Explosives - Rules & Requirements
L&I Rules:
- Safety and Health Core Rules, Chapter 296-800 WAC.
- Construction, Chapter 296-155 WAC
- Explosives: Safety Standards for the Possession and Handling of Explosives, Chapter 296-52 WAC
- Explosives Licensing, WAC 296-52-61005 through WAC 296-52-66060
Note: Request an explosives licensing packet by phone at 360-902-5563. Please specify the type of explosive license requested. - General Occupational Health Standards, Chapter 296-62, WAC.
- General Safety and Health Standard, Chapter 296-24 WAC.
- Longshore, Stevedore and Waterfront Related Operations: Handling explosives or hazardous materials WAC 296-56-60051.
- Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals, Chapter 296-67 WAC.
- Ski Area Facilities and Operations: Requirements for Warning Signs WAC 296-59-015(8).
L&I Procedures, Enforcement Guidance, & Explanatory Interpretations
Guidelines & Standards from Others
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- Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) (additional information)
- Federal licensing (from the FFLC)
Note: Contact the Federal Firearms Licensing Center (FFLC) at 404-417-2750 or nlc@atf.gov to apply for an explosives license.
- State Fireworks Law, Chapter 70.77 RCW
- Washington State Explosives Act, Chapter 70.74 RCW
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