California Code of Regulations
Title 19 - Public Safety
Division 1 - State Fire Marshal
Chapter 6 - Fireworks
Article 15 - Public Display
Section 997 - Pyrotechnic Operators, Basic Commercial, Responsibilities

Universal Citation: 19 CA Code of Regs 997

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

(a) No basic commercial public display permit shall be granted unless there is a licensed basic commercial pyrotechnic operator and at least one additional experienced person present. Pyrotechnic Operators, Basic Commercial, shall:

(1) Be responsible for and have control over on-site unloading, storing, and security of all fireworks;

(2) Be responsible for placement of mortars, set pieces, and all other fireworks on-site as approved by the authority having jurisdiction. No fireworks shall be discharged over areas occupied by spectators;

(3) Insure that no person under the age of 18 is in the firing or fireworks storage sites;

(4) Be in possession of a current basic commercial license at the time of display; and

(5) Be responsible for and have control over the safe return of all unfired fireworks, misfires and duds.

1. Amendment 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 A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-24-91 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.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 Emergency language repealed by operation of law. Amendment 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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