Public Input No. 12-NFPA 1123-2013 [ New Section after 1.3.2 ]€¦ · Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input The term "high winds" is utilized a number of times

Public Input No. 12-NFPA 1123-2013 [ New Section after 1.3.2 ]

COMPLIANCE WITH SUBSEQUENT EDITIONS OF THIS STANDARD

1.3.3 Compliance with Subsequent Editions of this Standard. Compliance with subsequent editions ofthis standard shall be considered evidence of compliance with the jurisdiction's adopted edition of thisstandard.

A.1.3.3. Newer editions of this standard incorporate advances in knowledge, best practices and technology.Therefore, if an operator provides evidence of compliance with a newer edition of this standard than has beenadopted by the AHJ, the AHJ shall accept compliance with the newer edition as evidence of full codecompliance with their currently adopted edition of this standard.

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

Display operators are often confronted by numerous jurisdictions in their service area that may have adopted differing editions of NFPA 1123. Keeping staff trained on three, four or even five differing editions of NFPA 1123 and complying with differing editions is an almost an impossible expectation. These complications can also create liability exposures for display operators whey they may not utilize the specific edition of NFPA 1123 that a jurisdiction had adopted. In addition, a newer edition of a standard may provided greater levels of safety to the public and the operator along with guidance in situations that were not previously addressed in a previous edition of the standard. If a display operator chooses to comply with the most current published edition of NFPA 1123, even though it is not adopted by the AHJ, there is no reason that the most current edition of NFPA 1123 should be accepted as evidence of compliance to an adopted previous edition of NFPA 1123. This change memorializes this concept in the standard to provide liability protection to the contractor and specific guidance to the AHJ that this practice is allowed.

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: Anthony Apfelbeck

Organization: Altamonte Springs Building/Fire Safety Division

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Submittal Date: Sun Nov 24 18:20:55 EST 2013

Committee Statement

Resolution: The goal of the submitter is already accomplished by the ability of the AHJ to use the equivalencyprovision to allow the use of an updated code in lieu of the adopted code.

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Public Input No. 2-NFPA 1123-2013 [ New Section after 3.3.19 ]

High Winds

3.3.20 High Winds. Sustained winds that exceed 15 mph measured at the elevation of the dischage site.


The term "high winds" is utilized a number of times in the document and causes the operator and/or AHJ to take actions when such conditions exist. The term is a term that should be quantified. This is especially the case when needing to know when the minimum separation distances should be increased due to high wind conditions. The 15 mph is just a placeholder as the TC expertise should be better able to quantify what wind speed warrants increases in setbacks beyond the minimum separation distances specified in the document.




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Submittal Date: Thu Nov 21 20:32:41 EST 2013

Committee Statement

Resolution: The determination on what constitutes high wind speeds should be made on a case by case basis atthe site. In addition, if the wind is blowing away from spectators, the wind speed may be irrelevant.Current code already allows the AHJ to suspend the show when he/she determines that the windspeed or direction creates a hazard. In some cases this wind speed may be less than 15 mph.


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Public Input No. 15-NFPA 1123-2014 [ Section No. 4.2.2.2 ]

4.2.2.2 *

Preparation area(s) for display fireworks shall be secured from public access by at least 100 ft (30m) by the distances in Chapter 5 .


It is hard to have a 100 ft clearance during set up then move crowds back before the display. It is more consistent to keep the distances with chapter 5.


Submitter Full Name: John Chartier

Organization: Northeastern Regional Fire Cod

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Submittal Date: Thu Oct 02 15:05:28 EDT 2014

Committee Statement

Resolution: The level of risk and hazard is less during setup than during display. Therefore the 100 foot distanceis adequate.


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4.2.3.4

At the display site, assembly or repair of fireworks shall not be performed within 50 ft (15.2 m) of fireworksstorage.

Proposed revision:

At the display site, assembly or repair of fireworks shall not be performed within 50 ft (15.2 m) of anylocation where bulk fireworks, assemblages of fireworks, or boxes of display fireworks have beentemporarily placed, during or pending the set up of the display.

Substantiation:

In several display accidents, such as Ocracoke 7/4/07 and Lake Elsinore 8/31/12, operators and/or AHJsmisattributed the intent of the current code to indicate that working on fireworks, installation of electricmatches, removal of electric matches is only prohibited within fifty feet of licensed and regulated storagesites such as magazines. This revision would clarify the intent of the code- to avoid creating increasedignition hazards in close proximity to bulk foreworks that could be accidentally thus ignited.


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 foreworks that could be accidentally thus ignited.


Submitter Full Name: JOHN STEINBERG

Organization: PYROTECHNICS GUILD INTERNATIONAL

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Submittal Date: Wed Jun 10 08:37:00 EDT 2015

Committee Statement

Resolution: FR-7-NFPA 1123-2015

Statement: Substantiation:

In several display accidents, such as Ocracoke 7/4/07 and Lake Elsinore 8/31/12, operators and/orAHJs misattributed the intent of the current code to indicate that working on fireworks, installation ofelectric matches, removal of electric matches is only prohibited within fifty feet of licensed andregulated storage sites such as magazines. This revision would clarify the intent of the code- to avoidcreating increased ignition hazards in close proximity to bulk fireworks that could be accidentally thusignited. This clarifies what is meant by fireworks storage in this section.


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4.2.3.6

Repair of fireworks and pyrotechnic devices at the display site shall be limited to repairs that do not requiredisassembly of the device.

add the following language:

Where such repairs require cutting quick match or other fuse, only single blade cutting devices, such asanvil cutters or knives shall be used. Scissors or other double bladed cutting devices that use a shearingaction shall be prohitied from use when cutting fuse of any type. No cutting of fuse shall be allowed, witheither single or double bladed cutting devices, when electric matches are being installed, removed, or arepresent.


Substantiation:Accidental ignition of fuse and/or fireworks has occurred when quick match and other types of fuse are cut using scissors or other double bladed cutting devices. Such accidental friction induced ignition can be avoided by using single blade cutting devices to cut fuses and limiting the use of scissors to cutting inert materials only. Electric matches are susceptible to ignition when cut by any type of blade device. The submitter has been a direct observer of such instances. This hazard can be completely mitigated by forbidding cutting devices from being used to install, remove, or work with devices or fuses when electric matches are present.




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Resolution: See FR 10


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Public Input No. 24-NFPA 1123-2015 [ Section No. 4.5.6 ]

4.5.6

Mortar racks or bundles that are not inherently stable shall be secured or braced by means of stakes, legs,A-frames, side-boards, or equivalent means.

add additional language:

Plastic strip ties ("zip ties") shall not be used to secure or stabilize individual mortars, mortar racks, romancandles, or any other equipment or device or assembly containing live pyrotechnic material.


The submitter has personally been involved in accident investigations where the use of plastic ties/zip ties to secure pyrotechnic devices or mortars has 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 such 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. The submitter has no objection to their use in proximate pyrotechnic displays where smaller devices are typically used and where their track record of safe use is well established.




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Committee Statement

Resolution:

Statement: 4.5.6.1 Plastic ties/zip ties to secure pyrotechnic devices or mortars have been causally related toinjuries and accidents. Though zip ties/plastic ties may have high rated static test load bearingabilities, they are brittle and susceptible to failure/rupture when dynamic loading is applied. Whenthey fail, the device is then rendered loose or unstable and may discharge in unintended directions. Inone instance, several roman candles were dislodged when a nearby flowerpot shattered/sheared thezip ties/plastic ties employed to affix these candles to a fence. Several audience members were theninjured. Further, the plastic ties may be rendered soft and unable to provide the stabilization theywere utilized for when exposed to heat and or flame. Therefore, in pyrotechnic displays, the use ofsuch plastic ties should be prohibited for purposes of providing stabilization.


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Public Input No. 25-NFPA 1123-2015 [ Chapter 5 ]

Chapter 5 Display Site Selection

5.1 General.

The intent of this chapter shall be to provide requirements for clearances upon which the AHJ bases itsapproval of an outdoor fireworks display site.

5.1.1 AHJ Discretion.

5.1.1.1

Where added safety precautions have been taken, or particularly favorable conditions exist, the AHJ shallbe permitted to decrease the required separation distances as it deems appropriate upon demonstrationthat the hazard has been reduced or the risk has been protected.

5.1.1.2

Where unusual or safety-threatening conditions exist, the AHJ shall be permitted to increase the requiredseparation distances as it deems necessary.

5.1.2 Site Plan.

5.1.2.1

A site plan shall be submitted to the AHJ within a time period required by the AHJ prior to the display.

5.1.2.2*

The site plan shall include the dimensions of the display site and location of discharge site(s), spectatorviewing area(s), parking area(s), fallout area(s), and the associated separation distances.

5.1.2.3

After review of the site plan, the AHJ shall inspect the area depicted on the site plan. (See Annex B foradditional information.)

5.1.2.4

When trenches or holes are dug into the ground in order to place mortars, the operator shall consult withthe sponsor and the AHJ in order to locate any buried utility lines in the discharge site.

5.1.3* Minimum Site Size Requirements.

The site for the outdoor land or water display shall have a radius at least as great as specified for thoseitems in the display with the greatest required radius.


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5.1.3.1

For aerial shells, the minimum required radius of the display site shall be 70 ft/in. (22 m/25 mm) of theinternal mortar diameter of the largest aerial shell to be fired, as shown in Table 5.1.3.1.

Table 5.1.3.1 Distances for Outdoor Aerial Shell Display Sites: Minimum Separation Distances fromMortars to Spectators for Land or Water Displays

Mortar

SizeaMinimum Secured

Diameter of SitebVertical

Mortarsc

Angled

Mortarsd

1⁄3 Offset

Mortars to Special

Hazardse

in. mm ft m ft m ft m ft m

≤1 25 150 46 75 23 75 23 150 46

1.5 38 210 64 105 32 75 23 210 64

2 50 280 85 140 43 95 29 280 85

2.5 63 350 107 175 54 115 35 350 107

3 76 420 128 210 64 140 43 420 128

4 102 560 171 280 85 190 58 560 171

5 127 700 213 350 107 230 70 700 213

6 152 840 256 420 128 280 85 840 256

7 178 980 299 490 149 320 98 980 299

8 203 1120 341 560 171 370 113 1120 341

10 254 1400 427 700 213 460 140 1400 427

12 305 1680 512 840 256 560 171 1680 512

Note: >12 in. (>305 mm) requires the approval of the AHJ.

a See 4.1.1.

b See 5.1.3.

c See 5.2.1.4.

d See 5.2.1.4. Note that for angled mortars, the minimum secured diameter of the display site does notchange. Only the location of the mortars within the secured area changes when the mortars are angled.

e See 5.1.4. Note that this is only the distance to the special hazards. The minimum secured diameter ofthe display site does not change.

5.1.3.2

For non-splitting or non-bursting comets and mines containing only stars or non-splitting or non-burstingcomets, the minimum required radius of the display site shall be 35 ft/in. (11 m/25 mm) of the internalmortar diameter of the largest comet or mine to be fired, one-half that shown in Table 5.1.3.1.

5.1.3.3 Minimum Radius for Chain-Fused Aerial Shells, Comets, and Mines.

5.1.3.3.1

For chain-fused aerial shells and comets and mines to be fired from mortars, racks, or other holders thatare sufficiently strong to prevent their being repositioned in the event of an explosive malfunction of theaerial shells, comets, or mines, the minimum required radius shall be the same as that required in 5.1.3.1and 5.1.3.2. (See also Section 4.6.)

5.1.3.3.2

For chain-fused aerial shells and comets and mines to be fired from mortars, racks, or other holders thatare not sufficiently strong to prevent their being repositioned in the event of an explosive malfunction of theaerial shells, comets, or mines, the minimum required radius shall be double that required in 5.1.3.1 and5.1.3.2. (See also Section 4.6.)

5.1.3.4 Roman Candles and Cakes.


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5.1.3.4.1

For Roman candles and cakes, the minimum required radius shall be that specified for chain-fused aerialshells, comets, or mines, depending on whether they produce aerial shell, comet, or mine effects.

5.1.3.4.2

For Roman candles and cakes producing both aerial shell and comet or mine effects, the minimumrequired radius shall be that for aerial shells.

5.1.3.4.3

During the firing of the display, cakes shall be located a minimum of 100 ft (30 m) from any ready box andmortars to be reloaded.

5.1.3.5 Ground Display Pieces.

5.1.3.5.1*

For ground display pieces of low hazard potential, the minimum radius shall be 75 ft (23 m).

5.1.3.5.2*

For ground display pieces with greater hazard potential, the minimum radius shall be 125 ft (38 m).

5.1.3.6

Equipment, including mortars, used as holders to support smaller devices such as Roman candles,pre-loaded mines, and pre-loaded comets shall not be used to determine the radius or area of the displaysite or the separation distances.

5.1.4 Other Site Requirements.

5.1.4.1*

Distances from the point of discharge of any firework to a health care or detention and correctional facilityshall be at least twice the distances specified in 5.1.3.

5.1.4.2

The requirements of 5.1.4.1 shall not apply where approved by the AHJ and the health care or detentionand correctional facility.

5.1.4.3*

The distance between the discharge site and bulk storage areas of materials that have a flammability,explosive, or toxic hazard shall be twice that required by 5.1.3.

5.1.4.4

The fuel tanks on vehicles or other motorized equipment located in the display site shall not be consideredbulk storage.

5.1.4.5

No spectators or spectator parking areas shall be located within the display site.

5.1.4.6

Dwellings, buildings, and structures shall be permitted to be located within the display site with theapproval of the AHJ and the owner of the dwelling, building, or structure, provided that the dwelling,building, or structure is unoccupied during the display, or if the structure provides protection for theoccupants through noncombustible or fire-resistant construction.

5.1.4.7

The area selected for the discharge of aerial shells shall be located so that the trajectory of the shells shallnot come within 25 ft (7.6 m) of any overhead object.

5.1.5 Fallout Area.

5.1.5.1*

The fallout area shall be an open area.


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5.1.5.2

Spectators, unauthorized vehicles, watercraft, or readily combustible materials shall not be located withinthe fallout area during the display.

5.1.6

Fire protection and other emergency response personnel and their vehicles shall remain at or beyond theperimeter of the display site during the actual firing of the display.

5.2 Minimum Spectator Separation Distance Requirements.

5.2.1

The minimum spectator separation distance from the point of discharge of each firework shall be at leastas great as those specified in this section.

5.2.1.1*

For aerial shells and comets and mines, Roman candles, and cakes that are discharged vertically fromfiring positions elevated 25 ft (7.6 m) or less above ground level, the minimum required spectatorseparation distance shall be the same as the minimum required radius specified in 5.1.3, including Table5.1.3.1.

5.2.1.2*

For aerial shells and comets and mines, Roman candles, and cakes that are discharged vertically fromfiring positions elevated more than 25 ft (7.6 m) above ground level, the minimum required spectatorseparation distance required by 5.2.1.1 shall be increased by 25 ft (7.6 m) and an additional 25 ft (7.6 m)for each 100 ft (30 m) of elevation.

5.2.1.3

For ground display pieces and mines containing only stars or non-splitting or non-bursting comets firedvertically from any elevation, the minimum required spectator separation distance from the point ofdischarge shall be the same as the minimum display site radius specified in 5.1.3.

5.2.1.4 Angling of Mortars.

5.2.1.4.1*

Aerial shells, comets and mines, and Roman candles and cakes shall be permitted to be angled if either ofthe following requirements is satisfied:

(1) The dud shells or components are carried away from the main spectator area, and the offsetspecified in Table 5.1.3.1 is followed.

(2) The spectator separation distance specified in 5.2.1 is correspondingly increased in the direction ofthe angle.

5.2.1.4.2

If the offset provided in Table 5.1.3.1 is followed, the mortars or tubes shall be angled so that any dudshells or components fall at a point approximately equal to the offset of the mortars or tubes from theotherwise required discharge point but in the opposite direction.

5.3 Tents.

5.3.1

Tents shall not be located within the discharge site during the display.

5.3.2

Where tents are permitted in the fallout area by the operator and AHJ, such tents shall not be occupiedduring the display.

Additional Proposed Changes

File Name Description Approved

Chapter_5_-_Track-Moded_with_Substantiations.doc

Replace existing Chapter 5 with the proposed text.


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2008-NFPA-Ballistics.ppt


Substantiation: The proposed revisions to this chapter fall into one or more of the following areas:

• This chapter currently requires (in 5.2.1.4.1) that "The spectator separation distance specified in 5.2.1 is correspondingly increased in the direction of the angle", without providing guidance regarding what constitutes an appropriate increased spectator separation distance as a function of mortar angle. The proposed revisions address this need, as Annex A information, for both ground level and elevated firing locations.

• There are a number of requirements specified in this chapter that would be made explicit and thus easier to implement by slightly modifying the text.

• There are a few requirements specified in this chapter that would be made easier to implement by providing some information in Annex A.


Submitter Full Name: Kenneth Kosanke

Organization: PyroLabs, Incorporated

Affilliation: special expert (self)

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Submittal Date: Fri Jun 26 17:36:12 EDT 2015

Committee Statement

Resolution: See FRs 24, 26,27, 29 and related annex changes.


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Revised Chapter 5: Substantiation: The proposed revisions to this chapter fall into one or more of the following areas:

This chapter currently requires (in 5.2.1.4.1) that "The spectator separation distance specified in

5.2.1 is correspondingly increased in the direction of the angle", without providing guidance

regarding what constitutes an appropriate increased spectator separation distance as a function of

mortar angle. The proposed revisions address this need, as Annex A information, for both ground

level and elevated firing locations.

There are a number of requirements specified in this chapter that would be made explicit and thus

easier to implement by slightly modifying the text.

There are a few requirements specified in this chapter that would be made easier to implement by

providing some information in Annex A.

Chapter 5 Display Site Selection

5.1 General. The intent of this chapter shall be to provide requirements for clearances upon which the

AHJ bases its approval of an outdoor fireworks display site.

5.1.1 AHJ Discretion.

5.1.1.1 Where added safety precautions have been taken, or particularly favorable conditions exist, the

AHJ shall be permitted to decrease the required separation distances as it deems appropriate upon

demonstration that the hazard has been reduced or the risk has been protected.

5.1.1.2 Where unusual or safety-threatening conditions exist, The AHJ shall be permitted to increase the

required separation distances as it deems necessary.

5.1.2 Site Plan.

5.1.2.1 A site plan shall be submitted to the AHJ within a time period required by the AHJ prior to the

display.

5.1.2.2* The site plan shall include the dimensions of the display site and location of discharge site(s),

spectator viewing area(s), parking area(s), fallout area(s), and the associated separation distances.

A.5.1.2.2 By definition, the “display site” includes the discharge site, the fallout area, and the

required separation distances. Therefore, the dimensions of the display site, at a minimum, include a

fallout area that allows for the separation distances required for the fireworks planned in the display.

Generally, the display site and the fallout area can be considered the same thing; however, where the

fallout area is to be limited within a larger display site, the location and dimensions of the fallout

area should be included. Allowing the fallout area to be located anywhere in the display site offers

the greatest flexibility for on-site adjustments while maintaining required separation distances.

5.1.2.2.1 For display sites where fireworks are to be discharged from an elevation greater than 25 feet (7.5

m) above ground level (see 5.2.1.2), the elevation of the firing site(s) shall be included in the site plan.

Substantiation for 5.1.2.2.1 - 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.

5.1.2.2.2 For display sites where fireworks are to be discharged at angles other than (a) to accommodate

for the effects of wind as provided for in paragraph 5.2.1.4.1, or (b) away from the main spectator area as

provided for in Table 5.1.3.1 and paragraphs 5.2.1.4.2 and 5.2.1.4.3, the location of the points of

discharge, the directions of firing and the firing tilt angles shall be included in the site plan.

Substantiation for 5.1.2.2.2 - 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.

5.1.2.3 After review of the site plan, the AHJ shall inspect the area depicted on the site plan. (See Annex B

for additional information.)

5.1.2.4 When trenches or holes are dug into the ground in order to place mortars, the operator shall

consult with the sponsor and the AHJ in order to locate any buried utility lines in the discharge site.

5.1.3* Minimum Site Size Requirements. The site for the outdoor land or water display shall have a

radius at least as great as specified for those items in the display with the greatest required radius.

A.5.1.3 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.

Substantiation for A.5.1.3 - The text is modified only to make the intent more clear.

5.1.3.1 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 5.1.3.1.

a See 4.1.1. Note: The discharge of fireworks using mortars 12 in. (305 mm) in size requires the

approval of the AHJ.

b See 5.1.3.

c See 5.2.1.4.

d See 5.2.1.4. Note that for mortars angled mortarsaway 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 5.1.4. Note that this is only the distance to the special hazards. The minimum secured diameter

of the display site does not change.

Substantiation for Table 5.1.3.1 - The table note text is modified only to make the intent more

clear.

5.1.3.2 For non-splitting or non-bursting comets and mines containing only stars or non-splitting or non-

bursting comets, the minimum required radius of the display site shall be 35 ft/in. (11 m/25 mm) of the

internal mortar diameter of the largest comet or mine to be fired, one-half that shown in Table 5.1.3.1.

5.1.3.3 Minimum Radius for Chain-Fused Aerial Shells, Comets, and Mines.

5.1.3.3.1 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 5.1.3.1 and 5.1.3.2. (See also Section 4.6.) Substantiation for 5.1.3.3.1 - The text is modified only to make the intent more clear.

5.1.3.3.2 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 of the display site shall be

double that required in 5.1.3.1 and 5.1.3.2. (See also Section 4.6.)

Substantiation for 5.1.3.3.2 - The text is modified only to make the intent more clear.

5.1.3.4 Roman Candles and Cakes.

5.1.3.4.1 For Roman 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.


5.1.3.4.2 For Roman 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.


5.1.3.4.3 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.

5.1.3.5 Ground Display Pieces.

5.1.3.5.1* For ground display pieces of low hazard potential, the minimum radius of the display site shall

be 75 ft (23 m).


A.5.1.3.5.1 Examples of ground display pieces of low hazard potential are items such as lancework,

gerbs or fountains, and illuminations.

5.1.3.5.2* For ground display pieces with greater hazard potential, the minimum radius of the display site

shall be 125 ft (38 m).


A.5.1.3.5.2 Examples of ground display pieces with greater hazard potential are items such as large

wheels with powerful drivers and items employing large salutes.

5.1.3.6 Equipment, including mortars, used as holders to support smaller devices such as Roman candles,

pre-loaded mines, and pre-loaded comets shall not be used to determine the radius or area of the display

site or the separation distances.

5.1.4 Other Site Requirements.

5.1.4.1* Distances from the point of discharge of any firework to a health care or detention and

correctional facility shall be at least twice the distances specified in 5.1.3.

A.5.1.4.1 See NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, for definitions of health care and detention and

correctional facilities.

5.1.4.2 The requirements of 5.1.4.1 shall not apply where approved by the AHJ and the health care or

detention and correctional facility.

5.1.4.3* The distance between the discharge site and bulk storage areas of materials that have a

flammability, explosive, or toxic hazard shall be twice that required by 5.1.3.

A.5.1.4.3 To determine whether materials are considered to possess these hazards, see NFPA’s Fire

Protection Guide to Hazardous Materials.

5.1.4.4 The fuel tanks on vehicles or other motorized equipment located in the display site shall not be

considered bulk storage.

5.1.4.5 No spectators or spectator parking areas shall be located within the display site.

5.1.4.6 Dwellings, buildings, and structures shall be permitted to be located within the display site with

the approval of the AHJ and the owner of the dwelling, building, or structure, provided that the dwelling,

building, or structure is unoccupied during the display, or if the structure provides protection for the

occupants through noncombustible or fire-resistant construction.

5.1.4.7 The area selected for the discharge of aerial shells shall be located so that the trajectory of the

shells shall not come within 25 ft (7.6 m) of any overhead object.

5.1.5 Fallout Area. 5.1.5.1* The fallout area shall be an open area.

A.5.1.5.1 The presence of a modest number of trees and shrubs should not be considered a safety

problem, provided that they are not so numerous as to make it significantly more difficult to locate

unexploded aerial shells or to pose a serious fire safety threat.

5.1.5.2 Spectators, unauthorized vehicles, watercraft, or readily combustible materials shall not be located

within the fallout area during the display.

5.1.6 Fire protection and other emergency response personnel and their vehicles shall remain at or beyond

the perimeter of the display site during the actual firing of the display.

5.2 Minimum Spectator Separation Distance Requirements.

5.2.1 The minimum spectator separation distance from the point of discharge of each firework shall be at

least as great as those specified in this section. Whenever the minimum required spectator separation

distances specified in this section cannot be met within the display site size requirements specified in

5.1.3, the size of the display site shall be enlarged sufficiently to meet the separation distance

requirements specified in this section.

Substantiation for 5.2.1 - The chapter as currently written separates the requirements for display site size

(in 5.1.3) and spectator separation distance (in 5.2) without acknowledging that in some situations the

display site will need to be enlarged to meet the required spectator separation distance. The new text

identifies this need.

5.2.1.1* For aerial shells and comets and mines, Roman candles, and cakes that are discharged vertically

from firing positions elevated 25 ft (7.6 m) or less above ground level, the minimum required spectator

separation distance shall be the same as the minimum required radius specified in 5.1.3, including Table

5.1.3.1.

A.5.2.1.1 Figure A.5.2.1.1 illustrates some of the requirements for a permitted display site where

mortars are placed vertically, such as might be the case for an electrically ignited display.

FIGURE A.5.2.1.1 Typical Layout for a Display Site with Vertically Positioned Mortars.

5.2.1.2* For aerial shells and comets and mines, Roman candles, and cakes that are discharged vertically

from firing positions elevated more than 25 ft (7.6 m) above ground level, the minimum required

spectator separation distance required by 5.2.1.1 shall be increased by 25 ft (7.6 m) and an additional 25 ft

(7.6 m) for each 100 ft (30 m) of elevation.

A.5.2.1.2 The increased spectator separation distance for elevated mortars allows for a wind

componentspeed aloft of up to approximately 10 mph (16 km/hr).

Substantiation for A.5.2.1.2 - The text is modified only to make the intent more clear.

5.2.1.3 For ground display pieces and mines containing only stars or non-splitting or non-bursting comets

fired vertically from any elevation, the minimum required spectator separation distance from the point of

discharge shall be the same as the minimum display site radius specified in 5.1.3.

5.2.1.4 Angling of Mortars.

5.2.1.4.1* Aerial shells, comets and mines, and Roman 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.

Substantiation for 5.2.1.4.1* - (The text of the original 5.2.1.4.1 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.5.2.1.4.1 For typical aerial shells, a mortar tilt angle of approximately 1.5 degrees for each 5 mph

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.

Substantiation for A.5.2.1.4.1 - 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 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.).


if either of the following requirements is satisfied:

(1) Tthe dud shells or components are projectedcarried away from the main spectator area, and the

location of the mortars are offset as specified in Table 5.1.3.1 is followed.

Substantiation for 5.2.1.4.2 - The text of the original 5.2.1.4.1 is separated into multiple paragraphs to

better address the different requirements for angled mortars under various situations.

A.5.2.1.4.2 The purpose of this type of mortar angling is to project the fireworks and dangerous fallout

away from the firing crew during a manually ignited display, and away from the storage area(s) for the

fireworks during a display when mortars are being reloaded. Figure A.5.2.1.4.12 illustrates some of the

requirements for a permitted display site where mortars are to be angled andaway from the main

spectator area and the mortars are offset (shown as d in the figure) up to one-third the separation

distance toward the spectators as specified in Table 5.1.3.1.

FIGURE A.5.2.1.4.12 Typical Layout for a Display Site Using Angled Mortars Angled Away

form 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.

Substantiation for A.5.2.1.4.2 - It is useful to make it clear why this type of mortar angling was

provided for (originally in the 1986 ) and to make it clear that this mortar angling is only for tilt

angles away from the main spectator area.

5.2.1.4.23* If the offset provided in Table 5.1.3.1 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.


better address the different requirements for angled mortars under various situations.

A5.2.1.4.3 For typical aerial shells, a mortar tilt angle of approximately 8 degrees is required to

achieve the full one-third displacements of mortar location and the center of the fallout area from the

center of the display site.

Substantiation for A.5.2.1.4.3 - 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.).


if either of the following requirements is satisfied: for esthetic effect if t(2) The spectator separation

distance specified in 5.2.1 is correspondingly increased in the direction of the mortar tilt angle.


better address the different requirements for angled mortars under various situations. The text is modified

only to make the intent more clear.

A5.2.1.4.4 One procedure for determining the minimum separation distance for displays using

mortars angled for aesthetic effect is described herein. Following this description, three examples are

provided to help clarify the procedure.

(1) Using Table 5.1.3.1, determine the minimum secured diameter of the site in proximity of the

mortars, for the largest mortar size to be used in the display. (This is the same minimum

secured diameter of a site using only vertically placed mortars fired from ground level.)

(2) Using Table A.5.2.1.4.4, determine the greatest down-range displacement of dud shells fired

from the mortars angled for aesthetic effect, considering both the mortar sizes and their tilt

angles being used. Do this in each direction toward which those mortars are tilted.

(3) At each point of down-range displacement of dud shells fired from the mortars angled for

aesthetic effect, provide a spectator separation distance of 100 ft/in (30m/25mm) of the

internal mortar diameter of the aerial shell(s) to be fired down-range in this direction.

(4) Connect the minimum secured diameter circles with tangent lines.

(5) If any of the mortars are elevated more than 25 ft (7.5 m) above ground level, increase the

minimum spectator separation distance for the shells fired from those mortars as required in

5.2.1.2.

Table A5.2.1.4.4 Down-Range Displacement of Dud Shells Fired from Mortars Angled for

Aesthetic Effect.

Mortar Size a Dud Shell Displacements for Mortar Tilt Angles as Specified b

3º to 7º 8º to 12º 13º to 17º 18º to 22º 23º to 27º 28º to 32º

in. mm ft m ft m ft m ft m ft m ft m

≤ 1 ≤ 2 5 30 60 90 120 150 180 1.5 38 45 90 135 180 225 270 2 50 60 120 180 240 300 360

2.5 63 75 150 225 300 375 450 3 76 90 180 270 360 450 540 4 102 115 225 340 450 565 675 5 127 135 270 405 540 675 810 6 152 160 315 475 630 790 950

a See 4.1.1. Note: The discharge of fireworks using angled mortars in. ( mm) in

size requires the approval of the AHJ.

b Angles are specified to the nearest one degree. Mor t ar ti lt angl es ≤ 2 degrees do not

require added spectator separation distances. The use of mortar tilt angles greater than 32 degrees

require the approval of the AHJ.

Example 1: For a display consisting of up to 3 in (76 mm) aerial shells, but with some of the 3 in

(76 mm) mortars angled 20 degrees to both the right and left, the minimum spectator separation

distance is as shown in Figure A5.2.1.4.4(a).

Figure A5.2.1.4.4(a) The Minimum Spectator Separation Distance for a Display Consisting of

up to 3 in (75 mm) Aerial Shells, with Some 3 in (75 mm) Mortars Angled 20 Degrees to Both

the Right and Left.

Example 2: For a display consisting of up to 6 in. (152 mm) shells fired from vertical mortars, but

with some of the mortars firing 3 in. (76 mm) shells angled 20 degrees to both the right and left, the

minimum spectator separation distance is as shown in Figure A5.2.1.4.4(b).

Figure A5.2.1.4.4(b) The Minimum Spectator Separation Distance for a Display Consisting of

up to 6 in. (152 mm) Aerial Shells Fired from Vertical Mortars, and with Some 3 in. (76 mm)

Shells Fired from Mortars Angled 20 Degrees to Both the Right and Left.

Example 3: For a display fired from a site 300 ft (91 m) above ground level, consisting of up to 6 in.

(152 mm) shells fired from vertical mortars, but with some of the mortars firing 3 in. (76 mm) shells

angled 20 degrees to the both right and left, the minimum spectator separation distance is as shown

in Figure A5.2.1.4.4(c).

Figure A5.2.1.4.4(c) The Minimum Spectator Separation Distance for a Display Fired from a

Site 300 ft (91 m) Above Ground Level, Consisting of up to 6 in. (152 mm) Aerial Shells Fired

from Vertical Mortars, and with Some 3 in. (76 mm) Shells Fired from Mortars Angled 20

Degrees to Both the Right and Left.

Substantiation for A.5.2.1.4.4 - This rather long Annex Note is included to suggest one possible

method of achieving spectator separation distances that are "correspondingly increased in the

direction of the (mortar) angle". Also included in this Annex Note are three examples of how this

method might be implemented. (The distance information being provided is derived from a

combination of actual field testing and computer modeling. This was done using parameters (shell

mass, lift charge amount, air density, bore balloting, etc.) representing approximately those values

resulting in the 50th percentile down range dud shell fallout distances.)

5.3 Tents.

5.3.1 Tents shall not be located within the discharge site during the display.

5.3.2 Where tents are permitted in the fallout area by the operator and AHJ, such tents shall not be

occupied during the display.


7.2.3

Other dwellings, buildings, and structures shall be permitted to be located within the display site, providedall 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 occupantsare protected by the dwelling, building, or structure or other means

(4) Notification to the responding local fire department if other than the AHJ.


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.


Submitter Full Name: Bill Galloway

Organization: Southern Regional Fire Code De

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Committee Statement


Statement: In some instances the authority having jurisdiction is a separate agency than the local responding firedepartment. In those cases the fire department should be notified and aware of the fact thatdwellings, buildings, or structures may be allowed in the display site and be prepared to respond toany emergency; especially since we are dealing with fireworks displays on rooftops or other limitedegress locations with the potential fire hazard and life safety issues involved.


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8.1.1 *

The sponsor shall consult with the AHJ, the local responding fire department if different than the AHJ, andthe operator to determine the level of fire protection required.


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.


Submitter Full Name: Bill Galloway

Organization: Southern Regional Fire Code De

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Committee Statement


Statement: In some instances the authority having jurisdiction is a separate agency than the local responding firedepartment. In those instances the local responding fire department will understand their responsecapabilities and should be involved in the planning and decision process along with the AHJ and theoperator.


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8.1.3.4 *

During the During HAND firing of the display, all personnel in the discharge site shall wear the following:

(1) Head protection

(2) Eye protection

(3) Hearing protection

(4) Foot protection

(5) Cotton, wool, or similarly flame-resistant, long-sleeved, long-legged clothing

8.1.3.5 *

During ELECTRONIC firing of the display, all personnel in the discharge site shall wear the following aslong as the firing controller is located no closer than 150 feet from the nearest display item:

(1) Eye protection

(2) Hearing protection

(3) Cotton, wool, or similarly flame-resistant, long-sleeved, long-legged clothing


During electronically fired displays, the extra PPA is not required as long as there is a 150 foot or greater cable distance.


Submitter Full Name: JASON GARBUS

Organization: [ Not Specified ]

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Submittal Date: Wed Feb 12 15:07:54 EST 2014

Committee Statement

Resolution: PPE should be provided regardless of whether or not the show is hand or electric fired regardless ofthe distance. There is no substantiation for the 150 foot separation distance. Employees in the displaysite move in and out of various areas and it would be difficult to monitor the use of PPE. It is best torequire the use of PPE in all areas.


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8.1.3.5

Personal protective equipment (PPE), as necessary based on the task being performed , shall be worn bythe operator and assistants during the setup and cleanup of the display.


Uses terminology from OSHA to place the PPE requirements on the company not the AHJ.


Submitter Full Name: John Chartier

Organization: Northeastern Regional Fire Cod

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Submittal Date: Thu Oct 02 15:08:14 EDT 2014

Committee Statement

Resolution: The suggestion is redundant and does not help or clarify the requirement for the user. The term "asnecessary" is a broader term and incorporates "the task being performed".


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10.3.1*

Prior to performing the fireworks display, the operator, supplier, or sponsor shall obtain a display permit fromthe AHJ.

10.3.1.1

If the display permit is denied by the AHJ, the AHJ shall notify the permit applicant and specify in writingthe reasons for the denial of the display permit.

10.3.1.1.1

The permit applicant shall be entitled to resubmit the display permit application to address the reasonsspecified by the AHJ in the denial of the display permit.


The two new sections under 10.3.1 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.




Street Address:

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Committee Statement


Statement: The two new sections under 10.3.1 ensure that the permit applicant is communicated with by the AHJand that the applicant has the opportunity to address any concerns raised by the AHJ. These arereasonable constraints on the AHJ and are an appropriate level of customer service that the permitapplicant should expect. The words supplier or sponsor were not stricken from the code as suggestedin PI 7 since responsibilities for the permit could fall to those entities. The operator is still responsiblefor establishing the parameters for the show even when the supplier or sponsor obtains the permit.


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10.3.1*

Prior to performing the fireworks display, the operator , supplier, or sponsor shall obtain a display permitfrom the AHJ.


Responsibility for permitting needs to rest with the operator of the show. The operator is the one that is responsible for showing compliance with NFPA 1123 and documenting such compliance in the permit application. The sponsor or supplier is not a license holder or the individual that the AHJ is determining to be competent in establishing the parameters of the show for compliance with NFPA 1123.




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Statement: The two new sections under 10.3.1 ensure that the permit applicant is communicated with by the AHJand that the applicant has the opportunity to address any concerns raised by the AHJ. These arereasonable constraints on the AHJ and are an appropriate level of customer service that the permitapplicant should expect. The words supplier or sponsor were not stricken from the code as suggestedin PI 7 since responsibilities for the permit could fall to those entities. The operator is still responsiblefor establishing the parameters for the show even when the supplier or sponsor obtains the permit.


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10.3.4

The AHJ shall meet all the requirements of Section Chapter 10 .3 if the AHJ acts as the operator of thedisplay.


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 currently reads, 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.




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Statement: If the AHJ acts as the operator, the AHJ should be responsible for compliance with all of Chapter 10including licensing and other qualifications. The way the language was previously written, it infers thatthe AHJ only had to qualify with 10.3 and 10.1 along with 10.2 is not applicable. There is no validreason to exempt an AHJ from 10.1 an 10.2 so it should be clear that those provisions also apply.


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Public Input No. 3-NFPA 1123-2013 [ Section No. A.3.3.11 ]

A.3.3.11 Fallout Area.

The shells burst over the area, and unsafe debris and malfunctioning aerial shells fall into this area. Thefallout area is the location where a typical aerial shell dud falls to the ground, depending on the wind andthe angle of mortar placement. The term does not include areas where cardboard and nonhazardousremnants of detonated pyrotechnic devices may fall to the ground.


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.




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Statement: The added language in the PI clarifies that the fallout area is not intended to be the only area weredebris will potentially fall. The intent of "fallout area" is to only address the area where unsafe andundetonated devices may fall to the ground. Floating cardboard and other burned powder is notintended to be limited to the fallout area. This type of debris may fall to the ground outside the falloutarea.


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Public Input No. 8-NFPA 1123-2013 [ New Section after A.9.5.2.1 ]

A,10.1.2 Applications for license based on experience as an assistant should demonstrate that theassistant actively participated with the operator in the operation and safety of fireworks displays. Thisexperience should represent to the AHJ that the operator mentored the assistant in developing their skillsas a future operator.


Experience as a assistant is insufficient to demonstrate competency. Assistance could just mean that the member participated as part of crew setup. Appropriate experience in qualifying as an operator should mean that the assistant was, in effect, mentored and utilized a co-operator in the shows that are being used to qualify the prospective operator.



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Resolution: See FR 16. New annex added.


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Public Input No. 10-NFPA 1123-2013 [ Section No. B.1 ]

B.1 Permit Application.

The following are recommended elements to be included in the permit application for outdoor display offireworks:

(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) The name, address, email address, and phone number of the individual, group, or organizationsponsoring the outdoor fireworks display.

(b) The name, address, email address, and phone number of the supplier of the fireworks, if differentfrom that of the operator.

(c) Evidence of financial responsibility by the sponsor of the event or festival and by the operator ofthe fireworks display. This could take the form of an insurance certificate or other documentattesting to coverage or responsibility.

(d) The date and time of day at which the outdoor fireworks display is to be held, with a proposedrain/wind date and time in the event the display is postponed.

(e) The exact location planned for the outdoor fireworks display.

(f) Confirmation of the license of the operator and the number of assistants who are to be present.

(g) The approximate number and kinds of fireworks to be discharged.

(h) The manner and place of storage of such fireworks prior to delivery to the outdoor fireworksdisplay site.

(i) A diagram of the grounds on which the outdoor fireworks display is to be held, showing the pointat which the fireworks are to be discharged; the location of all buildings, highways, and otherlines of communication; the lines behind which the audience is to be restrained; and the locationof other possible overhead obstructions.

(3) Upon receipt of such application _______ days in advance of the date set for this outdoor fireworksdisplay, the AHJ should make or initiate an investigation of the site of the proposed display for thepurpose of determining compliance with these regulations in the case of the particular display.

(4) The AHJ shall approve or deny the permit application with comments provided to the permit applicant.If the application is denied, the denial shall specify the specific reasons for the denial so that thepermit applicant can attempt to address the reasons for a denial with a resubmitted permitapplication.


The AHJ should be responsible for communicating with the permit applicant on the status of the permit application. if a permit is denied, the applicant should be entitled to the know the reasons for denial and have an opportunity to respond to the denial.




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Committee Statement


Statement: The added information is necessary for the AHJ to determine if the permit application addresses theprovisions of NFPA 1123. The addition of item 4 is consistent with changes made to FR 11.


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Public Input No. 9-NFPA 1123-2013 [ Section No. B.1 ]

B.1 Permit Application.

The following are recommended elements to be included in the permit application for outdoor display offireworks:

(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) The name, address, email address, and phone number of the individual, group, or organizationsponsoring the outdoor fireworks display.

(b) The name, address, email address, and phone number of the supplier of the fireworks, if differentfrom that of the operator.

(c) Evidence of financial responsibility by the sponsor of the event or festival and by the operator ofthe fireworks display. This could take the form of an insurance certificate or other documentattesting to coverage or responsibility.

(d) The date and time of day at which the outdoor fireworks display is to be held, with a proposedrain/wind date and time in the event the display is postponed.

(e) The exact location planned for the outdoor fireworks display.

(f) Confirmation of the license of the operator and the number of assistants who are to be present.

(g) The approximate number and kinds of fireworks to be discharged.

(h) The manner and place of storage of such fireworks prior to delivery to the outdoor fireworksdisplay site.

(i) A diagram of the grounds on which the outdoor fireworks display is to be held, showing the pointat which the fireworks are to be discharged; the location of display site; the approximatedistances from mortars to spectator viewing areas; the location and approximate distances of allbuildings, highways, and other lines of communication; the lines behind which the audience is tobe restrained; and the how the audience is to be restrained; and the location of other possibleoverhead obstructions.

(3) Upon receipt of such application _______ days in advance of the date set for this outdoor fireworksdisplay, the AHJ should make or initiate an investigation of the site of the proposed display for thepurpose of determining compliance with these regulations in the case of the particular display.


The added information in the PI is necessary for the AHJ to determine if the permit application is in compliance with the provisions of NFPA 1123.




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Committee Statement


Statement: The added information is necessary for the AHJ to determine if the permit application addresses theprovisions of NFPA 1123. The addition of item 4 is consistent with changes made to FR 11.


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Public Input No. 5-NFPA 1123-2013 [ Section No. C.1.3 ]

C.1.3

A requirement of licensing is that the applicant has provided evidence of actively participating in theperformance of at least five outdoor fireworks displays as a co-lead shooter . At the option of the issuingoffice, an alternate requirement can be substituted.


Participating as part of crew setup does not qualify an individual with field experience enough to achieve a license. In order to qualify as license training, the prospective licensee needs to have direct experience as the co-lead as the display operator. This direct mentoring is key in order to establish competency.




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Resolution: There is no definition of lead shooter in the document so therefore a co-lead shooter is alsoundefined. The term "active participation" is sufficient.


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Public Input No. 4-NFPA 1123-2013 [ Section No. C.2.2 ]

C.2.2

Renewal of the license should be automatic upon provision of proof of actively participating in at least threeoutdoor fireworks displays and eight (8) hours of continuing education during the prior 4 years.


Continuing education is a key component to ensuring that an operator is aware of new technologies, safety advances and code changes. Eight hours is specified in the existing PGI certification renewal program.




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Statement: 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 manyjurisdictions and is consistent with the existing PGI certification renewal program requirements.


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Documents

Public Input No. 12-NFPA 1123-2013 [ New Section after 1.3.2 ]€¦ · Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input The term "high winds" is utilized a number of times