California Code of Regulations
Title 19 - Public Safety
Division 1 - State Fire Marshal
Chapter 6 - Fireworks
Article 18 - Experimental High Power Rockets and Motors
Section 1032 - Experimental High Power Rocket Motor Standards and Use
Universal Citation: 19 CA Code of Regs 1032
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) Experimental high power rocket motor design and construction standards shall comply with all of the following:
(1) The maximum total impulse per rocket motor shall not exceed 10,240 Newton-seconds (2302.2 lb.-seconds).
(2) When more than one rocket motor is utilized, the combined total impulse shall not exceed 20,480 Newton-seconds (4604.4 lb.-seconds).
(b) If an experimental high power rocket is equipped with an experimental high power rocket motor, then the rocket shall:
(1) be constructed of paper, plastic, rubber, aluminum or wood except that minor components such as screw eyes or motor mounts may be of other light-gauge metals; and
(2) include an effective means or device for returning the rocket safely to the ground without causing personal injury or property damage; and
(3) The rocket shall not contain any type of explosive or pyrotechnic warhead of any type.
(c) An experimental high power rocket shall not be used as a weapon.
1. Repealer 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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