A Blasting Permit is required prior to all blasting. Blasting in the City of Abbotsford is regulated under Bylaw No. 1941-2010.
Blasting permits help ensure public safety, property protection, regulatory compliance, and proper engineering oversight.
Important Notes
- Blasting must only carry out blasting Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
- Blasting companies are to notify properties within a radius of 100 m of blast area. Notification outlines the date and time, anticipated duration, and an explanation of what blasting signals will be used and the meaning.
- Demonstrate commercial general liability and property damage insurance in an amount not less than $5 million for any claims which may arise from the proposed blasting.