Stringent criteria apply to the possession and storage of explosives to ensure people storing explosives do so without creating an unacceptable risk to the community.
This guidance note assists in identifying the regulatory requirements for the storage of explosives in Western Australia.
With few exceptions, licences are required to possess and store explosives in Western Australia, as prescribed by the Dangerous Goods Safety (Explosives) Regulations 2007 (the Explosives Regulations). The exceptions include small quantities of some low-risk explosives commonly used within the community for business or personal purposes (e.g. nail gun cartridges, sparklers, emergency devices, ammunition).
A Western Australian dangerous goods security clearance is a prerequisite for obtaining an explosives storage licence. The licence application forms contain detailed information about security clearance requirements and how to obtain the security card.