Section 675IAC26-2-3. Licensure examination

   (a) The subjects for the licensed regulated explosive use-blaster examination are as follows:

(1) Explosives and related products, including the following:

(A) High explosives.

(B) Blasting agents.

(C) Chemical and physical properties of explosive products and appropriate product selection.

(2) Detonation materials and unique product properties, and methods of use, including the following:

(A) Electric detonators.

(B) Nonelectric detonators.

(C) Boosters and primers.

(D) Detonating cord.

(E) Detonating tube.

(3) Electric detonators/special conditions, including the following:

(A) Required safety testing procedures.

(B) Approved test equipment.

(C) Approved blasting machines.

(4) Blast layout and blasthole design, including the following:

(A) Geology.

(B) Topography.

(C) Burden and spacing calculations.

(D) Drill hole diameter and pattern placement.

(E) Blasthole detonation timing.

(5) Control of airblast, ground vibration, and flyrock, including the following:

(A) Seismograph equipment usage.

(B) Airblast monitoring and control measures.

(C) Scale distance calculations.

(D) Detonator timing sequences.

(E) Flyrock reduction techniques.

(6) Blasting records, including the following:

(A) Delivery, storage, and use reports.

(B) Blasting log.

(C) Seismograph log.

(D) Record retention requirements.

(7) Unpredictable hazards, including the following:

(A) Weather conditions.

(B) Stray current.

(C) Radio frequency energy.

(D) Misfire conditions.

(E) Site security and safety.

(8) Applicable federal and state regulations and statutes.

(9) New product and procedure technology.

  (b) The approved testing agency shall obtain the form and content of the examination from the office of the state fire marshal and shall administer the examination in accordance with the following:

(1) A minimum of seventy percent (70%) grade is required to pass the examination.

(2) One (1) or more proctors shall monitor each examination.

(3) A photo identification must be provided by the applicant.

(4) Once all admission requirements have been verified, the applicant will be allowed to take the examination.

(5) Once the examination has begun, the entrance to the examination site will be secured and no additional applicants will be permitted to enter.

(6) Each examination participant shall sign and date the student registration form.

(7) Examination participants shall be seated at least five (5) feet away from each other participant.

(8) Any examination participant observed talking to another examination participant while either has his or her answer sheet in his or her possession shall be immediately dismissed from the examination and shall receive a score of zero (0) on the examination.

(9) Any examination participant observed copying from another participant's paper shall:

(A) be immediately dismissed from the examination; and

(B) receive a score of zero (0) on the examination.

(10) The maximum time allowed for each examination shall be three (3) hours.

(11) At the end of the examination period, the proctor shall ensure that:

(A) each student returns:

(i) the test booklet;

(ii) the completed answer sheet; and

(iii) the completed registration form; and

(B) no marks were made on the test booklet.

(12) The proctor shall seal all test booklets and answer sheets, and the authorized testing agency shall process the answer sheets for scoring. Each participant shall be notified in writing by the authorized testing agency of his or her examination score within ten (10) business days after the completion of the examination.

(13) If more than one (1) room is being used for the examination, a minimum of one (1) proctor per room shall be required.

(Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission; 675 IAC 26-2-3; filed Sep 21, 2005, 1:30 p.m.: 29 IR 490, eff Dec 1, 2005; readopted filed Aug 4, 2011, 8:35 a.m.: 20110831-IR-675110254RFA)