For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
(a) “APA Standard 87-1” means 2001 APA Standard 87-1, standard for construction and approval for transportation of fireworks, novelties, and theatrical pyrotechnics, published by the American Pyrotechnics Association of Bethesda, Maryland.
(b) “Consumer fireworks” means fireworks devices that are designed to produce visible effects by combustion, that are required to comply with the construction, chemical composition, and labeling regulations promulgated by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission under 16 CFR parts 1500 and 1507, and that are listed in APA Standard 87-1, 3.1.2, 3.1.3, or 3.5. “Consumer fireworks” does not include low-impact fireworks.
(c) “Display fireworks” means large fireworks devices that are explosive materials that are intended for use in fireworks displays and designed to produce visible or audible effects by combustion, deflagration, or detonation, as provided in 27 CFR 555.11, 49 CFR 172, and APA Standard 87-1, 4.1.
(d) “Firework” or “fireworks” means any composition or device, except for a starting pistol, a flare gun, or a flare, designed for the purpose of producing a visible or audible effect by combustion, deflagration, or detonation. “Fireworks” consist of consumer fireworks, low-impact fireworks, articles pyrotechnic, display fireworks, and special effects.
(e) “Low-impact fireworks” means ground and handheld sparkling devices as that phrase is defined under APA Standard 87-1, 3.1, 3.1.1.1 to 3.1.1.8, and 3.5.
(f) “Minor” means an individual who is less than 18 years of age.
(Ord. 2012-04. Passed 6-11-12.)