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Public Display Fireworks Operator Guidelines <br />June 2011 Page 9 <br />equivalent fabric. <br /> <br />5. A sufficient number of fire extinguishers of a suitable type are present while fireworks and other <br />pyrotechnic materials are being loaded, prepared for firing or fired. <br /> <br />6. Contacting the local fire chief to determine the level of fire protection required for the display. <br /> <br /> In addition to portable fire extinguishers, fire protection may include standby fire apparatus and <br />personnel at or beyond the perimeter of the display site, and / or down range as deemed necessary by <br />the fire chief. When required by the fire chief the cost of standby apparatus and / or personnel must <br />be borne by the sponsoring organization. Fire apparatus and personnel remain subject to the chief's <br />orders at all times when so employed. <br /> <br />7. Crowd control monitors are provided around the discharge site to prevent spectators, or any other <br />unauthorized persons, from entering the site. When agreed to by the sponsor, the sponsor assumes <br />responsibility for providing all or a portion of the required monitors. <br /> <br />Provisions for crowd control are subject to approval by the fire chief (sheriff). Monitors should wear <br />distinctive identification (e.g. badges, colored vests, etc.). Where practical, fencing, ropes or other <br />barriers should be used to assist in crowd control. <br /> <br />This is not intended to be an all inclusive list. Additional requirements may be contained in National Fire <br />Protection Association Standard 1123 (2006 edition) or 1126 (2006 edition). <br /> <br />On-site Fireworks Storage <br />Requirements for the on-site storage of fireworks are contained in Chapter 33 of the 2007 Minnesota State <br />Fire Code. Additional requirements are contained in National Fire Protection Association Standards 1123 <br />and 1126, 2006 editions. <br /> <br />In brief, as soon as fireworks are delivered to the display site, they must be supervised, kept dry at all times <br />and inspected for damage. Display fireworks temporarily stored at the site during the fireworks display shall <br />be stored in ready boxes located upwind and at least 25 feet from the mortar placement and separated <br />according to size and their designation as salutes. (An exception applies for electrically fired displays, or <br />displays where all shells are loaded into mortars prior to the show.) Preparation areas for display fireworks <br />shall be secured from public areas by at least 100 feet. <br /> <br />Sponsor Responsibilities <br />The sponsor of the fireworks display is responsible for the following: <br /> <br />1. Obtaining the required state, city or county permit for the display. <br /> <br />2. Ensuring that the local fire chief has been contacted regarding requirements for standby fire <br />apparatus and/or personnel. <br /> <br />3. Providing crowd control monitors around the discharge site to prevent spectators or any other <br />unauthorized persons from entering the site (requires prior agreement of both the sponsor and <br />supervising pyrotechnic operator). Provisions for crowd control are subject to approval by the fire <br />chief (sheriff). Monitors should wear some distinctive identification (e.g. badges, colored vests, etc.). <br />Where practical, fencing ropes or other types of barriers should be used to assist in crowd control.