CA-PADrules.txt

CA PAD rules

Group 18. Explosives and Pyrotechnics Article 113. Explosives and
Pyrotechnics

§5237. Definitions.

"Explosives." Any substance or combination of substances that is
commonly used for the purpose of detonation or rapid combustion which
upon exposure to any external force or condition is capable of
relatively instantaneous release of gas and heat.

"Explosives-Actuated Power Devices." Any tool or special mechanical
device which is actuated by explosives, but not to include propellant
actuated power devices. Examples of explosive actuated devices are jet
perforators, shaped charges and similar devices.

"Propellant." Solid propellant, commonly called smokeless powder, used
in small arms ammunition, cannon, rockets, propellant-actuated power
devices, and similar devices.

"Propellant-Actuated Power Devices." Any tool or special mechanical
device or gas generator system which is actuated by a propellant, or
which releases and directs work through propellant charge, such as
powder-actuated construction devices in the form of stud, bolt, and nail
drivers.

http://www.dir.ca.gov/Title8/5251.html

Subchapter 7. General Industry Safety Orders Group 18. Explosives and
Pyrotechnics Article 114. Storage of Explosives

§5251. Storage--General Requirements.

Exceptions: This shall not be construed as applying to:

(1) Class C explosives such as explosive power packs in the form of
explosive cartridges or explosive-charged construction devices,
explosive rivets, explosive bolts, explosive charges for driving pins or
studs.

(2) Cartridges for explosives actuated power devices when in quantities
of less than 50 pounds net weight of explosives.

(3) Stocks of small arms ammunition, propellant-actuated power
cartridges, small arms ammunition primers in quantities of less than 750
pounds, and smokeless propellant in quantities of less than 750 pounds.

(4) Fuse lighters and fuse igniters.

(5) Safety fuses.

Note: The above materials shall be kept in the shipping container.