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Public Display Fireworks Operator Guidelines <br />June 2011 Page 12 <br />access, for the purpose of locating unexploded aerial shells or live components. (NFPA 1123, 8.2.12) If the <br />firing range cannot be thoroughly inspected due to darkness, or other safety reasons, the site must be <br />secured and immediately inspected the following morning. (MSFC, Chapter 33, Section 3308.9) <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) <br /> <br />INDOOR / PROXIMATE AUDIENCE DISPLAYS <br /> <br />Note: MN Statute § 624.22 Subd.2(b)(d) defines fireworks displays as either “outdoor” or “indoor” while <br />the MN State Fire Marshal Fireworks Operator Certificate certifies the fireworks operator as either <br />“outdoor” or “proximate audience”. NFPA 1126 (2006 Edition) is the code for proximate audience <br />displays and is the primary code when dealing with indoor fireworks displays. However, proximate <br />audience displays may also occur outdoors, such as with concerts and theatrical performances. If the <br />fireworks operator chooses to use NFPA 1126 (2006 Edition) separation distances in an outdoor setting, <br />they must be certified for proximate audience. If the fireworks operator is certified for outdoor displays <br />only, they must follow the separation distances outlined in NFPA 1123 (2006 Edition) for ground display <br />pieces. <br /> <br />All indoor displays of pyrotechnic special effects, and outdoor displays where the audience is closer to <br />pyrotechnic devices than permitted by NFPA 1123 are considered proximate audience displays. The display, <br />storage, use and handling of fireworks and pyrotechnic special effects materials for proximate audience <br />displays must be in accordance with Article 33 of the 2007 Minnesota State Fire Code and National Fire <br />Protection standard 1126 (2006 edition). Where there is a conflict between the provisions of the Minnesota <br />State Fire Code and National Fire Protection Association Standard 1126, the provisions of the Minnesota <br />State Fire Code take precedence. <br /> <br />While it is not the intent of this guideline to duplicate or replace the requirements of the applicable codes <br />and standards, following are some of the general safety factors the fire chief (sheriff) must consider when <br />making a determination as to whether a fireworks display should be authorized. This not intended to be an <br />all inclusive list. Additional requirements may be contained in National Fire Protection Association <br />Standard 1126 (2006 edition). <br /> <br />Demonstration and Approval <br />A walk-through and representative demonstration of the pyrotechnics shall be approved by the fire chief <br />(sheriff) before a permit is approved. (NFPA 1126, 6.4.1.1) <br /> <br />Fire Watch <br />Where an indoor display requires the interruption of fire detection and life safety systems, prior approval <br />must be obtained from the fire chief (sheriff) and the building owner or owner’s agent, and arrangements <br />made to have a representative of the fire department (i.e. fire watch) present for all displays, rehearsals and <br />demonstrations. (NFPA 1126, 8.1.6.1, NFPA 6.4.3.1) <br /> <br />All fire detection and life safety systems, and other building systems that have been disarmed or disengaged, <br />must be reinstated to normal operating condition as soon as the likelihood of false alarms from the use of <br />pyrotechnics has passed. (NFPA 1126, 8.7.6, NFPA 1126, 6.4.3.2) The fire watch must be maintained until <br />the restoration of normal functioning has been verified. <br />