Free From Explosive (FFE) Certificate

[Wolfy]

Hi Folks,

 

Where can one obtain an FFE certificate without paying silly money please?

 

Its for an inert missile which I know is FFE but I'd prefer to have a certificate.

 

Thanks

 

Colt

[ferretfixer]

Make your own perhaps? But obviously ensure that the item in question.

Has parts EASILY removed / dismantled. So you are able to demonstrate

The inert condition of the item. If challenged by Police at a display/ your Home.

 

If you fail to show it is harmless to their satisfaction. you may risk confiscation,

Until proved otherwise!..........Remember, Most Police are NOT Explosive experts.

& would call in an MOD bomb disposal unit to prove otherwise. In cases they were

Not sure about. The policy being The protection of Human Life & the destruction of

Property. IE: Better safe than sorry, & they have 'covered' themselves!.......

 

Most FFE Certs I have seen. Have been Photo copies of photo copies of former

Blank Certs. Then later filled out on the relevant dotted lines.

[andym]

What exactly do you want it for? That may determine the sort of person/organisation who could issue it.

 

Andy

[Wolfy]

The Missile is part of a display so sooner or later someone may decide to be awkward.

 

I have opened up the warhead to show its empty and will do my own cert.

 

Thanks.

[andym]

If it was me I'd contact the Institution of Explosives Engineers and ask if there's anyone local who would do something for you.

 

Andy

[Wolfy]

I'll give them a call thanks

[64EK26]

Hi

 

Suggest you read this (see para 19.2) which deals with the CFFE (Certified Free From Explosives)

 

http://www.eig.org.uk/eig2007/wp-content/uploads/disposal_guide.pdf

 

The Health and Safety Executive and or The Institute of Explosive Engineers should be able to help and give you advice.

 

ALso see Joint Services Publication JSP482

 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/jsp-482-mod-explosives-regulations

 

Chapter 27 deals with CFFE but is on applicable to the MoD

 

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/198311/C27_Edt4_FINAL.pdf

 

 

When I was working, the ‘item’ was inspected by a Chartered Engineer who was a menber of the Institute of Explosive Engineers and if necessary tested by our resident Chemist, after which a certificate could be signed and issued. The 'item' was suitably labelled and had reference to the CFFE certificate.

 

Cheers

Richard