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justsomeguy:
A violation of the fire code will probably only result in a fine and a requirement that you take corrective action. Though who would know before a fire?

After a fire it would be obvious and good luck getting someone to replace your house.

There are however provisions for storing more than the maximums listed above such as in a wooden magazine with all sides being at least one inch thick. IIRC this will get you up to 50 lbs. smokeless.

DaveB:
To me, that looks like it applies even to a retailer.

What if a person has more than 10,000 loaded rounds of ammo in his house?

FarmerRick:
Just another reason I live out in the sticks.

 ;D

justsomeguy:

--- Quote from: DaveB on January 01, 2011, 11:19:59 PM ---To me, that looks like it applies even to a retailer.

What if a person has more than 10,000 loaded rounds of ammo in his house?

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Yes, even to a retailer.
The NFPA is the basis of most Fire Codes, Electrical Codes, many Building Codes, many zoning ordinances and referenced in many insurance policies.

NFPA 495 Explosive Material Code, Section 13-3 Smokeless Propellants, lists the recommendations of the National Fire Protection Association applying to powder. These are echoed in most fire codes and zoning laws.

Dan W:
From the Alliant powder web site

http://www.alliantpowder.com/getting_started/safety/storage_handling.aspx#recommendations


--- Quote ---10-3.7 Smokeless propellants intended for personal use in quantities not exceeding 20 lb (9.1 kg) may be stored in original containers in residences. Quantities exceeding 20 lb (9.1 kg), but not exceeding 50 lb (22.7 kg), may be stored in residences if kept in a wooden box or cabinet having walls or at least 1-inc. (25.4-mm) nominal thickness.
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and  for vehicle transport


--- Quote ---10-3 SMOKELESS PROPELLANTS. 10-3.1 Quantities of smokeless propellants not exceeding 25 LB (11.3kg), in shipping containers approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation, may be transported in a private vehicle.

10-3.2 Quantities of smokeless propellants exceeding 25 lb (11.3kg) but not exceeding 50 lb (22.7 kg), transported in a private vehicle, shall be transported in a portable magazine having wood walls of at least 1-inc. (25.4-mm) nominal thickness.

10-3.3 Transportation of more than 50 lb (22.7 kg) of smokeless propellants in a private vehicle is prohibited.
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