(A) No stand shall be located within 20 feet of any other building or within 100 feet of a location where gasoline or other flammable liquid is stored or dispensed.
(B) No fireworks stand shall be operated in any way that creates or permits a fire nuisance to exist.
FIRE NUISANCE means anything or any act which increases, or may cause, the hazard or menace of fire, or which may obstruct, delay or hinder, or may become the cause of any obstruction, delay or hindrance, to the prevention or extinguishment of fire. The Fire Chief or designee shall have the authority to determine that a fire nuisance exists.
(C) No stand shall be located closer than ten feet to any street.
(D) No fuel powered generator or similar equipment shall be allowed within 25 feet of a stand.
(E) Stands need not comply with the provisions of the building code of the city; provided, however, that all stands shall be erected such that they are constructed in a manner which will reasonably ensure the safety of attendants and patrons in the opinion of the building inspector. Any electrical use shall be subject to the following:
1. No switches inside the stand;
2. Lighting fixtures to be with protective covers;
3. Extension cords to the stand are to be heavy duty and protected from vehicular damage. Romex is not an acceptable extension cord. The extension cord shall be of 20 amp minimum capacity;
4. Interior lighting to be at center ceiling level and sturdily installed. All connections to use wire nuts or approved clamps;
5. All wiring and fixtures to be three-wire and grounded; and
6. The use of portable lighting outside of the stand is recommended. If a pole is placed in the ground to support a light, a city permit is required.
(F) Stands may use shading devices such as canopies or awnings for the convenience of patrons provided that:
1. The location and dimensions of the awning are shown on the approved site plan;
2. The awning does not cover or impede any public rights-of-way;
3. The awning is freestanding, not anchored or tied to any public property such as light or electrical poles;
4. The awning does not cover the booth or any portion thereof;
5. The awning provides shade from the top only (no sides). Banners, signs or other items on or hanging from the awning or canopy are prohibited;
6. The awning meets all Fire Code specifications as adopted by the city, including retardancy and setback requirements; and
7. Display or sale of fireworks from the awning or canopy area is prohibited.
(G) Each stand shall have at least two exits. Each stand in excess of 40 feet in length shall have at least three exits spaced approximately equal distance apart. Exit doors shall be not less than 24 inches wide and six feet in height and shall swing in the direction of egress.
(H) The stand shall not be illuminated by an open flame or exposed heating elements. Heating and lighting appliances shall be approved by Underwriters Laboratories or similar authority, and shall be maintained in good condition.
(I) All weeds and combustible materials shall be cleared from the location of the fireworks stand to a distance of at least 25 feet surrounding the fireworks stand. All trash resulting from the operation of the fireworks stand must be removed on a daily basis.
(J) “NO SMOKING” signs with letters at least four inches high shall be prominently displayed on all sides and in the stand. Smoking shall be prohibited within 50 feet of the stand.
(K) No person shall light, cause to be lighted or permit to be lighted any safe and sane fireworks or combustible material within 50 feet of any stand.
(L) Each stand shall be equipped with two fire extinguishers approved by the city, in good working order and easily accessible for use in case of fire.
(Ord. 611, passed 3-4-2014)