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1. The storage of fireworks at the display site shall comply with the requirements of this chapter and NFPA 1123 or NFPA 1126.
2. Beginning as soon as fireworks have been delivered to the display site, they shall not be left unattended.
3. Fireworks shall be kept dry after delivery to the display site.
4. The operator or assistants shall inspect all shells after delivery to the display site. Shells having tears, leaks, broken fuses, or signs of having been wet shall be set aside and shall not be fired. Aerial shells shall be checked for proper fit into mortars prior to discharge. Aerial shells that do not fit properly shall not be fired. After the display, damaged, deteriorated or dud shells shall either be returned to the supplier or destroyed in accordance with the suppliers instructions, except minor repairs to fuses shall be permitted. For electrically-ignited displays, attachment of electric matches and similar tasks shall be allowed.
5. After delivery to the site and prior to the display, all shells shall be separated according to size and designation as salutes, except for electrically fired displays or displays where all shells are loaded into mortars prior to the show, there is no requirement for separation of shells according to size or their designation as salutes.
6. Display fireworks (division 1.3G) that will be temporarily stored at the site during the fireworks display shall be stored in ready boxes located upwind and at least 25 feet from the mortar placement and separated according to size and their designation as salutes, except for electrically fired displays or displays where all shells are loaded into mortars prior to the show, there is no requirement for separation of shells according to size or their designation as salutes.
(Ord. 2014-05, 8/25/2014)
Mortars for firing fireworks shells shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 1123, and shall be positioned so that shells are propelled away from spectators and over the fallout area. Under no circumstances shall mortars be angled toward the spectator viewing area. Prior to placement, mortars shall be inspected for defects, such as dents, bent ends, damaged interiors and damaged plugs. Defective mortars shall not be used.
(Ord. 2014-05, 8/25/2014)
For each display of aerial fireworks, the operator shall make the necessary arrangements to provide for on-site fire protection. For each display of pyrotechnics before a proximate audience, at least two trained fire fighters shall be positioned within the facility equipped with portable fire extinguishers. All cost associated with this shall be borne by the applicant.
(Ord. 2014-05, 8/25/2014)
After the display, the firing crew shall conduct an inspection of the fallout area for the purpose of locating unexploded aerial shells or live components. This inspection shall be conducted before public access to the site shall be allowed. Where fireworks are displayed at night and it is not possible to inspect the site thoroughly, the operator or designated assistant shall inspect the entire site at first light.
(Ord. 2014-05, 8/25/2014)
Any shells found during the inspection required in post-display inspection shall not be handled until at least 15 minutes have elapsed from the time the shells were fired. The fireworks shall then be doused with water and allowed to remain for at least an additional five minutes before being placed in a bucket or fiberboard box. The disposal instructions of the manufacturer as provided by the fireworks supplier shall then be followed in disposing of the fireworks.
(Ord. 2014-05, 8/25/2014)
If for any reason of unfavorable weather or unsafe conditions as determined by the Township Code Official, the event may be canceled or postponed. Any decision to cancel or postpone the event shall be done at least three hours prior to the scheduled start time. The permitted operator shall be responsible to immediately implement appropriate actions to notify the general public of the cancellation or postponement of the display.
(Ord. 2014-05, 8/25/2014)
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