South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 71 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION-DIVISION OF LABOR
Article 8 - OFFICE OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL
Subarticle 6 - USE OF PYROTECHNICS AND SPECIAL EFFECTS
Section 71-8305.5 - Display Permits

1. Any person who desires to hold a Public Fireworks Display, Proximate Audience Display, Special Effects Display, or Flame Effects Display in front of an audience shall obtain a permit from the OSFM before the display.

2. The OSFM may revoke, suspend, or deny a permit because of, but not limited to:

3. A "Request to Modify an Existing Pyrotechnic Display Permit" form must be submitted for approval of requested changes in the conditions or terms under which a permit was previously issued.

4. Permits shall be requested through the OSFM IMS.

5. All pyrotechnics shall be purchased from a pyrotechnic manufacturer or distributor licensed by the South Carolina Board of Pyrotechnic Safety. A licensed South Carolina Pyrotechnic Operator shall be present and supervise the firing of all public fireworks displays.

6. The fireworks supplier shall carry a minimum of $1,000,000 of Public Liability Insurance. The policy must list as an additional insured the display sponsor as well as the State of South Carolina, and its agents. The coverage company must be an insurer which is either licensed by the DOI in this State or approved by the DOI as a nonadmitted surplus lines carrier for risks located in this State. In the event the liability insurance is canceled, suspended, or nonrenewed, the insurer shall give immediate notice to the OSFM.

7. Public Liability Insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 shall be provided by the permittee. The permittee shall furnish a certificate of insurance (COI) in this amount with their application. The permittee shall list the State of South Carolina and its agents as additional insured. The COI shall contain the display dates or period.

8. The coverage company must be an insurer which is either licensed by the DOI in this State or approved by the DOI as a nonadmitted surplus lines carrier for risks located in this State. In the event the liability insurance is canceled, suspended, or nonrenewed, the insurer shall give immediate notice to the OSFM.