UK Statutory Instrument
2014
United Kingdom
Explosives Regulations 2014
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What this Act requires
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Schedules
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Subject to paragraphs 2 to 5, “licensing authority” means—
In any case falling within paragraph 1(a) and subject to...
Where a person wishes to manufacture and store explosives at...
The ONR is the licensing authority in relation to any...
The applicant may only apply to the Executive pursuant to...
Ammunition intended for use in small arms.
Explosive articles which— (a) are assigned in accordance with the...
The explosive substance Isosorbide Dinitrate which has been desensitised by...
The explosive substance Nitrogen Triiodide with the chemical formulation NI3,...
A solution of the explosive substance Nitroglycerine in alcohol which...
Any pyrotechnic substance, in a quantity not exceeding 0.5 grams,...
The explosive substance smokeless powder which is—
A solution of the explosive substance 2,4, 6- Trinitrophenol in...
Ammunition consisting of a propelling charge and an inert projectile...
Blank ammunition intended for use in small arms.
Cartridges, which are empty but with a primer which—
Cartridges power device which— (a) is assigned in accordance with...
A desensitised explosive which is— (a) a medicinal product as...
A desensitised explosive which is a substance specified in an...
Any desensitised explosive acquired, in a quantity not exceeding 5...
Any desensitised explosive acquired, in a quantity not exceeding 1...
Pyrotechnic articles which are or would, if packaged for transport,...
Pyrotechnic articles which— (a) are or would, if packaged for...
Pyrotechnic articles which— (a) are or would, if packaged for...
Pyrotechnic articles which— (a) are or would, if packaged for...
Tracers for ammunition which are or would, if packaged for...
The licensing authority must maintain a register (“the register”) containing...
Nothing in this Schedule prevents a licensing authority from disclosing...
For the purposes of paragraph 10, “local planning authority” and...
The following information must be included in the register—
Subject to paragraphs 7 and 8, where the licence only...
Subject to paragraphs 7 and 8, where the licence relates...
The register may be kept in any form, including electronically....
The licensee in relation to any site in which explosives...
The requirements of paragraphs 3 and 4 do not apply...
The requirements of paragraphs 3 and 4 do not apply...
Where the licensing authority is a local authority or the...
(1) In this Schedule— “brick-built” means having an outer structure...
Where the storage is— (a) of hazard type 1 explosive...
For each of Table 1, 3, 4 or 5 where...
(1) Paragraph 5 is subject to paragraph 6.
The distance between a store and any protected place of...
Where— (a) Table 1, 3, 4 or 5 applies; and...
The distance between a store and any protected place of...
For cases where sub-paragraph (b) of paragraph 7 is being...
Subject to paragraph 2, the unique identification must comprise—
For articles too small to affix the unique product code...
Cartridged explosives and explosives in sacks
Small explosive articles
Packaged two-component explosives
Plain detonators
Electric, non-electric and electronic detonators
Primers and boosters
Detonating cords
Cans, boxes and drums containing explosives
Civil explosives not referred to in paragraphs 1 to 7
General
For the purposes of regulation 38, “plastic explosive” means an...
The following explosives, even if meeting the description of plastic...
In this Part “high explosives” include, but are not restricted...
Each civil explosive must be designed, manufactured and supplied in...
Each civil explosive must attain the performance characteristics specified by...
Each civil explosive must be designed and manufactured in such...
As a minimum, the following information and properties—where appropriate—must be...
The various groups of civil explosives must at least also...
(1) This Schedule makes provision for the enforcement of these...
Enforcement in respect of identification and traceability
(1) The enforcing authority for regulation 34 is the Executive....
Enforcement in respect of record keeping
The enforcing authority for regulation 36— (a) at a site...
Enforcement in respect of unmarked plastic explosives
Enforcement in respect of transfers, and the placing on the market, of civil explosives
Enforcement in respect of the manufacture and storage of explosives
A licensing authority is the enforcing authority for regulation 3...
The enforcing authority for regulation 13(8) as it applies in...
Enforcement in respect of discarding, disposal and decontamination
(1) The enforcing authority for regulation 28 where a person...
Enforcement in respect of import of chlorate mixtures
Enforcement in respect of acquisition and supply of fireworks
Enforcement in respect of explosives certificates and access to relevant explosives
Enforcement powers, market surveillance and designation of market surveillance authority
EU safeguarding procedure
Enforcement action in respect of civil explosives which are in conformity, but present a risk
Enforcement action in respect of formal non-compliance
Restrictive measures
Compliance, withdrawal and recall notices
Compliance notice
Withdrawal notice
Recall notice
Compliance with a withdrawal or recall notice
Interpretation
In Great Britain, the Executive is designated as the market...
Defence of due diligence
Service of a compliance, withdrawal or recall notice or a defence of due diligence notice
Action by enforcing authority
Appeals against notices
Appropriate court for appeals against notices
In its enforcement of Part 13, the Executive must enforce...
When enforcing Part 13, the enforcing authority must exercise its...
Subject to paragraph 7, and to the extent that they...
In relation to the enforcement of the provisions referred to...
(1) For the purposes of the enforcement of the provisions...
Evaluation of civil explosives presenting a risk
Enforcement action in respect of civil explosives which are not in conformity and which present a risk
Explosives Act 1875
The Explosives Acts 1875 and 1923 etc. (Repeals and Modifications) Regulations 1974
The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975
The Isles of Scilly (Functions) Order 1979
The Dangerous Substances in Harbour Areas Regulations 1987
The Planning (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 1992
Coal and Other Safety-Lamp Mines (Explosives) Regulations 1993
The Town and Country Planning (Hazardous Substances) (Scotland) Regulations 1993
The Health and Safety (Enforcing Authority) Regulations 1998
The Visiting Forces and International Headquarters (Application of Law) Order 1999
The Quarries Regulations 1999
London Building Act 1930
Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004
The REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008
The Health and Safety (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocations) Regulations 2009
The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2009
The Building Regulations 2010
The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment (Amendment) Regulations 2011
The Health and Safety (Fees) Regulations 2012
In regulation 1(4) (citation, commencement and interpretation), for “explosives certificate,...
(1) In regulation 9 (fees payable under the Manufacture and...
In Schedule 8 (fees payable under the Manufacture and Storage...
Fireworks Act 1951
The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013
The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013
Customs and Excise Management Act 1979
Isle of Man Act 1979
Environmental Protection Act 1990
Fireworks Act 2003
Energy Act 2013
The Clean Air (Emission of Dark Smoke) (Exemption) Regulations 1969
(1) A conformity assessment body must have legal personality and...
A conformity assessment body must have the means necessary to...
The personnel responsible for carrying out conformity assessment activities must...
A conformity assessment body must be able to demonstrate the...
The remuneration of the top level management and the personnel...
A conformity assessment body must have, and must satisfy the...
A conformity assessment body must ensure that its personnel observe...
Paragraph 15 does not prevent the personnel from providing information...
A conformity assessment body must participate in, or ensure that...
A conformity assessment body must be a third party body...
(1) A conformity assessment body, its top level management and...
A conformity assessment body, its top level management and the...
A conformity assessment body, its top level management and the...
A conformity assessment body must ensure that the activities of...
A conformity assessment body and its personnel must carry out...
A conformity assessment body must be capable of carrying out...
A conformity assessment body must have at its disposal—
An approved body must carry out conformity assessments in accordance...
An approved must inform the Secretary of State of—
An approved body must make provision in its contracts with...
An approved body must provide other bodies approved under these...
An approved must participate in the work of any approved...
An approved body must carry out conformity assessments in a...
An approved body must perform its activities taking due account...
An approved body must respect the degree of rigour and...
Where an approved body finds that essential safety requirements or...
Where, in the course of the monitoring of conformity following...
Where the approved body has required a manufacturer to take...
Paragraph 9 applies where an approved body is minded to—...
Where this paragraph applies, the approved body must—
(1) Type examination (Module B) is a conformity assessment procedure...
A manufacturer's authorised representative (if any) may lodge the application...
Conformity to type based on internal production control plus supervised...
Manufacturing
Product checks
UK marking and declaration of conformity
Authorised representative
Conformity to type based on quality assurance of the production...
Manufacturing
Quality system
(1) The quality system must ensure that the explosives are...
(1) A manufacturer must lodge an application for Type examination...
(1) The approved body must assess the quality system to...
(1) A manufacturer must— (a) fulfil the obligations arising out...
Surveillance under the responsibility of the approved body
UK marking and declaration of conformity
A manufacturer must, for a period of 10 years beginning...
Each approved body must inform the Secretary of State of...
Each approved body must inform other approved bodies of quality...
Authorised representative
Conformity to type based on product quality assurance (Module E)...
Manufacturing
The technical documentation referred to in paragraph 2(2)(c) must—
Quality system
(1) The approved body must assess the quality system to...
(1) A manufacturer must— (a) fulfil the obligations arising out...
Surveillance under the responsibility of the approved body
UK marking and declaration of conformity
A manufacturer must, for a period of 10 years, beginning...
(1) Each approved body must inform the Secretary of State...
Authorised representative
Conformity to type based on product verification (Module F) is...
Manufacturing
(1) The approved body must examine the technical documentation and...
Verification
Verification of conformity by examination and testing of every product
Statistical verification of conformity
UK marking and declaration of conformity
Authorised representative
Conformity based on unit verification (Module G) is the conformity...
Technical documentation
Manufacturing
Verification
UK marking and declaration of conformity
The approved body must draw up an evaluation report that...
Authorised representative
(1) Where the type meets the applicable requirements of these...
An approved body must keep itself apprised of any changes...
A manufacturer must inform the approved body that holds the...
(1) Each approved body must inform the Secretary of State...
No … (product, type, batch or serial number):
Name and address of the manufacturer and, where applicable, the...
This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility...
Object of the declaration (identification of product allowing traceability):
The object of the declaration described above is in conformity...
References to the relevant designated standards used or references to...
The approved body … (name, number) performed … (description of...
Additional information: Signed for and on behalf of: (place and...
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Citation and commencement
Interpretation
Interpretation: designated standard
Application and extent
Authorisation to acquire or acquire and keep explosives
(1) Subject to paragraph (3), no person may acquire any...
Authorisation to manufacture explosives
Authorisation to store explosives
Authorisation to transfer civil explosives
Prohibition concerning the acquisition and supply of fireworks
Defence
Application for and issuing of an explosives certificate to acquire or acquire and keep any relevant explosive
Applications for licences to manufacture or store explosives
Grant of licences
Local authority assent procedure in relation to licence applications
Registers and retention of documents
Variation of licences
Transfer of licences
Death, bankruptcy or incapacity of a licensee
Refusal of an explosives certificate
Refusal of a licence and draft licence and refusal of a renewal or transfer of a licence
Revocation and expiry of an explosives certificate
Appeals and applications to the Crown Court or Sheriff
Revocation of a licence
Licences for sites which cease to be ONR regulated sites
Licences for sites which become ONR regulated sites
Fire and explosion measures
Separation distances
Discarding or disposing of explosives and decontamination of explosive-contaminated items
Prohibitions concerning manufacture, storage and importation of certain explosives
Unauthorised access
Prohibitions concerning the transfer of relevant explosives
Restrictions on prohibited persons
Unique identification of civil explosives
Attribution of manufacturing site codes for civil explosives
Records in relation to relevant explosives
Records in relation to civil explosives
Reporting loss
Prohibitions in relation to unmarked plastic explosive
Design and manufacture in accordance with essential safety requirements
Technical documentation and conformity assessment
Declaration of conformity and UK marking
Retention of technical documentation and ... declaration of conformity
Compliance procedures for series production
Traceability of certain civil explosives excluded from the scope of regulations 33, 34 and 36
Instructions and safety information
Appointment of authorised representative by written mandate
Prohibition on placing on the market civil explosives which are not in conformity
Requirements which must be satisfied before an importer places a civil explosive on the market
Prohibition on placing on the market civil explosives considered not to be in conformity with the essential safety requirements
Information identifying importer
Instructions and safety information
Retention of technical documentation and ... declaration of conformity
Duty to take action in respect of civil explosives placed on the market which are considered not to be in conformity
Provision of information and cooperation
Duty to act with due care
Requirements which must be satisfied before a distributor makes a civil explosive available on the market
Prohibition on making available on the market where civil explosive considered not to be in conformity with the essential safety requirements
Duty to take action in respect of civil explosives made available on the market which are not in conformity
Provision of information and cooperation
Storage and transport
Cases in which obligations of manufacturers apply to importers and distributors
Translation of declaration of conformity
Identification of economic operators
Prohibition on improper use of UK marking
Obligations which are met by complying with obligations in the Directive
Conformity assessment procedure obligation which is met by complying with the Directive
Further use of the UK marking
Qualifying Northern Ireland Goods
Presumption of conformity
Conformity assessment procedures
Declaration of conformity
UK marking
Approved bodies
Approval of conformity assessment bodies
Presumption of conformity of approved bodies
Monitoring
Restriction, suspension or withdrawal of approval
Operational matters in relation to approved bodies
Subsidiaries and contractors
Register of approved bodies
UK national accreditation body
Enforcement within Great Britain
Enforcement outside Great Britain
Enforcement in relation to regulation 8 and Part 13, market surveillance and further matters
Exemptions
Savings and transitional provisions
Transitional provision in relation to EU Exit
Repeals, revocations and amendments
Review
Enforcement and responsible bodies
The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.
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