(1)  These regulations, except Parts 3 and 6 , apply in relation to a combustible liquid as if it were a flammable liquid if the combustible liquid is –

(a) at or above 10ºC less than its flashpoint, the flashpoint being the lowest temperature at which vapour from the liquid forms an ignitable mixture with air as determined by the test methods specified in AS 2106; or

(b) diesel fuel.

(2)  These regulations do not apply to the handling of dangerous goods by an authorised officer, or an officer of an emergency service, to the extent necessary to avert, eliminate or minimise a dangerous situation.

(3)  These regulations do not apply to the manufacture of explosives if –

(a) the manufacture consists solely of reloading safety cartridges; or

(b) the explosives are blasting explosives and –

(i) the manufacturing takes place at the blasting site; and

(ii) the explosives do not have to be transported on a public road.