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34 Pa. Code § 29.56. Storage.

§ 29.56. Storage.

 (a)  Box. A metal box or enclosure used exclusively for the powder-actuated tool shall be provided. It shall be equipped with a lid or cover that shall normally be kept closed and latched. The words ‘‘explosive tool’’ shall appear in plain sight on the box.

 (b)  Cartridges. Cartridges of varied charges or force shall be kept separate from each other. Cartridges shall be stored in original packages in the container prescribed by §  29.55(c) (relating to safety precautions).

 (c)  Safe storage. Powder-actuated tools shall be inspected, cleaned, deposited and locked in a box or container having its own lock and key, and stored in a safe place after each day of service. No tool shall be stored loaded. Tools shall be stored with barrel removed or breech open. No person shall hold a key to the box or container in which the tool is deposited except a qualified licensed operator or owner.



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