Blasting contractors wishing to blast within the Escondido Fire Department jurisdiction must obtain a blasting permit prior to blasting.
Blasting Permits require:
- Current City of Escondido Business License
- Current/valid copy of an Explosives Permit issued by the San Diego County Sheriff's Office
- Current Certificate of Insurance for at least $1,000,000 property damage, $1,000,000 bodily injury, and $500,000 liability, naming the City of Escondido as co-insured per the current City Ordinance
- Completed Application for Blasting Permit*
- Fire Department Current Fees*
If the blasting operation is classified "major" under current City Ordinance, a pre-blast inspection is required. Seismograph monitoring is required on ALL blasting within the city jurisdiction.
For more information, contact the Escondido Fire Department at (760) 839-5400.
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