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Licence name

Licence to mix and use ammonium nitrate
Licence of a factory for the manufacture of explosives

Fees

Commencing 1 July 2011 - 30 June 2012

Ammonium nitrate
One place only - $51.50
For more than one place - $131.00

Factory manufacture - $280.00

Duration

Annual

Overview

Ammonium nitrate

This licence is required for the mixing and using of ammonium nitrate. If explosive is stored overnight, a licence to Store on Premises or in a magazine is required.

A licence granted is:

  • valid only for the person to whom it is issued
  • not transferable
  • valid for the place or places specified
  • valid for the particular ammonium nitrate mixture specified.

Factory manufacture

This licence permits the manufacture of authorised explosives at a specified factory site. All explosives manufactured must be classified by the Dangerous Substances Section.

A licence granted is:
  • to the occupier of the factory
  • valid only for that occupier
  • valid only for the site specified
  • not transferable.

Full details of these licences can be found on the website of SafeWork SA.

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Apply for a licence

The application forms for both of these licences can be found on the SafeWork SA website.

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More information

Other websites
Other permits related to explosives - SafeWork SA
Includes:
- Purchase explosives other than small fireworks
- Classification of an explosive
- Permit to purchase explosives (fireworks) for entertainment outdoors.

Contact
SafeWork SA Help Centre
1300 365 255

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