Blasting

To apply, submit the following to Engineering Services at Municipal Hall or by email at enbgineering@sooke.ca:

• A completed Blasting Permit Application Form (PDF)
• A copy of the blaster’s certification (valid under the Workers Compensation Act)
• Proof of Comprehensive General Liability Insurance, naming the District of Sooke as additional insured (minimum $5 million coverage)
• A map or plan showing the blasting area, distances to structures, and nearest utilities
• A schedule of blasting activities and public notification plan
• Letter(s) of consent from adjacent property owners, if blasting will occur within 8 metres of a property line

Applications must be reviewed and approved before any blasting begins. Please allow adequate processing time.

Before any blast, the permit holder must:

• Obtain a Blasting Permit from the District of Sooke, and pay applicable fees.
• Give written notice to all owners and occupants within 100 metres of the blast site (minimum 24 hours in advance) (note: within 300 metres of schools)
• Post warning signs in visible locations around the site
• Conduct blasting only during approved hours:
  • Monday to Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • No blasting on Sunday or statutory holidays

All blasting must comply with:

• The Workers Compensation Act and Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, Part 21 — Blasting Operations
• District of Sooke Bylaws
• All conditions listed on the approved Blasting Permit

Failure to follow these requirements may result in fines, suspension or revocation of the permit, or other enforcement actions.