Md. Code Regs. 11.03.02.03-1 - Dangerous Articles
A. Explosives,
Corrosives, Poisons, and Radiological Materials. The storing, retaining,
handling, using, dispensing, or transporting of any Class A explosive or
hazardous material (as defined by the "Hazardous Material Regulation of the
U.S. Department of Transportation") requires a Special Use permit authorized by
the Airport Director and issued by the fire marshal under COMAR
29.06.01.
B. Control of Explosives.
(1) Detonators such as blasting caps,
electric blasting caps, and detonating primers shall be stored in a separate
magazine for blasting supplies and may not be stored in a magazine with other
explosive materials.
(2) Detonators
shall be stored in a Type 1, 2, or 3 magazine, except that electric blasting
caps having leg wires at least 4 feet long may be stored in a Type 4 magazine.
Whenever specific types of magazines are required by COMAR 29.06.01, magazines
of higher classifications shall be permitted to be substituted.
(3) Explosive materials that are
bullet-sensitive shall be stored in a Type 1, 2, or 3 magazine.
(4) Explosive materials that are not
cap-sensitive shall be stored in a Type 4 or 5 magazine.
(5) Magazines shall be in the charge of a
competent person at all times who shall be at least 21 years old or a member of
the Armed Services and who shall be held responsible for enforcement of all
safety precautions.
(6) Magazine
doors shall be kept locked, except during the time of placement and removal of
stocks of explosives, or during inspection.
(7) Safety rules governing the operation of
magazines shall be posted on the interior of the magazine door.
(8) Aircraft that are involved in loading,
unloading, reloading, or temporary retaining of Class A explosives or blasting
agents shall be parked on the Airport in areas designated by the
Administration. Class B and C explosives shall be handled in the same manner
when compliance is deemed necessary by the Airport Director to ensure public
safety.
(9) Explosive cargo shall
be ground transported to and from the designated parking areas in vehicles
equipped in accordance with federal regulations.
(10) A carrier of explosive cargo shall
notify the Airport Director at least 12 hours before the scheduled arrival of
the aircraft involved. The Airport Director will then issue the appropriate
NOTAMs.
(11) Explosives may not be
stored on an aircraft which has been authorized to park in a designated area.
Temporary use of the designated area by an explosive-laden aircraft or
temporary use of the designated area for explosives which are ready for air
shipment or which have arrived by air for further movement may be permitted for
not longer than 12 hours.
Notes
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