Explosives Regulations, 2013

Marginal note:Vehicle attended

• 199 (1) The carrier and the driver of a vehicle that contains explosives must ensure that it is attended in person when it is not at a factory or satellite site.

• Marginal note:Exception

  (2) Despite subsection (1), up to 25 kg of high explosives (type E) and up to 100 detonators (type I) may be left unattended in a vehicle if the requirements set out in subsections 196(5) or (5.1) have been met and if

  • (a) the explosives have been removed from a factory magazine or licensed magazine for a specific purpose set out in their authorization;

  • (b) the explosives are stored in a storage unit that has been serviced at a factory or licensed magazine and is bolted or welded to the vehicle or, if the explosives are jet perforating guns, the guns are securely locked to the vehicle; and

  • (c) a device or system is in place to ensure that the vehicle is immobilized and that the driver is alerted by an alarm if an attempt is made to steal the explosives, tamper with the storage unit or tamper with or steal the vehicle.

• Marginal note:Leftover explosives

  (3) When the specific purpose for which the explosives were removed has been carried out or abandoned, the carrier and driver must ensure that any explosives remaining in the vehicle are stored in a factory or licensed magazine as soon as the circumstances permit.

• Marginal note:Electronic monitoring

  (4) A vehicle containing explosives numbered UN 0332 or UN 3375 that are transported in bulk may be attended using electronic means if the following requirements are met:

  • (a) the vehicle, including the portion of the vehicle containing explosives, is locked;

  • (b) the vehicle, including the portion of the vehicle containing explosives, is parked in a secure location and is under video surveillance;

  • (c) the vehicle has a device or system to ensure that the vehicle is immobilized and that the driver and carrier are alerted by an alarm if an attempt is made to steal the explosives or tamper with or steal the vehicle; and

  • (d) in the case of an emergency, the driver or carrier contacts the appropriate authorities as soon as feasible.