New Directive for Legal Use of Trailers to Haul Fireworks
Apr 6, 2017 22:59:22 GMT -5
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Post by Xplode on Apr 6, 2017 22:59:22 GMT -5
Saw that Kelly uploaded this to the CNFA - Pros facebook group.
Didn't see a link to an official .gov type link yet so I've just copy & pasted from the pdf i saw.
Explosives Division de la
Regulatory réglementation des
Division explosifs
Directive # 7
June 2016
Transporting Fireworks in Trailers
As per Section 191(3) of the Explosives Regulations, 2013 a carrier of explosives may transport explosives that
are in a semi-trailer attached to a truck tractor or in a fifth-wheel trailer; or explosives that are in a trailer that is
part of a road train travelling over ice roads and the Minister has determined that precautions minimizing the
likelihood of an ignition have been taken.
The Explosives Regulatory Division will also allow the transport of explosives in a towed trailer when the driver
holds a fireworks operator certificate (display assistant, display supervisor or display supervisor with
endorsements) and the explosives being transported are the numbers:
UN 0333, FIREWORKS
UN 0334, FIREWORKS
UN 0335, FIREWORKS
UN 0336, FIREWORKS
UN 0337, FIREWORKS
The driver of the vehicle must ensure the following requirements are met:
No more than 750 kg NEQ of explosives are transported in the trailer;
There is a weight distribution hitch installed between the tow vehicle and the trailer;
The tow vehicle is a rear wheel drive and has a 3000 lb (1360 kg) minimum tow rating; and
The trailer hitch is locked to the receiver using a keyed locking mechanism.
The towing vehicle and trailer must also conform to the respective provincial laws and regulations, including
CGVWR (combined gross vehicle weight rating).
If you have any questions, please contact the Explosives Regulatory Division at 613-948-5200 or at
ERDmms@nrcan.gc.ca.
Jean-Luc Arpin
Director, Chief Inspector of Explosives
I do wish they'd include a provision for if you're only hauling a few hundred pounds instead of large cargo trailers worth. Having to deal with a weight distribution hitch seems overkill for small shows. But regardless, I'm glad this is a move in the right direction to allow people to use their trailers legally... I'm sure many people have been sliding under the radar for years and doing it anyway. Now with proper guidelines, at least you can comply and not worry.
Didn't see a link to an official .gov type link yet so I've just copy & pasted from the pdf i saw.
Explosives Division de la
Regulatory réglementation des
Division explosifs
Directive # 7
June 2016
Transporting Fireworks in Trailers
As per Section 191(3) of the Explosives Regulations, 2013 a carrier of explosives may transport explosives that
are in a semi-trailer attached to a truck tractor or in a fifth-wheel trailer; or explosives that are in a trailer that is
part of a road train travelling over ice roads and the Minister has determined that precautions minimizing the
likelihood of an ignition have been taken.
The Explosives Regulatory Division will also allow the transport of explosives in a towed trailer when the driver
holds a fireworks operator certificate (display assistant, display supervisor or display supervisor with
endorsements) and the explosives being transported are the numbers:
UN 0333, FIREWORKS
UN 0334, FIREWORKS
UN 0335, FIREWORKS
UN 0336, FIREWORKS
UN 0337, FIREWORKS
The driver of the vehicle must ensure the following requirements are met:
No more than 750 kg NEQ of explosives are transported in the trailer;
There is a weight distribution hitch installed between the tow vehicle and the trailer;
The tow vehicle is a rear wheel drive and has a 3000 lb (1360 kg) minimum tow rating; and
The trailer hitch is locked to the receiver using a keyed locking mechanism.
The towing vehicle and trailer must also conform to the respective provincial laws and regulations, including
CGVWR (combined gross vehicle weight rating).
If you have any questions, please contact the Explosives Regulatory Division at 613-948-5200 or at
ERDmms@nrcan.gc.ca.
Jean-Luc Arpin
Director, Chief Inspector of Explosives
I do wish they'd include a provision for if you're only hauling a few hundred pounds instead of large cargo trailers worth. Having to deal with a weight distribution hitch seems overkill for small shows. But regardless, I'm glad this is a move in the right direction to allow people to use their trailers legally... I'm sure many people have been sliding under the radar for years and doing it anyway. Now with proper guidelines, at least you can comply and not worry.
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