Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 837 - DEPARTMENT OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL
Division 12 - PUBLIC DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS IN OREGON
Section 837-012-0615 - General

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 837-012-0615

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

(1) Retailers desiring to engage in other types of fireworks activities, including wholesale sales, displays or pest control use, must meet all applicable requirements in ORS 480.111 through 480.165 and OAR chapter 837, division 12, including those pertaining to obtaining permits for such activities from local and state authorities.

(2) Retail permit holders must comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations, pertaining to fireworks, including:

(a) ORS 480.111 through 480.165;

(b) All applicable requirements of OAR chapter 837, division 12;

(c) Oregon Fire Code, as adopted by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to OAR 837-040-0010 and

(d) Oregon Structural Specialty Code, as adopted by the Oregon Building Code Division pursuant to ORS 918-460-0010.

(3) Retail permit holders must notify the Department of the State Fire Marshal, verbally or in writing, within 24 hours of the date of change, of:

(a) The retail permit holder's mailing address or telephone number; or

(b) The mailing address or 24-hour contact number for the individual responsible for sales.

(4) Retail permit holders must notify the Department of the State Fire Marshal and the local fire authority, in writing of a change in the identity of the individual responsible for sales at least 24 hours before the new individual becomes the individual responsible for sales. Such a change is subject to the prior approval of the local fire authority and the Department of the State Fire Marshal.

(5) Exempt fireworks are exempt from the permit requirements set forth in ORS 480.111 through 480.165 and OAR chapter 837, division 12. Exempt fireworks may be sold and purchased without either the seller or purchaser having to first obtain a permit issued by the Department of the State Fire Marshal.

Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 476 & 480

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 480.110 - 480.165

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