Virginia Blast/Explosive (BEC) Contractor License

The Blast/Explosive (BEC) Contractor License allows you the use of explosive charges for the repair, improvement, alteration, or demolition of:

• Real property
• Structure connected to real property

Applicants who selected Class A are required to take and pass the General, Virginia, and Advanced portions. Class B applicants are not required to take the Advanced portion; they must complete and pass the General and Virginia examination portions. As for Class C applicants, they are only required to pass the trade exam.

How to Get the Blast/Explosive (BEC) Contractor’s License in Virginia?

1. Have a business entity
2. Complete a pre-licensure education course from one of the DPOR-approved providers. For more information on the pre-approval process, contact the Virginia Board of Contractors:
   • By phone: 804-367-8511
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3. Contact the State Fire Marshal’s Office to receive a valid blaster certification
4. Once obtained, submit a completed application to the DPOR and expect a response regarding the license

Please be aware that a valid blaster certification from the State Fire Marshal’s Office is required. For more information, please contact the office at:

804-371-0220
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State Marshal Official Website