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Chapter 296-52 WAC
Last Update: 8/1/17

SAFETY STANDARDS FOR POSSESSION, HANDLING, AND USE OF EXPLOSIVES
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WAC Sections
PART A
DEFINITIONS, PURPOSE, SCOPE, AND APPLICATION
296-52-099Definitions.
296-52-60005Implementation of the Washington State Explosives Act.
296-52-60010Purpose and intent.
296-52-60015Coverage.
296-52-60020Exemptions.
STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT JURISDICTIONS
296-52-60030The department.
296-52-60035Other government entities.
BASIC LEGAL OBLIGATIONS
296-52-60045Responsibility to obtain an explosives license.
296-52-60050Unlicensed activities.
296-52-60055Drug use.
296-52-60060License revocation, suspension, and surrender.
296-52-60065Violation appeals.
BASIC HAZARD PRECAUTIONS
296-52-60075Hazards to life.
296-52-60080Entry and access to explosive areas.
296-52-60085Abandonment of explosives.
296-52-60090Firearms.
296-52-60095Fire.
296-52-60100Daylight blasting.
296-52-60105Notification—Blasting near utilities.
MISCELLANEOUS
296-52-60115Explosive industry employers.
296-52-60120Variance from a chapter requirement.
296-52-60125Using standards from national organizations and federal agencies.
PART B
EXPLOSIVE LICENSING
296-52-61005Types of explosive licenses.
296-52-61010License applicants must provide this information.
296-52-61015License applicants must complete department forms.
296-52-61020License fees.
296-52-61025Verification of applicant information.
296-52-61030Applicant participation.
296-52-61035Criminal records.
296-52-61040Reasons why applicants may be disqualified.
296-52-61045License terms.
296-52-61050License renewal.
DEALER'S LICENSE
296-52-62005Responsibility to obtain a dealer's license.
296-52-62010Dealer applicant information.
296-52-62025Prohibit explosives items from sale or display in these areas.
296-52-62030Container labeling.
296-52-62035Authorized agent information.
296-52-62040Verification of customer identity.
296-52-62045Recordkeeping and reporting.
PURCHASER'S LICENSE
296-52-63005Responsibility to obtain a purchaser's license.
296-52-63010Applicant information.
296-52-63020Authorized agents.
296-52-63025Explosive order deliveries.
296-52-63030Notify the department of blaster changes.
BLASTER'S LICENSE
296-52-64005Responsibility to obtain a blaster's license.
296-52-64020General qualifications for blasters.
296-52-64030List A qualifications.
296-52-64035List B qualifications.
296-52-64040List C qualifications.
296-52-64045Application.
296-52-64050Blaster license applicant information.
296-52-64055Blaster license testing.
296-52-64065Blaster license limits.
296-52-64075Blaster license disclosure.
296-52-64080Purchaser disclosure.
296-52-64085Changes to a blaster's license classification.
296-52-64090Blaster license renewal.
296-52-64095List A and B renewal qualifications.
296-52-64100List C renewal qualifications.
296-52-650Manufacturer's license.
296-52-65005Responsibility to obtain a manufacturer's license.
296-52-65010Manufacturer applicant information.
296-52-65015Manufacturing site inspections.
296-52-65020Conditions of a manufacturer's license.
296-52-65025Annual inspection.
296-52-65030Site plan.
296-52-660Storage license.
296-52-66005Responsibility to obtain a storage license.
296-52-66010Storage applicant information.
296-52-66015Storage site inspections.
296-52-66020Demonstration of handling and storage experience.
296-52-66030Storage license number.
296-52-66035Storage limit.
296-52-66040Annual storage inspection.
296-52-66045Mobile storage sites.
296-52-66050Moving a licensed magazine.
296-52-66053Altering or destroying a licensed magazine.
296-52-66057Transfer, sale or lease of a magazine or mobile storage site.
296-52-66060Reporting changes in conditions.
PART C
USE OF EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS
296-52-67010Blaster in charge responsibilities.
GENERAL EXPLOSIVES RULES
296-52-67020Black powder.
296-52-67025Age of explosives.
296-52-67030Blast site storage.
296-52-67035Day box storage.
296-52-67040Attendants must be present.
296-52-67045Handling explosives.
296-52-67050Trainee supervision.
296-52-67055Storms.
296-52-67060Extraneous electricity and radio frequency (RF) transmitters.
296-52-67065Vibration and damage control.
296-52-67070Storage at blast sites.
296-52-67075Blast area precautions.
296-52-67080Drilling.
296-52-67085Loading blast holes.
296-52-67090Initiation systems.
296-52-67095Use of safety fuse with detonators.
296-52-67100Use of detonating cord.
296-52-67105 Firing the blast.
296-52-67110Precautions after firing.
296-52-67115Excavation work in pressurized air locks.
BLASTING AGENTS
296-52-67125Transportation, storage, and use.
296-52-67130Fixed location mixing.
296-52-67135Bulk delivery/mixing vehicles.
296-52-67140Bulk storage bins.
296-52-67145Transportation of blasting agents.
WATER-GEL AND EMULSION EXPLOSIVES AND BLASTING AGENTS
GENERAL
Note: Water-gels and emulsions must be transported, stored, and used in the same way as explosives or blasting agents according to product classification unless stated otherwise in WAC 296-52-67150, Water-gel and emulsion explosives and blasting agents, through WAC 296-52-67170, Bulk delivery/mixing vehicles.
296-52-67160Types and classifications.
296-52-67165Fixed location mixing.
296-52-67170Bulk delivery/mixing vehicles.
UNDERWATER BLASTING OPERATIONS
296-52-67180Separation distance from vessels and people.
296-52-67185Swimming and diving activities.
296-52-67190Initiation systems.
296-52-67195Loading tubes and casings.
296-52-67200Multiple charges.
UNDERGROUND BLASTING OPERATIONS
296-52-67210Storage.
296-52-67215Separation distance: Electrical storms.
296-52-67220Proper fume class use.
296-52-67225Combustible gases or dusts.
296-52-67230Initiating systems.
296-52-67235Firing the blast.
296-52-67240Returning to the blast.
296-52-67245High speed tunneling: Central primer house.
PART D
TRANSPORTATION OF EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS
Note: Requirements for transportation of blasting agents are located at WAC 296-52-67145, Transportation of blasting agents.
SCOPE
296-52-68010Public highways.
296-52-68015Job sites and off-highway roads.
296-52-68020Safety precautions.
296-52-68025Transportation of workers.
296-52-68030Cargo.
TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES
296-52-68040Vehicle strength and condition.
296-52-68045Open top vehicles.
296-52-68050Vehicle placards.
296-52-68055Vehicle fire protection.
296-52-68060Operation of vehicles transporting explosives.
296-52-68065Transporting detonators and explosives in the same vehicle.
296-52-68075Powder cars, vehicles, and conveyances.
296-52-68080Notification—Hoist operator.
296-52-68085Underground transportation.
PART E
STORAGE OF EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS
296-52-69005Detonators.
296-52-69010Explosives.
296-52-69015Exempt explosives.
296-52-69020Storage facilities.
296-52-69025Quantity and distance tables.
296-52-69030Storage within magazines.
296-52-69035Storage limits.
296-52-69040Notification of fire safety authority.
296-52-69045Magazine repairs.
296-52-69050Inventory.
296-52-69055Inspection.
296-52-69060Precautions for areas surrounding magazine.
296-52-69065Deteriorated explosives.
296-52-69070Explosives recovered from misfires.
296-52-69080Blast site storage.
296-52-69085Multiple magazines.
296-52-69090Blasting agents and supplies.
296-52-69095Ammonium nitrate.
QUANTITY AND DISTANCE TABLES
296-52-69105Table H-20—Table of distances for storage of explosives.
296-52-69110Table H-21—Quantity and distance table for separation between magazines.
296-52-69115Table H-22—Separation distances of ammonium nitrate and blasting agents from explosives or blasting agents.
296-52-69120Table H-23—Quantity and distance tables for manufacturing buildings.
296-52-69125Table H-24—Low explosives.
296-52-69130Table of distances for the storage of display fireworks (except bulk salutes).
PART F
MAGAZINE CONSTRUCTION
296-52-700Magazine construction.
296-52-70005Type 1 magazines: Permanent storage facilities.
296-52-70010Building construction for Type 1 magazines.
296-52-70015Igloos, army-type structures, tunnels, and dugouts.
296-52-70020Type 2 magazines: Portable field storage.
296-52-70025Construction for Type 2 magazines.
296-52-70030Type 3 magazines: Indoor storage facilities.
296-52-70035Storage facilities for detonators.
296-52-70040Construction for Type 3 magazines.
296-52-70045Type 4 magazines: Blasting agent, low explosive, or nonmass detonating detonator storage facilities.
296-52-70050Construction for Type 4 magazines.
296-52-70055Type 5 magazines: Blasting agent storage facilities.
296-52-70060Construction for Type 5 magazines.
296-52-70065Explosives day box.
296-52-70070Detonator day box.
HEATING SYSTEMS
296-52-70080Magazine heating system requirements.
296-52-70085Lighting.
PART G
MISCELLANEOUS
296-52-710Exemptions.
AMMUNITION
296-52-71015Quantity limits.
296-52-71020Storage with Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives.
296-52-71025Separation from flammable materials.
SMALL ARMS SMOKELESS POWDER
296-52-71035Transportation.
296-52-71040Shipping container.
296-52-71045Storage.
SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION PRIMERS
296-52-71055Shipping containers.
296-52-71060Separation from flammable materials.
296-52-71065Storage.
BLACK POWDER
296-52-71075Shipping containers.
296-52-71080Storage.
EXPLOSIVES AT PIERS, RAILWAY STATIONS, RAILWAY CARS, AND
VESSELS NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN THIS CHAPTER
296-52-71090Delivery to carriers.
296-52-71095Hours of transfer.
296-52-71100Storage in route.
296-52-71105Railway cars.
296-52-720Appendix A, sample explosives-blasting ordinance for local jurisdictions, nonmandatory.
296-52-725Appendix B, sample format for a blast record, nonmandatory.
PART H
AVALANCHE CONTROL
296-52-800Avalanche control.
296-52-802Acceptable warning signs for typical avalanche control devices (duds).
296-52-803Storage, makeup, and use of explosives for avalanche control blasting.
296-52-805Hand charge makeup methods.
296-52-807Avalanche control blasting.
296-52-809Retrieving misfired explosives (duds).
DISPOSITION OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS TITLE
296-52-010Introduction. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW, RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050 and 49.17.240. WSR 78-07-052 (Order 78-10), § 296-52-010, filed 6/28/78; Order 70-4, § 296-52-010, filed 4/29/70.] Repealed by WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), filed 5/6/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050.
296-52-012Incorporation of standards of national organizations and federal agencies. [Order 75-41, § 296-52-012, filed 12/19/75.] Repealed by WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), filed 5/6/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050.
296-52-020Purpose. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 82-02-003 (Order 81-32), § 296-52-020, filed 12/24/81; Order 70-4, § 296-52-020, filed 4/29/70.] Repealed by WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), filed 5/6/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050.
296-52-025Variance and procedure. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 82-02-003 (Order 81-32), § 296-52-025, filed 12/24/81; Order 75-41, § 296-52-025, filed 12/19/75.] Repealed by WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), filed 5/6/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050.
296-52-027Equipment approval by nonstate agency or organization. [Order 75-41, § 296-52-027, filed 12/19/75.] Repealed by WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), filed 5/6/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050.
296-52-030Definitions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 85-01-022 (Order 84-24), § 296-52-030, filed 12/11/84; WSR 81-07-048 (Order 81-4), § 296-52-030, filed 3/17/81; Order 75-41, § 296-52-030, filed 12/19/75; Order 70-4, § 296-52-030, filed 4/29/70.] Repealed by WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), filed 5/6/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050.
296-52-040User's (blaster's) license. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 85-01-022 (Order 84-24), § 296-52-040, filed 12/11/84; WSR 82-02-003 (Order 81-32), § 296-52-040, filed 12/24/81; Order 70-4, § 296-52-040, filed 4/29/70.] Repealed by WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), filed 5/6/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050.
296-52-043Use of explosives and blasting agents. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 85-01-022 (Order 84-24), § 296-52-043, filed 12/11/84; WSR 82-08-026 (Order 82-10), § 296-52-043, filed 3/30/82; WSR 81-07-048 (Order 81-4), § 296-52-043, filed 3/17/81; Order 76-6, § 296-52-043, filed 3/1/76; Order 75-41, § 296-52-043, filed 12/19/75.] Repealed by WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), filed 5/6/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050.
296-52-050Transportation. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 82-02-003 (Order 81-32), § 296-52-050, filed 12/24/81; WSR 81-07-048 (Order 81-4), § 296-52-050, filed 3/17/81; Order 75-41, § 296-52-050, filed 12/19/75; Order 70-4, § 296-52-050, filed 4/29/70.] Repealed by WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), filed 5/6/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050.
296-52-060More stringent ordinances prevail. [Order 70-4, § 296-52-060, filed 4/29/70.] Repealed by WSR 86-10-4 (Order 86-24), filed 5/6/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050.
296-52-080Temporary permit for existing storage facilities. [Order 70-4, § 296-52-080, filed 4/29/70.] Repealed by WSR 86-10-4 (Order 86-24), filed 5/6/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050.
296-52-090Construction of magazines. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 85-01-022 (Order 84-24), § 296-52-090, filed 12/11/84; WSR 82-08-026 (Order 82-10), § 296-52-090, filed 3/30/82; WSR 81-07-048 (Order 81-4), § 296-52-090, filed 3/17/81; Order 75-41, § 296-52-090, filed 12/19/75; Order 70-4, § 296-52-090, filed 4/29/70.] Repealed by WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), filed 5/6/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050.
296-52-095Storage of explosives. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 85-01-022 (Order 84-24), § 296-52-095, filed 12/11/84; WSR 81-07-048 (Order 81-4), § 296-52-095, filed 3/17/81; Order 75-41, § 296-52-095, filed 12/19/75.] Repealed by WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), filed 5/6/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050.
296-52-100Quantity and distance tables for storage. [Order 75-41, § 296-52-100, filed 12/19/75; Order 70-4, § 296-52-100, filed 4/29/70.] Repealed by WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), filed 5/6/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050.
296-52-110Limit on storage quantity. [Order 70-4, § 296-52-110, filed 4/29/70.] Repealed by WSR 86-10-4 (Order 86-24), filed 5/6/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050.
296-52-120Quantity and distance tables for factory buildings. [Order 70-4, § 296-52-120, filed 4/29/70.] Repealed by WSR 86-10-4 (Order 86-24), filed 5/6/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050.
296-52-140Quantity and distance table for separation between magazines. [Order 75-41, § 296-52-140, filed 12/19/75; Order 70-4, § 296-52-140, filed 4/29/70.] Repealed by WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), filed 5/6/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050.
296-52-150Storage of blasting caps with other explosives prohibited. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 82-02-003 (Order 81-32), § 296-52-150, filed 12/24/81; Order 70-4, § 296-52-150, filed 4/29/70.] Repealed by WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), filed 5/6/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050.
296-52-160License for manufacturing. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 85-01-022 (Order 84-24), § 296-52-160, filed 12/11/84; Order 70-4, § 296-52-160, filed 4/29/70.] Repealed by WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), filed 5/6/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050.
296-52-165Blasting agents. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 82-02-003 (Order 81-32), § 296-52-165, filed 12/24/81; Order 76-6, § 296-52-165, filed 3/1/76; Order 75-41, § 296-52-165, filed 12/19/75.] Repealed by WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), filed 5/6/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050.
296-52-167Water gel (slurry) explosives and blasting agents. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 82-02-003 (Order 81-32), § 296-52-167, filed 12/24/81; Order 75-41, § 296-52-167, filed 12/19/75.] Repealed by WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), filed 5/6/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050.
296-52-170Storage magazine license. [Order 70-4, § 296-52-170, filed 4/29/70.] Repealed by WSR 86-10-4 (Order 86-24), filed 5/6/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050.
296-52-180Storage magazine license fees. [Order 70-4, § 296-52-180, filed 4/29/70.] Repealed by WSR 86-10-4 (Order 86-24), filed 5/6/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050.
296-52-190Dealer's license. [Order 76-6, § 296-52-190, filed 3/1/76; Order 70-4, § 296-52-190, filed 4/29/70.] Repealed by WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), filed 5/6/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050.
296-52-200Annual inspection. [Order 70-4, § 296-52-200, filed 4/29/70.] Repealed by WSR 86-10-4 (Order 86-24), filed 5/6/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050.
296-52-220Purchaser's license. [Order 70-4, § 296-52-220, filed 4/29/70.] Repealed by WSR 86-10-4 (Order 86-24), filed 5/6/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050.
296-52-230Unlawful access to explosives. [Order 70-4, § 296-52-230, filed 4/29/70.] Repealed by WSR 86-10-4 (Order 86-24), filed 5/6/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050.
296-52-260Coal mining code unaffected. [Order 70-4, § 296-52-260, filed 4/29/70.] Repealed by WSR 86-10-4 (Order 86-24), filed 5/6/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050.
296-52-270Shipments out-of-state. [Order 70-4, § 296-52-270, filed 4/29/70.] Repealed by WSR 86-10-4 (Order 86-24), filed 5/6/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050.
296-52-330Explosives containers to be marked—Penalty. [Order 70-4, § 296-52-330, filed 4/29/70.] Repealed by WSR 86-10-4 (Order 86-24), filed 5/6/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050.
296-52-350Small arms ammunition, primers, and propellants—Transportation regulations. [Order 70-4, § 296-52-350, filed 4/29/70.] Repealed by WSR 86-10-4 (Order 86-24), filed 5/6/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050.
296-52-360Small arms ammunition, primers, and propellants—Separation from flammable materials. [Order 70-4, § 296-52-360, filed 4/29/70.] Repealed by WSR 86-10-4 (Order 86-24), filed 5/6/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050.
296-52-370Smokeless propellants and black powder, transportation, storage and display requirements. [Order 76-6, § 296-52-370, filed 3/1/76; Order 70-4, § 296-52-370, filed 4/29/70.] Repealed by WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), filed 5/6/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050.
296-52-380Small arms ammunition primers, transportation, storage, and display requirements. [Order 76-6, § 296-52-380, filed 3/1/76; Order 70-4, § 296-52-380, filed 4/29/70.] Repealed by WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), filed 5/6/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050.
296-52-390Storage of ammonium nitrate. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 82-02-003 (Order 81-32), § 296-52-390, filed 12/24/81; Order 76-6, § 296-52-390, filed 3/1/76; Order 75-41, § 296-52-390, filed 12/19/75; Order 70-4, § 296-52-390, filed 4/29/70.] Repealed by WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), filed 5/6/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050.
296-52-400Enforcement. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 85-01-022 (Order 84-24), § 296-52-400, filed 12/11/84; Order 70-4, § 296-52-400, filed 4/29/70.] Repealed by WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), filed 5/6/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050.
296-52-401Scope and application. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 95-07-014, § 296-52-401, filed 3/6/95, effective 4/20/95; WSR 92-17-022 (Order 92-06), § 296-52-401, filed 8/10/92, effective 9/10/92; WSR 88-23-054 (Order 88-25), § 296-52-401, filed 11/14/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), § 296-52-401, filed 5/6/86.] Repealed by WSR 02-03-125, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050.
296-52-405Incorporation of standards of national organizations and federal agencies. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), § 296-52-405, filed 5/6/86.] Repealed by WSR 02-03-125, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050.
296-52-409Variance and procedure. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 95-07-014, § 296-52-409, filed 3/6/95, effective 4/20/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), § 296-52-409, filed 5/6/86.] Repealed by WSR 02-03-125, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050.
296-52-413Equipment approval by nonstate agency or organization. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 95-07-014, § 296-52-413, filed 3/6/95, effective 4/20/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), § 296-52-413, filed 5/6/86.] Repealed by WSR 02-03-125, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050.
296-52-417Definitions. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 95-07-014, § 296-52-417, filed 3/6/95, effective 4/20/95; WSR 91-03-044 (Order 90-18), § 296-52-417, filed 1/10/91, effective 2/12/91; WSR 90-03-029 (Order 89-20), § 296-52-417, filed 1/11/90, effective 2/26/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), § 296-52-417, filed 5/6/86.] Repealed by WSR 02-03-125, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050.
296-52-419Basic legal obligations. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 95-07-014, § 296-52-419, filed 3/6/95, effective 4/20/95; WSR 90-03-029 (Order 89-20), § 296-52-419, filed 1/11/90, effective 2/26/90; WSR 88-23-054 (Order 88-25), § 296-52-419, filed 11/14/88.] Repealed by WSR 02-03-125, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050.
296-52-421Licenses—Information verification. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040 and [49.17].050. WSR 99-17-094, § 296-52-421, filed 8/17/99, effective 12/1/99. Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 95-07-014, § 296-52-421, filed 3/6/95, effective 4/20/95; WSR 88-23-054 (Order 88-25), § 296-52-421, filed 11/14/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), § 296-52-421, filed 5/6/86.] Repealed by WSR 02-03-125, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050.
296-52-423Revoking or suspending licenses. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 95-07-014, § 296-52-423, filed 3/6/95, effective 4/20/95; WSR 88-23-054 (Order 88-25), § 296-52-423, filed 11/14/88.] Repealed by WSR 02-03-125, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050.
296-52-425Dealer's license. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040 and [49.17].050. WSR 99-17-094, § 296-52-425, filed 8/17/99, effective 12/1/99. Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 95-07-014, § 296-52-425, filed 3/6/95, effective 4/20/95; WSR 88-23-054 (Order 88-25), § 296-52-425, filed 11/14/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), § 296-52-425, filed 5/6/86.] Repealed by WSR 02-03-125, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050.
296-52-429License for manufacturing. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040 and [49.17].050. WSR 99-17-094, § 296-52-429, filed 8/17/99, effective 12/1/99. Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 95-07-014, § 296-52-429, filed 3/6/95, effective 4/20/95; WSR 88-23-054 (Order 88-25), § 296-52-429, filed 11/14/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), § 296-52-429, filed 5/6/86.] Repealed by WSR 02-03-125, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050.
296-52-433Purchaser's license. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040 and [49.17].050. WSR 99-17-094, § 296-52-433, filed 8/17/99, effective 12/1/99. Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 95-07-014, § 296-52-433, filed 3/6/95, effective 4/20/95; WSR 88-23-054 (Order 88-25), § 296-52-433, filed 11/14/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), § 296-52-433, filed 5/6/86.] Repealed by WSR 02-03-125, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050.
296-52-437User's (blaster's) license. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040 and [49.17].050. WSR 99-17-094, § 296-52-437, filed 8/17/99, effective 12/1/99. Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 95-07-014, § 296-52-437, filed 3/6/95, effective 4/20/95; WSR 88-23-054 (Order 88-25), § 296-52-437, filed 11/14/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), § 296-52-437, filed 5/6/86.] Repealed by WSR 02-03-125, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050.
296-52-441Storage magazine license requirements. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 95-07-014, § 296-52-441, filed 3/6/95, effective 4/20/95; WSR 88-23-054 (Order 88-25), § 296-52-441, filed 11/14/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), § 296-52-441, filed 5/6/86.] Repealed by WSR 02-03-125, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050.
296-52-445Licenses and inspections. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 88-23-054 (Order 88-25), § 296-52-445, filed 11/14/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), § 296-52-445, filed 5/6/86.] Repealed by WSR 02-03-125, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050.
296-52-449Storage magazine license fees. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040 and [49.17].050. WSR 99-17-094, § 296-52-449, filed 8/17/99, effective 12/1/99. Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 95-07-014, § 296-52-449, filed 3/6/95, effective 4/20/95; WSR 88-23-054 (Order 88-25), § 296-52-449, filed 11/14/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), § 296-52-449, filed 5/6/86.] Repealed by WSR 02-03-125, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050.
296-52-453Construction of magazines. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 95-07-014, § 296-52-453, filed 3/6/95, effective 4/20/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), § 296-52-453, filed 5/6/86.] Repealed by WSR 02-03-125, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050.
296-52-457Storage of caps with other explosives prohibited. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), § 296-52-457, filed 5/6/86.] Repealed by WSR 02-03-125, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050.
296-52-461Storage of explosives. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 95-07-014, § 296-52-461, filed 3/6/95, effective 4/20/95; WSR 92-17-022 (Order 92-06), § 296-52-461, filed 8/10/92, effective 9/10/92; WSR 90-03-029 (Order 89-20), § 296-52-461, filed 1/11/90, effective 2/26/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), § 296-52-461, filed 5/6/86.] Repealed by WSR 02-03-125, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050.
296-52-465Storage of ammonium nitrate. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-52-465, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01. Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 95-07-014, § 296-52-465, filed 3/6/95, effective 4/20/95; WSR 91-03-044 (Order 90-18), § 296-52-465, filed 1/10/91, effective 2/12/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), § 296-52-465, filed 5/6/86.] Repealed by WSR 02-03-125, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050.
296-52-469Storage of blasting agents and supplies. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 95-07-014, § 296-52-469, filed 3/6/95, effective 4/20/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), § 296-52-469, filed 5/6/86.] Repealed by WSR 02-03-125, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050.
296-52-473Quantity and distance tables for storage. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), § 296-52-473, filed 5/6/86.] Repealed by WSR 90-03-029 (Order 89-20), filed 1/11/90, effective 2/26/90. Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW.
296-52-477Quantity and distance table for separation between magazines. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040 and [49.17].050. WSR 99-17-094, § 296-52-477, filed 8/17/99, effective 12/1/99. Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 95-07-014, § 296-52-477, filed 3/6/95, effective 4/20/95; WSR 90-03-029 (Order 89-20), § 296-52-477, filed 1/11/90, effective 2/26/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), § 296-52-477, filed 5/6/86.] Repealed by WSR 02-03-125, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050.
296-52-481Recommended separation distances of ammonium nitrate and blasting agents from explosives or blasting agents. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 95-07-014, § 296-52-481, filed 3/6/95, effective 4/20/95; WSR 90-03-029 (Order 89-20), § 296-52-481, filed 1/11/90, effective 2/26/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), § 296-52-481, filed 5/6/86.] Repealed by WSR 02-03-125, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050.
296-52-485Quantity and distance tables for manufacturing buildings. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), § 296-52-485, filed 5/6/86.] Repealed by WSR 02-03-125, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050.
296-52-487Low explosives. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 95-07-014, § 296-52-487, filed 3/6/95, effective 4/20/95; WSR 88-23-054 (Order 88-25), § 296-52-487, filed 11/14/88.] Repealed by WSR 02-03-125, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050.
296-52-489Transportation. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-52-489, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01;99-17-094, § 296-52-489, filed 8/17/99, effective 12/1/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040. WSR 98-19-056, § 296-52-489, filed 9/15/98, effective 11/8/98. Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 95-07-014, § 296-52-489, filed 3/6/95, effective 4/20/95; WSR 92-17-022 (Order 92-06), § 296-52-489, filed 8/10/92, effective 9/10/92; WSR 91-03-044 (Order 90-18), § 296-52-489, filed 1/10/91, effective 2/12/91; WSR 88-23-054 (Order 88-25), § 296-52-489, filed 11/14/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), § 296-52-489, filed 5/6/86.] Repealed by WSR 02-03-125, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050.
296-52-493Use of explosives and blasting agents. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040 and [49.17].050. WSR 99-17-094, § 296-52-493, filed 8/17/99, effective 12/1/99. Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 95-07-014, § 296-52-493, filed 3/6/95, effective 4/20/95; WSR 92-17-022 (Order 92-06), § 296-52-493, filed 8/10/92, effective 9/10/92; WSR 91-03-044 (Order 90-18), § 296-52-493, filed 1/10/91, effective 2/12/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), § 296-52-493, filed 5/6/86.] Repealed by WSR 02-03-125, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050.
296-52-497Blasting agents. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-52-497, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01. Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 95-07-014, § 296-52-497, filed 3/6/95, effective 4/20/95; WSR 91-03-044 (Order 90-18), § 296-52-497, filed 1/10/91, effective 2/12/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), § 296-52-497, filed 5/6/86.] Repealed by WSR 02-03-125, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050.
296-52-501Water gel (slurry) explosives and blasting agents. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-52-501, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01. Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 95-07-014, § 296-52-501, filed 3/6/95, effective 4/20/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), § 296-52-501, filed 5/6/86.] Repealed by WSR 02-03-125, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050.
296-52-505Coal mining code unaffected. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), § 296-52-505, filed 5/6/86.] Repealed by WSR 02-03-125, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050.
296-52-509Small arms ammunition, primers, propellants and black powder. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 95-07-014, § 296-52-509, filed 3/6/95, effective 4/20/95; WSR 90-03-029 (Order 89-20), § 296-52-509, filed 1/11/90, effective 2/26/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 86-10-044 (Order 86-24), § 296-52-509, filed 5/6/86.] Repealed by WSR 02-03-125, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050.
296-52-510Explosives at piers, railway stations, and cars or vessels not otherwise specified in this standard. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 90-03-029 (Order 89-20), § 296-52-510, filed 1/11/90, effective 2/26/90.] Repealed by WSR 02-03-125, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050.
296-52-550Appendix I—IME two-compartment transportation units (mandatory). [Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 95-07-014, § 296-52-550, filed 3/6/95, effective 4/20/95.] Repealed by WSR 02-03-125, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050.
296-52-552Appendix II—Radio frequency warning signs (mandatory). [Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 95-07-014, § 296-52-552, filed 3/6/95, effective 4/20/95.] Repealed by WSR 02-03-125, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050.
296-52-555Appendix III—ATF regulations. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 95-07-014, § 296-52-555, filed 3/6/95, effective 4/20/95.] Repealed by WSR 02-03-125, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050.
296-52-60130Definitions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 06-19-074, § 296-52-60130, filed 9/19/06, effective 12/1/06; WSR 05-08-110, § 296-52-60130, filed 4/5/05, effective 6/1/05; WSR 03-06-073, § 296-52-60130, filed 3/4/03, effective 8/1/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 02-03-125, § 296-52-60130, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02.] Repealed by WSR 17-16-132, filed 8/1/17, effective 9/1/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060.
296-52-66055Transfer or lease of a magazine or mobile storage site. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 02-03-125, § 296-52-66055, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02.] Repealed by WSR 06-19-074, filed 9/19/06, effective 12/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060.
296-52-9001Appendix Figure 1—Application for user's (blaster's) license. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 82-02-003 (Order 81-32), § 296-52-9001, filed 12/24/81; Order 75-41, Appendix Figure 1 (codified as WAC 296-52-9001), filed 12/19/75; Order 70-4, Appendix Figure 1, filed 4/29/70.] Repealed by WSR 85-01-022 (Order 84-24), filed 12/11/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050.
296-52-9002Appendix Figure 2—Request for inspection. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 82-02-003 (Order 81-32), § 296-52-9002, filed 12/24/81; Order 70-4, Appendix Figure 2 (codified as WAC 296-52-9002), filed 4/29/70.] Repealed by WSR 85-01-022 (Order 84-24), filed 12/11/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050.
296-52-9003Appendix Figure 3—Application for license to manufacture explosives. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 82-02-003 (Order 81-32), § 296-52-9003, filed 12/24/81; Order 70-4, Appendix Figure 3 (codified as WAC 296-52-9003), filed 4/29/70.] Repealed by WSR 85-01-022 (Order 84-24), filed 12/11/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050.
296-52-9004Appendix Figure 4—Application for license to operate a storage magazine for explosives. [Order 75-41, Appendix Figure 4 (codified as WAC 296-52-9004), filed 12/19/75; Order 70-4, Appendix Figure 4, filed 4/29/70.] Repealed by WSR 85-01-022 (Order 84-24), filed 12/11/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050.
296-52-9005Appendix Figure 5—Application for dealer's license. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 82-02-003 (Order 81-32), § 296-52-9005, filed 12/24/81; Order 70-4, Appendix Figure 5 (codified as WAC 296-52-9005), filed 4/29/70.] Repealed by WSR 85-01-022 (Order 84-24), filed 12/11/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050.
296-52-9006Appendix Figure 6—Application for license to purchase explosives. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 82-02-003 (Order 81-32), § 296-52-9006, filed 12/24/81; Order 75-41, Appendix Figure 6 (codified as WAC 296-52-9006), filed 12/19/75; Order 70-4, Appendix Figure 6, filed 4/29/70.] Repealed by WSR 85-01-022 (Order 84-24), filed 12/11/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050.
296-52-9007Appendix Figure 7—Dealer's record. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 82-02-003 (Order 81-32), § 296-52-9007, filed 12/24/81; Order 70-4, Appendix Figure 7 (codified as WAC 296-52-9007), filed 4/29/70.] Repealed by WSR 85-01-022 (Order 84-24), filed 12/11/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050.