BS 5607:2017

This standard BS 5607:2017 Code of practice for the safe use of explosives in the construction industry is classified in these ICS categories:

• 91.200 Construction technology
• 71.100.30 Explosives. Pyrotechnics and fireworks

This British Standard gives recommendations for the safe storage, handling, transport and use of blasting explosives and accessories in construction and demolition operations.

Section 1 covers general recommendations for handling and safety.

Section 2 is concerned with safety in the use of explosives in special applications and situations such as tunnelling, demolition, excavation and underwater working.

This British Standard is not applicable to:

1. blasting on offshore oil and/or gas platforms or structures, or any associated works;

2. underground works carried out for the purpose of exploiting mineral reserves and extensions to voids left following ore extraction, which are governed by mining legislation; or

3. operations involving the use of cartridge-operated fixing tools, which are specified by BS EN 15895 and whose use is covered by BS 4078‑1.