For the purpose of this chapter,
FIREWORKS are any combustible or explosive composition, or any substance or combination of substances or devices, prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or an audible effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration or detonation and shall include but are not limited to, Class C common fireworks and any fireworks which must comply with the construction, chemical composition and labeling requirements of the Department of Transportation of the United States.
(Ord. 142, passed 5-2-00; Am. Ord. 2022-09-1004, passed 9-6-22)
Any person, partnership, corporation or other entity authorized by permit to sell fireworks within the corporate limits of the City of Tontitown, Arkansas shall be subject to the following terms and conditions.
(A) Individual fireworks stands shall be placed approximately 300 feet apart from other fireworks stands in all directions.
(B) All fireworks stands shall have a five-pound ABC fire extinguisher in plain view and accessible.
(C) All workers selling, stocking or handling any fireworks shall be of the age of 16 and above.
(D) All grass shall be closely trimmed.
(E) Trash and any combustible materials shall be removed from the fireworks stand area at all times, and the area shall be kept free of loose debris or any unsightly conditions.
(F) All fireworks stands shall be in full compliance with and subject to the provisions of any federal laws or state statutes regarding the sale of fireworks.
(G) All fireworks stands shall be subject to the provisions of the Standard Fire Prevention Code, 1997 Edition, and all other city codes regarding fireworks or explosive devices.
(H) All fireworks stands shall be no less than 300 feet from any gasoline station, any fuel vents, pumps, filling and fueling areas or fuel depots of any type, including but not limited to propane, butane and LPG.
(I) All fireworks stands are subject to inspection by the Fire Official prior to opening for business. The permit holder shall be responsible for notifying the Fire Official before opening the stand for business.
(J) All fireworks stands shall be subject to the requirements of § 111.03. All applications, fees and permits shall be in order prior to the setting up of any fireworks stand or opening for business in any way.
(K) Fireworks may be sold at retail to citizens in the time periods as set forth in A.C. § 20-22-711.
(Ord. 142, passed 5-2-00; Am. Ord. 2022-09-1004, passed 9-6-22)
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation or other business entity, or individuals to use or discharge fireworks within the City of Tontitown, except on the dates of December 31 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. on January 1, and June 27 through July 6 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., with the hours on July 4 extending until midnight and at no other time unless approved in advance by resolution of the City Council. Fireworks which are permitted for discharge include those that are permitted by A.C. §§ 20-22-701 et seq. and other applicable state or federal laws.
(Ord. 2022-09-1004, passed 9-6-22)
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