First Revision No. 5-NFPA [ Chapter 2 ]

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1 1 of 35 1/13/ :34 AM First Revision No. 5-NFPA [ Chapter 2 ] Chapter 2 Referenced Publications 2.1 General. The documents or portions thereof listed in this chapter are referenced within this code and shall be considered part of the requirements of this document. 2.2 NFPA Publications. National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA NFPA 160, Standard for the Use of Flame Effects Before an Audience, edition. NFPA 306, Standard for the Control of Gas Hazards on Vessels, 2014 edition. NFPA 1122, Code for Model Rocketry, edition. NFPA 1124, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles, edition. NFPA 1126, Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics Before a Proximate Audience, edition. NFPA 1127, Code for High Power Rocketry, edition. 2.3 Other Publications APA Publications. American Pyrotechnics Association, P. O. Box Woodmont Avenue, Suite 1220, Bethesda, MD APA Standard 87-1, Standard for Construction and Approval for Transportation of Fireworks, Novelties, and Theatrical Pyrotechnics, U.S. Government Publications. U.S. Government Printing Publishing Office, 732 North Capitol Street, NW, Washington, DC Title 16, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 1500 and 1507, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Title 18 USC United States Code, Chapter 40, Importation, Manufacture, Distribution and Storage of Explosive Materials, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, U.S. Department of Justice 1970, revised 1990, Title 27, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 555, Commerce in Explosives, "Commerce in Explosives," Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, U.S. Department of Justice. Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 171 to end, U.S. Department of Transportation Other Publications. Merriam-Webster s Collegiate Dictionary, 11th edition, Merriam-Webster, Inc., Springfield, MA, References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections. NFPA 1124, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles, edition. NFPA 1126, Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics Before a Proximate Audience, edition.

2 2 of 35 1/13/ :34 AM Submittal Date: Wed Aug 12 10:06:54 EDT 2015 : Updated to current editions. Response Message:

3 3 of 35 1/13/ :34 AM First Revision No. 2-NFPA [ Section No ] Pyrotechnic Device. Any device containing pyrotechnic materials and capable of producing a special effect as defined in this code. [1126, ] Submittal Date: Wed Aug 12 09:42:49 EDT 2015 : Updated to current edition text and year. Response Message:

4 4 of 35 1/13/ :34 AM First Revision No. 4-NFPA [ Sections , , , ] Powder Black Powder. A low explosive consisting of an intimate mixture of potassium or sodium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur. [1126, ] Salute Powder. A pyrotechnic composition that makes an explosive sound when ignited and constitutes the sole pyrotechnic effect of a salute Pyrotechnic Material (Pyrotechnic Special Effects Material). A chemical mixture used in the entertainment industry to produce visible or audible effects by combustion, deflagration, or detonation. [1124, ] Pyrotechnic Special Effect. A special effect created through the use of pyrotechnic materials and devices. [1126, ] Pyrotechnics. Controlled exothermic chemical reactions that are timed to create the effects of heat, gas, sound, dispersion of aerosols, emission of visible electromagnetic radiation, or a combination of these effects to provide the maximum effect from the least volume. [1124, ] Submittal Date: Wed Aug 12 10:00:50 EDT 2015 : Updated to current edition. Response Message:

5 5 of 35 1/13/ :34 AM First Revision No. 10-NFPA [ New Section after ] Cutting of fuse, including quick match, shall be prohibited when an electric match is known to be present in the fuse or quick match being cut. Submittal Date: Wed Aug 26 11:57:33 EDT 2015 Response Message: Electric matches are sensitive to friction ignition. This section prevents a known source of such friction ignition.

6 6 of 35 1/13/ :34 AM First Revision No. 7-NFPA [ Section No ] At the display site, assembly or repair of fireworks shall not be performed within 50 ft (15.2 m) of fireworks storage any location where bulk fireworks, assemblages of fireworks, or boxes of display fireworks have been temporarily placed during or pending the set up of the display. Submittal Date: Wed Aug 26 10:31:39 EDT 2015 Response Message: Substantiation: In several display accidents, such as Ocracoke 7/4/07 and Lake Elsinore 8/31/12, operators and/or AHJs misattributed the intent of the current code to indicate that working on fireworks, installation of electric matches, removal of electric matches is only prohibited within fifty feet of licensed and regulated storage sites such as magazines. This revision would clarify the intent of the code- to avoid creating increased ignition hazards in close proximity to bulk fireworks that could be accidentally thus ignited. This clarifies what is meant by fireworks storage in this section. Public Input No. 22-NFPA [Section No ]

7 7 of 35 1/13/ :34 AM First Revision No. 9-NFPA [ New Section after ] Plastic strip ties ("zip ties") shall not be used to secure or stabilize individual mortars or roman candles 2.5 in. (64 mm) in diameter or greater. Submittal Date: Wed Aug 26 11:33:16 EDT 2015 Response Message: Plastic ties/zip ties to secure pyrotechnic devices or mortars have been causally related to injuries and accidents. Though zip ties/plastic ties may have high rated static test load bearing abilities, they are brittle and susceptible to failure/rupture when dynamic loading is applied. When they fail, the device is then rendered loose or unstable and may discharge in unintended directions. In one instance, several roman candles were dislodged when a nearby flowerpot shattered/sheared the zip ties/plastic ties employed to affix these candles to a fence. Several audience members were then injured. Further, the plastic ties may be rendered soft and unable to provide the stabilization they were utilized for when exposed to heat and or flame. Therefore, in pyrotechnic displays, the use of such plastic ties should be prohibited for purposes of providing stabilization.

8 8 of 35 1/13/ :34 AM First Revision No. 20-NFPA [ Section No ] * A device constructed of two or three single-break, 3 in. (76 mm) spherical shells shall be permitted to be fired from aboveground mortar racks. provided the mortar is strong enough to maintain form during the firing of the shell. Submittal Date: Wed Sep 09 13:50:52 EDT 2015 Response Message: Salute components increase hazards in the instance of a malfunction. Mortars must withstand the increased forces and pressures of the proportionally larger lift charges required for firing multi-break shells.

9 9 of 35 1/13/ :34 AM First Revision No. 21-NFPA [ Section No ] Single-break shells greater than 8 in. (203 mm) in diameter and multiple-break shells shall not be fired from mortar racks other than as permitted in and shall not be fired from mortar racks. Submittal Date: Wed Sep 09 13:52:29 EDT 2015 : Clarifies distinction between multi-break and stacked shells. Response Message:

10 10 of 35 1/13/ :34 AM First Revision No. 30-NFPA [ New Section after ] 4.5.7* Mortar racks shall be permitted to be constructed of metal, wood, or other materials as long as the system and methods employed in the use of the racks are designed to protect the technicians and the public from injury due to catastrophic malfunction. Supplemental Information File Name 1123_FR-30_A.4.5.7_final_clean.docx Description Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Submittal Date: Fri Sep 11 08:36:01 EDT 2015 The materials used in rack construction vary widely in the industry. There is no one single material or construction method that is uniquely acceptable for fireworks display racks. This performance based requirement addresses the concern about mortar rack construction and provides direction to assure operator and audience safety during fireworks displays. While the technical committee is examining new rack types and display operation methodologies, the committee is also cognizant that many accidents characterized as "rack-related accidents" may actually be causally related to violations of current code, specifically mortar stabilization, shell type, and chain fusing. Mortar rack construction may be neither a cause of these accidents nor a means by which such accidents may be best prevented in the future. The committee has provided code that addresses, in , the awareness that the entire system and employment of that system during a display must be considered. As examples: how racks are secured and stabilized, the use of additional containment/framework construction, types of shells utilized, placement in the field, use of natural barriers/berms, use of other barriers such as metal dumpsters, audience location, use of other, smaller caliber shell mortar racks to surround and contain the larger 5-inch and 6-inch shell mortars, chain fusing, use of additional separation distances as prescribed by code as related to use of chain fusing, etc., in addition to mortar rack construction and the materials used for construction should be considered. Response Message:

11 A The materials used in rack construction vary widely in the industry. There is no single material or construction method that is uniquely acceptable for fireworks display racks. This performance-based requirement addresses the concern about mortar rack construction and provides direction in order to ensure operator and audience safety during fireworks displays. Many accidents characterized as rack-related accidents might actually be related to violations of current code such as mortar stabilization, shell type, or chain fusing. Mortar rack construction might be neither a cause of these accidents nor a means by which such accidents might be best prevented in the future. Examples of the employed systems and methods related to the use of racks include the following: 1) How racks are secured and stabilized 2) Use of additional containment and/or framework construction 3) Types of shells utilized 4) Placement in the field 5) Use of natural barriers and/or berms 6) Use of other barriers (e.g., metal dumpsters) 7) Audience location 8) Use of other, smaller caliber shell mortar racks to surround and contain the larger 5 in. and 6 in. (127 mm to 152 mm) shell mortars 9) Chain fusing 10) Use of additional separation distances as prescribed by code related to the use of chain fusing 11) Consideration for mortar rack construction and the materials used for construction

12 11 of 35 1/13/ :34 AM First Revision No. 8-NFPA [ Section No ] Plastic strip ties ("zip ties") shall not be used to secure or stabilize mortar racks. Submittal Date: Wed Aug 26 11:10:10 EDT Plastic ties/zip ties to secure pyrotechnic devices or mortars have been causally related to injuries and accidents. Though zip ties/plastic ties may have high rated static test load bearing abilities, they are brittle and susceptible to failure/rupture when dynamic loading is applied. When they fail, the device is then rendered loose or unstable and may discharge in unintended directions. In one instance, several roman candles were dislodged when a nearby flowerpot shattered/sheared the zip ties/plastic ties employed to affix these candles to a fence. Several audience members were then injured. Further, the plastic ties may be rendered soft and unable to provide the stabilization they were utilized for when exposed to heat and or flame. Therefore, in pyrotechnic displays, the use of such plastic ties should be prohibited for purposes of providing stabilization. Public Input No. 24-NFPA [Section No ]

13 12 of 35 1/13/ :34 AM First Revision No. 22-NFPA [ Section No ] Chain-Fused Mortar Rack Requirements Unless the requirements of or apply, chain-fused mortar racks shall comply with the following: (1) Racks containing mortars 3 in. (76 mm) or less in diameter shall be limited to a maximum of 15 mortars per unit. (2) Racks containing mortars 4 in. (102 mm) in diameter shall be limited to a maximum of 12 mortars. (3) Racks containing mortars 5 in. to 6 in. (127 mm to 152 mm) in diameter shall be limited to a maximum of 10 mortars. (4) Racks shall not be used for mortars greater than 6 in. ( mm) in diameter * The requirements of shall not apply to boxed finale items as supplied by the manufacturer containing only mortars in. ( mm) or less in diameter only The number of racks in a group of racks shall not be limited as long as each individual rack in the group complies with and the racks are securely fastened and stable. Submittal Date: Wed Sep 09 15:06:25 EDT 2015 Response Message: Cross reference provided to new section and correction in made as shown in previous errata.

14 13 of 35 1/13/ :34 AM First Revision No. 23-NFPA [ Section No ] 4.6.3* All chain-fused aerial fireworks devices, including those not in mortar racks, such as R r oman candle batteries and multi-tube aerial items, shall be held and positioned using stakes, racks, sandbags, earth, or equivalent means a system to prevent tipover or hazardous movement during operation Additional means of securing or stabilizing shall not be required if the fireworks device is stable by means of an adequate base to height ratio or inherent weight while functioning * The system and methods employed in the use of chain-fused aerial fireworks devices, including those not in mortar racks, such as roman candle batteries and multi-tube aerial items, shall be designed to protect the technicians and the public from injury resulting from catastrophic malfunction. Supplemental Information File Name 1123_FR-23_A.4.6.3_final.docx Description Submittal Date: Wed Sep 09 15:09:33 EDT 2015 Response Message: Addresses the concern for mortar rack construction by establishing performance requirements.

15 A Stakes, sandbags, trenches, boxes, screens, or barriers are among the common means used to secure these chain-fused aerial fireworks devices that require additional stabilization.

16 14 of 35 1/13/ :34 AM First Revision No. 19-NFPA [ New Section after ] 4.7 Trailer Firing General. This section shall address the use of trailers as firing platforms for mortars, mortar racks, or other pyrotechnic devices Mortars mounted on trailers shall not be reloaded during a display Mortars, mortar racks, and other pyrotechnic devices fired from trailers shall only be ignited electronically in accordance with Chapter Hand firing shall only be allowed if the setup meets the requirements of Sections 6.3 and Mortars shall be made of materials approved by this Code Trailers shall be secured and stabilized at the discharge site and disconnected from the tow vehicle prior to firing * Trailers shall be stabilized to minimize movement in any direction during firing The deck of the trailer shall be constructed strong enough to withstand the repeated discharge of display fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices on its surface Trailers that are used shall be maintained in a roadworthy condition in accordance with all local, state, and federal regulations when the trailer is intended to travel on a public road or highway All mortars, mortar racks, or other pyrotechnic devices shall be secured in a manner that prevents any repositioning during the transportation and firing. Supplemental Information File Name 1123_FR-19_A _edited.docx Description Submittal Date: Wed Sep 09 13:42:09 EDT 2015

17 15 of 35 1/13/ :34 AM The use of trailers for firing fireworks is increasing in use. These are additional requirements for firing from trailers to address issues such as the construction material of the trailer, securing mortars and mortar racks on the trailer and stabilizing the trailer. Since mortars on trailers are typically densely packed and egress from the trailer is limited, hand firing has been limited to conditions similar to those allowed on floating platforms. Response Message:

18 A Stabilization mmethods such as jacks, trailer dolly sdollies, and tires could be used to ensure the total platform surface area is stabilized during firing operations.

19 16 of 35 1/13/ :34 AM First Revision No. 24-NFPA [ New Section after ] For display sites where fireworks are to be discharged from an elevation greater than 25 ft (7.5 m) above ground level (see ), the elevation of the firing site(s) shall be included in the site plan For display sites where fireworks are to be discharged at angles for aesthetic purposes (see ), the location of the point(s) of discharge, the direction(s) of firing, and the firing tilt angle(s) shall be included in the site plan. Submittal Date: Wed Sep 09 15:24:30 EDT 2015 Response Message: Information in the site plan regarding the use of elevated firing locations is needed for the AHJ to properly evaluate and approve the proposed spectator separation distances. Information in the site plan regarding the use of firing locations using mortars angled for aesthetic reasons is needed for the AHJ to properly evaluate and approve the proposed spectator separations distances.

20 17 of 35 1/13/ :34 AM First Revision No. 26-NFPA [ Section No ] For aerial shells, the minimum required radius of the display site shall be 70 ft/in. (22 m/25 mm) of the internal mortar diameter of the largest aerial shell to be fired, as shown in Table Table Distances for Outdoor Aerial Shell Display Sites: Minimum Separation Distances from Mortars to Spectators for Land or Water Displays Mortar Size a Minimum Secured Diameter of Site b Vertical Mortars c Angled Mortars d 1 3 Offset Mortars to Special Hazards e in. mm ft m ft m ft m ft m a See Note: that the discharge of fireworks using mortars >12 in. (>305 mm) in size requires the approval of the AHJ. a See b See c See d See Note that for angled mortars mortars angled away from the main spectator area, the minimum secured diameter of the display site does not change. Only the location of the mortars within the secured area changes when the mortars are angled away from the main spectator area. e See Note that this is only the distance to the special hazards. The minimum secured diameter of the display site does not change.

21 18 of 35 1/13/ :34 AM Submittal Date: Wed Sep 09 15:30:10 EDT 2015 : The table note text is modified only to make the intent more clear. Response Message:

22 19 of 35 1/13/ :34 AM First Revision No. 27-NFPA [ Sections , , ] Minimum Radius for Chain-Fused Aerial Shells, Comets, and Mines For chain-fused aerial shells and, comets, and mines to be fired from mortars, racks, or other holders that are sufficiently strong to prevent their being repositioned in the event of an explosive malfunction of the aerial shells, comets, or mines, the minimum required radius of the display site shall be the same as that required in and (See also Section 4.6.) For chain-fused aerial shells, and comets, and mines to be fired from mortars, racks, or other holders that are not sufficiently strong to prevent their being repositioned in the event of an explosive malfunction of the aerial shells, comets, or mines, the minimum required radius separation distance shall be double that required in and (See also Section 4.6.) Roman Candles and Cakes For R r oman candles and cakes, the minimum required radius of the display site shall be that specified for chain-fused aerial shells, comets, or mines, depending on whether they produce aerial shell, comet, or mine effects For R r oman candles and cakes producing both aerial shell and comet or mine effects, the minimum required radius of the display site shall be that for aerial shells During the firing of the display, cakes shall be located a minimum of 100 ft (30 m) from any ready box and mortars to be reloaded Ground Display Pieces * For ground display pieces of low hazard potential, the minimum radius of the display site shall be 75 ft (23 m) * For ground display pieces with greater hazard potential, the minimum radius of the display site shall be 125 ft (38 m). Submittal Date: Wed Sep 09 15:34:44 EDT 2015 The text has been modified. The separation distance in is intended to be only for the conditions listed and does not necessarily double the overall size of the display site.

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24 21 of 35 1/13/ :34 AM First Revision No. 29-NFPA [ Section No ] Angling of Mortars * Aerial shells, comets and, mines, and R r oman candles, and cakes shall be permitted to be angled as needed to adjust for the effects of wind on the fallout of dud aerial shells. if either of the following requirements is satisfied: The dud shells or components are carried away from the main spectator area, and the offset specified in Table is followed. The spectator separation distance specified in is correspondingly increased in the direction of the angle * Aerial shells, comets, mines, roman candles, and cakes shall be permitted to be angled if the shells or components are projected away from the main spectator area and the location of the mortars are offset as specified in Table * If the offset provided in Table is followed, the mortars or tubes shall be angled so that any dud shells or components fall at a point approximately equal to the offset of the mortars or tubes from the otherwise required discharge point, but in the opposite direction Aerial shells, comets, mines, roman candles, and cakes shall be permitted to be angled for aesthetic effect if the spectator separation distance specified in is correspondingly increased in the direction of the mortar tilt angle. Supplemental Information File Name 1123_FR-29_A _final.docx Description Submittal Date: Wed Sep 09 15:55:05 EDT 2015 The text of the original is separated into multiple paragraphs to better address the different requirements for angled mortars under various situations. Minor angling of mortars to compensate for the effects of minor wind on the fallout of dud shells has always been allowed. The new text specifically acknowledges this fact. A Mortar tilt angle information is supplied because display operators with limited experience often seriously over compensate for minor wind effects on the fallout of dud shells. Often

25 22 of 35 1/13/ :34 AM this is done in a misguided attempt to also compensate for the effects of wind on the fallout of other debris from functioning aerial shells. The tilt angle information being provided is derived from a combination of actual field testing and computer modeling based on current aerial shell parameters (shell mass, lift charge amount, air density, etc.). A This change makes it clear that this mortar angling is only for tilt angles away from the main spectator area. A Mortar tilt angle information is supplied because display operators with limited experience often have no idea what mortar tilt angle is needed to cause dud shells to fallout at the required location. The tilt angle information being provided is derived from a combination of actual field testing and computer modeling based on current aerial shell parameters (shell mass, lift charge amount, air density, etc The text of the original is separated into multiple paragraphs to better address the different requirements for angled mortars under various situations. The text is modified only to make the intent more clear Response Message:

26 A For typical aerial shells, a mortar tilt angle of approximately 1.5 degrees into the wind for each 5 mph (8 km/hr) of wind speed aloft is sufficient to correct for the fallout of dud shells. However, this mortar angling has little effect on the fallout of other hazardous debris from the firing of aerial shells, comets and mines, and roman candles and cakes. A Figure A illustrates some of the requirements for a permitted display site where mortars are to be angled away from the main spectator area and offset (shown as d in the figure) up to one-third the separation distance toward the spectators as specified in Table FIGURE A Typical Layout for a Display Site Using Mortars Angled Away from the Main Spectator Area. The distance, d, should be at least one-sixth but not more than one-third the radius of the circle, indicating the minimum distance to the secured boundary. A For typical aerial shells, a mortar tilt angle of approximately 8 degrees is required to achieve the full onethird displacements of mortar location and the center of the fallout area from the center of the display site.

27 23 of 35 1/13/ :34 AM First Revision No. 11-NFPA [ Section No ] Other dwellings, buildings, and structures shall be permitted to be located within the display site, provided all the following requirements are met: (1) Approval of the AHJ (2) Approval of the owner of the dwelling, building, or structure (3) Assurance that the dwelling, building, or structure is unoccupied during the display, or the occupants are protected by the dwelling, building, or structure or other means (4) Notification to the responding local fire department if other than the AHJ Submittal Date: Wed Aug 26 12:10:49 EDT 2015 Response Message: In some instances the authority having jurisdiction is a separate agency than the local responding fire department. In those cases the fire department should be notified and aware of the fact that dwellings, buildings, or structures may be allowed in the display site and be prepared to respond to any emergency; especially since we are dealing with fireworks displays on rooftops or other limited egress locations with the potential fire hazard and life safety issues involved. Public Input No. 18-NFPA [Section No ]

28 24 of 35 1/13/ :34 AM First Revision No. 12-NFPA [ Section No ] 8.1.1* The sponsor shall consult with the AHJ, the local responding fire department (if different from the AHJ), and the operator to determine the level of fire protection required. Submittal Date: Wed Aug 26 12:13:04 EDT 2015 Response Message: In some instances the authority having jurisdiction is a separate agency than the local responding fire department. In those instances the local responding fire department will understand their response capabilities and should be involved in the planning and decision process along with the AHJ and the operator. Public Input No. 19-NFPA [Section No ]

29 25 of 35 1/13/ :34 AM First Revision No. 16-NFPA [ Section No ] * Applicants for licensing as an operator shall provide evidence of actual experience as an operator or assistant as part of demonstrating competency to the AHJ. Supplemental Information File Name 1123_FR-16_A docx Description Submittal Date: Wed Aug 26 13:16:53 EDT 2015 Response Message: Assistance could just mean that the member participated as part of the crew setup. Annex material was added to clarify that the applicant should have actively participated in the safe operation of fireworks displays.

30 A Applications for license based on experience as an assistant should demonstrate that the assistant actively participated in the operation and safety of fireworks displays. This experience should represent to the AHJ that the operator mentored the assistant in developing their skills as a future operator.

31 26 of 35 1/13/ :34 AM First Revision No. 13-NFPA [ Section No ] * Prior to performing the fireworks display, the operator, supplier, or sponsor shall obtain a display permit from the AHJ If the display permit is denied by the AHJ, the AHJ shall notify the permit applicant and specify in writing the reasons for the denial The permit applicant shall be permitted to resubmit the display permit application to address the reasons specified by the AHJ for denial of the display permit. Submittal Date: Wed Aug 26 12:43:10 EDT 2015 Response Message: The two new sections under ensure that the permit applicant is communicated with by the AHJ and that the applicant has the opportunity to address any concerns raised by the AHJ. These are reasonable constraints on the AHJ and are an appropriate level of customer service that the permit applicant should expect. The words supplier or sponsor were not stricken from the code as suggested in PI 7 since responsibilities for the permit could fall to those entities. The operator is still responsible for establishing the parameters for the show even when the supplier or sponsor obtains the permit. Public Input No. 11-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 7-NFPA [Section No ]

32 27 of 35 1/13/ :34 AM First Revision No. 14-NFPA [ Section No ] The AHJ shall meet all the requirements of Section 10.3 Chapter 10 if the AHJ acts as the operator of the display. Submittal Date: Wed Aug 26 13:06:39 EDT 2015 Response Message: If the AHJ acts as the operator, the AHJ should be responsible for compliance with all of Chapter 10 including licensing and other qualifications. The way the language was previously written, it infers that the AHJ only had to qualify with 10.3 and 10.1 along with 10.2 is not applicable. There is no valid reason to exempt an AHJ from 10.1 an 10.2 so it should be clear that those provisions also apply. Public Input No. 6-NFPA [Section No ]

33 28 of 35 1/13/ :34 AM First Revision No. 15-NFPA [ Section No. A ] A Fallout Area. The shells burst over the area, and unsafe debris and malfunctioning aerial shells fall into this area. The fallout area is the location where a typical aerial shell dud falls to the ground, depending on the wind and the angle of mortar placement. The term does not include areas where cardboard and nonhazardous remnants of pyrotechnic devices might fall to the ground. Submittal Date: Wed Aug 26 13:10:21 EDT 2015 Response Message: The added language in the PI clarifies that the fallout area is not intended to be the only area were debris will potentially fall. The intent of "fallout area" is to only address the area where unsafe and undetonated devices may fall to the ground. Floating cardboard and other burned powder is not intended to be limited to the fallout area. This type of debris may fall to the ground outside the fallout area. Public Input No. 3-NFPA [Section No. A ]

34 29 of 35 1/13/ :34 AM First Revision No. 25-NFPA [ Section No. A ] A Where more than one shooter is to manually ignite the aerial shells for an outdoor fireworks display, the line of mortars should be separated in some manner, and only one shooter should be lighting igniting shells in each area. Submittal Date: Wed Sep 09 15:28:18 EDT 2015 Response Message: The text is modified only to make the intent more clear. If electrical firing shells, this is not needed

35 30 of 35 1/13/ :34 AM First Revision No. 28-NFPA [ Section No. A ] A The increased spectator separation distance for elevated mortars allows for a wind component speed aloft of up to approximately 10 mph (16 km/hr). Submittal Date: Wed Sep 09 15:52:48 EDT 2015 Response Message: The text is modified only to make the intent more clear. This is not referring to ground wind speed, but to the wind speed above the ground.

36 31 of 35 1/13/ :34 AM First Revision No. 17-NFPA [ Section No. B.1 ] B.1 Permit Application. The following are recommended elements to be included in the permit application for outdoor display of fireworks: (1) Application for permit to operate a display of outdoor fireworks in conformance with the terms of of the General Laws of should be made in writing on forms provided by the AHJ. (2) Such application should provide the following information: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) The name, address, address, and phone number of the individual, group, or organization sponsoring the outdoor fireworks display. The name, address, address, and phone number of the supplier of the fireworks, if different from that of the operator. Evidence of financial responsibility by the sponsor of the event or festival and by the operator of the fireworks display. This could take the form of an insurance certificate or other document attesting to coverage or responsibility. The date and time of day at which the outdoor fireworks display is to be held, with a proposed rain/wind date and time in the event the display is postponed. The exact location planned for the outdoor fireworks display. Confirmation of the license of the operator and the number of assistants who are to be present. The approximate number and kinds of fireworks to be discharged. The manner and place of storage of such fireworks prior to delivery to the outdoor fireworks display site. A diagram of the grounds on which the outdoor fireworks display is to be held, showing the point at which the fireworks are to be discharged; the display site; the approximate distances from mortars to spectator viewing areas; the location and approximate distances of all buildings, highways, and other lines of communication; the lines behind which the audience is to be restrained; the controls that will be used to maintain audience separation; the location of all buildings, highways, and other lines of communication; the lines behind which the audience is to be restrained; and the location of other possible overhead obstructions. (3) Upon receipt of such application days in advance of the date set for this outdoor fireworks display, the AHJ should make or initiate an investigation of the site of the proposed display for the purpose of determining compliance with these regulations in the case of the particular display. (4) The AHJ should approve or deny the permit application with comments provided to the permit applicant. If the application is denied, the AHJ should specify the reasons for the denial so that the permit applicant can attempt to address the reasons for a denial with a resubmitted permit application. Submittal Date: Wed Aug 26 13:26:25 EDT 2015

37 32 of 35 1/13/ :34 AM Response Message: The added information is necessary for the AHJ to determine if the permit application addresses the provisions of NFPA The addition of item 4 is consistent with changes made to FR 11. Public Input No. 9-NFPA [Section No. B.1] Public Input No. 10-NFPA [Section No. B.1]

38 33 of 35 1/13/ :34 AM First Revision No. 18-NFPA [ Section No. C.2.2 ] C.2.2 Renewal of the license should be automatic upon provision of proof of active participation actively participating in at least three outdoor fireworks displays and 8 hours of continuing education during the prior 4 years. Submittal Date: Wed Aug 26 13:58:07 EDT 2015 Response Message: Continuing education is a key component to ensuring that an operator is aware of new technologies, safety advances and code changes. Eight hours is a typical amount of training time required in many jurisdictions and is consistent with the existing PGI certification renewal program requirements. Public Input No. 4-NFPA [Section No. C.2.2]

39 34 of 35 1/13/ :34 AM First Revision No. 6-NFPA [ Chapter G ] Annex G Informational References G.1 Referenced Publications. The documents or portions thereof listed in this annex are referenced within the informational sections of this code and are not part of the requirements of this document unless also listed in Chapter 2 for other reasons. G.1.1 NFPA Publications. National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, edition. NFPA 701, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films, edition. NFPA 1122, Code for Model Rocketry, edition. NFPA 1124, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles, edition. NFPA 1127, Code for High Power Rocketry, edition. Fire Protection Guide to Hazardous Materials, 13th 2010 edition, G.1.2 Other Publications. G APA Publications. American Pyrotechnics Association, P.O. Box Woodmont Avenue, Suite 1220, Bethesda, MD APA Standard 87-1, Standard for Construction and Approval for Transportation of Fireworks, Novelties, and Theatrical Pyrotechnics, G U.S. Government Publications. U.S. Government Printing Publishing Office, 732 North Capitol Street, NW, Washington, DC Title 16, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1000 to end, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts , U.S. Department of Transportation. G.2 Informational References. The following documents or portions thereof are listed here as informational resources only. They are not a part of the requirements of this document. G.2.1 ANSI Publications. American National Standards Institute, Inc., 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY ANSI/ASME B 36.10M, Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe, G.2.2 APA Publications. American Pyrotechnics Association, P.O. Box Woodmont Avenue, Suite 1220, Bethesda, MD Celebrate Safely (Videotape). G.2.3 Canadian Government Publications. Department of Energy, Mines and Resources- Canada, Explosives Branch, 580 Booth Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada K1A 0E4. The Fireworks Manual, Explosives Division Class 7.2.2, CANMET, Cat. No. M82-10/19911E, 1991.

40 35 of 35 1/13/ :34 AM G.2.4 PGI Publications. The Pyrotechnic Guild International, Inc., P.O. Box 437, Chillicothe, OH Cobblestone Lane Circle, Bellevue, NE Study Guide for Display Operator Training Program, G.3 References for Extracts in Informational Sections. NFPA 1124, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles, edition. Submittal Date: Wed Aug 12 10:12:35 EDT 2015 : Updated to current edition. Response Message: