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Rhode Island blasting license bonds.
$500 flat.

Rhode Island requires anyone licensed to conduct blasting operations to file a bond of not less than $50,000 with the State Fire Marshal under R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-28.28-32. Ours is $500 flat. A quick soft credit check may apply — never a hard inquiry, no impact on your score; the bond is issued when you pay.

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Required for a RI blasting license under §§ 23-28.28-31 and 23-28.28-32

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Statutory floor of $50,000 — the Fire Marshal can require a larger penal sum for some operations

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A quick soft credit check may apply — never a hard inquiry, no impact on your score, and the premium stays $500 flat

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How it works

Three steps to your blasting license.

Your State Fire Marshal license is waiting on this bond. Here's the whole process:

TODAY · ONLINE

Apply online

Business details, owner information, effective date, and a few commercial questions. The only extra step is a one-time consent to a soft credit pull.

RIGHT AWAY

Approved

Most are approved as soon as you apply. The soft pull informs approval, never the price. If it needs a second look, one to two business days at most.

WHEN YOU PAY

File with the State Fire Marshal

Pay online and receive the executed bond, ready to file with your blasting license application. Wet-ink originals mailed whenever the office insists.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the bond actually guarantees

Rhode Island licenses blasters through the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Under R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-28.28-31, anyone who conducts blasting operations or possesses and uses explosives must hold a license; § 23-28.28-32 conditions that license on a bond.

The bond is filed in a penal sum of not less than $50,000, with sureties approved by the State Fire Marshal and conditions the Fire Marshal deems necessary. The Fire Marshal can also require additional penal sums to cover losses, damages, or injuries to persons or property — so larger operations may carry a higher bond.

The bond stands behind the public: if a blaster causes loss, damage, or injury and fails to make it right, the harmed party can recover against the bond. It is not insurance for you — if the surety pays, you repay the surety. A licensee who blasts safely and in compliance treats the bond as a licensing formality.

R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-28.28-32R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-28.28-32 (Bond for blasting operations) requires an applicant for a license or permit to possess and use explosives to file a bond with the State Fire Marshal in a penal sum of not less than $50,000, with sureties approved by the State Fire Marshal and with such conditions and such additional penal sums as the State Fire Marshal determines necessary to cover losses, damages, or injuries to persons or property. Licensure itself is required under § 23-28.28-31. Confirm any required amount above the $50,000 floor with the State Fire Marshal.

You need this bond if you're

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Applying for a RI blasting license through the Office of the State Fire Marshal

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A blasting contractor on excavation, quarry, demolition, or construction work

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Renewing your blasting license and your current bond is expiring or non-renewing

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A company adding licensed blasters that must each be bonded to operate

One application, issued instantly.

These are the actual underwriting fields, including a few commercial questions and a one-time soft credit pull. Submit once and your bond is issued when you pay.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Rhode Island blasting license bond?The premium is $500 flat, the fixed rate our carrier sets for this $50,000 statutory floor. If the State Fire Marshal sets a higher penal sum for your operation, send us the figure and we confirm your price.

Do I pay the $50,000?No. You pay $500. The $50,000 is the surety's maximum liability for losses, damages, or injuries from your blasting — not a deposit, and nobody holds your money.

Can the amount be higher than $50,000?Yes. Section 23-28.28-32 makes $50,000 the floor and lets the State Fire Marshal require additional penal sums to cover potential losses or injuries. Confirm your required amount with the Fire Marshal before buying.

Is there a credit check?A quick soft credit check may apply — it is never a hard inquiry and never affects your score. Because blasting is a higher-hazard operation, underwriting looks closely, but the premium stays $500 flat regardless.

When does it renew?You can buy a 1, 2, or 3-year term, and the bond must stay active for as long as you hold the blasting license. We send renewal notices 60 and 30 days out.

Which A-rated carriers underwrite these bonds?Typically Arch Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+) or Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (A.M. Best A). Which one writes your bond depends on the bond type and your state. The carrier's name and official signature are printed on the bond you receive.

How do I contact Light RFP about this bond?Email insurance@lightrfp.com. It reaches the bond team at Light RFP Risk Management Services LLC (NY DFS License # PC-1978982). Write to us about quotes, applications, bond forms or certificates. We will respond within 24 hours.

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