DAR File No. 40601
This rule was published in the August 1, 2016, issue (Vol. 2016, No. 15) of the Utah State Bulletin.
Public Safety, Fire Marshal
Rule R710-2
Rules Pursuant to the Utah Fireworks Act
Notice of Proposed Rule
(Amendment)
DAR File No.: 40601
Filed: 07/14/2016 10:26:41 AM
RULE ANALYSIS
Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:
The purpose of this amendment is to comply with the adoption of the 2015 International Fire Code by the Utah State Legislature and make formatting changes.
Summary of the rule or change:
The rule has been renumbered to meet the requirements of the Rulewriting Manual. The purpose of the rule has been restated to meet the requirements of the Rulewriting Manual. The authority of the rule has been restated to meet the requirements of the Rulewriting Manual. Redundant definitions have been removed. IFC Chapter references have been updated. Rule R710-2 references have been updated. NFPA Standards have been removed from the purpose statement and placed under Section R710-2-8. This change clarifies when re-examination is required. In Section R710-2-11, IFC Chapter 33, Sections 3301.2.1 and 3301.2.2 have been changed to IFC Chapter 56, Sections 5601.2.1 and 5601.2.2.
Statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:
- Section 53-7-204
Anticipated cost or savings to:
the state budget:
There will not be an anticipated cost or savings to the state budget because the changes made to the rule are specific to incorporation of the 2015 International Fire Code specifications and other formatting changes and do not involve changes to fees or equipment requirements.
local governments:
There will not be an anticipated cost or savings to local budgets because the changes made to the rule are specific to incorporation of the 2015 International Fire Code specifications and other formatting changes and do not involve changes to fees or equipment requirements.
small businesses:
There will not be an anticipated cost or savings to small businesses budgets because the changes made to the rule are specific to incorporation of the 2015 International Fire Code specifications and other formatting changes and do not involve changes to fees or equipment requirements.
persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local governmental entities:
There will not be an anticipated cost or savings to person's budget because the changes made to the rule are specific to incorporation of the 2015 International Fire Code specifications and other formatting change and do not involve changes to fees or equipment requirements.
Compliance costs for affected persons:
There will not be an anticipated cost or savings because the changes made to the rule are specific to incorporation of the 2015 International Fire Code specifications and other formatting changes and do not involve changes to fees or equipment requirements.
Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:
I have reviewed the amendment and found that this rule change will not have a fiscal impact on business.
Keith D. Squires, Commissioner
The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Office of Administrative Rules, or at:
Public SafetyFire MarshalRoom 302
5272 S COLLEGE DR
MURRAY, UT 84123-2611
Direct questions regarding this rule to:
- Ted Black at the above address, by phone at 801-284-6352, by FAX at , or by Internet E-mail at [email protected]
- Kim Gibb at the above address, by phone at 801-556-8198, by FAX at 801-964-4482, or by Internet E-mail at [email protected]
Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:
08/31/2016
This rule may become effective on:
09/07/2016
Authorized by:
Coy Porter, State Fire Marshal
RULE TEXT
R710. Public Safety, Fire Marshal.
R710-2. Rules Pursuant to the Utah Fireworks Act.
R710-2-1. [Adoption]Purpose.
[Pursuant to Title 53, Chapter 7, Section 204, Utah Code
Annotated 1953, the Utah Fire Prevention Board adopts
rules]The purpose of this rule is to establish [establishing ]the minimum safety standards for retail storage, handling,
and sale of class C common state approved explosives indoor or
outdoor; and requirements for licensing of importer, wholesaler,
display operator, special effects operator, flame effects operator,
and flame effect performing artist.
[There is further adopted as part of these rules the
following codes which are incorporated by reference:
1.1 International Fire Code (IFC), 2009 edition, as
published by the International Code Council, Inc. (ICC), and as
enacted and amended by the Utah State Legislature in Sections 102
and 201 of the State Fire Code Adoption Act.
1.2 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Standard
1123, Code for Fireworks Display, 2006 edition, as published by
the National Fire Protection Association, except as amended by
provisions listed in R710-2-10, et seq.
1.3 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Standard
1126, Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics Before a Proximate
Audience, 2006 edition, as published by the National Fire
Protection Association, except as amended by provisions listed in
R710-2-10, et seq.
1.4 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Standard
160, Standard for the Use of Flame Effects Before an Audience,
2011 edition, as published by the National Fire Protection
Association, except as amended by provisions listed in R710-2-10,
et seq.
1.5 Copies of the above codes are on file in the Office of
Administrative Rules and the State Fire Marshal's
Office.]
R710-2-2. Authority.
This rule is authorized by Section 53-7-204.
R710-2-[2]3
. Definitions.
[2.1](1) "[Authority having jurisdiction (]AHJ[)]" means
authority having jurisdiction, and includes such county and
municipal officers who are charged with the enforcement of state
and municipal laws; consisting of all fire enforcement officials
including designated staff from the Utah State Department of Public
Safety.
[2.2](2) "Aerial device" means a cake that is a
collection of mine/shell tubes that has a single covered fuse which
is used to light several tubes in sequence. A cake may also be
defined as an aerial repeater or multi-shot aerial and does not
exceed more than 500 grams of pyrotechnic composition.
[2.3](3) "Bin" means a container or enclosed space for
storing or displaying aerial fireworks that would reasonably limit
the effect of the pyrotechnic material if ignited, and would not
allow rapid spread of the fire to areas away from the immediate
area of ignition.
[2.4](4) "Constant Visual Supervision" means that
visual supervision is continually occurring or regularly
recurring.
[2.5](5) "Covered fuse" means a fuse or designed point
of ignition that is protected against accidental ignition by
contact with a spark, smoldering item or small open flame.
[2.6](6) "Designated Store Employee" means a specific
employee assigned that title or the employee who works at the work
station where the measurement was taken to the aerial fireworks
display.
[2.7](7) "Direct Line of Sight" means there is a clear
unobstructed view to the aerial fireworks display.
[2.8](8) "Flame Effects" means Flame Effects Operator
or Flame Effects Performing Artist.
[2.9](9) "Flame Effects Performing Artist" means a fire
spinner, fire dancer or fire performer who is paid to perform
professionally in a public location.
[2.10](10) "ICC" means International Code Council,
Inc.
[2.11](11) "IFC" means International Fire Code
, 2015 edition.
[2.12](12) "Licensed Operator" means any person who
discharges, ignites, supervises, manages, oversees or directs the
discharge of display fireworks, special effects fireworks, flame
effects or flame effects performing artist.
[2.13](13) "NAFAA" means the North American Fire Arts
Association.
[2.14](14) "NFPA" means National Fire Protection
Association.
[2.15](15) "Permanent structure" means a non-movable
building, securely attached to a foundation, housing a
business.
[2.16](16) "Person" means an individual, company,
partnership or corporation.
[2.17](17) "Pre-packaged means that the product is wrapped in
a clear plastic wrap or other equivalent material to prevent the
fuse of the class C common state approved explosive from being
accessible to the customer.
[2.18](18) "Resale" means the act of reselling class B
or C explosives to a new party.
[2.19](19) "SFM" means the State Fire Marshal.
[2.20](20) "Tent" means a temporary structure, enclosure
or shelter constructed of fabric or pliable material supported by
any manner except by air or the contents it protects.
[2.21](21) "Temporary Stands and Trailers" means a
non-permanent structure used exclusively for the sale of
fireworks.
[2.22 "UCA" means Utah Code
Annotated.]
R710-2-[3]4
. General Requirements.
[3.1](1) No person shall engage in any type of retail storage or
sale of class C common state approved explosives, without first
having obtained a license to sell fireworks from the authority
having jurisdiction, if required.
[3.2](2) If a municipality or county in which fireworks are
offered for sale, requires a seller to obtain a license, it shall
be available at the store or stand for presentation upon request to
authorized public safety officials.
[3.3](3) All fireworks retail sales locations shall be under the
direct supervision of a responsible person who is 18 years of age
or older.
[3.4](4) Those selling fireworks at retail sales locations shall
be at least 16 years of age or older.
[3.5](5) A salesperson shall remain at the sales location at all
times unless suitable locking devices or secured metal storage
containers are provided to prevent the unauthorized access to the
merchandise by others.
[3.6](6) Class C common state approved explosives shall not be
sold to any person under the age of 16 years, unless accompanied by
an adult.
[3.7](7) All retail sales locations shall be kept clear of dry
grass or other combustible material for a distance of at least 25
feet in all directions.
[3.8](8) Storage of class C common state approved explosives
shall not be located in residences to include attached garages.
[3.9](9) "No Smoking" signs shall be conspicuously
posted at all sales and storage locations.
[3.10](10) A sign, clearly visible to the general public, shall be
posted at all fireworks sales locations, indicating the legal dates
for discharge of fireworks.
[3.11](11) All retail sales locations shall be equipped with an
approved, portable fire extinguisher having a minimum 2A
rating.
[3.12](12) Class C common state approved explosives shall only be
stored, handled, displayed, and sold as packaged units with covered
fuses.
R710-2-[4]5
. Indoor Sales.
[4.1](1) Display of class C common state approved explosives
inside of buildings shall be so located to ensure constant visual
supervision.
[4.2](2) In all retail sales locations in permanent structures,
the area where class C common state approved explosives are
displayed or stored shall be at least 50 feet from any flammable
liquid or gas, or other highly combustible material.
[4.3](3) In permanent structures, retail sales displays of Class
C common state approved explosives shall not be placed in locations
that would impede egress from the building.
[4.4](4) Display of Class C common state approved explosives
inside of buildings protected throughout with an automatic fire
sprinkler system shall not exceed 25 percent of the area of the
retail sales floor or exceed 600 square feet, whichever is
less.
[4.5](5) Display of Class C common state approved explosives
inside of buildings not protected with an automatic fire sprinkler
system shall not exceed 125 pounds of pyrotechnic composition.
Where the actual weight of the pyrotechnic composition is not
known, 25 percent of the gross weight of the consumer fireworks,
including packaging, shall be permitted to be used to determine the
weight of the pyrotechnic composition.
[4.6](6) Display of Class C common state approved explosives
inside of buildings shall not exceed a height greater than six feet
above the floor surface.
[4.7](7) Rack storage of Class C common state approved explosives
inside of buildings is prohibited.
R710-2-[5]6
. Temporary Stands, Trailers and Tents.
[5.1](1) Temporary stands, trailers and tents less than 200
square feet used for the retail sales of class C common state
approved explosives shall be constructed in compliance with local
rules, or if none, in accordance with nationally recognized
practice. Tents having an area in excess of 200 square feet shall
comply with IFC, Chapter [24]31.
[5.2](2) The general public shall not be allowed to enter a
temporary stand or trailer.
[5.3](3) Each stand, trailer or tent less than 200 square feet
shall have a minimum three foot wide unobstructed aisle, running
the length of the stand, trailer or tent.
[5.4](4) All tents where customers enter inside shall have a
minimum three foot wide unobstructed aisle and two separate exits
located a reasonable distance apart and so located that if one is
blocked the other will be available.
[5.5](5) The area used for sales of class C common state approved
explosives in stands, trailers or tents shall be arranged to permit
the customer to only touch or handle pre-packaged class C common
state approved explosives. All non pre-packaged class C common
state approved explosives shall be displayed in a manner which
prevents the fireworks from being handled by the customer without
the direct intervention of the retailer who shall be able to
maintain visual contact with the customer.
[5.6](6) Temporary stands, trailers or tents for the sale of
class C common state approved explosives shall be located at least
50 feet from other stands, trailers, tents, LPG, flammable liquid
or gas storage and dispensing units.
[5.7](7) If the stand or trailer is used for the overnight
storage of class C common state approved explosives, it shall be
equipped with suitable locking devices to prevent unauthorized
entry.
(a) Tents shall not be used for overnight storage of class C common state approved explosives unless on site security is provided.
[5.8](8) No person shall be allowed to sleep in any temporary
stand, trailer or tent in which class C common state approved
explosives are stored or sold.
[5.9](9) Stands, trailers or tents shall not be illuminated or
heated by any device requiring an open flame or exposed heating
elements.
(a) All heaters shall be approved by the [authority having jurisdiction (]AHJ[)].
[5.10](10) All illumination shall be installed in accordance with
the temporary wiring section of the National Electric Code and
approved by the [authority having jurisdiction (]AHJ[)].
R710-2-[6]7
. Display, Sale, and Signage of Aerial Devices.
[6.1](1) In addition to those requirements in [R710-2-3,]
Sections R710-2-4 [and R710-2-5, ]through R710-2-6, all aerial devices shall be packaged and
displayed for sale in a manner that would provide public safety by
completing one of the following:
[6.1.1](a) [P]provide constant visual supervision by direct line of sight
by a designated store employee where the aerial display is not more
than 25 feet from the designated employee's work station[.];
[6.1.2](b) [P]provide constant visual supervision by direct line of sight
by a store employee when all of the following requirements are
met:
[6.1.2.1](i) [T]the aerial display shall not be more than 40 feet from the
designated employee's work station.
[6.1.2.2](ii) [T]the aerial devices are restrained by using at least one of
the following methods:
[6.1.2.2.1](A) [T]the aerial devices are placed in a bin or bins that meets
the definition stated in Section [2.3 of these rules.]R710-2-3; or
[6.1.2.2.2](B) [T]the aerial device shall have an additional layer of
packaging requiring that the additional layer of packaging be
punctured or torn to gain access to the fuse cover[.]; or
[6.1.3.](c) [P]place the aerial devices in an area that is physically
separated from the public so that the customer cannot handle the
aerial devices without the assistance of an employee.
[6.2](2) Where aerial devices are sold in permanent structures,
the aerial device display shall be placed in a location that gives
the customer access to the aerial devices just before the customer
checks out and exits the store.
[6.3](3) Wherever aerial devices are sold, there shall be signage
with a minimum font of one inch, to warn and inform the customer of
the dangers of aerial devices and the signage shall state the
following:
[6.3.1](a) [A]aerial fireworks are designed to travel up to 150 feet into
the air and then explode[.];
[6.3.2](b) [A]aerial fireworks shall be placed on a hard level surface
outdoors, in a clear and open area prior to ignition[.];
[6.3.3](c) [A]anyone under the age of 16 shall not handle or operate
aerial fireworks[.];
[6.3.4](d) [I]ignition of aerial fireworks shall be a minimum of 30 feet
from any structure or vertical obstruction[.];
[6.3.5](e) [A]aerial fireworks shall not be ignited within 150 feet of the
point of sale[.]; and
[6.3.6](f) [P]please read and obey all safe handling instructions before
using aerial fireworks.
R710-2-[7]8
. Display Operator, Special Effects Operator, Flame Effects
Operator, or Flame Effects Performing Artist Licenses.
[7.1](1) Application for a display operator, special effects
operator, flame effects operator, or flame effects performing
artist license shall be made in writing on forms provided by the
SFM.
[7.2](2) Application for a license shall be signed by the
applicant.
[7.3](3) Original licenses shall be valid from the date of
issuance through December 31st of the year in which issued.
(a) Original licenses issued on or after October 1st, will be valid through December 31st of the following year.
[7.4](4) Application for renewal of license shall be made before
January 1st of each year.
(a) Application for renewal shall be made in writing on forms provided by the SFM.
[7.5](5) The SFM may refuse to renew any license pursuant to
Section [9 of these rules]R710-2-10.
(a) The applicant, upon such refusal, shall also have those
rights as are granted by Section [9 of these rules]R710-2-10.
[7.6](6) Every licensee shall notify the SFM, in writing, within
[thirty (]30[)] days[,] of any change of his address or location.
[7.7](7) No licensee shall conduct his licensed business under a
name other than the name which appears on his license.
[7.8](8) No license shall be issued to any person as licensee who
is under [twenty-one (]21[)] years of age.
[7.9](9) The holder of any license shall submit such license for
inspection upon request of the SFM, his duly authorized deputies,
or any authorized enforcement official.
[7.10](10) The applicant shall indicate on the application which
license the applicant wishes to apply for:
[7.10.1](a) Display Operator;
[7.10.2](b) Special Effects Operator;
[7.10.3](c) Flame Effects Operator; or
[7.10.4](d) Flame Effects Performing Artist.
[7.11](11) Every person who wishes to secure a display licensed
operator, special effects licensed operator, or flame effects
licensed operator original license shall demonstrate proof of
competence by:
[7.11.1](a) [S]successfully passing an open book written examination and
obtaining a minimum grade of [seventy percent (]70%[).];
[7.11.2](i) [T]the applicant is allowed to use the statute, the
administrative rule, and the NFPA standard that applies to the
certification examination[.];
[7.11.3](b) [S]submit written verification with the application of having
completed a display operators safety class, a special effects
operators safety class, a flame effects operator safety class or
demonstrate previous experience acceptable to the SFM[.]; and
[7.11.4](c) [S]submit written verification with the application that the
applicant has worked with a licensed display operator, special
effects operator, or a flame effects operator for at least three
shows or demonstrate previous experience acceptable to the SFM.
[7.12](12) Every person who wishes to secure an original flame
effects performing artist operator license shall demonstrate proof
of competence by:
[7.12.1](a) Successfully passing an open book written examination
and obtaining a minimum grade of [seventy percent (]70%[)].
[7.12.2](b) The applicant is allowed to use the statute, the
administrative rule, NFPA 160, and the Artisan and Performer Safety
Standards prepared by the SFM.
[7.12.3](c) Submit written verification with the application of
having received a flame effects performing artist safety class or
demonstrate previous experience acceptable to the SFM.
[7.12.4](d) Submit written verification with the application that
the applicant has worked with a licensed flame effects performing
artist for at least five training meetings or practice sessions or
demonstrate previous experience acceptable to the SFM.
[7.13 The written examination stated in Section 7.11.1 or
7.12.1 shall be valid for five years from the date of the
examination.]
(13) Every holder of a valid license identified in Subsections R710-02-7(11) and R710-02-07(12) shall take a re-examination every five years, from date of original issuance.
[7.14](14) Applicants seeking an original license as stated in [Sections 7.11 of these rules]Subsection R710-2-8(11), may perform the various acts while
under the direct supervision of a person holding a valid license
for a period not to exceed 45 days.
(a) By the end of the 45
-[ ]day period, the applicant shall have taken and passed
the required examination and completed all other licensing
requirements.
[7.15](15) At the end of the five
-[ ]year period the licensed display operator, special
effects operator, flame effects operator, or flame effects
performing artist shall take a re-examination.
(a) The re-examination shall be open book and sent to the license holder at least 60 days before the renewal date.
(b) The re-examination shall focus on the changes in the last 5 years to the adopted standards.
(c) The license holder is responsible to complete the
re-examination and return it to the [D]division in time to renew and also comply with the
requirements listed in [Section 7.16 of these rules]Subsection R710-2-8(16).
[7.16](16) After the issuance of the original license, and each
year thereafter, the display operator, special effects operator,
flame effects operator, or flame effects performing artist shall
complete a minimum of one of the following:
[7.16.1](a) [C]complete one show or performance annually
;
[7.16.2](b) [A]attend an operator safety class or flame effects performing
artist meeting annually
; and
[7.16.3](c) [W]work with another licensed display operator, special effects
operator, flame effects operator, or flame effects performing
artist with a show annually to demonstrate proof of competence.
[7.17](17) When the license has expired for more than one year, an
application shall be made for an original license and the initial
requirements shall be completed as required in [Sections 7.11 or 7.12 of these rules]Subsections R710-2-8(11) and R710-2-8(12).
[7.18](18) Every person who wishes to secure a display operator,
special effects operator, flame effects operator, or flame effects
performing artist license shall be at least 21 years of age.
[7.19](19) Every licensed display operator, special effects
operator, flame effects operator, or flame effects performing
artist shall complete an After Action Report within ten [(10)] working days after the conclusion of any
show and send it to the State Fire Marshal.
(a) If there are more than one licensed operator involved in the show, only one After Action Report needs to be sent to the State Fire Marshal for that show.
R710-2-[8]9
. Importer or Wholesaler License.
[8.1](1) Application for an importer or wholesaler license shall
be made in writing on forms provided by the SFM.
[8.2](2) Application for a license shall be signed by the
applicant.
(a) If the application is made by a partnership, it shall be signed by all partners.
(b) If the application is made by a corporation or association, it shall be signed by a principal officer.
[8.3](3) Original licenses shall be valid from the date of
issuance through December 31st of the year in which issued.
(a) Original licenses issued on or after October 1st, will be valid through December 31st of the following year.
[8.4](4) The SFM may refuse to renew any license pursuant to
Section [9 of these rules]R710-2-10.
(a) The applicant, upon such refusal, shall also have those
rights as are granted by Section [9 of these rules]R710-2-10.
[8.5](5) Every licensee shall notify the SFM within [thirty (]30[)] days of any change of address or location.
[8.6](6) No licensee shall conduct his licensed business under a
name other than the name which appears on his license.
[8.7](7) No license shall be issued to any person as licensee who
is under [twenty-one (]21[)] years of age.
[8.8](8) The holder of any license shall submit such license for
inspection upon request of the SFM, his duly authorized deputies,
or any authorized enforcement official.
R710-2-[9]10. Adjudicative Proceedings.
[9.1](1) All adjudicative proceedings performed by the agency
shall proceed informally as set forth herein and as authorized by [UCA, ]Sections 63G-4-202 and 63G-4-203.
[9.2](2) The issuance, renewal, or continued validity of a
license may be denied, suspended or revoked, if the SFM, or his
authorized deputies finds that the applicant, licensee, person
employed for, the person having authority and management of a
concern commits any of the following violations:
[9.2.1](a) [T]the person or applicant is not the real person in interest[.];
[9.2.2](b) [T]the person of applicant provides material misrepresentation
or false statement on the application[.];
[9.2.3](c) [T]the person or applicant refuses to allow inspection by the
AHJ[.];
[9.2.4](d) [T]the person or applicant for a license does not possess the
qualifications of skill or competence to conduct operations for
which application is made, as evidenced by failure to pass the
written examination, demonstrate practical skills or complete the
safety class[.];
[9.2.5](e) [T]the person or applicant has been convicted of one or more
federal, state or local laws[.];
[9.2.6](f) [F]failure to accurately complete the After Action Report[.];
[9.2.7](g) [T]the person or applicant has been convicted of a violation of
the adopted rules or been found by a Board administrative
proceeding to have violated the adopted rules[.];
[9.2.8](h) [A]any offense or finding of unlawful conduct, or there is or
may be, a threat to the public's health or safety if the
applicant or person were granted a license or certificate of
registration[.]; or
[9.2.9](i) [T]there are other factors upon which a reasonable and prudent
person would rely to determine the suitability of the applicant or
person to safely and competently engage in the practice of being an
importer, wholesaler, display operator, special effects operator,
flame effects operator or flame effects performing artist.
[9.3](3) A person may request a hearing on a decision made by the
AHJ, by filing an appeal to the [B]board within 20 days after receiving final notice from the
AHJ.
[9.4](4) All adjudicative proceedings, other than criminal
prosecution, taken by the AHJ to enforce the Utah Fire Prevention
and Safety Act, and these rules, shall commence in accordance with
[UCA, ]Section 63G-4-201.
[9.5](5) The [B]board shall act as the hearing authority, and shall convene
as an appeals board after timely notice to all parties
involved.
[9.6](6) The [B]board shall direct the SFM to issue a signed order to the
parties involved giving the decision of the [B]board within a reasonable time of the hearing pursuant to [UCA, ]Section 63G-4-203.
[9.7](7) Reconsideration of the [B]board's decision may be requested in writing within 20
days of the date of the decision pursuant to [UCA, ]Section 63G-4-302.
[9.8](8) After a period of three years from the date of
revocation, the [B]board shall review the submitted written application of a
person whose license or certificate of registration has been
revoked.
(a) After timely notice to all parties involved, the [B]board shall convene to review the revoked persons
application, and that person shall be allowed to present themselves
and their case before the [B]board.
(b) After the hearing, the [B]board shall direct the SFM to allow the person to complete
the licensing or certification process or shall direct that the
revocation be continued.
[9.9](9) Judicial review of all final [B]board actions resulting from informal adjudicative
proceedings shall be conducted pursuant to [UCA, ]Section 63G-4-402.
R710-2-[10]11
. Amendments and Additions.
[10.1](1) The following are amendments and additions to the codes
and standards adopted to regulate class C common state approved
explosives, placement and discharge of display fireworks, and
importer, wholesaler, display or special effects operator
licenses,[as adopted in Section 1 of these rules:]
[10.2](2) IFC, Chapter [33]56, Section
s [3301.2.1]5601.2.1 and [3301.2.2 is]5601.2.2 are deleted, and rewritten to read as follows:
[10.2.1](a) For the following periods of time: June 1 through July
31; December 1 through January 5; and 30 days before and up to 5
days after the Chinese New Year; class C common state approved
explosives may be stored for retail sale as follows:
[10.2.1.1](i) [T]the retail seller shall notify the local fire authority to
where the class C common state approved explosives are to be
stored[.];
[10.2.1.2](ii) [C]class C common state approved explosives shall not be stored
in residences to include attached garages[.]; and
[10.2.1.3](iii) The local fire authority shall approve the storage
site of the class C common state approved explosives and may use
the following guidelines for acceptable places of storage:
[10.2.1.3.1](A) [I]in self storage units where the owner allows it[.];
[10.2.1.3.2](B) [I]in a temporary stand or trailer used for the retail sales of
Class C common state approved explosives, which must be locked or
secured when not open for business[.];
[10.2.1.3.3](C) [I]in a locked or secured truck, trailer, or other vehicle at
an approved location[.];
[10.2.1.3.4](D) [I]in a locked or secured container, garage, shed, barn, or
other building, which is detached from an inhabited building[.];
[10.2.1.3.5](E) [W]a wholesalers warehouse[.];
[10.2.1.3.6](F) [A]an approved Group M occupancy[.];
[10.2.1.3.7](G) [I]in a locked or secured metal container adjacent to the
temporary stand, trailer or tent that is acceptable to the
authority having jurisdiction[.]; or
[10.2.1.3.8](H) [A]any other structure or location approved by the authority
having jurisdiction.
[10.2.2](b)
During [A]all other periods of time, except those stated in [Section 9.2.1 of these rules]Subsection R710-2-11(2)(a), the storage, use, and handling
of fireworks are prohibited, except as follows:
[10.2.2.1](i) [T]the storage and handling of fireworks are allowed as
required in IFC, Chapter [33]56 and these rules[.]; and
[10.2.2.2](ii) [T]the use of fireworks for display is allowed as set forth in
IFC, Chapter [33]56 and these rules.
R710-2-[11]12
. Fire Department Displays.
[11.1](1) As required in [UCA]Subsection 53-7-223(1) and as allowed for fire departments
in [UCA]Subsection 53-7-202(9)(b), the fire department's
involvement in the discharge of display fireworks is allowed only
for the discharge of display fireworks in that fire departments
community or communities it has a contract to protect.
[11.2](2) Within 10 working days after the conclusion of a
fireworks display, the fire chief or an assigned fire department
member shall complete an After Action Report and send it to the
State Fire Marshal.
[11.3](3) Any fire department member that will be involved in the
discharge site as defined in NFPA 1123, shall complete a fireworks
display safety class and examination on-line yearly to be allowed
in the discharge area during the display.
(a) A copy of the completed certificate shall be sent to the SFM yearly to be placed in the fire department file.
[11.4](4) Any fireworks purchased by a community or fire
department outside of the State of Utah shall require the securing
of an annual importers license as required in [UCA]Section 53-7-224.
KEY: fireworks
Date of Enactment or Last Substantive
Amendment: [March 9, 2012]2016
Notice of Continuation: May 21, 2012
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 53-7-204
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