Type 4 explosive storage  magazines offer fire-resistant, weather-resistant, and theft-resistant protection of low explosives, ensuring compliance with ATF 27 CFR, Part 555.208 and other safety regulations.

There are various types of Type 4 indoor/outdoor magazines available, tailored to specific storage needs. Flexibility in our design process allows for custom sizes and configurations to accommodate a range of explosive storage needs, including shelves or cubbies, internal A/C units, lighting, attached cap boxes, and more. 

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Common Applications

Compliance & Approvals

U.S. Chemical Storage builds and delivers customized, high-quality, and fully compliant solutions for explosive storage that prioritize safety and operational efficiency.

Contact us today to design a custom solution for your specific needs.

All DynaLoc® Type 4 magazines meet or exceed the following regulations:

  • ATF 27 CFR, Part 555.208
  • 27 CFR, Part 555 Subpart K 

  • 29 CFR, Part 1910 Subpart H

  • 49 CFR, Subtitle B, Chapter 1 18 USC, Part 842

  • NFPA 70
  • DoD regulation compliant (when specified to order)

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. High and low explosives that are placed in outdoor magazines should have a grounding system according to the NFPA 70 standard. Grounding protects your magazine and its contents against lightning strike, and it will need to be properly grounded by a licensed electrician. For more information, please refer to NFPA .

Yes. Like all our safe storage buildings, U.S. Chemical Storage can provide custom explosive storage magazines to fit your needs. For assistance creating a custom solution for your storage needs, contact one of our experts.

For storage purposes, federal requirements classify explosive materials according to their velocity. There are three classes of explosive materials, per ATF 27 CFR 555.202:

  • High Explosives – explosives which detonate by means of a blasting cap (dynamite, emulsions, flash powders, etc.)
  • Low explosives – explosives which deflagrate when confined (black powder, safety fuses, ignitor cords, “display fireworks,” etc.)
  • Blasting agents – explosives consisting of fuel and oxidizer, intended for blasting and unable to detonated by a No. 8 test blasting cap when unconfined (ammonium nitrate-fuel oil and certain water-gels)

For more information, visit https://www.atf.gov/explosives/explosive-storage-requirements.

No. A common misconception is explosive storage magazines will contain a blast inside the unit—this is not the case. Explosive storage magazines work as a safeguard against theft and accidental detonation by improper storage and the environment.

Each class requires a unique storage solution to ensure optimal safety and management. Type 2 is for storage of high explosives, Type 4 is for storage of low explosives, and Type 3 are day boxes that are used to transport both high and low explosives.

Our Type 2 and Type 4 explosive storage magazines are available in both indoor and outdoor styles, and every storage type we offer features theft-resistant, weather-resistant, and fire-resistant construction.

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