Section 1: Scope and definitions

I.-The provisions of this chapter determine the specific requirements applicable to all employers mentioned in article L. 4111-1 who carry out the following pyrotechnic activities: The manufacture, study, experimentation, testing, packaging, conservation, destruction of explosive substances or objects intended to be used for the effects of their explosion or for pyrotechnic purposes, the demolition or dismantling of pyrotechnic equipment or buildings. The following pyrotechnic activities are not covered by the…

For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply 1° “Explosive substance or mixture” means any solid or liquid substance or mixture of substances which is capable in itself, by chemical reaction, of giving off gases at such a temperature, pressure and velocity as to cause damage in the surrounding area. Pyrotechnic substances are included in this definition, even if they do not release gas; 2° “Pyrotechnic substance…