The discharge, manufacture, transportation, storage, and retail sales of fireworks and pyrotechnic articles within the City of Washington is subject to the following:
(National Fire Protection Association 1124 Code for the manufacture, transportation, storage, and retail sales of fireworks and pyrotechnic articles) (International Fire Code)
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 727.2)
1. Definitions. For purposes of this section, definitions are as set out in NFPA 1124 Chapter 3, IFC Sec202 and Section 727.2 of the Code of Iowa, which definitions are incorporated herein by references.
2. Sale of Fireworks.
A. General Requirements. Prior to any person engaging in the sale of consumer fireworks, the following shall be provided to the Fire Chief:
(1) License. Proof of valid license issued from the State Fire Marshal.
(2) Liability Insurance. Proof of liability insurance separate from the building property insurance specifically showing coverage of fireworks sales for an aggregate amount of $2,000,000.00.
3. Fire Inspection. Any property, building, container, or premises, whether permanent or temporary, intended for occupancy, the sale, or storage of consumer fireworks shall have an initial fire inspection completed by the Fire Chief and/or his/her designee prior to engaging in the sale or storage of consumer fireworks. Occupancy will not be approved prior to a final satisfactory fire inspection. The Fire Chief or his/her designee shall cause an annual inspection to occur meeting the requirements of the most recently adopted edition of the National Fire Protection Association 1124 Code for the manufacture, transportation, storage, and retail sales of fireworks ad pyrotechnic articles and any other fire code adopted by the City of Washington. Inspection costs shall be assessed as follows:
A. Permanent structure where fireworks are sold or stored – annual inspection fee of $200.00.
B. Temporary structure where fireworks are sold or stored – annual inspection fee of $100.00
4. Dates of Sale. Consumer fireworks sale or storage shall only be conducted in accordance with dates and times designated by Section 727.2 of the Code of Iowa. It is unlawful to sell or store consumer fireworks without meeting the requirements specified in this section or to sell or store fireworks outside of the dates specified.
A. Approved consumer fireworks sales or storage meeting the requirements of this chapter shall be allowed from an approved permanent structure or building between June 1 and July 8 and from December 10 until January 3.
B. Approved consumer fireworks sales or storage meeting the requirements of this chapter shall be allowed from an approved temporary structure between June 13 and July 8.
5. Safety Requirements. The following safety requirements shall be adopted for all locations where consumer fireworks are sold or stored:
A. Not more than 100 pounds of total aggregate weight of DOT 1.4 class-consumer fireworks shall be located inside a commercial business with other mercantile products for sale.
B. Not more than 500 pounds of total aggregate weight of DOT 1.4 class-consumer fireworks shall be located inside a building where fireworks are the primary business.
C. Not more than 500 pounds of total aggregate weight of DOT 1.4 class-consumer fireworks shall be located in a temporary structure used primarily for fireworks sales.
D. Consumer fireworks sales or storage shall only be permitted in a single story, at grade building, or structure to facilitate easy exiting during an emergency.
E. Locations shall have a minimum of two fire extinguishers: one being a two and one-half gallon pressurized water fire extinguisher having a UL rating of 2A and one being a 10-pound ABC dry chemical fire extinguisher, having a minimum UL listing of 4A, 60B, C mounted and inspected in accordance with NFPA 10. Additional fire extinguishers shall be placed in locations to prevent travel distance exceeding 50 feet in order to reach of a fire extinguisher.
F. No more than one “conex” container or approved explosive magazines shall be located on site for short-term storage of extra product. All containers shall be properly placarded and equipped with tamper proof locking devices. It is permitted to place containers in a security fenced area. Conex storage containers cannot be on permanent structure site prior to June 1 for summer window, and December 10 for winter window, or any later than July 8 for summer window and January 3 for winter window. For temporary structure sites no earlier than June 13 or later than July 8.
G. Individual consumer fireworks devices or opened consumer fireworks packages shall not be permitted to be displayed. No open fuses shall be exposed during storage inside a sale location.
H. Consumer fireworks sale or storage shall only be allowed in areas zoned for commercial use.
I. Any person engaged in consumer firework sales or storage in any other zone other than commercial zoned areas shall not be approved for sales within the City limits.
(Section 41.14 – Ord. 1159 – Jul. 24 Supp.)