For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CLASS C FIREWORKS (COMMON FIREWORKS). Fireworks designed primarily to produce visible effects by combustion. The definition of CLASS C FIREWORKS is based on the definition of the United States Department of Transportation of common fireworks (C.F.R. Title 49, § 173.120). Some small devices designed to produce and audible effect are included but only when containing two grains or less of pyrotechnic compositions. Propelling or expelling charges consisting of a mixture of sulfur, charcoal, and potassium nitrate (saltpeter are not considered as designed to produce and audible effect).
FIREWORKS. Any combustible or deflagrating composition, article, or device suitable for the use of the public for the purpose of producing a visible or audible effect by combustion, deflagaration, or detonation and previously approved for transportation by the chemical laboratory of the United States department of transportation.
(Ord. 570, passed 6-18-1986)