Explosives - Apply for a storage licence for explosive substances

You require a licence for the construction and operation of warehouses in which explosive substances are to be stored. You must also obtain authorisation for significant changes to an existing storage facility. Procedure 1. submit an application for authorisation or modification of a storage facility for explosive substances. You can do this in writing by post, fax or e-mail to [email protected]. • If you store a net explosive mass of 10 tonnes or more, you must apply for a permit in accordance with § 4 of the Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG) from the Senate Department for Mobility, Transport, Climate Protection and the Environment. This licence is then also valid as a licence under the Explosives Act. • If you only wish to store small quantities, you do not require a licence. You can check whether small quantities are involved in your case in Annex 6 (for commercial storage) and Annex 7 (for non-commercial storage) to the 2nd Explosives Ordinance (under "Legal bases"). 2 Your application will be reviewed. 3. you will receive a notice with precise details (requirements and conditions) on the content and scope of the licence for your storage facility.