Blasting Permits

The District of Sechelt requires a permit for all blasting activity within its boundaries. Blasting is most often required as a result of existing topographical conditions that inhibit construction.

‘Pre-blast surveys' and ‘notification to owner' requirements contained in the bylaw ensure that the owners of affected properties, that being those located with a 150m radius of a blast area (or other such distance of the blasting area as agreed to by the Professional Engineer/Specialist and the Director), are notified and that all principal structures and outbuildings, swimming pools, retaining wall, patios and driveways located within that affected area are inspected prior to blasting. A copy of the pre-blast survey reports is kept on file until the blasting activity is complete.

These are just two of the measures contained within the bylaw that ensure safe and responsible blasting practices.

District of Sechelt Blasting Regulation Bylaw No. 458, 2007 which contains the following:

Schedule “A” Application for a Blasting Permit

Schedule “C” Indemnity Form

Schedule “D” Insurance Requirements

Schedule “E” Letters of Assurance

Schedule “F” Fee Schedule