the first (or only) numeral refers to the class of the substance, indicating the intrinsic hazardous properties of the substance as described in regulation 4(1)(a) of the Hazardous Substances (Classification) Regulations 2001; and

the second and any subsequent numerals (if any) refer to the subclass of the substance within that class, indicating the type of hazard of the substance as described in regulation 4(1)(b) of those regulations; and

the letter (if any) refers to the category of the substance indicating—

the most hazardous classification is determined as the most hazardous category in any class (where category A has the highest degree of hazard); and

where different compatible subclasses are present, the most hazardous subclass is that indicated by the greatest separation distance in tables 7 and 8 of Schedule 3, table 4 of Schedule 4, tables 5 and 6 of Schedule 5 or, in the case of class 1 substances, as given by the appropriate quantity-distance formula.

the maximum quantities and types of hazardous substances present or likely to be present at the relevant place; and

the review and monitoring systems in place for the management of those substances; and

the compliance history of the organisation concerned and of the persons in charge of the substances.

the test certifier may, on request of the person or persons required to obtain the test certificates, examine at the same time any or all of those matters that require test certification for which the certifier is competent to certify; and

where more than 1 matter has been examined, the report provided by the certifier must indicate whether or not the respective requirements have been met and must give the reasons for any failure to meet those requirements; and

a single test certificate may be issued for any or all of those matters where the requirements have been met.

all class 1 substances, except as allowed under Schedule 1:

class 3.1A, 4.1.2A, 4.1.3A, 4.1.3B, 4.1.3C, 4.2A, 4.3A, 5.1.1A, and 5.2A substances.

in policing operations by Police tactical groups; or

on a vehicle, ship, or aircraft authorised to carry class 1 substances in policing operations by Police tactical groups; or

in any Police training in respect of the activities referred to in paragraph (a) or (b).

general controls on class 1 substances, as set out in regulations 13 to 25:

controls on hazardous substance locations where class 1 substances are present, as set out in regulations 26 to 31:

controls on specific activities involving class 1 substances such as detonation, pyrotechnic displays, and transfer, as set out in regulations 32 to 52.

safety ammunition, including pre-primed cartridges and primers, of class 1.4S:

airbag initiators and seatbelt pretensioners of class 1.4G or 1.4S:

cable cutters of class 1.4S (UN 0070):

power device cartridges of class 1.4S (UN 0323):

signal tubes or shock tubes of class 1.4S (UN 0349):

cassette degradation devices of class 1.4S (UN 0432).

fireworks in hazard classifications 1.3G, 1.4G, and 1.4S that are controlled under the Hazardous Substances (Fireworks) Regulations 2001 in amounts less than 500 kg (gross weight):

emergency flares and signalling devices in hazard classifications 1.3G, 1.4G, and 1.4S in amounts less than 100 kg (gross weight):

model rocket motors of hazard classifications 1.4G and 1.4S in amounts less than 100 kg (gross weight):

propellants of hazard classifications 1.3C (UN 0161 and 0499) and 1.1C (UN 0160) in amounts less than 50 kg:

gunpowder of hazard classification 1.1D (UN 0027) in amounts less than 50 kg:

igniting fuzes of hazard classification 1.4G (UN 0317), in amounts less than 100 kg (gross weight):

igniters of hazard classification 1.4S (UN 0454) in amounts less than 50 kg (gross weight).

fireworks in hazard classifications 13G, 1.4G, and 1.4S that are controlled under the Hazardous Substances (Fireworks) Regulations 2001:

emergency flares and signalling devices in hazard classifications 1.3G, 1.4G, and 1.4S:

model rocket motors of hazard classifications 1.4G and 1.4S:

propellants of hazard classifications 1.3C (UN 0161 and 0499) and 1.1C (UN 0160), in amounts less than 15 kg:

gunpowder of hazard classification 1.1D (UN 0027), in amounts less than 15 kg:

igniting fuzes of hazard classification 1.4G (UN 0317):

igniters of hazard classification 1.4S (UN 0454).

an approved handler is present at the location where the substance is being handled; and

the approved handler has provided guidance to the person in respect of the handling; and

the approved handler is available at all times to provide assistance, if necessary, to the person while the substance is being handled by the person.

at a hazardous substance location; or

at a designated use zone or, in the case of a class 1 category G substance, a discharge area; or

at a designated transfer zone; or

on or in a vehicle, ship, or aircraft under the direct control of its driver, master, or pilot that is under the jurisdiction of the Land Transport Rules, Maritime Rules, or Civil Aviation Rules, as the case may be.

at a transit depot; or

at a designated transfer zone for more than—

it must be protected from a power density of more than,—

it must be located at a distance from an electromagnetic radiation source of not less than the safety distance in metres given by the following formula:

in the case of an electro-explosive device, it must be of a type for which either a pre-test or specifications in the electro-explosive device design show that the device would be unable to be initiated by induced current.

a class 1 substance must not be present in the same hazardous substance location, designated transfer zone, or means of transportation as another class 1 substance that is of the same subclass but within a different category classification:

a class 1 substance of a given subclass that has a category K classification must not be present in the same hazardous substance location, designated transfer zone, or means of transportation as another class 1 substance that also has a category K classification but a different subclass:

a class 1 substance of a given subclass that has a category L classification must not be present in the same hazardous substance location, designated transfer zone, or means of transportation as another class 1 substance that also has a category L classification but a different subclass.

must have the following:

must also be built to a design that complies with regulation 24.

have an interior that is unable to generate a spark; and

have an exterior completely sheathed in fire resistant material; and

be secured so that a person cannot gain access to the substance without tools, keys, or any other device used for operating locks, and have a close fitting lid; and

be designed and constructed so that it can be readily moved by 1 person in the event of a fire or similar emergency that could put the explosives at a risk of unintended detonation.

specify the material type to be used in making the container, its dimensions, and its components, including any part of the container through which access is gained to the contents, the locking arrangements for any such entry, and the arrangements for securing the container against removal; and

have a test certificate certifying that the design meets either the requirements for compressive, shear, and tensile strength specified in regulation 23(1)(a) or the requirements of a code of practice approved by the Authority for the construction of magazines.

approved by the Chief Inspector of Explosives to store explosives under a storage licence controlled by Part 5 of the Explosives Regulations 1959; or

approved by the Authority under Part 15 of the Act.

a container as specified by regulation 38 of the Explosives Regulations 1959 to hold explosives for sale, approved by the Chief Inspector of Explosives under a licence to sell under Part 6 of the Explosives Regulations 1959; or

a container as specified by regulation 38 of the Explosives Regulations 1959 to hold the explosives for sale, approved by the Authority under Part 15 of the Act.

safety ammunition, including pre-primed cartridges and primers, of class 1.4S:

airbag initiators and seatbelt pretensioners of class 1.4G or 1.4S:

cable cutters of class 1.4S (UN 0070):

power device cartridges of class 1.4S (UN 0323):

signal tubes or shock tubes of class 1.4S (UN 0349):

cassette degradation devices of class 1.4S (UN 0432).

the street address of the place in which the hazardous substance location is situated; and

the maximum quantity and hazard classification of each class 1 substance that the hazardous substance location is designed or constructed to accommodate.

they personally are an approved handler for the relevant substances, or can demonstrate that a person is available who is an approved handler for the substances (where regulation 13 requires the class 1 substance to be under the control of an approved handler); and

any container or building used to hold the substance is secured as required by regulation 22.

where a test certificate is required under regulation 30, a test certificate is obtained that certifies that the requirements of that regulation are met; and

a site plan is available for inspection showing, in relation to the legal boundary of the site where the hazardous substance location is situated, the physical position of—

all handling systems and equipment used in relation to class 1 substances meet the requirements of regulation 15; and

any piece of fixed equipment or part of the facility structure that is capable of producing a spark or transferring spark energy to any class 1 substance meets the requirements of regulation 16; and

any piece of equipment or part of the facility structure that is capable of generating heat or fire meets the provisions of regulation 17; and

no readily combustible material is present within 5 m of the outside of the hazardous substance location; and

any equipment or part of the facility structure that is capable of accumulating a static electrical charge meets the requirements of regulation 18; and

where the quantity of class 1 substance requires, there is a lightning conducting system in place that meets the requirements of regulations 28 and 29; and

where an electro-explosive device or class 1 category A substance is being manufactured or is unprotected, or where a class 1 category B substance is being manufactured,—

where there are unprotected electro-explosive devices,—

have a resistance of between 10⁵ Ω and 10⁶ Ω; or

be unable to accumulate a static charge capable of producing a discharge of greater than—

any loading or unloading of a class 1 substance into or out of the hazardous substance location must cease; and

any manufacturing involving a class 1 substance must cease; and

all persons must be evacuated to a distance in metres from the substance of not less than that calculated in accordance with the following formula:

fireworks in hazard classifications 1.3G, 1.4G, and 1.4S that are controlled under the Hazardous Substances (Fireworks) Regulations 2001; and

class 1.4 substances.

an earthing system between the atmosphere above the hazardous substance location and earth that—

lightning interceptors as provided in regulation 29.

50 kg of substances in class 1.1 or class 1.5; or

100 kg of substances in class 1.2 or class 1.6; or

200 kg of substances in class 1.3.

the hazardous substance location must fall completely within the space of a cone or plane projected at 30° from the vertical from the top of the lightning interceptors; or

the lightning interceptors must be positioned so as to ensure that the hazardous substance location completely falls outside an arc generated by a 20 m radius sphere rolled over the hazardous substance location and the lightning interceptors, as illustrated by figures 4.1 and 4.2 of section 4 in Joint Australian and New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1768: 1991 Lightning Protection.

safety ammunition, including pre-primed cartridges and primers, of class 1.4S:

airbag initiators and seatbelt pretensioners of class 1.4G or 1.4S:

cable cutters of class 1.4S (UN 0070):

power device cartridges of class 1.4S (UN 0323):

signal tubes or shock tubes of class 1.4S (UN 0349):

cassette degradation devices of class 1.4S (UN 0432).

authorise to be in the hazardous substance location or its abutting controlled zone only—

exclude from the hazardous substance location and controlled zone persons not authorised to be there.

public traffic routes of low density, and places where people may occasionally be present in numbers up to 200 persons on average in any 24-hour period, are not subject to more than any of the following:

public traffic routes of medium density, places where people may occasionally be present in numbers up to 900 persons on average in any 24-hour period, and the interior of any proximate building within the boundary of the place where people not directly handling explosive substances are present, are not subject to more than any of the following:

public traffic routes of high density, areas of high intensity land use, or any area where a person may be legally present inside the boundary of the place where the hazardous substance location is located are not subject to more than any of the following:

vulnerable facilities are not subject to more than a blast overpressure of 2 kPa, in the case of a hazardous substance location established after the commencement of the Hazardous Substances (Classes 1 to 5 Controls) Amendment Regulations 2003.

the total quantity and type of class 1 substances are limited to meet the prescribed blast overpressure, heat radiation, and hazardous fragment limits of subclause (2) at the boundary of the hazardous substance location; or

the distances between the class 1 substances and the boundary of the hazardous substance location are set to meet the prescribed blast overpressure, heat radiation, and hazardous fragment limits of subclause (2); or

the person in charge complies with a code of practice approved by the Authority as meeting the requirements of subclause (2).

the interior of any proximate building where class 1 substances are manufactured would not be subject to a blast overpressure of more than 24 kPa; and

the exterior of any proximate building where a class 1 substance is manufactured would not be subject to more than 3 hazardous fragments per 60 m² of exterior surface area.

where regulation 13 requires the substance to be under the personal control of an approved handler, ensure that there is an approved handler personally in control of the substance, or that the substance is secured as specified in regulation 22; and

establish a designated use zone within which such substances are to be detonated; and

ensure that regulations 33 and 34 are complied with.

notify an enforcement officer of the place where the firing is to occur, the date of the firing, and the time and number of firings; and

in the case where regular firings are to occur at the place, notify an enforcement officer of the likely frequency of firings per year, and at 12-monthly intervals reconfirm or modify this notification; and

give the officer sufficient information to enable the officer to contact the person in charge of the detonation and deflagration and the approved handler during normal business hours.

information must be displayed that—

1 minute before firing, a distinctive warning sound must be generated that is of sufficient volume to be heard throughout the zone, and at all points that are 5 m from the outer side of the perimeter of the zone, by a person with normal hearing; and

a visual check must be made of the zone immediately before firing to ensure that all people not directly involved with the firing have been excluded.

to any place if the amounts of class 1 substances being detonated or deflagrated in any one firing do not exceed the quantities for the relevant classifications specified in table 6 of Schedule 2:

to the use of a class 1 category G substance in a pyrotechnic or special effects display.

any persons required to be at the place, whether for conducting the detonation or deflagration of such substances or for the making and recording of film and video special effects, are authorised by the approved handler; and

any class 1 substance is kept packaged until the point where the explosive charge is to be made up; and

any container from which any class 1 substance is being taken is closed as soon as the quantity needed to make up the explosive charge or charges for immediate use has been removed; and

the making up of any explosive charge is sufficiently segregated from any container holding class 1 substances so that unintended initiation of the charge could not cause a blast overpressure on the container exceeding 180 kPa; and

the system for firing an explosive charge is not readied to the point that only the one final action needs to be taken to fire the charge until the requirements of regulation 32(3) have been complied with; and

the firing is monitored, and any misfired charge is identified.

ensure that no person approaches the misfired charge for 10 minutes in the case of an electrically fired charge or 60 minutes in the case of a charge fired by a fuse; and

then safely dispose of the malfunctioning charge without undue delay in accordance with the Hazardous Substances (Disposal) Regulations 2001, and advise the person in charge to maintain the requirements of regulation 32(3) until this has been completed.

any handling or preparation of the class 1 substance for detonation or deflagration must cease; and

all persons must be evacuated to a distance in metres from any container holding a class 1 substance, and from any position where a class 1 substance is present for intended detonation or deflagration, of not less than that calculated in accordance with the following formula:

no place where a person may legally be present is subject to—

no low-rise residential building outside the designated use zone is subject to a ground vibration leading to more than 10 mm per second peak particle velocity; and

no commercial or industrial building outside the designated use zone is subject to a ground vibration leading to more than 25 mm per second peak particle velocity; and

no other building for which the Authority has specified a lesser peak particle velocity limit is subject to a ground vibration of more than that peak particle velocity; and

no person authorised by the approved handler to be present in the place is subject to—

the approved handler has obtained a test certificate to certify that, if the documented procedures are followed, those figures represent the highest levels of blast overpressure and heat radiation to which the person could be subject; and

the person has accepted those figures in writing.

there is an approved handler personally in control of the substances whose competency is certified for the height of display planned; and

the requirements for outdoor pyrotechnic displays included in regulations 36 to 42 are complied with; and

if the display involves firings over 60 m in height, the specific requirements for aerial outdoor pyrotechnic displays in regulation 43 are complied with.

a discharge area within which the substances are to be ignited; and

an exclusion zone to receive any debris or malfunctioning pyrotechnic from the display.

30 m from any building, temporary structure, vehicle, ship, or aircraft, other than one that is—

250 m from any place where class 1 substances that are not part of the display or any class 2, 3, 4, and 5 substances are present in quantities greater than those specified in table 2 of Schedule 2; and

200 m from any place used for the purposes of housing people if the people cannot be evacuated without external assistance; and

200 m from any place containing captive animals; and

25 m from the outermost firing point for a class 1 category G substance.

encompasses the discharge area for ground level displays; and

for low-level displays, is 50 m from the outermost firing point in the discharge area; and

for high-level displays over 60 m,—

exclude persons, vehicles, boats, or aircraft not associated with the display; and

exclude class 2, 3, 4, and 5 substances unless they are protected so that they cannot be ignited by a 100 g burning object contacting that protection for 30 seconds; and

treat or safeguard the ground and any vegetation so that a fire cannot spread more than 5 m from the point of ignition; and

provide the fire-fighting capability specified by a person who is an authorised person within the meaning of section 6 of the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017.

notify an enforcement officer responsible for enforcement of the Act in the area where the display will occur of the location, the date of the display, and the time and number of firings; and

give the officer sufficient information to enable the officer to contact the person in charge of the display and the approved handler during normal business hours.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand; and

if the firing involves heights over 60 m, the agency responsible for air safety in the vicinity of the display.

a site plan to scale of the discharge area and any exclusion zone; and

details of arrangements for identifying and securing the discharge area and exclusion zone; and

the name of the manufacturer, and the size, type, and number of pyrotechnic articles to be used; and

details of positioning of firing points and mortar tubes, and the methods of firing; and

the names and responsibilities of all authorised persons operating the display; and

any incidents that occurred during the display.

that the approved handler has an appropriate certificate of competency for conducting the height of display planned:

that the boundary of a discharge area is as specified in regulation 37, and the boundary of the exclusion zone is as specified in regulation 38:

the requirements of regulation 42:

the number and type of pyrotechnics to be used in the display:

the requirements of regulation 39(2), (3), and (4):

in the case of aerial displays over 60 m in height, the requirements of regulation 43(a), (b), (d), (e), (f), and (i).

the only class 1 substances in the area are those intended for use in the display; and

when not under the approved handler’s personal control, those substances are secured so that a person cannot gain access to them without tools, keys, or any other device used for operating locks.

authorise the display operators and limit the number of display operators to those necessary to undertake the operation of the display; and

personally supervise all such operators.

body, head, and eye protection sufficient to withstand a 100 g burning object for 2 seconds; and

sufficient hearing protection to ensure they are subject to no more than 120 dB during the display.

ensure that no person can be struck by any class 1 category G substance while firing that substance; and

monitor the firing; and

identify any malfunctioning class 1 category G substance, and notify the person in charge of the display of the malfunctioning substance; and

mark all firing points containing a malfunctioning class 1 category G substance; and

advise authorised persons of the presence of a malfunctioning class 1 category G substance; and

ensure the malfunctioning class 1 category G substance is incapable of igniting before removing and disposing of it in accordance with the Hazardous Substances (Disposal) Regulations 2001.

a burning object with a mass of 100 g and of a type likely to be generated as a result of the display in contact with the protection for 30 seconds; or

the heat able to be generated by the display in the discharge area.

is insulated from earth and has been tested to ensure continuity where the test current is less than 60 mA; and

is protected from stray electrical currents of more than 60 mA; and

satisfies the requirements for protection from electromagnetic radiation as specified in regulation 20; and

is arranged so that only the approved handler may initiate firing and so that each firing sequence requires a positive action.

any handling or preparation of a class 1 category G substance must cease; and

all persons must be evacuated to a distance in metres from any container for holding class 1 category G substances, and any firing positions where class 1 category G substances are present, of not less than that calculated in accordance with the following formula:

any type of mortar tube used in the display has, prior to use, been designed and tested for the aerial shell with which it is to be used, and—

and in no case is the mortar tube to be of metal or PVC; and

any mortar tube used in the display has the shell size for which the tube is designed marked on the tube in a manner that meets the requirements for clarity and comprehensibility specified in Part 3 of the Hazardous Substances (Identification) Regulations 2001; and

neither the aerial shells used in the display nor the inside of their mortar tubes can be contacted with liquid water until the aerial shells are loaded into the mortar tubes; and

the pyrotechnic effect of the aerial shells, salutes, or rockets is generated only after the article reaches a height greater than 60 m above the exclusion zone; and

the aerial shells, salutes, or rockets follow the line of flight used to set the exclusion zone, and that line of flight is no less than 8 m from any overhead object; and

no rocket, salute, or aerial shell crosses over or bursts above any area occupied by people or buildings; and

any burning fragment greater than 10 g or malfunctioning shell, salute, or rocket falls into the exclusion zone and away from the discharge area; and

all firing of class 1 category G substances ceases if—

where the reloading of a mortar tube for firing an aerial shell is required, the aerial shell is of the size marked on the mortar tube.

regulation 40(b) also referred to the boundary of an exclusion zone as specified in regulation 45(2)(d); and

regulation 40 included a paragraph that refers to the requirements of regulation 45(4)(b).

ensure that there is an approved handler personally in control of the substances; and

at least 3 working days before the display occurs,—

ensure that the requirements for indoor pyrotechnic displays included in regulation 45 are complied with.

obtain prior written agreement for the holding of the display from Fire and Emergency New Zealand; and

provide any firefighting capability specified by a person who is an authorised person within the meaning of section 6 of the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017 in addition to that required by regulation 45(4)(c).

authorise the display operators and limit the number of display operators to those necessary to undertake the operation of the display; and

personally supervise all such operators; and

secure all class 1 category G pyrotechnic substances so as to comply with regulation 22(2).

use only those class 1 category G substances designed for indoor use that—

if the indoor display is fired by an electrical current,—

test examples of all the class 1 category G pyrotechnic substances intended to be used in the display with only authorised display operators and performers present at the testing; and

establish exclusion zones around the firing points within which any burning material must fall, based on the fallout radius specified in paragraph (a)(ii) and any test firing for the class 1 category G pyrotechnic substances to be fired.

have a display plan available for inspection by an enforcement officer at least 3 working days before the firing that—

record any malfunctioning class 1 category G pyrotechnic substances and any incidents of fire or injury; and

retain the display plan and records required by paragraphs (a) and (b) for a period of not less than 12 months after the display.

ensure that the distance to any member of an audience is a minimum of twice the furthest distance from the firing point to the boundary of the exclusion zone; and

ensure that any combustible material in the exclusion zone is sufficiently fire resistant to withstand contact with a burning object with a mass of 10 g and of a type likely to be generated as a result of the display for 30 seconds; and

provide a portable fire extinguisher that—

establish a designated transfer zone that fully contains all vehicles, ships, aircraft, or other forms of transport involved in the transfer operation; and

where regulation 13 requires a class 1 substance to be under the personal control of an approved handler, ensure that there is an approved handler personally in control of the substances being transferred; and

ensure that the requirements of regulations 47 and 48, and either of regulations 49 and 50, are met.

display signage, warning of the danger from the presence of a class 1 substance; and

ensure that the signage meets the level of comprehensibility and clarity required for signage in Part 3 of the Hazardous Substances (Identification) Regulations 2001; and

ensure that the signage is visible from points of access to the designated transfer zone.

exclude from the zone all persons not under his or her direct supervision; and

exclude all persons not necessary for the management or performance of the transfer operation.

establish and have available for inspection documented procedures for the implementation of the requirements of regulations 15, 16, 17, 18, and 20; and

ensure that the documentation is provided to the level of comprehensibility required by Part 2 of the Hazardous Substances (Identification) Regulations 2001; and

ensure that the documentation is able to be located by the people involved in the transfer operation within 10 seconds.

ensure that the time during which any class 1 substance is present in the designated transfer zone is minimised; and

ensure in every case that the time during which any class 1 substance is present in the designated transfer zone is less than 8 hours (or less than 24 hours for substances of class 1.4C, 1.4E, 1.4G, or 1.4S).

any loading or unloading of a class 1 substance ceases, and any packages of class 1 substances are returned to one or other means of transport and enclosed; and

all persons are evacuated to a distance in metres from any transport container for holding class 1 substances, and any means of transport holding class 1 substances, of not less than that calculated in accordance with the following formula:

where the class 1 substance is held in a special purpose transport container of equivalent strength to a standard ISO transport container of 6 m in length and approximately 2.6 m in height,—

where the class 1 substance is not held in a special purpose transport container of equivalent strength to a standard ISO transport container of 6 m in length and approximately 2.6 m in height,—

the total quantity and type of class 1 substances are limited to meet the prescribed blast overpressure, heat radiation, and hazardous fragment limits of subclause (1) at the boundary of the designated transfer zone; or

the distances between the class 1 substances and the boundary of the designated transfer zone are set to meet the prescribed blast overpressure, heat radiation, and hazardous fragment limits of subclause (1); or

the approved handler complies with a code of practice approved by the Authority as meeting the requirements of subclause (1).

that requirement continues to apply for a period of 5 years from that commencement; and

regulation 49 does not apply for that period.

is notified, at least 24 hours before departure on the first occasion of transport by a new route, of—

where appropriate, has this notification reconfirmed or modified at intervals not greater than 12 months.

the substance is under the personal control of an approved handler, or secured as required in regulation 22; and

the requirements of regulations 15, 16, 17, and 21 are met by the vehicle itself and by any arrangements for stowing the explosives in the vehicle; and

in addition to the fire extinguisher requirements of Schedule 3 of the Hazardous Substances (Emergency Management) Regulations 2001, a 9 l foam fire extinguisher is present on the vehicle; and

only persons necessary for the transportation or implementation of emergency procedures are in the vehicle or the train, provided that when quantities greater than 250 kg (gross weight) of substances in class 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 or 1.5 are carried in a vehicle, a minimum of 2 persons are present; and

the maximum quantity of class 1 substances on a vehicle or rail wagon is within the safe load limit for that vehicle or rail wagon, provided that, where the substances are transported in a special purpose transport container, the quantity is not greater than the quantity that can be contained in 1 standard ISO transport container of 6 m in length and approximately 2.6 m in height; and

there are separation distances between—

so that any unintended detonation or deflagration in one vehicle or rail wagon cannot transmit more than the pressure shock specified in regulation 15 to any following or preceding vehicle or rail wagon carrying class 1 substances; and

each driver of any vehicle in convoy carrying class 1 substances is verbally instructed as to the separation distance and provided with a written copy of the separation distance.

for vehicles carrying more than 50 kg (gross weight) of substances in classes 1.1B or 1.2B, or more than 250 kg (gross weight) of substances in classes 1.1 (other than 1.1B), 1.2 (other than 1.2B), or 1.3, a vehicle for which—

for vehicles carrying more than 250 kg (gross weight) of substances in classes 1.1B or 1.2B, or more than 2 000 kg (gross weight) of substances in classes 1.1 (other than 1.1B), 1.2 (other than 1.2B), or 1.3, a vehicle for which, in addition to the requirements under applicable under paragraph (a):

the duration of the stop must be minimised; and

during the stop, the substance must be managed according to the requirements for Level 3 emergency management planning as required under Part 4 of the Hazardous Substances (Emergency Management) Regulations 2001.

safety ammunition, including pre-primed cartridges and primers, of class 1.4S:

airbag initiators and seatbelt pretensioners of class 1.4G or 1.4S:

cable cutters of class 1.4S (UN 0070):

power device cartridges of class 1.4S (UN 0323):

signal tubes or shock tubes of class 1.4S (UN 0349):

cassette degradation devices of class 1.4S (UN 0432).

general controls on class 2, 3, and 4 substances, as set out in regulations 54 to 76; and

controls on places where class 2, 3, and 4 substances may be, as set out in regulations 77 to 83.

18 hours if the substance is not subject to the tracking provisions of the Hazardous Substances (Tracking) Regulations 2001; or

2 hours if the substance is subject to the tracking provisions of those regulations,—

under the personal control of an approved handler; or

unless otherwise provided in these regulations,—

the approved handler has provided guidance to the person in respect of the handling; and

the approved handler is available to provide assistance, if necessary, to the person at all times while the substance is being handled by the person.

AS/NZS 2430.3; or

AS 2430.1: 1987 and NZS 6101.1: 1988; or

a code of practice approved by the Authority that specifies hazardous atmosphere zones equivalent to the requirements specified in paragraphs (a) and (b) and takes into account the risk of the presence of flammable materials.

the Land Transport Act 1998 or the regulations or the rules made under that Act:

the Transport Services Licensing Act 1989 or the regulations or the rules made under that Act.

elect to manage the substance under the sets of conditions specified in any one of regulations 61, 63, 65, 67, and 69; and

where regulation 61 is elected, manage the substance under the conditions specified in subclause (2) or subclause (6) of that regulation; and

where regulation 63 is elected, manage the substance under the conditions specified in either subclause (3) or subclause (4) of that regulation; and

where regulation 65 is elected, manage the substance under the conditions specified in either subclause (3) or subclause (4) of that regulation; and

ensure that the requirements of the chosen regulation are complied with in full; and

record which regulation the substance is being managed under, and have that record available for inspection.

the temperature of the substance and the temperature of any surface in contact with the substance must not exceed 80% of the auto-ignition temperature in °C for that substance; and

any permanently fixed equipment or part of such equipment or containers must be effectively electrically bonded and earthed so that the maximum resistance to earth is—

the substance must be managed under one of the 3 sets of conditions set out in subclauses (3), (4), and (5) respectively.

there must be no ignition source present, unless it can be shown that any release of spark energy would transfer to the mixture of vapour or gas to air less than 25% of the minimum ignition energy of the substance in air; and

persons managing substances with flammable properties in accordance with paragraph (a) must operate in accordance with a code of practice approved under section 78 of the Act as meeting the requirements of that paragraph for the purposes of this subclause.

the concentration of vapour or gas may exceed 25% of the LEL; and

flammable gases or liquids are present in quantities greater than 10% of that required to trigger the hazardous atmosphere zone requirements,—

there must be no ignition source present, unless it can be shown that any release of spark energy would transfer to the mixture of vapour or gas to air less than 10% of the minimum ignition energy of the substance in air; and

the temperature of the substance, or the temperature of any surface in contact with the substance must not exceed 80% of the auto-ignition temperature for that substance.

there is compliance with section 2.4.3 of AS/NZS 2381.1: 1999 relating to the matters described in regulation 61(2)(a); or

any equipment and any surface in contact with the substance conform to the temperatures given in table 5 of Schedule 3, and the temperature of the substance is kept below 40°C.

the proportion of flammable vapour or flammable gas to air at all times must be below 25% of the LEL or above 4 times the UEL; and

either—

the proportion of flammable vapour to air must at all times be below 50% of the LEL; and

there must be a system in place to continuously monitor and control the concentration of vapour to meet the requirements of paragraph (a); and

persons managing substances with flammable properties according to this subclause must operate in accordance with a code of practice approved under section 78 as the requirements of this subclause; and

either—

1 MΩ, for dissipation of static electricity from components that have an electrical resistance greater than or equal to 1 MΩ; and

10 Ω, for the dissipation of static electricity from components that have an electrical resistance of less than 1 MΩ.

there is compliance with section 2.4.3 of AS/NZS 2381.1: 1999 relating to the matters described in regulation 63(5); or

any equipment and any surface in contact with the substance conform to the temperatures given in table 5 of Schedule 3, and the temperature of the substance is kept below 40°C.

the proportion of vapour to air must at all times be kept either below 50% of the LEL or above 2 times the UEL; and

there must be a system in place to continuously monitor and control the concentration of vapour to meet the requirements of paragraph (a); and

persons managing substances with flammable properties according to this subclause must operate in accordance with a code of practice approved under section 78 of the Act as meeting the requirements of this subclause.

the RLEL_(O) and the RUEL_(O) must be available for inspection at any time; and

at all times the proportion of vapour or gas of class 2.1.1, 2.1.2, or 3.1 substance to oxygen in the atmosphere must be either below 25% of the RLEL_(O) or above 4 times the RUEL_(O); and

to meet the requirements of paragraph (b), there must be a system in place to continuously monitor and control—

the person in charge must establish a revised minimum ignition energy for the maximum proportion of oxygen to air expected within the system, and—

in any situation except situations covered by regulation 59, any ignition source located within the area where flammable vapour or gas is present must be protected in such a way that, in the circumstances in which it is installed (including the presence of dust and particulate matter), it cannot ignite any gas/air mixture or vapour/air mixture formed from the substances present.

the revised auto-ignition temperature must be available for inspection at any time; and

at all times the temperature of the substance and of any surface in contact with the substance must be below 80% of the revised auto-ignition temperature for that substance and oxygen level; and

there must be a system in place to continuously monitor and control the temperature of the substance and of any surface in contact with the substance to meet the requirements of paragraph (b).

1 MΩ, for gradual dissipation of static electricity from components that have an electrical resistance greater than or equal to 1 MΩ; and

10 Ω, for the dissipation of static electricity from components that have an electrical resistance of less than 1 MΩ.

at all times the proportion of flammable gas of class 2.1.1 or 2.1.2 substance to air, or flammable vapour of a class 3.1 substance to air, is either below 25% of the LEL or above 4 times the UEL; or

an RLEL_(O) and RUEL_(O) is established applicable to the range of proportions of flammable gas of class 2.1.1 or 2.1.2 to oxygen present, or flammable vapour of a class 3.1 substance to oxygen present, in which case—

there is no ignition source present unless it can be shown that any release of spark energy would transfer to the mixture of vapour or gas to air less than 25% of the minimum ignition energy; or

in any situation except situations covered by regulation 59, any ignition source located in the area where flammable vapour or gas is present is protected in such a way that, in the circumstances in which it is installed (including presence of dust and particulate matter), it cannot ignite any gas/air mixture or vapour/air mixture formed from the substances present.

the temperature of the substance and of any surface in contact with the substance does not exceed 80% of the auto-ignition temperature for that substance; or

a revised auto-ignition temperature is established for the range of proportions of oxygen expected to be present, in which case—

1 MΩ, for dissipation of static electricity from components that have an electrical resistance greater than or equal to 1 MΩ; and

10 Ω, for the dissipation of static electricity from components that have an electrical resistance of less than 1 MΩ.

there is compliance with section 2.4.3 of AS/NZS 2381.1: 1999 relating to the matters described in regulation 69(4); or

any equipment and any surface in contact with the substance conform to the temperatures given in table 5 of Schedule 3, and the temperature of the substance is kept below 40°C.

monitors and controls the temperature of the space in which the substance is located; and

for cases where the control temperature specified in table 6 of Schedule 3 is exceeded, describes the steps and provides the equipment necessary to restore ambient temperature of the substance to below the control temperature in less than the time it would take for the temperature of the substance to reach the emergency temperature specified in that table.

the appropriate construction requirements for containers set out in section 3 of AS 2714:1993; or

a standard approved by the Authority that provides for substantially similar requirements concerning containers in which such a substance must be secured.

handled in accordance with the requirements of subclauses (5), (6), and (7), and of regulations 71, 72, and 76; and

the maximum capacity and thermal properties of the packaging or container must be such as will not cause or contribute to a fire or explosion when tested as prescribed in Packaging Instruction P520 and Paragraph 4.1.7.1 Chapter 4.1 of the UN Model Regulations.

the requirements of subclause (5) are met; and

the temperature of the substance is at least 20°C below the modified SADT, where the modified SADT is the SADT obtained by performing the test prescribed in Test Series H, Paragraph 28.2 of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria for determining a SADT but with the intended larger quantity of the substance used.

packaged or contained in any quantity greater than 500 g per package or container; or

transported or consigned for transport by sea or air or on any public road or on any public railway.

identify the minimum concentration of desensitising agent that, when added to the substance, would be sufficient to ensure that the substance so formed did not show a projection, fire, smoke, heat, or noise effect external to itself when tested as prescribed in Test Series 6 type (c), Paragraph 16.6 of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria; and

ensure that the amount of desensitising agent present does not fall below 125% of the minimum concentration calculated in paragraph (a).

the substance is not in contact with any substance or material with which it is incompatible; and

packages of incompatible substances are held separately.

located on a vehicle, ship, or aircraft; and

segregated in accordance with the Land Transport Rules, the Maritime Rules, or the Civil Aviation Rules, as the case may be.

in a quantity exceeding that specified for in it table 4 of Schedule 3; and

for a period exceeding—

the street address of the place in which the hazardous substance location is located; and

the maximum quantity and hazard classification of each class 2, 3, and 4 substance that the hazardous substance location is designed or constructed to accommodate.

where a test certificate is required under regulation 81 or regulation 82, a test certificate is obtained that certifies that the requirements of the relevant regulation are met; and

a site plan is available for inspection that shows the physical position, in relation to the legal boundary of the site in which the hazardous substance location or hazardous substance locations are located, of—

where required under regulation 58, a hazardous atmosphere zone is established and maintained in accordance with that regulation.

except where the ignition of the substance is intended, all class 3.2 and 4 substances are isolated from any ignition source by—

any electrical equipment is designed and constructed—

all items of fixed equipment that are at any time in contact with the substance are electrically bonded and earthed so that the maximum allowable resistance to earth is—

the requirements of regulation 76 are met.

a wall with a fire resistance rating of 120/120/120 minutes; or

a distance of not less than 3 m, unless otherwise provided in these regulations.

establish a controlled zone around the location that complies with subclauses (2) and (3); and

ensure that regulations 73 to 76 are complied with within the location; and

exclude all non-authorised personnel from the controlled zone.

more than 9 kPa if the area beyond the controlled zone is an area of low intensity land use; or

more than 5 kPa if the area beyond the controlled zone is an area of high intensity land use.

the boundary of the controlled zone is at a distance from the substance of not less than the relevant distance specified in table 7 or table 8 of Schedule 3; or

the location complies with a code of practice approved by the Authority as a method of meeting the requirements of subclauses (2) and (3).

a reinforced concrete wall 100 mm thick meets the requirements for a firewall with a fire resistance rating of 120/120/120 minutes:

a reinforced concrete wall 150 mm thick meets the requirements for a firewall with a fire resistance rating of 240/240/240 minutes.

the notification requirements of regulation 77 are complied with; and

where regulations 56 and 60(2) require substances to be under the control of an approved handler,—

if a hazardous atmosphere zone is required by regulation 58, a hazardous atmosphere zone has been established in accordance with that regulation, and the extent of the hazardous atmosphere zone is documented; and

the requirements of regulation 76 are complied with; and

the hazardous substance location has signage in place as required by the Hazardous Substances (Identification) Regulations 2001; and

where the quantity of substance requires it, regulations 21 to 23 and Part 4 of the Hazardous Substances (Emergency Management) Regulations 2001 are complied with; and

the requirements of regulation 77(4) are complied with.

the notification requirements of regulation 77 are complied with; and

where regulation 56 requires substances to be under the control of an approved handler,—

where regulation 72 requires temperature control, there is a temperature control plan and system in place that meets the requirements of that regulation; and

where the boundary of the controlled zone—

that boundary complies with the barrier, distance, or code requirements; and

the requirements of regulation 77(4) are complied with; and

the requirements of regulations 73 to 76 are complied with; and

the hazardous substance location has signage in place as required by the Hazardous Substances (Identification) Regulations 2001; and

where the quantity of substance requires it, regulations 21 to 23 and Part 4 of the Hazardous Substances (Emergency Management) Regulations 2001 are complied with.

at least 30 working days before the commissioning of the transit depot as a place for accommodating class 2, 3, or 4 substances, notify an enforcement officer responsible for enforcement of the Act in the area where the transit depot is situated of—

ensure that the requirements of regulation 56 are met; and

ensure that any road vehicle loaded with containers of class 2, 3, or 4 substances is—

ensure that any containers of class 2, 3, or 4 substances held in the transit depot but not loaded onto a vehicle are not less than 5 m from containers of incompatible substances; and

ensure that all class 2, 3, or 4 substances located at the transit depot remain within their containers, and that the containers remain closed; and

ensure that any electrical equipment at the transit depot is designed and constructed so that in the event of failure of the electrical equipment no resulting ignition source will contact either the substance or its package; and

designate and clearly identify with signs that meet the requirements of Part 3 of the Hazardous Substances (Identification) Regulations 2001 areas for containment, pending disposal, of any leaked or spilled material or damaged packages.

general controls on class 5.1.1 and 5.1.2 substances, as set out in regulations 88 to 93; and

controls on places where class 5.1.1 and 5.1.2 substances may be, as set out in regulations 94 to 101; and

controls on activities involving the use of class 5.1.1 and 5.1.2 substances, such as deliberate exposure, as set out in regulations 102 and 103.

18 hours, where the substance is not subject to the tracking provisions of the Hazardous Substances (Tracking) Regulations 2001; or

2 hours, where the substance is subject to the tracking provisions of those regulations,—

prevents the substance or any gas, vapour, or particular matter emitted from the substance coming into contact with any incompatible substance or ignition source; and

enables the requirements of regulation 91 to be met.

the approved handler has provided guidance to the person in respect of the handling; and

the approved handler is available to provide assistance, if necessary, to the person at all times while the substance is being handled by the person.

must be kept separate from any other substance or material with which it is incompatible; and

must not come into contact with any ignition source; and

must be stored in a sealed package or container; and

can be secured so that a person cannot gain access to the substance without tools, keys, or any other device used for operating locks,—

15°C less than the substance’s decomposition temperature; or

50°C,—

does not make direct contact with any incompatible substance or material; and

does not accumulate in or on the equipment or clothing beyond any accumulation that is directly associated with its intended design and use, as indicated in the documentation provided under subclause (2)(b); and

is not exposed to sufficient energy to cause combustion,—

be designed and constructed of materials that, in the circumstances in which the substance is being used or handled,—

be accompanied by documentation that gives sufficient instruction on use and maintenance of the equipment or clothing to enable it to be maintained and used in a manner that meets the requirements of this regulation.

absorbed or diluted using compatible absorbents or diluents; or

otherwise recovered.

disposed of according to the requirements for the disposal of class 5.1.1 substances specified in the Hazardous Substances (Disposal) Regulations 2001; or