1. Applications for a special fireworks permit shall be made in writing on forms provided by the Township at least 45 days in advance of the proposed date for aerial display. The fee for application shall be set by resolution of the Board of Supervisors, and paid at the time of application. The application fee is nonrefundable. Any permit is nontransferable. The final decision regarding the issuance or denial of the special fireworks permit shall be made within 15 days of application.
2. Prior to issuing permits for fireworks or pyrotechnic displays, plans for the display, inspections of the display site and demonstrations of the display operations shall be approved by the Code Official.
3. The Code Official is authorized to limit the quantity and/or type of fireworks or pyrotechnic materials permitted at any location.
4. Permit applications for outdoor fireworks displays using division 1.3G fireworks shall include a diagram of the location at which the display will be conducted, including the site from which the fireworks will be discharged, the location of all buildings, highways, overhead obstructions and utilities and the lines behind which the audience will be restrained.
5. Where the separation distances required by NFPA 1123 are unavailable or cannot be secured, only proximate audience displays conducted in accordance with NFPA 1126 shall be permitted. Applications for proximate audience displays shall include plans indicating the required clearances for spectators and combustibles, crowd-control measures, smoke-control measures and requirements for standby personnel and equipment when the Code Official requires provision of such personnel or equipment.
(Ord. 2014-05, 8/25/2014)