Explosive substances; application for an explosives permit or a certificate of competence

Activities in connection with explosive substances have a great potential for danger. The aim of the Explosives Act is to protect people and property from these dangers. Improper handling by persons without specialist knowledge as well as misuse or accidents caused by disregarding safety regulations should be prevented. The Explosives Act places high demands on the suitability, reliability and specialist knowledge of persons who handle explosive substances commercially or privately.

The handling and transportation of explosive substances are regulated by the Explosives Act (SprengG) and the ordinances to the Explosives Act (1st + 2nd + 3rd SprengV).

Responsible authorities:

• The district administrative authorities are responsible for permits in the private sector for firecrackers, reloaders and muzzleloaders.
• The trade supervisory offices are responsible for licenses and certificates of competence in the commercial blasting and fireworks sector as well as for other licenses in the private sector.
• The mining authorities are responsible for companies that carry out such activities under mining supervision.

Under Forms you will find, among other things, the "Application for permission in accordance with § 27 of the Explosives Act (SprengG)".

The requirements for the issue of an explosives permit or a certificate of competence are generally:

• Reliability
• Personal (and physical) aptitude
• Specialist knowledge
• Minimum age of 21 years
• (Commercial or private) need

• Application for a permit in accordance with § 27 of the Explosives Act (SprengG)
• Application for a permit in accordance with § 27 SprengG
• Application for a permit in accordance with § 7 SprengG
• Application for the issue of a certificate of competence
• Mining and cavity construction: Application to the mining authority for a permit in accordance with Section 7 of the Explosives Act (SprengG)
• Mining and cavity construction: Application for a certificate of competence in accordance with § 20 of the Explosives Act (SprengG) at the mining authority
• Medical certificate confirming personal (physical) suitability for handling explosive substances and carrying out blasting work

The costs may vary.

Fees of between 70 and 4,000 euros may be charged for a permit or a certificate of competence.

• First Ordinance to the Explosives Act (1st SprengV)
• Second Ordinance to the Explosives Act (2nd SprengV)
• § Section 20 Law on Explosive Substances (Explosives Act - SprengG)
• § Section 27 Law on Explosive Substances (Explosives Act - SprengG)
• § Section 7 Law on Explosive Substances (Explosives Act - SprengG)

• Explosive substances

• Explosives clearance certificate; application