EP 1110-1-17
16 Jul 99
h. Lightning Suppression. All explosive storage areas will be equipped with a lightning
suppression system that meets the guidelines of Chapter 7 of DOD 6055.9-STD.
i. OB Specific Requirements.
(1) When destroying explosives by burning, the possibility that the mass may detonate
must be recognized and appropriate protective barriers or distance separation should be used for
the protection of personnel and property.
(2) Personnel engaged in OB operations will be provided with flame resistant clothing.
(3) Disposal by open burning will not be undertaken when wind velocity exceeds 15 mph.
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Physical Security.
a. Physical security requirements for OB/OD operations are governed by applicable
Federal, state, and local regulations. The physical security requirements will, at a minimum, meet
the requirements specified in ATFP 5400.7.
b. A physical security survey will be conducted by the contractor prior to construction of
an explosives storage area. This survey will determine the fencing and lighting requirements that
will be necessary for the explosives storage area.
c. The number of entrances and exits to the OB/OD area will be limited to the fewest
number practicable to limit access to the area. Unauthorized persons will not be permitted to
enter the OB/OD area during operations. Authorized persons must enter and leave the OB/OD
area at the designated points. The OB/OD area will be separated from administrative, residential,
and other public areas by as much distance as possible.
d. All personnel entering the OB/OD area must be briefed by the Site Safety and Health
Officer on the hazards present at the site and the safety protocols in force at the site. The same
protocols will be used for entry of personnel into the project exclusion zone. Prior to the start of
operations, the exclusion zone will be searched for unauthorized personnel. An adequate number
of guards will then be posted to prevent unauthorized entry into the disposal area. The guards
will be posted at a distance to afford protection from blast and fragments. A means of
communication will be maintained between all site personnel during the conduct of the operations
to ensure that unauthorized personnel do not stray into the area. All entrances to the OB/OD area
will also be guarded during the conduct of the operation to ensure unauthorized personnel do not
enter the area. The exclusion zone will again be checked for any unauthorized personnel at the
end of each day's operation. The topography of the OB/OD area will be used to the maximum
extent practicable to ensure the safety and security of the OB/OD operation.
e. A warning sign will be posted at each entrance to the OB/OD area to warn the public
to stay out of the site. The warning signs will be designed and maintained IAW the following
specifications:
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