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Document ID (ISN)105810
CIS number 06-1431
ISSN - Serial title 0014-6269 - Face au risque
Year 2006
Convention or series no.
Title Storage of explosives: On-site technical measures
Original title Stockage des produits explosifs: les dispositifs techniques sur site [in French]
Bibliographic information Mar. 2006, No.421, p.49-52. Illus.
Abstract This information sheet summarizes the main technical measures required by French regulations concerning the security and surveillance of premises used for the storage of explosive substances. Contents: fixed installations to which the regulations apply; the three levels of protection (detection at the outer perimeter, detection and protection at the inner perimeter, detection inside the premises); types of provisions that apply to all types of storage areas; special safety provisions as a function of the type of storage area; summary of the required certifications; example of technologies used in an installation for storing explosives.
Descriptors (primary) explosives; restricted areas; storage; France
Descriptors (secondary) electric fences; data sheet; legal aspects
Document type D - Periodical articles
Country / State or ProvinceFrance
Subject(s) Fire and explosions
Broad subject area(s) Fires, explosions and major hazards
Browse category(ies) Storage and warehousing