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Spokane Municipal Code

***Note: Many local criminal codes can now be located under Chapter 10.60 SMC while others are now cited under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which was incorporated into the municipal code in 2022. (See SMC 10.58.010). Code Enforcement, including Noise Control and Animal Regulations are located in Chapters 10.62 through 10.74.

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Title 10
Chapter 10.29
Section 10.29.010
 

Title 10 Regulation of Activities

Division II. License Code

Chapter 10.29 Contractors and Workers

Article I. Blasting

Section 10.29.010 License and Permit
  1. No person may work as a blaster or operate as a contractor using explosives or blasting agents without a current license issued by the city engineer, bond and insurance as provided in SMC 17G.010.210.
  1. No person may conduct blasting operations without a blasting permit as provided in SMC 17G.010.210(A).
  1. The blasting license is an annual license subject  to the licensing procedures of 08.01 SMC.
  1. Additionally, IFC section 105.6.15 requires a permit from the fire official to:
    1. manufacture, possess, store, sell, use or dispose of explosives or blasting agents;
    1. operate a terminal for handling explosives or blasting agents, and to deliver or receive same at a terminal during the hours of darkness; or
    1. transport explosives or blasting agents or transport blasting caps on the same vehicle with explosives.

Date Passed: Monday, March 31, 2025

Effective Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025

ORD C36652 Section 9