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. Includes seismograph shooters. 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.
| Statute/Rules |
NH RSA 158; Administrative Rules Chapter Saf-C 1600 |
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| Regulatory Agency |
PERMITS AND LICENSING UNIT
New Hampshire State Police
33 Hazen Drive, Room 106
Concord, New Hampshire 03301 |
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| phone |
(603) 271-3575 |
| fax |
(603) 271-0306 |
| web |
www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/nhsp/ssb/permitslicensing |
| contact person |
Sgt. Andrew J. Lubrano |
| e-mail |
not provided |
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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
- 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
Fees
| Certificate of Competency -- Blasting |
$40.00 |
| Certificate renewal (every four years) |
$40.00 |
| Explosives regulation book |
$5.00 |
| Duplicate certificate |
$3.00 |
Reciprocity: Not permitted
Residence/Citizenship: Neither New Hampshire residency nor US citizenship is required
Number of Active Licenses: 312
Standard Occupational Code (O*Net): 47-5031.00 Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters
Related Training Programs: Blasting/Blaster
Further Information*
Society of Explosives Engineers, Inc.
30325 Bainbridge Road
Cleveland OH 44139
phone: (440) 349-4400
web: <www.isee.org/>
last revision: September 2007
*For reference only. This listing does not constitute an endorsement of any organization, and is subject to change.
