Disposal

Question 1

What radius should be cleared of combustible around the demolition pit?

Answer 1

200 feet

Question 2

What are the three methods of disposal of explosives and explosive materials?

Answer 2

Burning, detonation, and tamped detonation.

Question 3

What are the minimum requirements for counter charging a pipe bomb

Answer 3

1 1/2 pounds of high explosives with a detonating velocity of at least 13,200 ft./s

Question 4

How far from inhabited builds should a demo area be located?

Answer 4

2400 feet

Question 5

Once a range limit has been established, can it be exceeded for any reason?

Answer 5

No

Question 6

What fuel can be added to combustible materials to enhance a fire?

Answer 6

Diesel fuel

Question 7

Why is gasoline not used to enhance a fire?

Answer 7

Extremely flammable and listen explosive hazard when ignited

Question 8

What type of tool should be used with Blackpowder?

Answer 8

Wood or nonsparking metal

Question 9

Before removing any container of Blackpowder, should you ground?

Answer 9

Yes

Question 10

How many pounds of Blackpowder can be burned in a trail?

Answer 10

50

Question 11

How wide should be Blackpowder disposal train be?

Answer 11

2”

Question 12

How should explosives awaiting destruction be stored?

Answer 12

25 pounds or less at least 50 feet.
More than 25 pounds not less than 150 feet.
Greater than 50 pounds use distance chart.

Question 13

How many pounds of dynamite should be burned in each burn pile? How far should burn piles be separated?

Answer 13

50 pounds per pile, 25 feet between piles

Question 14

What are three methods for disposal of anfo?

Answer 14

Detonation, burning, water separation.

Question 15

What measure ensure safer, more efficient disposal operations?

Answer 15

A mandatory safety briefing

Question 16

Which disposal option is reasonable for desensitized product?

Answer 16

Open burn

Question 17

What type of situation would require disposal after daylight hours?

Answer 17

Only emergency situations.

Question 18

True or false. It is acceptable to open old copper shell blasting caps?

Answer 18

False.

Question 19

What are two acceptable methods to desensitize deteriorated dynamite?

Answer 19

Acetone or diesel fuel.

Question 20

What is the preferred method of disposal for most high explosives?

Answer 20

Disposal by detonation.

Question 21

What is the minimum requirement for countercharging pipe bombs?

Answer 21

Counter charge with a minimum of 1 1/2 pounds of explosives with a detonating velocity of 13,200 ft./s.