1. (a) Every person requesting a Blaster's License shall submit a completed application form to the Division.
2. (b) The Division shall evaluate every applicant for a Blaster's License. This evaluation will be conducted of the person's training and experience as shown on the application.
3. (c) In order to obtain a Blaster's License, the applicant shall pass a written or an oral qualifying examination given at such times and places as determined by the Division. The examination shall include questions related to the license classification requested. Field tests may also be required as deemed necessary to determine the candidate's qualifications to perform the duties of a blaster.

4. (d) License classification.

   Class

   Category

   Description

   A

   Unlimited

   All types of blasting.

   B

   General Above Ground

   All phases of blasting operations in quarries, open pit mines, and above ground construc tion.

   C

   General Underground

   All phases of blasting operations in under ground mines, shafts, tunnels, and drifts.

   D

   Demolition

   All phases of demolition.

   E

   Limited

   Specific blasting operations indicated on the License.

5. (e) The Blaster's License may be endorsed by any limitation or classification the Division may determine.
6. (f) The Blaster's License is not transferable.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 6308, 7314, 7350, 7720-7724, 7728, 7904 and 7991, Labor Code. Reference: Sections 7314, 7350, 7720-7724, 7728, 7904 and 7991, Labor Code.

History

1. New Article 7 (Sections 344.20-344.22) filed 11-30-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 49).