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Q

Hazard zones for explosives.

250kg

251-2000kg

Over 2000kg

A

200metres

600m

1000m

1
Q

Two types of explosive materials?

A

Detonating - reaction exceeds speed of sound

and deflagrating - below speed if sound

2
Q

IC should restrict the use of radios within___ until it’s confirmed that the explosives are not susceptible to detonation from radio transmissions

A

60m

3
Q

Military devices or malicious explosive devices can be detonated by radio from up to___?

A

600m

4
Q

Most common accidental cause of explosion is..?

A

Mixture of natural gas and air following a gas leak

5
Q

Explosives are at greatest risk of detonation when?

A

Being heated

6
Q

Info to gather about explosives?

A
Quantity
Type
Location
Storage 
Separation!
Involvement 
Site plans
Fixed FF installations
7
Q

When explosives confirmed involved, send a priority saying …?

A

Explosives confirmed involved..!

8
Q

Maximum storage of fireworks in domestic shops?

Gun enthusiasts who hold an acquire and keep cert are licensed by the police to keep up to ___ kg of black powder stored in metal boxes?

A

250kg in an ISO container

20kg

9
Q

Who can advise on hazard zone at fires involving explosives?

A

HMEPO