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Blasting Company (Sprengungsunternehmen)
GewO §94 Z.65
Verified: April 2026
Key Facts
- Type: Regulated trade (Zuverlaessigkeitsgewerbe)
- Special: Reliability assessment required before starting
- Qualification: Qualification exam + blasting license
- Registration cost: Free (€0)
- Start immediately: NO — must wait for official decision
- Regulation: Among the most strictly regulated trades in Austria
Ultra-Strict Regulatory Framework
Blasting is a Zuverlaessigkeitsgewerbe (reliability trade). You cannot start
working upon registration. The authority must first verify personal reliability,
criminal record, and financial standing. Additionally, the federal Explosives
Act (Sprengmittelgesetz) and mining law (MinroG) impose further requirements.
What This Trade Covers
- Rock blasting for construction and mining
- Building demolition using explosives
- Tunnel blasting (NATM method)
- Controlled avalanche blasting
- Underwater blasting
Additional Requirements
- Blasting license (Sprengbefugnis) for each blasting operator
- Explosives storage permit from the district authority
- Liability insurance with high coverage limits
- Regular safety inspections and incident reporting
Related Guides
Legally binding: German text of GewO 1994.