California Code of Regulations
Title 19 - Public Safety
Division 1 - State Fire Marshal
Chapter 6 - Fireworks
Article 15 - Public Display
Section 1005 - Post Display

Universal Citation: 19 CA Code of Regs 1005

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) Reports.

(1) Within ten (10) working days following any public display, the licensed pyrotechnician in charge of the display shall submit a complete, accurate and factual written report directly to the State Fire Marshal, covering:
(A) A brief report of any duds or misfires including manufacturer's name, type and size;

(B) A brief account of the cause of injury to any person from fireworks and such person's name and address;

(C) A brief account of any fires caused by fireworks;

(D) Any violations of the Health and Safety Code or of these regulations relating to public display fireworks; and

(E) The names of all licensed and unlicensed assistants.

EXCEPTION: A general public display licensee conducting special effects activities for motion picture, television, and theatrical productions need not comply with the requirements of subsections (A) and (E).

(b) Notification.

Verbal reports are required within 24 hours to the State Fire Marshal when any of the following occur:

(1) Fire requiring emergency action or response as a result of the firing; or

(2) Injury or death to the public or crew.

Within ten (10) working days following an incident giving rise to a verbal report, the licensed pyrotechnician in charge of the activity shall submit a complete, accurate and factual report directly to the State Fire Marshal on the event.

(c) Unfired Shells. Unfired shells shall either be removed following the display and returned directly to the wholesaler or supplier or stored in a manner approved by the authority having jurisdiction until such time as the shells can be transported directly to the wholesaler or supplier.

1. Repealer of former section 1005 and new section filed 6-26-91 as an emergency; operative 6-26-91 (Register 91, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-24-91 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. Emergency language repealed by operation of law. Repealer of former section 1005 and new section filed 4-14-92; operative 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).

Note: Authority cited: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code.

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