting of theft or loss etc of explosive in magazine 11.27Issue of licence by council Part 12—Management of government magazines 12.01General rules 12.02Special rules 12.03Penalty provision Part 13—Importation of explosives 13.001Application of Part 13.01Interpretation 13.02Importing explosives into South Australia 13.03Inspection, examination and analysis of explosives entering South Australia 13.04Imported explosives to be classified 13.05Application for licence to import explosives 13.06Refusal or grant of licence 13.07Detonators etc to be marked 13.08Form of licence 13.09Terms and conditions of licence 13.10False or misleading statements 13.11Explosives to be packaged and labelled 13.12Penalty provision Part 14—Sale of explosives other than fireworks 14.001Application of Part 14.01Permit for sale and custody etc of explosives 14.02Issue of permit 14.03Application for permit 14.04Terms of permit to be complied with 14.05Period of permit 14.06Permit holder to be fit and proper person 14.07Form of permit 14.08Quantity of explosives not to exceed licensed storage available 14.09Records to be kept 14.09ATerms of model rocket engine permits issued to incorporated associations 14.09BTerms of model rocket engine permits for specified educational programs 14.10Application of this Part 14.11Exposure and display of explosives for sale 14.11ASale of safety ammunition etc to persons under 15 years 14.12Packaging and labelling of explosives for sale 14.35Penalty provision Part 15—Miscellaneous 15.01Payment rates for attendance of inspector or magazine employee 15.02Liability for charges for holding of explosives while ship in port 15.03Expenses payable for attendance of Inspector or Magazine Keeper 15.05Fees and charges for examination of explosives 15.06Fees and expenses payable in relation to destruction or disposal of explosives 15.07Explosives not to be abandoned 15.07AProhibited model rocket engines and distress signals 15.07BDisposal of out of date distress signals 15.07CProduction of licence, permit or other authorisation 15.08Inspection etc of explosives stored in Government magazine 15.09Fees 15.10Prohibition of unclassified explosives unless authorised by Chief Inspector 15.11Loading and unloading from Government lighter 15.12Storage and carriage of explosives by certain persons without complying with regulations 15.13Penalty provision Schedule AA—Duties and responsibilities Schedule A—Notice of intention to import explosives Schedule B—Application for licence to import explosives Schedule C—Licence to import explosives Schedule D—Application for permit to purchase explosives Schedule E—Permit to purchase explosives Schedule H—Application for licence for factory to manufacture explosives Schedule I—Factory licence to manufacture explosives Schedule J—Application for licence to mix and use ammonium nitrate mixture Schedule K—Licence to mix and use ammonium nitrate mixture Schedule L—Table showing quantity of explosive equivalent to 1 000 detonators Schedule M—Application for licence to carry explosives Schedule N—Licence to carry explosives Schedule O—Permission for ship to enter prohibited area Schedule P—Application for licence for keeping explosives on premises Schedule Q—Licence for keeping explosives on premises Schedule R—Application for licence for keeping explosives in magazine Schedule R1—Details of magazine Schedule S—Licence for keeping explosives in magazine Schedule T—Tables of safety distance for magazines Schedule U—Box for carriage of explosives Schedule V—Fees Legislative history