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Public Display Fireworks Operator Guidelines <br />June 2011 Page 13 <br />Separation Distances <br />Each pyrotechnic device fired during a performance must be separated from the audience by at least 15 ft., <br />but not less than two (2) times the fallout radius of the device, unless otherwise approved by the fire chief <br />(sheriff). (NFPA 1126, 8.4.1) For example, if a pyrotechnic device has a fallout radius of 10 ft., a <br />minimum distance of 20 feet must separate the device from the audience. <br /> <br />Concussion mortars must be separated from the audience by a minimum of 25 ft. (NFPA 1126, 8.4.2) <br /> <br />There shall be no glowing or flaming particles within 10 feet of the audience (NFPA 1126, 8..3) <br /> <br />Display Discontinued <br />The display must be immediately stopped if the local fire chief (sheriff) or pyrotechnic operator determines <br />there is a danger to spectators or property. (NFPA 1126, 8.3.8) <br /> <br />Types of Devices Allowed <br />All pyrotechnic devices and binary systems used indoors must be specifically manufactured and labeled for <br />indoor use. (NFPA 1126, 7.2.1, NFPA 1126, 7.4.2) <br /> <br />Smoke Control <br />When pyrotechnic special effects material is fired within a building, the quantity of smoke developed must <br />not obscure the visibility of exit signs or paths of egress travel. (NFPA 1126. 8.6.6) <br /> <br />Smoking/Open Flame <br />Smoking shall not be permitted within 25 ft. of the area where pyrotechnics are being handled or stored, <br />except for smoking done as part of the performance as approved by the fire chief (sheriff) and the <br />pyrotechnic operator. (NFPA 1126, 8.5.5.1. NFPA 1126, 8.5.5.3) <br /> <br />Pyrotechnic materials shall not be stored within 50 ft. of any unprotected source of heat or open flame. <br />(NFPA 1126, 5.3) <br /> <br />Attending of Materials <br />No pyrotechnic materials or devices shall be left unsupervised unless they are in an approved secured <br />location. (NFPA 1126, 5.2.3) <br /> <br />Precautions <br />Precautions must be taken so that no part, projectile or debris from pyrotechnic materials or devices <br />damages overhead properties, overhead equipment, automatic sprinkler or detection systems, or the ceiling <br />and walls of the performance site. (NFPA 8.6.2) <br /> <br />Notice to Patrons <br />The operator of a facility where an indoor fireworks display occurs must provide no0tice in a prominent <br />place as approved by the authority issuing the display permit informing patrons attending a performance <br />when indoor fireworks will be part of the performance. (MS 624.22, Subdivision 1 (d)) <br /> <br />This is not intended to be an all inclusive list. Additional requirements may be contained in National Fire <br />Protection Association Standard 1126 (2006 edition). <br /> <br />PART C: REPORTING REQUIREMENTS <br />