Section 200.915  Inspections by the Department

a)         Explosives licensees, temporary explosives licensees, and storage certificate holders shall make all required records available to authorized representatives of the Department and shall permit their locations and facilities to be inspected by representatives of the Department.

b)         The Department will conduct inspections of explosives locations and facilities as follows:

1)         Upon receipt of an original, renewal or modification storage certificate application;

2)         At such other times and conditions as the Department deems appropriate. Inspections may be conducted randomly without prior notice; or

3)         Upon complaint from the industry, public or agencies of the State regarding the safe and proper storage, handling, and use of explosive materials.

c)         All Department employees shall inform the person or the person's designated representative, if either is present, upon arrival at the inspection site.

(Source:  Amended at 45 Ill. Reg. 4490, effective March 26, 2021)