Explosives - Quantity Distances

Designation Number:
CAN/BNQ 2910-510
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
Amendment Revision
ICS code(s):
13.200;13.220.40;71.100.30
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

This standard is intended to establish the minimum separation distances to be used between potential explosion sites (PES) and exposed sites (ES), to reduce the risk to life and property.

This standard applies to all locations in which a quantity of stored or manufactured explosives has the potential, if its contents were to explode, to create a blast that could be associated with the projection of fragments or debris, or with a fire hazard.

This standard excludes transportation activities. This standard also excludes day boxes that are used on site for the temporary storage of explosives during blasting operations.

Project need:

At the end of the systematic review, the committee has decided to revise the standard.

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