Understanding the complexities of managing and storing explosives safely is critical for individuals and companies involved in industries such as mining, construction, and fireworks. The Form DE-1 plays a crucial role in this context, serving as a vital tool for communicating with regulatory authorities. This form, established under rule 113 of the Explosives Rules, 2008, is a comprehensive document that applicants must submit when proposing the establishment of a storage magazine for explosives or an explosives factory. It details the types and quantities of explosives intended for storage, the structure of the storage facility, and, importantly, the safety distances from various surrounding entities and infrastructures, categorized into Inside Safety Distance (ISD), Middle Safety Distance (MSD), and Outside Safety Distance (OSD). These categories encompass a wide array of distances from different types of buildings, public roads, bodies of water, and more, ensuring that explosives are stored at a safe remove from populated or sensitive areas. Completing and submitting this form accurately is not just about adherence to regulations; it represents a commitment to safety and community welfare, highlighting the necessary precautions to prevent accidental harm. The DE-1 form, therefore, stands as a foundational step in the responsible management of explosives, demanding careful consideration of the potential risks and the mitigation measures in place to protect people and property alike.
| Question | Answer |
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| Form Name | Form De 1 |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 30 sec |
| Other names | Furance, form de1, Aerodrome, OSD |
FORM DE – 1
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(See rule 113 of the Explosives Rules, 2008) |
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Distance form to be submitted by the applicant indicating the clear distances available |
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around proposed storage magazine for explosives or fire works or |
proposed explosives |
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Inside Safety Distance (ISD) |
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1.Room or works used in connection with the magazine
2.Any other explosives magazine.
3.Magazine office for this magazine
Middle Safety Distance (MSD)
4.Dwelling house of the security guard of the magazine
5.Railway including private Railway
6.Canal (in active use) or other navigable water
7.Dock or Pier or Jetty
8.Public highway or Public roads
9.Private road which is a principal means of access to a temple, mosque, church, gurudwara or other places of worships, hospital, college, school or factory
10.River embankment or sea embankment or Public well
11.Reservoir or bounded tank or rope way
12 wind mill or solar panel for power generation
Outside Safety Distance(OSD)
13.Dwelling house
14.Govt. & Public building
15.Temple, mosque, gurudwara, church or other place of worship
16.Shops, market place, public, recreation and sports ground, College, School, hospital, theatre, cinema or other buildings, where the public are accustomed to assemble
17.Factory
18.Buildings or works used for the storage in bulk of petroleum spirit, gas or other inflammable or hazardous substance
19.Building or works used for the manufacture of explosives or of articles which contain explosives
20.Aerodrome
21.Furance, Kiln or chimney
22.Quarry or mine pit head
23.Power house or electric
24.Wireless Station
25.Warehouse or other storage buildings
26.Any other protected works
Over head Electric lines
27.Elec. Power over head Transmission lines above 440 V
27.Elec. Power over head Transmission lines up to 440 V
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