| License Description |
Place and detonate explosives to demolish structures or to loosen, remove, or displace earth, rock, or other materials. May perform specialized handling, storage, and accounting procedures. Seismograph shooters are included. Explosives are defined as any material or container containing a chemical compound or mixture that is commonly used or intended for the purpose of producing an explosion and that contains any oxidizing or combustible materials or other ingredients in such proportions, quantities, or packing that an ignition by fire, friction, concussion, or detonation of any part of the compound or mixture may cause such a sudden generation of highly heated gases that the resultant gaseous pressure is capable of producing destructive effects on contiguous objects.
Legislation: NH RSA 158; Administrative Rules Chapter Saf-C 1600
Certificate of Competency Requirements:
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Submit an application in person
- Obtain a passing grade on the competency test
- Demonstrate familiarity with applicable rules and laws, and obtain endorsements from two persons who are holders of a valid certificate of competency and who have knowledge of the applicant's competency to conduct blasting operations. The endorser must have been present when explosives were used and the applicant must have assisted the endorser with the loading and firing of the explosive.
- Applicants for a certificate of competency with no restriction shall also submit documentation verified by an endorser and copies of blast records establishing experience with at least 25 separate blasting operations that had a combined weight of at least 10,000 pounds
Examination: Written competency examination required
Continuing Education: Not required
Fees:
- Certificate of Competency - Blasting: $100
- Certificate renewal (every four years): $100
- Explosives Regulation Book: $5
- Duplicate certificate: $3
Reciprocity: Not permitted
revised Jan 2018 |