Canopy in MoD 1908 Barrack Ranges

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Steel Plate Canopy in MoD 1908 Barrack Ranges

Members that are involved in the conduct and management of ranges should be aware of a recent issue on a 1908 Barrack Range.

The following extract is taken from the MoD Range Advice Notice (RAN)

An incident has been highlighted to us regarding the steel plate in the canopy in 1908 style barrack ranges. The method of fixing the steel on the underside of the canopy is that a 100mm steel plate was screwed into the bottom of the timber joists, a 350mm wide steel plate was then rested upon the resulting lip. The incident occurred when, upon disturbing the 350mm steel plate which was resting on the lip it caused the steel securing screws in the joists to fail and caused some of the steel to fall from the roof onto the sand. TAS investigated the original Type Drawing and can confirm that this was the prescribed method of fixing on this style of range. Therefore, it is expected there to be the potential for this to happen at other locations.

As all the details at the moment are not known, this RAN is to highlight that there is the potential for this to happen anywhere that there is a 1908 style range. As such caution is to be exercised when working under, or near to, the steel on the underside of the canopy.

Further safety information will follow once the full incident report has been collected.”

There may be disruption to club bookings on MoD Barrack ranges until these ranges have been inspected. Please contact your local Landmarc event co-ordinator for details.

Clubs that operate former MoD 1908 Barrack Ranges should contact the NRA for further information.

 

Nic Couldrey

Regional Ranges Manager

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