Burn

Question 1

Max wind velocity for burn ops

Answer 1

15 mph

Question 2

Warning signs posted/initiated prior to burn

Answer 2

Red flag/bravo flag

Whistle or siren sounded

Guards

Road blocks

Question 3

How close can explosive materials for same-day disposal be stockpiled to an active burn pad?

Answer 3

500ft

Question 4

Minimum/maximum limits for personnel allowed in vehicle while transporting materials to burn pad

On/off station

3/6 passenger vehicle

Answer 4

Off station
3 passenger Vic: 2 exp drivers or 1 exp driver and one rider
6 passenger Vic: 2 exp dr and 3 authorized pers OR 1 exp driver , 1 qualified rep, 3 authorized personnel

On station
3 passenger Vic: 1 exp dr and 2 authorized riders
6passenger Vic: 1 explosive dr and 5 authorized riders

OP5 says exp dr and 2 helpers

Question 5

Should the engine stay running when unloading materials from an explosive vehicle at the burn site?

Answer 5

Yes motor she be left running while unloading materials

Question 6

Burn wait time after it is visually exhausted itself?

Answer 6

OP5 says 5 min

1-1-31 says 30 minutes

Question 7

What do you do if burning continues after daylight hours?

Answer 7

Burning normally only accomplished during daylight hours only. If due to unforeseen circumstances it continues to night, post a watch of two responsible personnel until no probability of fire exists

Question 8

Safest and preferred method of disposing of black powder?

Answer 8

Dissolution in water as prescribed in OP5.

However current OP5 only covers burning black powder

Question 9

Maximum amount of black powder that can be burned on a single pad?

Answer 9

Contents of only one container, not exceeding 25lbs, shall be burned at one pad

Question 10

What must be done to empty black powder cans?

Answer 10

Shall be flashed or thoroughly flushed with water. If flushed, the water must be handled as hazardous waste

Question 11

Some HE have lesser weight limits for burning, what is the maximum weight of one pile of HE that can be disposed of by burning?

Answer 11

500lbs

Question 12

May more than one type of explosive be burned at one time on any single pad?

Answer 12

Only one kind or type of explosive may be burned at one time on any one time except in small quantities, up to 25lbs total of mixed explosives derived from various production operations may be spread and burned as a single explosive unless larger quantities are authorized by NOSSA

Question 13

Max # of containers of HE opened at one time at a burn pad.

Answer 13

Only one container at a time, empty it, replace the lid before another container is open

Question 14

Max thickness requirement for explosives spread out on the burn pad?

Answer 14

Should be spread evenly in a uniform thickness the max thickness being limited to 2 in

Question 15

Max quantity of smokeless powder that can be burned?

Answer 15

4000 lbs large web (greater than 3in cartridges) smokeless powder and casting powder

2,000 lbs small webs (less than or equal to 3 in cartridges) smokeless powder

Question 16

What propellant must be burned in a wet condition?

Answer 16

Nitrocellulose to be treated by burning shall be water-wet with not less than 25% by weight of water or diesel

Question 17

Regardless of means of initiation wht is he wait time for a misfire when burning nitrocellulose?

Answer 17

60 minutes

Question 18

What is the maximum amount of nitrocellulose that may. Burned at a time?

Answer 18

Not more than 500lbs of solvent or water wet nitrocellulose

Question 19

Why must nitrocellulose be transported and burned in a solvent or water wet state?

Answer 19

Dry nitrocellulose is exceedingly sensitive and will cause very hot flash fires

Question 20

Because some explosives melt, flow, crust over, and consequently may not be consumed in the burn, what must be done?

Answer 20

To prevent this occurrence, a small dam, a minimum of 3 inches high, may be erected on the downhill side of the pile.