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Explosives Permit

Permit Description

A permit is required to store, handle, use or sell explosives as follows:

Store, sell or offer for sale any quantity of black powder and smokeless powder.

Store, sell or offer for sale any qu antity of blasting caps.

Store, sell or offer for sale two hundred or more shells of small arms ammunition.

Store, handle, use, sell or offer for sale any quantity of explosives, other than those specified in Items 1, 2 and 3 above.

Cost of Permit

Store, Handle and Sell Explosives at Vendor's Facility (Frequency of Inspection as Required by Code or Rule - Initial Inspection
$210.00

Store, Handle and Sell Explosives at Vendor's Facility (Frequency of Inspection as Required by Code or Rule - Subsequent Inspection
$210.00

Store, Handle and Use Explosives at a Job Site (Frequency of Inspection as Required by Code or Rule) (Per Hour)
$210.00

Store Small Arms Ammunition for Sale - Up to and Including 25 Percent of the Maximum Allowable Code Quantities
$105.00

Store Small Arms Ammunition for Sale - More Than 25 Percent of the Maximum Allowable Code Quantities
$210.00

Store Black Powder or Smokeless Propellant - Less than 14 Pounds (6.4 kg)
$50.00

Store Black Powder or Smokeless Propellant - 14 pounds (6.4 kg) or more
$105.00

Store, Sell or Offer for Sale Low Explosives at a Location Other Than a Vendor's Facility or Job Site (Frequency of Inspection as Required by Code) (per hour)
$210.00

Permit Length

Application Requirements

E-10 Blaster (All Purpose)

E-14 Powder Carrier

E-21 Use Ammunition Activated Tools

Additional Information

Need Help?

For assistance with applying for and receiving Permits and Letters of Approval on FDNY Business, contact the FDNY Customer Service Center by dialing 311, or via email at FDNY.BusinessSupport@FDNY.nyc.gov.