New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Saf - Department of Safety
Subtitle Saf-C - Commissioner, Department of Safety
Chapter Saf-C 5000 - DISPLAY FIREWORKS
Part Saf-C 5017 - LOCATION OF DISPLAY
Section Saf-C 5017.03 - Responsibility of Operator

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Saf-C 5017.03

Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024

(a) It shall be the responsibility of the operator to determine that the area in which the display is to be discharged is safe and that these rules are complied with.

(b) The operator shall be responsible for ensuring that all assistants have received the proper training relative to:

(1) The performances of their duties;

(2) Relevant laws and administrative rules; and

(3) Safety hazards.

(c) During the firing of the display, all personnel in the discharge site shall wear the following:

(1) Hard hat or helmet that is OSHA compliant;

(2) Eye protection that is OSHA compliant;

(3) Hearing protection;

(4) Foot protection;

(5) Gloves;

(6) Cotton clothing or clothing with a similar fire resistant quality; and

(7) Clothing with long sleeves worn at full length and full length pants.

(d) The operator shall insure that the discharge site is restricted throughout the display and until the discharge site has been inspected immediately following the display.

(e) In the event a condition arises that requires the entry of fire protection or other public safety personnel into the fallout area or security perimeter, the operator shall immediately stop the display until the situation is resolved and the area is once again clear.

(f) The operator and assistants shall use only flashlights, electric lighting, or other intrinsically safe portable lighting equipment for illuminating the firing and ready box area during the display.

(See Revision Note at Chapter heading for Saf-C 5000) #6055, eff 7-1-95, EXPIRED: 7-1-03

New. #8117, INTERIM, eff 7-14-04, EXPIRED: 1-10-05

New. #8261, eff 1-21-05; ss by #9765-A, eff 8-2-10

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