Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 837 - DEPARTMENT OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL
Division 12 - PUBLIC DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS IN OREGON
Section 837-012-0865 - Operations for Barge Displays
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024
(1) Manual firing of displays may be allowed only under the following conditions:
(2) A U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation device (PFD) must be provided and available for each individual working on the barge. PFD's must be properly worn anytime the barge is not moored at the dock. PFD's must have or include a visual location device.
(3) A watercraft must be ready and capable of providing a rapid emergency response during the display.
(4) During the display only necessary individuals may be present on the barge. No spectators may be present on the barge.
(5) Necessary individuals may include:
(6) Barges must be free of all nonessential combustible materials.
(7) Fuel tanks are deemed essential material to perform the display for vessels controlling, marshaling, or adjoining the barge from which fireworks are being discharged.
(8) Barges constructed of wood or other combustible material may be permitted to be used as a fireworks display site when the requirements of these rules and any other applicable state, local, and federal requirements pertaining to fireworks are met.
(9) Barges constructed of wood or other combustible material can be used provided the surface of the barge has been protected from fire by means acceptable to the local fire authority. The barge should also be of sufficient construction and configuration to safely allow the firing of the display. Consideration should be given to the conditions that could affect the separation distance of the barge from the public. Greater distance might be required to allow for the effects of sea conditions, wind, and drift of the barge.
(10) Whenever, in the opinion of the local fire authority, the operator, or the barge captain, conditions such as high seas or rapid current pose a potential safety hazard to the operator and assistants, spectators, surrounding area, or any other individuals, the display must be postponed until conditions improve.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 476.030 & 480.150
Stats. Implemented: ORS 480.110 - 480.165