N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 12 §§ 61-4.4

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 51, December 18, 2024

Section 61-4.4 - Qualifications

The general provisions set forth at section 61-1.4 of this Part shall apply under this Subpart except as follows:

(a) Age. The minimum age of each applicant for a certificate of competence shall be 21 years of age.

(b) Experience. The minimum necessary experience for each applicant shall be three years practical experience in the handling and use of explosives. Such experience shall include knowledge of explosive safety precautions, three years of actual experience as a blaster outside of New York State or authorized blasting assistant on the types of blasting operations that are covered by the particular classification being sought and successful completion of at least two training courses recognized by the blaster's examining board totaling 16 hours.

(c) Renewals. Applicants for renewal shall have successfully completed during the certification period at least two blasting-related training courses that have been recognized by the blaster's examining board totaling 16 hours.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 12 §§ 61-4.4