S.C. Code Regs. 71-8302.4 - Licenses and Permits

A. Classification of Licenses and Permits

Class	Category	Blasting Permitted
1.	A	Unlimited	All types of blasting
2.	B	General	All phases of blasting operations in quarries, aboveground open pit mines, and aboveground construction
3.	C	General	All phases of blasting operations in underground mines, shafts, tunnels, and drifts
4.	D	Demolition	All phases of blasting in demolition projects
5.	E	Seismic	All phases of blasting in seismic prospecting
6.	G	Special	Special blasting as described on the permit

B. Licenses

1. No person shall be granted a license who has not successfully completed a written examination administered or accepted by the OSFM covering the applicable codes, state laws and regulations for the license classification for which they are applying.

2. Licenses are not transferable.

3. The OSFM may accept determination of relief from disability incurred by reason of a criminal conviction that has been granted by the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearm and Explosives, U. S. Department of Justice, Washington, D.C., pursuant to Section 555.142, Subpart H, Title 27, Code of Federal Regulations and Title 18 United States Code, Chapter 40, Section 845(b).

4. All applicants for licensing shall:

a. Submit an application for licensure as prescribed by OSFM.

b. Provide copies of all appropriate Federal licenses to handle and use explosives or explosive materials.

c. Provide proof of public liability insurance for an amount not less than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000). The coverage company must be an insurer which is either licensed by the DOI in this State or approved by the DOI as a nonadmitted surplus lines carrier for risks located in this State. In the event the liability insurance is canceled, suspended, or nonrenewed, the insurer shall give immediate notice to the OSFM.

d. Each applicant renewing a license shall attend at least four (4) hours of continuing education acceptable to the OSFM. Certificates of training or other proof of training attendance must be provided when requested by the OSFM.

C. Blasting Permits

1. Blasting Permit shall be requested online through the OSFM Information Management System (IMS) and shall contain the information deemed appropriate by the OSFM. At a minimum, the application form shall include:

a. Applicant name and contact information;

b. Blaster name, license, and contact information;

c. Blast site information including location, purpose of blasting, and fire department responsible for responding to the site;

d. Anticipated date and time range of blasting operations;

e. The type(s) of explosive used;

f. Information on quantities of explosive used including the estimated amount of explosives for the duration of the permit, amount per shot, and amount per charge; and,

g. Information regarding whether a seismograph will be used.

h. Current certificate of insurance;

i. Site plan of the blast site showing measured distances to adjacent buildings, streets, utilities, wells, and other facilities that have been superimposed on officially published maps, electronic satellite imagery, or another means of showing the site area and its vicinity that OSFM determines to be acceptable;

j. Blasting plan that addresses proposed blasting procedures, quantity of material to be removed by blasting, number of blasts to be detonated, quantity and type of explosives to be used, maximum amount of explosives per delay, the maximum number of holes per delay, and the proposed placement of seismographs; and

k. Safety plan that addresses on-site storage, traffic control, barricading, signage plan, and adverse weather operation plan.

2. No permit will be granted without submission of a complete Blasting Permit application form and payment of application fee.

3. No variations from the terms of the blasting permit are allowed without authorization from the OSFM.

D. Magazine Permits

1. Magazine Permits shall be requested online through the OSFM Information Management System (IMS) and shall contain the information deemed appropriate by the OSFM.

2. Magazine permits shall be visible on the exterior of all magazines. Defaced or destroyed permits will be reported to the OSFM when discovered. The OSFM may, at their discretion, charge the administrative costs of replacing the magazine permit.

3. Each magazine shall be inspected and approved by the OSFM before use.

Notes

S.C. Code Regs. 71-8302.4

Added by State Register Volume 23, Issue No. 6, eff June 25, 1999. Amended by State Register Volume 29, Issue No. 4, eff April 22, 2005; State Register Volume 33, Issue No. 5, eff May 22, 2009; State Register Volume 38, Issue No. 4, eff April 25, 2014; State Register Volume 38, Issue No. 6, eff 6/27/2014; State Register Volume 39, Issue No. 06, eff. 6/26/2015; State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 06, eff. 6/24/2016; State Register Volume 47, Issue No. 05, eff. 5/26/2023.