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Certificate of Fitness for explosives

In accordance with Section 12-58-1, Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR), a revised application for Certificate of Fitness for Explosives with new submission requirements was released in January 2003.
Please see Section 12-56, HAR for updates in fees.

Included with the revised application and procedures was a proposed amendment to Chapter 12-58, HAR. This amendment became effective on January 10, 2003.

Certificate of Fitness (COF) Renewals

Mail in their COF card for updating, or
Bring their COF card (and the letter notifying them that they are approved for renewal) in person to the HIOSH office (or the nearest DLIR District Office):

830 Punchbowl Street, Room 425
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

FAQs

Any person using explosives of class A, B, or C, and pyrotechnics class C, except commercially manufactured black powder in quantities not to exceed 50 pounds, percussion caps, safety and pyrotechnic fuses, quills, quick and slow matches, and friction primers, if the black powder is intended to be used solely for sporting, recreational, or cultural purposes in antique firearms.
Any person who sells/deals in explosives and blasting materials of class A, B, or C, and pyrotechnics class C.
Any person who stores in a magazine, explosives and blasting materials of class A, B, or C, and pyrotechnics class C.

Be at least 21 years of age.
Minimum of 2 years experience (and 8 displays for pyrotechnicians). Quarry operation maybe considered after 1 year experience gained.
Furnish 2 written references from persons who are licensed powdermen or pyrotechnic operators that have been licensed for at least one (1) year. If the reference persons are out of state, a copy of their license (front and back) is to be included.
Applicants to provide resume on training, knowledge and experience with explosives or pyrotechnics. Submit your Criminal History Record Clearance from the state of your current residence.
Two (2) passport photos (2X2) are required after successful completion of the examination.
Time limit of two (2) hours will be given for the monitored examination. There are no oral examinations.
Examination fee is $225.00. Please make check or money order payable to: Director of Finance. Check or money order must be received at least 3 days prior to the examination date.

Certificate of Fitness for explosives

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