California Code of Regulations
Title 19 - Public Safety
Division 1 - State Fire Marshal
Chapter 6 - Fireworks
Article 4 - Permits
Section 982 - Local Permit, Application for

Universal Citation: 19 CA Code of Regs 982

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

(a) When applying for a permit under Health and Safety Code section 12640(e), an applicant shall submit the following information and evidence to the authority having jurisdiction:

(1) The name of the organization sponsoring the display, together with the names and license numbers of persons actually in charge of the display.

(2) The date and time of day the display is to be held.

(3) The exact location planned for the display.

(4) The size and number of all fireworks to be discharged including the number of set pieces, shells, and other items. Shells shall be designated by diameter specifying single, multiple break or salute.

(5) The manner and place of storage of all fireworks prior to, during, and after the display.

(6) Diagram of the grounds on which the display is to be held showing the point at which the fireworks are to be discharged, the location of all buildings, roads, and other means of transportation, the lines behind which the audience will be restrained, the location of all nearby trees, telegraph or telephone lines, or other overhead obstruction.

(7) Proof that satisfactory workers' compensation insurance is carried for all employees in compliance with Labor Code Section 3700.

(8) If the permit is for a public display or special effects, documentary proof of conformance with sections 12610 and 12611, Health and Safety Code.

(9) A State Fire Marshal's license for the public display of fireworks, under Health and Safety Code Sections 12575, 12576, or 12577. No permit for a public display of any type shall be granted unless a public display license general, special, or limited has been first obtained from the State Fire Marshal.

(10) The name and license number of the wholesaler who supplied all items used in the display.

(b) Permittee shall be responsible for compliance with the provisions under which a public display permit has been granted.

1. Repealer of former section 982, and renumbering and amendment of former section 993.2 to section 982 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 A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-24-91 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.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 982, and renumbering and amendment of former section 993.2 to section 982 filed 4-14-92; operative 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
3. Editorial correction of printing error inserting article heading (Register 92, No. 34).

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

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