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Explosive substances; application for an explosives permit or a certificate of competence
When handling explosive substances, the requirements of the Explosives Act (SprengG) must be observed.
Forms
Forms
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Antrag auf Erteilung eines Befähigungsscheines
This form can be submitted electronically (e.g. via a secure contact form using your user account with login via the electronic ID function or the ELSTER certificate) or handwritten and signed in paper form to the responsible authority.
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Antrag auf Erteilung einer Erlaubnis nach § 27 SprengG
This form can be submitted electronically (e.g. via a secure contact form using your user account with login via the electronic ID function or the ELSTER certificate) or handwritten and signed in paper form to the responsible authority.
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Antrag auf Erteilung einer Erlaubnis nach § 7 SprengG
This form can be submitted electronically (e.g. via a secure contact form using your user account with login via the electronic ID function or the ELSTER certificate) or handwritten and signed in paper form to the responsible authority.
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Bergbau und Hohlraumbau: Antrag auf Erteilung eines Befähigungsscheines nach § 20 des Sprengstoffgesetzes (SprengG) beim Bergamt
This form can be submitted electronically (e.g. via a secure contact form using your user account with login via the electronic ID function or the ELSTER certificate) or handwritten and signed in paper form to the responsible authority.
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Bergbau und Hohlraumbau: Antrag auf Erteilung einer Erlaubnis nach § 7 des Sprengstoffgesetzes (SprengG) beim Bergamt
This form can be submitted electronically (e.g. via a secure contact form using your user account with login via the electronic ID function or the ELSTER certificate) or handwritten and signed in paper form to the responsible authority.
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Ärztliche Bescheinigung über die persönliche (körperliche) Eignung zum Umgang mit explosionsgefährlichen Stoffen und Durchführung von Sprengarbeiten
This form can be submitted electronically (e.g. via a secure contact form using your user account with login via the electronic ID function or the ELSTER certificate) or handwritten and signed in paper form to the responsible authority.
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Procedure details
Description
As a rule, only persons who are in possession of an explosives permit or a certificate of competence are allowed to handle explosive substances.
Activities in connection with explosive substances have a high 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 movement of explosive substances are regulated in the Explosives Act (SprengG) and the ordinances to the Explosives Act (1st + 2nd + 3rd SprengV).
Competent 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.
Requirements
The requirements for the issue of an explosives permit or a certificate of competence are generally
- Reliability
- Personal (and physical) suitability
- Specialist knowledge
- Minimum age of 21 years
- (Commercial or private) need
Required documents
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Written application with proof of identity
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Proof of personal (and physical) suitability (e.g. by means of a medical certificate)
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certificate of competence
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Proof of a commercial or private need
Fees
The costs can vary.
Fees of between 70 and 4,000 euros can be incurred for a permit or a certificate of competence.
Processing time
The application for the issue/renewal of a permit or a certificate of competence should be submitted in good time, as reliability, suitability and need must be checked in the course of the procedure.
Legal bases
Appeal
Administrative court action
Related links
Related issues
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Explosive substances; notification of the commencement of activities and the appointed responsible personsAnyone who handles explosive substances on a commercial basis must notify the competent authority of the commencement of this activity and the responsible persons appointed by them.
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Fireworks; notification of the setting off of pyrotechnic articlesThis form is used for the notification of fireworks with pyrotechnic objects by the holder of a permit in accordance with the Explosives Act (SprengG). However, it does not apply to the display of effects in theaters and similar establishments.
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Small fireworks; application for a permit to set them off
If you are not in possession of an explosives permit or a certificate of competence and wish to set off category F2 fireworks outside the New Year's Eve period, you will require a permit.
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Explosives clearance certificate; applicationYou acquire the specialist knowledge required under explosives legislation for handling explosive substances by successfully completing a recognized course. To participate in this course, you need a clearance certificate from the competent authority.
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Blasting with explosive substances; notification
If explosive substances are to be used for blasting, the local trade supervisory office or mining authority must be notified.
Status: 25.02.2025
Editorial responsibility Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Umwelt und Verbraucherschutz
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