5007.6.3.3 Sticks or cartridges.

All explosives in the form of sticks or cartridges shall be packed so as to lie on their sides; and, when the boxes are loaded in or upon a motor vehicle, marine vessel or watercraft they shall be so arranged that the sticks or cartridges rest on their sides.

5007.6.4 Detonators.

Transportation of blasting caps and other detonators shall additionally comply with the requirements of FC 5007.6.4.1 and 5007.6.4.2.

5007.6.4.1 Packaging.

It shall be unlawful to bring into, transport, or deliver within the city any blasting caps and other detonators, unless packaged in original, unopened boxes.

5007.6.4.2 Delivery vehicles.

It shall be unlawful to transport any detonators in quantities exceeding five thousand, or to transport or cause to be transported, detonators together with any other explosives, except in an approved container in accordance with the regulations of the United States Department of Transportation, as set forth in 49 CFR Part 177.

5007.6.5 Black powder, blasting powder or smokeless propellants.

Black powder, blasting powder or smokeless propellant shall be transported in containers of not more than 25 pounds (11.34 kg).

5007.6.6 Restrictions.

Vehicles transporting explosives shall comply with the following requirements:

   1.   Explosives shall be delivered only during daylight hours.

   2.   No unnecessary stops shall be made in transit.

   3.   Vehicles shall be escorted in accordance with FC 5007.12, as applicable.

   4.   If explosives are being transported in more than one vehicle, the vehicles shall maintain a safe distance from each other of not less than 250 feet (76 200 mm).

   5.   It shall be unlawful to transport or deliver any explosives in a subway or other underground tunnel or conveyance, except as approved for blasting operations.