Division 3.2 Detonating cords, safety fuses, other fuses and shock tubes shall also comply with the following requirements:

the covering of detonating cords, safety fuses, other fuses and shock tubes must be of adequate mechanical strength and adequately protect the explosive filling when exposed to normal mechanical stress;

the parameters for the burning times of safety fuses must be indicated and must be reliably met;

detonating cords must be capable of being reliably initiated, be of sufficient initiation capability and comply with requirements as regards storage even in particular climatic conditions.