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Such box or magazine shall be located at least 25 feet from any roadway or power wire and in a reasonably dry, well rock-dusted location protected from falls of roof. In a pitching bed, where it is not possible to comply with such location requirement, such box shall be placed in a niche cut into the solid coal or rock.\n\nB\n\nIf explosives and detonators are both stored in the section, they shall be kept in separate boxes or magazines not less than 12 feet apart if feasible; if kept in the same box or magazine, they shall be separated by a substantially fastened hardwood partition at least four inches thick or the equivalent. Not more than a 48-hour supply of explosives or detonators shall be stored underground in such box or magazine.\n\nC\n\nIf explosives and detonators are kept near the face for the use of miners, they shall be kept in separate individual closed containers, in niches in the ribs, not less than 12 feet apart, and at least 50 feet from the working place and out of the line of blast. Each such container shall be constructed of substantial material and maintained electrically nonconductive. Where it is physically impracticable to comply with such distance requirements, the explosives and detonator containers shall be stored in the safest available places not less than 15 feet from any pipe, rail, conveyor, haulage road, or power line, not less than 12 feet apart, and at least 50 feet from the working face and out of the line of blast.\n\nD\n\nExplosives and detonators shall be kept in their containers pursuant to subsection C until immediately before use at a working face.\n\n","order_by":null,"text":{"0":{"id":1357650,"text":"If a supply of explosives or detonators for use in one or more sections is stored underground, it shall be kept in a section box or magazine of substantial construction with no metal exposed on the inside. Such box or magazine shall be located at least 25 feet from any roadway or power wire and in a reasonably dry, well rock-dusted location protected from falls of roof. In a pitching bed, where it is not possible to comply with such location requirement, such box shall be placed in a niche cut into the solid coal or rock.","type":"section","prefixes":["A"],"prefix":"A","entire_prefix":"A","prefix_anchor":"A","level":1,"next_prefix":"B"},"1":{"id":1357651,"text":"If explosives and detonators are both stored in the section, they shall be kept in separate boxes or magazines not less than 12 feet apart if feasible; if kept in the same box or magazine, they shall be separated by a substantially fastened hardwood partition at least four inches thick or the equivalent. 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Where it is physically impracticable to comply with such distance requirements, the explosives and detonator containers shall be stored in the safest available places not less than 15 feet from any pipe, rail, conveyor, haulage road, or power line, not less than 12 feet apart, and at least 50 feet from the working face and out of the line of blast.","type":"section","prefixes":["C"],"prefix":"C","entire_prefix":"C","prefix_anchor":"C","level":1,"prior_prefix":"B","next_prefix":"D"},"3":{"id":1357653,"text":"Explosives and detonators shall be kept in their containers pursuant to subsection C until immediately before use at a working face.","type":"section","prefixes":["D"],"prefix":"D","entire_prefix":"D","prefix_anchor":"D","level":1,"prior_prefix":"C"}},"ancestry":[{"id":52022,"edition_id":2,"name":"Explosives and Blasting","identifier":"5","label":"article","depth":5,"order_by":5,"parent_id":52017,"metadata":{"child_laws":7,"child_structures":0},"date_created":"2026-08-02 02:52:12","date_modified":"2026-08-02 12:33:48","permalink":{"id":1450185,"object_type":"structure","relational_id":52022,"identifier":"5","token":"45.2\/II\/B\/7\/5","url":"\/45.2\/II\/B\/7\/5\/","edition_id":2,"permalink":0,"preferred":1}},{"id":52017,"edition_id":2,"name":"Requirements Applicable to Underground Coal Mines; Mine Construction","identifier":"7","label":"chapter","depth":4,"order_by":1,"parent_id":52016,"metadata":{"child_laws":77,"child_structures":9},"date_created":"2026-08-02 02:52:10","date_modified":"2026-08-02 12:33:42","permalink":{"id":1450099,"object_type":"structure","relational_id":52017,"identifier":"7","token":"45.2\/II\/B\/7","url":"\/45.2\/II\/B\/7\/","edition_id":2,"permalink":0,"preferred":1}},{"id":52016,"edition_id":2,"name":"Underground Coal Mines","identifier":"B","label":"part","depth":3,"order_by":2,"parent_id":51931,"metadata":{"child_laws":141,"child_structures":17},"date_created":"2026-08-02 02:52:10","date_modified":"2026-08-02 12:33:40","permalink":{"id":1450097,"object_type":"structure","relational_id":52016,"identifier":"B","token":"45.2\/II\/B","url":"\/45.2\/II\/B\/","edition_id":2,"permalink":0,"preferred":1}},{"id":51931,"edition_id":2,"name":"Coal Mining","identifier":"II","label":"subtitle","depth":2,"order_by":2,"parent_id":51927,"metadata":{"child_laws":337,"child_structures":56},"date_created":"2026-08-02 02:51:17","date_modified":"2026-08-02 12:33:33","permalink":{"id":1449649,"object_type":"structure","relational_id":51931,"identifier":"II","token":"45.2\/II","url":"\/45.2\/II\/","edition_id":2,"permalink":0,"preferred":1}},{"id":51927,"edition_id":2,"name":"Mines, Minerals, and Energy","identifier":"45.2","label":"title","depth":1,"order_by":99,"parent_id":null,"metadata":{"child_laws":627,"child_structures":120},"date_created":"2026-08-02 02:51:17","date_modified":"2026-08-02 12:33:32","permalink":{"id":1449541,"object_type":"structure","relational_id":51927,"identifier":"45.2","token":"45.2","url":"\/45.2\/","edition_id":2,"permalink":0,"preferred":1}}],"structure_contents":[{"id":364414,"structure_id":52022,"section_number":"45.2-719","catch_line":" Surface storage of explosives and detonators","url":"\/45.2-719\/","token":"45.2\/II\/B\/7\/5\/45.2-719","metadata":false},{"id":364415,"structure_id":52022,"section_number":"45.2-720","catch_line":" Underground transportation of explosives and detonators","url":"\/45.2-720\/","token":"45.2\/II\/B\/7\/5\/45.2-720","metadata":false},{"id":364416,"structure_id":52022,"section_number":"45.2-721","catch_line":" Underground storage of explosives and detonators","url":"\/45.2-721\/","token":"45.2\/II\/B\/7\/5\/45.2-721","metadata":false},{"id":364417,"structure_id":52022,"section_number":"45.2-722","catch_line":" Blasting practices; penalty","url":"\/45.2-722\/","token":"45.2\/II\/B\/7\/5\/45.2-722","metadata":false},{"id":364418,"structure_id":52022,"section_number":"45.2-723","catch_line":" Blasting cables","url":"\/45.2-723\/","token":"45.2\/II\/B\/7\/5\/45.2-723","metadata":false},{"id":364419,"structure_id":52022,"section_number":"45.2-724","catch_line":" Misfires","url":"\/45.2-724\/","token":"45.2\/II\/B\/7\/5\/45.2-724","metadata":false},{"id":364420,"structure_id":52022,"section_number":"45.2-725","catch_line":" Explosives and blasting practices in shaft and slope operations","url":"\/45.2-725\/","token":"45.2\/II\/B\/7\/5\/45.2-725","metadata":false}],"previous_section":{"id":364415,"structure_id":52022,"section_number":"45.2-720","catch_line":" Underground transportation of explosives and detonators","url":"\/45.2-720\/","token":"45.2\/II\/B\/7\/5\/45.2-720","metadata":false},"next_section":{"id":364417,"structure_id":52022,"section_number":"45.2-722","catch_line":" Blasting practices; penalty","url":"\/45.2-722\/","token":"45.2\/II\/B\/7\/5\/45.2-722","metadata":false},"metadata":false,"official_url":"https:\/\/law.lis.virginia.gov\/vacode\/45.2-721\/","history_text":"

The record of this law\u2019s original creation isn\u2019t available online. It has been modified 4 times. Those modifications are cataloged by \u201cThe Acts of Assembly,\u201d a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly\u2019s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 1954, chapter 191; in 1966, chapter 594; in 1994, chapter 28<\/a>; in 1996, chapter 774<\/a>.<\/p>","references":false,"refers_to":false,"permalink":{"id":1450195,"object_type":"law","relational_id":364416,"identifier":"45.2-721","token":"45.2\/II\/B\/7\/5\/45.2-721","url":"\/45.2-721\/","edition_id":2,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/45.2-721\/","token":"45.2\/II\/B\/7\/5\/45.2-721","dublin_core":{"Title":" Underground storage of explosives and detonators","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 45.2-721","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

A.<\/span> If a supply of explosives or detonators for use in one or more sections is stored underground, it shall be kept in a section box or magazine of substantial construction with no metal exposed on the inside. Such box or magazine shall be located at least 25 feet from any roadway or power wire and in a reasonably dry, well rock-dusted location protected from falls of roof. In a pitching bed, where it is not possible to comply with such location requirement, such box shall be placed in a niche cut into the solid coal or rock. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

B.<\/span> If explosives and detonators are both stored in the section, they shall be kept in separate boxes or magazines not less than 12 feet apart if feasible; if kept in the same box or magazine, they shall be separated by a substantially fastened hardwood partition<\/span> at least four inches thick or the equivalent. Not more than a 48-hour supply of explosives or detonators shall be stored underground in such box or magazine. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

C.<\/span> If explosives and detonators are kept near the face for the use of miners, they shall be kept in separate individual closed containers, in niches in the ribs, not less than 12 feet apart, and at least 50 feet from the working place and out of the line of blast. Each such container shall be constructed of substantial material<\/span> and maintained electrically nonconductive. Where it is physically impracticable to comply with such distance requirements, the explosives and detonator containers shall be stored in the safest available places not less than 15 feet from any pipe, rail, conveyor, haulage road, or power line, not less than 12 feet apart, and at least 50 feet from the working face and out of the line of blast. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

D.<\/span> Explosives and detonators shall be kept in their containers pursuant to subsection C until immediately before use at a working face. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>","plain_text":" CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\n UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF EXPLOSIVES AND DETONATORS (\u00a7 45.2-721)\n\nA. If a supply of explosives or detonators for use in one or more sections is\nstored underground, it shall be kept in a section box or magazine of substantial\nconstruction with no metal exposed on the inside. Such box or magazine shall be\nlocated at least 25 feet from any roadway or power wire and in a reasonably dry,\nwell rock-dusted location protected from falls of roof. In a pitching bed, where\nit is not possible to comply with such location requirement, such box shall be\nplaced in a niche cut into the solid coal or rock.\n\nB. If explosives and detonators are both stored in the section, they shall be\nkept in separate boxes or magazines not less than 12 feet apart if feasible; if\nkept in the same box or magazine, they shall be separated by a substantially\nfastened hardwood partition at least four inches thick or the equivalent. Not\nmore than a 48-hour supply of explosives or detonators shall be stored\nunderground in such box or magazine.\n\nC. If explosives and detonators are kept near the face for the use of miners,\nthey shall be kept in separate individual closed containers, in niches in the\nribs, not less than 12 feet apart, and at least 50 feet from the working place\nand out of the line of blast. Each such container shall be constructed of\nsubstantial material and maintained electrically nonconductive. Where it is\nphysically impracticable to comply with such distance requirements, the\nexplosives and detonator containers shall be stored in the safest available\nplaces not less than 15 feet from any pipe, rail, conveyor, haulage road, or\npower line, not less than 12 feet apart, and at least 50 feet from the working\nface and out of the line of blast.\n\nD. Explosives and detonators shall be kept in their containers pursuant to\nsubsection C until immediately before use at a working face.\n\nHISTORY: Code 1950, \u00a7 45-53.4; 1954, c. 191; 1966, c. 594, \u00a7 45.1-47; 1994, c.\n28, \u00a7 45.1-161.128; 1996, c. 774; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.","edition":{"id":2,"name":"2026","slug":"2026","date_created":"2026-07-16 18:40:23","date_modified":"2026-08-02 15:14:36","current":1,"order_by":2,"last_import":"2026-08-02 12:37:30"}}