WAC 296-52-64005   Responsibility to obtain a blaster's license.  No one may conduct a blasting operation without a valid blaster's license issued by the department.

Note:

A blaster's license is not required for a "hand loader."

     Blaster license classifications table. The following information shows classification for blasting licenses.

     • Classification list assignment. Classification list assignment is determined by the use of single or multiple series charges; and the knowledge, training, and experience required to perform the type of blasting competently and safely.

     • Multiple list applications. When an applicant wants to apply for multiple classifications and the classifications desired are from two or more classification table lists:

     – All classifications must be requested on the application

     – Qualifying documentation for all classifications being applied for must be included in the applicant's resume (WAC 296-52-64050, Applicant information). Training and experience may fulfill qualification requirements in multiple classifications.

     • Request classifications not lists. Applicants must request specific classifications (not list designations) on their blaster application. Licenses are not issued or endorsed for Classification Table lists A, B, or C.

     • License additions. To add a classification to an existing license, see WAC 296-52-64085, Changes to a blaster's license classification.

License Classifications Table
LIST A		LIST B		LIST C
AB	Aerial Blasting	DE	Demolition	BT	Bomb Technician*
AG	Agriculture	SB	Surface Blasting*	UL	Unlimited*
AV	Avalanche Control	UB	Underground Blasting
ED	Explosives Disposal*	UW	Underwater Blasting
FO	Forestry*
LE	Law Enforcement*
IO	Industrial Ordnance
SE	Seismographic
TS	Transmission Systems
WD	Well Drilling

     * Detailed classification information.


     • Aerial blasting. Will require experience and passing aerial blasting test.

     • Bomb technician. Disposal of bombs, illegal fireworks and explosive devices.

     • Explosives disposal. Disposal of explosive materials by licensed blasters.

     • Forestry. Includes logging, trail building, and tree topping.

     • Law enforcement. Diversionary devices, explosive detection K-9 dog handlers, crowd control devices (stingers) requires taking a handlers test. Tactical entry (breaching) requires taking the tactical entry test.

     • Surface blasting. Includes construction, quarries, and surface mining.

     • Unlimited. Includes all classifications except underground blasting and law enforcement.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. 06-19-074, § 296-52-64005, filed 9/19/06, effective 12/1/06; 05-08-110, § 296-52-64005, filed 4/5/05, effective 6/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010,[49.17].040 , and [49.17].050. 02-03-125, § 296-52-64005, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02.]