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5.—(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (3), equipment and devices specially designed to initiate explosions by electrical or non-electrical means, including—
(a)firing sets;
(b)detonators;
(c)igniters;
(d)boosters;
(e)detonating cord.
(2) Subject to sub-paragraph (3), components that have been specially designed for any thing mentioned in sub-paragraph (1).
(3) Sub-paragraphs (1) and (2) do not apply to any thing that has been specially designed for a specific commercial use.
(4) For the purpose of sub-paragraph (3), a “specific commercial use” means the actuation or operation by explosive means of other equipment or devices the function of which is not the creation of explosions, including—
(a)car air-bag inflaters;
(b)electric-surge arresters;
(c)fire sprinkler actuators.
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