EP 1110-1-18
24 Apr 00
CHAPTER 14
EXPLOSIVES STORAGE
14-1. Introduction.
a. This chapter discusses the requirements for a temporary explosives storage facility for
FUDS and BRAC/IRP sites.
(1) FUDS. Since FUDS normally do not have existing OE storage facilities, the UXO
contractor will, when required by the government, establish a temporary OE magazine storage
area. The magazine will be used to store OE awaiting destruction and/or explosive materials for
use in destroying OE. If a storage facility exists at a FUDS, the contractor may use it for
explosives storage, provided the owner agrees and the facility meets the minimum requirements
set forth in this chapter.
(2) BRAC and IRP sites. Storage facilities normally exist at IRP sites, but do not always
exist on BRAC sites. The contractor may use existing facilities on these sites if the MACOM
approves a waiver to allow the storage of commercial explosives. To obtain this waiver, the
contractor will provide a list of explosives to be used, including the DOT EX number, to the
USAESCH OE Safety Group. The DOT EX number is issued by the DOT to identify that an
explosive has been tested and assigned an accurate hazard classification in accordance with Title
49 CFR. This information will be relayed to USATCES so that a DOD Hazard Classification
can be assigned in accordance with Chapter 16 of DA Pam 385-64, Ammunition and Explosives
Safety Standards. The USAESCH OE Safety Group will use the DOD Hazard Classification to
formally request a waiver from the MACOM. The contractor will be notified when the waiver is
approved.
(3) Table 14.1 contains a listing of commercial explosive items that have been hazard
classified by the United States Army Technical Center for Explosive Safety.
b. When government storage facilities are not available, they will be constructed or
installed by the contractor using this chapter as guidance.
14-2. Temporary Storage Facility. Temporary storage facilities will meet the following
requirements:
a. Magazines. When the contractor must establish temporary facilities, Type 2 magazines
conforming to the standards set forth in Section 55.206 of ATFP 5400.7, Alcohol, Tobacco, and
Firearms (ATF) Explosives Law and Regulations will be used.
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