(1) 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."

(2) Blaster license classifications table. The following information shows classifications for blasting licenses:

(a) 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.

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

(i) All classifications must be requested on the application;

(ii) 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.

(c) 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.

(d) 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.

(e) Aerial blasting. Will require experience and passing aerial blasting test.

(f) Bomb technician. Disposal of bombs, illegal fireworks and explosive devices.

(g) Explosives disposal. Disposal of explosive materials by licensed blasters.

(h) Forestry. Includes logging, trail building, and tree topping.

(i) 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.

(j) Surface blasting. Includes construction, quarries, and surface mining.

(k) Unlimited. Includes all classifications except underground blasting and law enforcement.

PDFWAC 296-52-64005

Responsibility to obtain a blaster's license.