18. Precautions against danger from water, heat or pollution
.-(1) In the case of any explosive which is liable to be dangerously affected by water, due precautions shall at all times be taken to prevent water from coming in contact with such explosive.(2)Packages containing explosives shall not be allowed to remain in the sun or exposed to excessive heat:Provided that nothing in sub-rule (2) shall apply to sun-drying of gun powder or fireworks or drying of explosives in a licensed factory under controlled conditions.(3)The statutory provisions regarding pollution, as applicable as far as these rules are concerned, shall be complied with.
