Companies blasting in Iowa need a commercial explosive contractor license. Â
A national criminal history background check is required for all responsible persons and employee possessors who are not licensed as commercial explosive blasters.
Companies must license at least one commercial explosive blaster.
Satisfactory completion of training in the use and handling of explosives by the employer or reputable third party knowledgeable about the storage, handling, and use of explosives.
All responsible persons, employee possessors, and blasters are required to submit a fingerprint card by mail, or through the Fieldprint Iowa Livescan Network, at the time of application for a new or renewal license.
Use Fieldprint's largest Livescan network in Iowa to schedule secure, electronic submission of your fingerprints for criminal history background checks required by Commercial Explosives licensing.
Refer to the Fieldprint Program Scheduling Aid for step-by-step instructions to schedule your Livescan appointment at a Fieldprint location nearest you. Currently, Fieldprint is only available in Iowa.Â
Be sure to use the Fieldprint Code for Explosives Licensing -Â FPIASFMExplosives.
Applicants with criminal histories are not immediately denied a license in Iowa. Â
Applicable Licensing Programs:
Alarm System Licensing Programs
Commercial Explosives Licensing Programs
Fire Protection System Licensing Programs
A prior offense may be disqualifying if:
actions of the offense within the specialty of the license program, orÂ
circumstances of the offense are specific to the licensing program. Â
You may submit proof to the Department to show your current fitness to get a license.
Applicants must share their conviction information on their application for licensure, and include:
the criminal complaint and judgment of conviction for each separate offense,Â
a personal statement about the conditions that led to the convictions, andÂ
all evidence of rehabilitation they wish the Department to consider.
The Department reserves the right to request additional information and make a disqualification determination on other criminal offenses not listed herein. Â
Terrorism
Iowa Code § 708A.2
Iowa Code § 708A.4–6
Arson
Iowa Code § 712.2
Iowa Code § 712.3
Iowa Code § 712.4
Iowa Code § 712.5
Iowa Code § 712.6(1)
Iowa Code § 712.6(2)(a)
Iowa Code § 712.6(3)
Iowa Code § 712.7
Iowa Code § 712.8
Iowa Code § 712.9
All Class A Felonies;
All Class B Felonies;
All class C Felonies
Iowa Code § 692A.111, sex offender, failure to comply
Iowa Code § 707.5, involuntary manslaughter
Iowa Code § 708 assault
Excluding simple misdemeanor assault
Iowa Code § 709, sexual abuse
Iowa Code § 710.10, enticing a minor
Iowa Code § 710.11, purchase or sale of an individual
Iowa Code § 710A.2, human trafficking
Iowa Code § 710A.2A, solicitation of commercial sexual activity
Iowa Code § 711.4, extortion
Iowa Code § 713.6A, burglary in the third degree
Iowa Code § 713.6B, attempted burglary in the third degree
Iowa Code § 713.7, possession of burglar tools
Iowa Code § 714.2(2), theft in the second degree
Iowa Code § 714.3A(2)(b), aggravated theft with prior related conviction
Iowa Code § 714.10, fraudulent practice in the second degree
Iowa Code § 715A.2(2)(a), class D felony forgery
Iowa Code § 715A.8(3), class C identity theft
Iowa Code § 715.10(1), illegal use of scanning devise or reencoder
Iowa Code § 716.4, criminal mischief in the second degree
Iowa Code § 716.5, criminal mischief in the third degree
Iowa Code § 719.1(e), interference with official acts with bodily injury
Iowa Code § 719.1(f), interference with official acts with serious injury or display of a dangerous weapon or armed with a firearm
Iowa Code § 722.1, bribery
Iowa Code § 722.2, accepting a bribe
Iowa Code § 723.1, riot
Iowa Code § 723A.2, participating in a street gang
Iowa Code § 723A.3(2), gang recruitment
Iowa Code § 724.3, unauthorized use of an offensive weapon
Iowa Code § 724.4, carrying weapons
Iowa Code § 724.4B, carrying firearms on school grounds
Iowa Code § 724.22, persons under twenty-one – sale, loan gift, making availableÂ
Iowa Code § 724.26, possession of firearms, offensive weapons, and ammunition by felons and others
License fee is prorated based on the month an application is submitted.
A $35.00 background check fee for each listed responsible person, employee possessor, and blaster.
Explosive License - Prorated Fee By Month
MONTH OF APPLICATION:
PRORATED FEE AMOUNT:
January
$60.00
February
$58.33
March
$56.66
April
$54.99
May
$53.32
June
$51.65
July
$49.98
August
$48.31
September
$46.64
October
$44.97
November
$43.30
December
$41.63
Payments can be made online by debit/credit card or eCheck/ACH or by mailing a check or money order payable to the "Dept. of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing"Â or "State of Iowa"Â and mailed to the Dept. of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing, Attention: Explosives Licensing Administration, 6200 Park Ave, Ste 100, Des Moines, IA 50321.
Iowa Code encompasses all permanent laws passed by the Iowa legislature and signed by the governor. Iowa Administrative Code (IAC) contains all administrative rules adopted by State agencies. When a new law is passed, administrative rules often need to be updated to implement or administer that law. Â
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The state of Iowa requires licensing for all commercial explosive contractors and blasters as defined in Iowa Code chapter 101A and Administrative Rules chapter 661-235. A company engaged in the manufacture, importation, distribution, sale or commercial use of explosives and their employees must be licensed as commercial explosive contractors and blasters.
