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.