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 Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016)
 Title 296. Labor and Industries, Department of
 Chapter 296-52. Safety standards for possession, handling, and use of explosives.

  Section 296-52-60095. Fire.  

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  • (1) Magazines/buildings. Flame or flame producing devices must not be ignited within fifty feet of any magazine or explosives manufacturing building.
    (2) Explosives handling.
    (a) All sources of fire or flame, including smoking and matches, are prohibited within one hundred feet of the blast site while explosives are being handled or used.
    (b) Explosives must not be handled near:
    (i) Open flames
    (ii) Uncontrolled sparks
    OR
    (iii) Energized electric circuits
    (3) Fire incident precautions. In the event of a fire:
    (a) All employees must be removed to a safe area
    (b) The fire area must be guarded against intruders
    (c) The fire must not be fought where there is danger of contact with explosives.
    [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 02-03-125, § 296-52-60095, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02.]
RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 02-03-125, § 296-52-60095, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02.