Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) Test and Examination. Every applicant for a pyrotechnic operator's license shall take and pass a written examination administered by the State Fire Marshal in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. The applicant shall submit evidence attesting to the qualifications and experience required by this Article for the type of license for which application has been submitted.
(1) Pyrotechnic Operator--Unrestricted shall require a minimum amount of experience as indicated for each of the following types of licenses. Such experience shall be in the actual discharge of fireworks and pyrotechnic devices for the types indicated.
(A) Pyrotechnic Operator--Basic Commercial 2 years.
(B) Pyrotechnic Operator--Rockets First Class 2 years.
(C) Pyrotechnic Operator--Special Effects First Class 2 years. Under the provisions of this section, not less than 6 years total experience is required.
(2) Pyrotechnic Operator--Basic Commercial shall require a minimum of 2 years of active work as an unlicensed assistant to either a licensed Pyrotechnic Operator--Unrestricted, or Basic Commercial. This time requirement may be reduced by 1 year through the successful completion of a State Fire Marshal approved training course or through exceptional work experience as evidenced by log entries or work records. Notwithstanding the 2 year requirement, the applicant shall have participated in the firing of not less than 8 different public displays.
(3) Pyrotechnic Operator--Special Effects First Class shall require a minimum of 2 years of active work as a Pyrotechnic Operator--Special Effects Second Class. This time requirement may be reduced by 1 year through the successful completion of a State Fire Marshal approved training course or through exceptional work experience as evidenced by log entries or work records.
(4) Pyrotechnic Operator--Special Effects Second Class shall require a minimum of 2 years of active work as a Pyrotechnic Operator--Special Effects Third Class. This time requirement may be reduced by 1 year through the successful completion of a State Fire Marshal approved training course or through exceptional work experience as evidenced by log entries or work records.
(5) Pyrotechnic Operator--Special Effects Third Class. No experience required.
(6) Pyrotechnic Operator--Theatrical shall require a minimum of 2 years of active work as a Pyrotechnic Operator--Theatrical Trainee. This time requirement may be reduced by 1 year through the successful completion of a State Fire Marshal approved training course or through exceptional work experience as evidenced by log entries or work records.
(7) Pyrotechnic Operator--Theatrical Trainee. No experience required.
(8) Pyrotechnic Operator Performer. No experience required.
(b) Qualifications. Adequate qualification for the issuance of the requested license shall be determined by the State Fire Marshal. It shall be incumbent upon the applicant to present to the State Fire Marshal evidence of such qualifications which may include a physical demonstration of knowledge and ability.
(c) Experience. The required experience for issuance of a pyrotechnic operator's license shall be in accordance with this section. In addition, applications shall be accompanied by the names and complete addresses of not less than five persons as reference who are not a relative, and who can attest to the applicant's experience, integrity and training. The references shall be licensed pyrotechnic operators of a class equal to or greater than the class applied for and shall have been licensed for at least one year.
1. Amendment of subsections (a)(5), (a)(7) and (a)(8) filed 3-2-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 9).
2. Amendment of subsections (a), (a)(2) and NOTE filed 4-14-92; operative 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
Note: Authority cited: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 12552, 12580, 12589, 12603 and 12607, Health and Safety Code.
