Definitions of Explosives and Flammable Liquids

For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. Explosive. Any chemical compound or mechanical mixture that is commonly used or intended for the purpose of producing an explosion and that contains any oxidizing and combustive units or other ingredients in such proportions, quantities, or packing that an ignition by fire, by friction, by concussion, by percussion, or by detonator of any part of the compound or mixture may cause such a sudden generation of highly heated gases that the resultant gaseous pressures are capable of producing destructive effects on contiguous objects or of destroying life or limb; provided that the term explosives as defined herein shall not include the following items: (1) Fireworks, as defined in § 20-6.1 , as amended, including those articles excluded from the definition and set forth in that section; and (2) Fixed ammunition for small arms. Flammable Liquid. Any liquid that has a flashpoint of 70°F or less, as determined by a Tagliabue or equivalent test device. )