Explosive Limit Licences and Other Documentation

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Definitions

Potential Explosive Site – PES Exposed Site – ES Explosive Storehouse - ESH Separation Distance Quantity Distance – QD Inside Quantity Distance – IQD Outside Quantity Distance - OQD

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Definitions

PES ES

ESES

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Definitions

PES ES

ESES

Perimeter of the explosive facility

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Separation DistanceSeparation Distance

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PES ES

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ES

IQDIQD

Types of licence

Explosive Limit licences• Standard licence• Non-Standard licence • Authorised Quantity licence• Ammunition Demolition Site licence

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Standard Licence

Used for ‘normal’ requirements for ammunition storage• Unless circumstances demand a different type of

licence• When the QD between the PES and ES can be

achieved in line with the guidance provided in the QD matrices and tables (in IATG 02.20 - Quantity and separation distances)

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Non-Standard Licence

Used if specific constraints or regular monitoring• If QDs can’t be met, so ECA has been used• If regular monitoring is required

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Authorised Quantity Licence

For ‘ready use’ ammunition In buildings not specifically designed for

ammunition storage• eg police stations, guardrooms

States what type of ammunition, and quantity

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Ammunition Demolition Site Licence

Used where open burning and/or open detonation occurs• eg a demolition ground

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Management of Licenses

Distribution and Display:• 1 copy to the national technical authority• 3 copies to the ammunition storage unit• 1 copy for prominent display at the relevant PES• 1 copy to the ammunition inspectorate

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Management of Licences

Validity:• Change of Circumstances• Time validity

If a licence cannot be issued Completing and authorising an ELL Suspension of an ELL

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The ELL Matrix

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The ELL Matrix – The PES

Open stack (unprotected ESH)

A traverse

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The ELL Matrix – The ES

Reinforced ESH

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The ELL Matrix - Distances

50 500100

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This topic is covered in more detail in the Quantity Distances

lessons on the SG1, SG2 and SG3 courses.

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Log books

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Supplementary checks for a PES

Fault Report Form Electrical Test Record Fire and Evacuation Drills Record Temperature and Humidity Recording Log

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Questions

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