Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 837 - DEPARTMENT OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL
Division 12 - PUBLIC DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS IN OREGON
Section 837-012-0875 - Mortar Racks for Barge Displays
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024
(1) Mortar racks must be constructed in a thorough manner to be capable of holding multiple mortars in position during normal functioning.
(2) Mortar racks that are not inherently stable must be secured or braced to stabilize them. Stabilization may be accomplished by using stakes, legs, A-frames, side-boards, or equivalent means. Inherently stable means if the base of the rack, before being loaded with fireworks, were tipped 50 degrees from the horizontal in any direction, it would then return to the horizontal position.
(3) Mortar racks must be oriented, angled, or oriented and angled in such a way to maximize spectator safety.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 476.030 & 480.150
Stats. Implemented: ORS 480.110 - 480.165