(A) Construction requirements. Firework stands need not comply with the provisions of the Building Code of the city; provided, that all such stands shall be erected under the supervision of the Director of Community Services who shall require that the same be constructed in a manner which will reasonably insure the safety of the attendants and patrons thereof; provided, that the stand shall be constructed of metal.
(‘83 Code, § 8.20.150) (Ord. 845, passed - -82; Am. Ord. 1256, passed 2-16-05)
(B) Location near buildings or flammable liquids. No stand shall be located within 25 feet of any other building or within 100 feet of any gasoline service station, or other use which involves the use or storage of any inflammable liquid or material.
('83 Code, § 8.20.160)
(C) Location from each other. Firework stands shall be located not less than 500 feet apart.
('83 Code, § 8.20.170)
(D) Floor area. No stand shall have a floor area in excess of 250 square feet.
('83 Code, § 8.20.180)
(E) Exits. Each stand shall have exits at least 30 inches in width at both ends of the structure, and one 30-inch exit every 20 feet on the rear wall of the structure. No supplies or other materials shall be stored in front of exit doors. Exit doors shall open outward from the stand.
('83 Code, § 8.20.190)
(F) Fire extinguishers. Firework stands shall be provided with two fire extinguishers of a type and size approved by the Fire Chief.
('83 Code, § 8.20.200)
(G) Weeds and combustible material. All weeds and other combustible materials shall be cleared from the location of the stand, including a distance of at least 100 feet surrounding the stand.
('83 Code, § 8.20.210)
(H) "No Smoking" signs. "No smoking" signs shall be prominently displayed on the exterior of each firework stand.
('83 Code, § 8.20.220) Penalty, see § 10.99
Cross-reference:
Building Regulations, see Ch. 150
Statutory reference:
For the state fireworks law, see Cal. Health & Safety Code §§ 12500 et seq.