Welcome to the Blasting Permit Application process.
All blasting work conducted in Saanich requires a blasting permit and is a heavily regulated industry governed by WorkSafeBC.
Please note the following application conditions:
- Only a certified blaster may apply for a blasting permit.
- A MySaanich profile is required to access the online application process. If you do not have a profile, register for one here.
- Prior to starting the application, please refer to the Blasting Permits for submission requirements. All requirements must be fulfilled for the application to be processed.
- The application will timeout after 30 minutes of inactivity; draft applications will be saved for 15 days (and accessible through MySaanich Draft Applications
- The Blasting Permit fee of $50.00 must be paid via credit card (2.4% convenience fee applies) upon application submission.
Required for the Blasting applications for non Building Related projects - i.e. Landscaping, pasture:
- Site plan, identifying area where blasting will take place
All documents must be in native PDF format, no scans permitted
- Plan maximum file size: 20 MB
- Other documents maximum file size: 10 MB