(A) The owner, occupant, or agent of an organization, business or group that uses any type of fireworks or pyrotechnic special effects materials used in motion pictures, television, and theatrical and group entertainment productions, either indoors or outdoors, shall obtain an information permit issued by the Lowell Fire Chief at least seven calendar days prior to the use of the pyrotechnical devices. This permit shall be in addition to any other permits required by federal or state agencies. The permit must be made available upon request of a Fire Department official.
(B) The storage, use and handling of fireworks and pyrotechnics special effects shall be in accordance with IFC(675 IAC 22), Article 78 and IC 22-11-14, and current edition of NFPA standards for fireworks.
(C) The Lowell Fire Department pyrotechnics permit must be signed by the Fire Chief or his or her designee and contain the following information to be valid:
(1) Name, address and phone number of the pyrotechnic company doing the production or display;
(2) Name and qualifications of the pyrotechnic operator doing the production or display;
(3) Contact name, address and phone for whom the production or display is being performed;
(4) A detailed location where the display shall take place;
(5) Date and time of the display;
(6) Estimated number of pyrotechnical devices to be used and length of show; and
(7) A copy of a valid certificate of insurance conditioned for damages and/or injury to persons or property for the event in the amount of not less than $250,000 shall be attached to and submitted with each application for and shall become part of the permit.
(D) The above fees or requirements may be waived by the Town Council for any public fireworks display sponsored by any state of local government.
(Ord. 2005-04, passed 5-23-05) Penalty, see § 93.999