For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
1.3G FIREWORKS. Those fireworks used for professional outdoor displays and classified as fireworks UN0333, UN0334 or UN0335 by the United States Department of Transportation under 49 C.F.R. Part 172.101.
ASSISTANT. An on-site individual who is at least 18 years of age and who, under the supervision of the lead pyrotechnic operator, assists with the safety, setup and discharge of a pyrotechnic display.
CONSUMER FIREWORKS. Those fireworks that must comply with the construction, chemical composition and labeling regulations of the United States Consumer Products Safety Commission, as set forth in 16 C.F.R. Parts 1500 and 1507, and classified as fireworks UN0336 or UN0337 by the United States Department of Transportation under 49 C.F.R. Part 172.101. CONSUMER FIREWORKS shall not include novelty fireworks.
CONSUMER FIREWORKS DISPLAY. The detonation, ignition or deflagration of consumer fireworks to produce a visual or audible effect. Synonymous with CONSUMER DISPLAY.
CONSUMER OPERATOR. An adult individual who is responsible for the safety, setup and discharge of the consumer fireworks display and who has completed the training required in the State Pyrotechnic Use Act, 425 ILCS 35/2.2.
DISPLAY FIREWORKS. 1.3G or special effects fireworks or as further defined in the Pyrotechnic Operator Licensing Act.
FIREWORKS. 1.3G fireworks, consumer fireworks, display fireworks, special effects fireworks and any other item defined as fireworks under state law. FIREWORKS does not include novelty fireworks.
FLAME EFFECT. The detonation, ignition or deflagration of flammable gases, liquids or special materials to produce a thermal, physical, visual or audible effect before the public, invitees or licensees, regardless of whether admission is charged, in accordance with National Fire Protection Association 160 guidelines, and as may be further defined in the Pyrotechnic Operator Licensing Act.
LEAD PYROTECHNIC OPERATOR. An individual who is responsible for the safety, setup and discharge of the pyrotechnic display and who is licensed pursuant to the State Pyrotechnic Operator Licensing Act, 225 ILCS 227/1 et seq.
NOVELTY FIREWORKS. Snake or glow worm pellets; smoke devices; trick noisemakers known as “party poppers,” “booby traps,” “snappers,” “trick matches,” “cigarette loads” and “auto burglar alarms;” sparklers; toy pistols, toy canes, toy guns or other devices in which paper or plastic caps containing twenty-five hundredths grains or less of explosive compound are used, provided they are so constructed that the hand cannot come in contact with the cap when in place for the explosion; and toy pistol paper or plastic caps that contain less than twenty hundredths grains of explosive mixture.
PERSON. An individual, firm, corporation, association, partnership, company, consortium, joint venture or commercial entity.
PYROTECHNIC DISPLAY. The detonation, ignition or deflagration of display fireworks or flame effects to produce visual or audible effects of an exhibitional nature before the public, invitees or licensees, regardless of whether admission is charged, and as may be further defined in the Pyrotechnic Operator Licensing Act.
SPECIAL EFFECTS FIREWORKS. Pyrotechnic devices used for special effects by professionals in the performing arts in conjunction with theatrical, musical or other productions that are similar to consumer fireworks in chemical compositions and construction, but are not intended for consumer use and are not labeled as such or identified as “intended for indoor use.” SPECIAL EFFECTS FIREWORKS are classified as fireworks UN0431 or UN0432 by the United States Department of Transportation under 49 C.F.R. Part 172.101.
(Ord. 2007-05, passed - -2007)