Storage of Munitions

DOE-STD-1091-96

This is a summary of applicable requirements for the munitions listed in this

Standard. Additional criteria can be found in the DOE M 440.1-1, and in DOD

6055.9-STD, "DOD Ammunition and Explosives Safety Standards."

5.4.1

Storage Structures. Refer to the DOE Explosives Safety Manual for

guidance on design of structures for storing munitions.

5.4.2

Hazard Class and Hazard Division

5.4.2.1

For the purpose of placarding, the United Nations Or-

ganization (UNO) or the National Fire Protection Association

(NFPA) hazard classification systems may be used. To ease

identification of hazard characteristics and thus promote safe

storage of munitions, the hazard classification system

recommended by the UNO is used for DOE explosives

classification. The system consists of nine classes for dan-

gerous goods, with munitions included in Class 1. Class 1 is

further subdivided into divisions that are based on the char-

acter and predominance of the associated hazards and on

the potential for causing personnel casualties or property

damage. The four divisions of Class 1 are as follows:

(a) Hazard Class/Division 1.1. Mass detonating with

possible fragments.

(b) Hazard Class/Division 1.2. Non mass-detonating,

fragment producing (fragments falling within indicated

minimum distances).

brands could fall within indicated minimum distances).

(d) Hazard Class/Division 1.4. Moderate fire, no blast.