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California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 15 - Public Display › Section 995 - Public Display Permits. [Repealed]

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
1. Repealer
					 filed 6-26-91 as an emergency; operative 6-26-91 (Register 91, No. 48). A
					 Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-24-91 or emergency
					 language will be repealed by operation of law on the following
					 day.
2. Emergency language repealed by operation of law. Repealer
					 filed 4-14-92; operative 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						11349.1,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section
						11349.1,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 15 - Public Display › Section 996 - Spectators. [Repealed]

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
1. Repealer
					 filed 6-26-91 as an emergency; operative 6-26-91 (Register 91, No. 48). A
					 Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-24-91 or emergency
					 language will be repealed by operation of law on the following
					 day.
2. Emergency language repealed by operation of law. Repealer
					 filed 4-14-92; operative 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						11349.1,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section
						11349.1,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 15 - Public Display › Section 997 - Pyrotechnic Operators, Basic Commercial, Responsibilities

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a)
				  No basic commercial public display permit shall be granted unless there is a
				  licensed basic commercial pyrotechnic operator and at least one additional
				  experienced person present. Pyrotechnic Operators, Basic Commercial, shall:
(1) Be responsible for and have control over
				  on-site unloading, storing, and security of all fireworks;
(2) Be responsible for placement of mortars,
				  set pieces, and all other fireworks on-site as approved by the authority having
				  jurisdiction. No fireworks shall be discharged over areas occupied by
				  spectators;
(3) Insure that no
				  person under the age of 18 is in the firing or fireworks storage
				  sites;
(4) Be in possession of a
				  current basic commercial license at the time of display; and
(5) Be responsible for and have control over
				  the safe return of all unfired fireworks, misfires and
				  duds.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 15 - Public Display › Section 998 - Public Display Storage Magazines. [Repealed]

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
1. Repealer
					 filed 6-26-91 as an emergency; operative 6-26-91 (Register 91, No. 48). A
					 Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-24-91 or emergency
					 language will be repealed by operation of law on the following
					 day.
2. Emergency language repealed by operation of law. Repealer
					 filed 4-14-92; operative 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						11349.1,
						Government Code. Reference: Section
						11349.1,
						Government Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 15 - Public Display › Section 999 - Mortars, Aerial Shells

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a)
				  General.
(1) Electric firing shall be
				  required for all mortars eight inches (8") or greater in diameter.
(2) Multiple-break shells that include a
				  salute as one of the breaks shall be fired in HDPE mortars
				  only.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 15 - Public Display › Section 1000 - Metallic Mortars. [Repealed]

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
1. Repealer
					 filed 6-26-91 as an emergency; operative 6-26-91 (Register 91, No. 48). A
					 Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-24-91 or emergency
					 language will be repealed by operation of law on the following
					 day.
2. Emergency language repealed by operation of law. Repealer
					 filed 4-14-92; operative 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						11349.1,
						Government Code. Reference: Section
						11349.1,
						Government Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 15 - Public Display › Section 1001 - Setting Mortars

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a)
				  Metallic, re-usable paper and HDPE mortars shall be securely buried to a
				  minimum of 
				  2/3 of their
				  minimal legal length in earth or in drums or troughs filled with moist earth or
				  sand essentially free of debris.
(b) Mortars other than metallic mortars may
				  be placed in wooden finale racks.
(c) Planking below mortars shall be required
				  when the base of the mortar, trough, or drum is not on a stable and level
				  surface.
(d) Mortars in
				  non-electrically-fired shows shall meet all of the following requirements:
(1) Mortars up to five inches in diameter and
				  buried in earth or placed in troughs or drums shall be spaced a minimum of 3
				  inches apart or from the sides of the drum or trough.
(2) Mortars six inches or larger in diameter
				  and buried in earth or placed in troughs or drums shall be spaced a minimum of
				  5 inches apart or from the sides of the drum or trough. When a mortar requiring
				  5 inches of space is placed adjacent to a mortar requiring only 3 inches of
				  spacing, the larger spacing shall apply.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 15 - Public Display › Section 1002 - Design Specifications for Mortar Racks, Troughs, Drums, and Ready Boxes

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a)
				  Mortar racks shall be limited to a maximum of 10 tubes per unit. The base and
				  ends of the rack shall be nominal 2 inch thick lumber. The inside width shall
				  be equal to the outside diameter of the mortar tube. Each mortar tube shall be
				  separated by horizontal or vertical blocks nominally 2 inches thick and 4
				  inches wide. Side braces for mortar racks of 3 inch size mortars and up shall
				  be 1 inch x 6 inch nominal lumber or ½ inch x 4 inch plywood securely
				  fastened by nails, screws, or attached with construction grade staples along
				  the top and bottom of the rack. A diagonal side brace must be employed on all
				  mortar racks with more than 5 mortar tubes. Mortar racks shall not incorporate
				  steel brackets or other metallic parts in their construction with the exception
				  of nails, screws, or construction-grade staples. Metallic braces shall not be
				  fastened to mortar racks at the firing site.
(b) Troughs shall not be more than 8 feet in
				  length. Troughs may be placed in a continuous row provided they are stable and
				  secure. The sides, bottom and ends of troughs shall be minimum ¾ inch
				  plywood or nominal 2 inch lumber, except in cases where the surface at the
				  bottom of the trough is sufficiently stable to support the firing of the
				  mortar, no bottom shall be required. Troughs shall be secured by minimum 3/8
				  inch through bolts, rods or angle iron "U" brackets at each end and center to
				  prevent bulging.
(c) Drums shall be
				  constructed of steel, aluminum or plastic.
(d) Ready boxes shall be constructed of wood
				  not less than ½ inch thickness or 3/8 inch plywood, chipboard or
				  presswood. Ready boxes shall not be equipped with any type of hold open device.
				  Note: For illustrations of typical mortar racks, troughs and drums, see
				  Diagrams A, B and C immediately following this section.
1. Repealer
					 of former section
					 1002 and new section filed 6-26-91
					 as an emergency; operative 6-26-91 (Register 91, No. 48). A Certificate of
					 Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-24-91 or emergency language will be
					 repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. Emergency
					 language repealed by operation of law. Repealer of former section
					 1002 and new section filed
					 4-14-92; operative 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code; and Section
						55.200,
						27 Code of Federal
						Regulations.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 15 - Public Display › Section 1003 - Operation of Display

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a)
				  General.
(1) All fireworks at a display site
				  shall be stored in a place and manner secure from fire, accidental discharge,
				  and theft. All storage shall be approved by the authority having
				  jurisdiction.
(2) Shells shall be
				  sized for proper fit and for damaged lift charge bags, lead fuse tears, tears
				  in the piping of the quick match leaders, and missing safety caps.
(3) Safety caps protecting the fuse shall not
				  be removed until firing or electric hookup.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 15 - Public Display › Section 1004 - Safety Tools and Equipment

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a)
				  Tools required at the display site shall be, at a minimum, a shovel, a
				  serviceable pressurized water fire extinguisher, a bucket or other container to
				  soak duds, and any other equipment as required by the authority having
				  jurisdiction.
(b) Any person
				  manually discharging aerial shells shall wear at a minimum a hard hat, eye
				  protection, long sleeved shirt, gloves, long pants, and shoes or boots, and
				  have available ear protection, as required by the authority having
				  jurisdiction.
1. Repealer
					 of former section
					 1004 and new section filed 6-26-91
					 as an emergency; operative 6-26-91 (Register 91, No. 48). A Certificate of
					 Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-24-91 or emergency language will be
					 repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. Emergency
					 language repealed by operation of law. Repealer of former section
					 1004 and new section filed
					 4-14-92; operative 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 15 - Public Display › Section 1005 - Post Display

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a)
				  Reports.
(1) Within ten (10) working days
				  following any public display, the licensed pyrotechnician in charge of the
				  display shall submit a complete, accurate and factual written report directly
				  to the State Fire Marshal, covering:
(A) A
				  brief report of any duds or misfires including manufacturer's name, type and
				  size;
(B) A brief account of the
				  cause of injury to any person from fireworks and such person's name and
				  address;
(C) A brief account of any
				  fires caused by fireworks;
(D) Any
				  violations of the Health and Safety Code or of these regulations relating to
				  public display fireworks; and
(E)
				  The names of all licensed and unlicensed assistants.
EXCEPTION: A general public display licensee conducting
					 special effects activities for motion picture, television, and theatrical
					 productions need not comply with the requirements of subsections (A) and
					 (E).
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 15 - Public Display › Section 1006 - Smoking

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
No person shall smoke in any area where fireworks are
					 handled or stored.
1. Repealer
					 of former section
					 1006 and renumbering and amendment
					 of section
					 1014 to section
					 1006 filed 6-26-91 as an
					 emergency; operative 6-26-91 (Register 91, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance
					 must be transmitted to OAL by 10-24-91 or emergency language will be repealed
					 by operation of law on the following day.
2. Emergency language
					 repealed by operation of law. Repealer of former section
					 1006 renumbering and amendment of
					 former section
					 1014 to section
					 1006 filed 4-14-92; operative
					 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 15 - Public Display › Section 1007 - Operator in Charge. [Repealed]

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
1. Repealer
					 filed 6-26-91 as an emergency; operative 6-26-91 (Register 91, No. 48). A
					 Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-24-91 or emergency
					 language will be repealed by operation of law on the following
					 day.
2. Emergency language repealed by operation of law. Repealer
					 filed 4-14-92; operative 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						11349.1,
						Government Code. Reference: Section
						11349.1,
						Government Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 15 - Public Display › Section 1008 - Duds. [Repealed]

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
1. Repealer
					 filed 6-26-91 as an emergency; operative 6-26-91 (Register 91, No. 48). A
					 Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-24-91 or emergency
					 language will be repealed by operation of law on the following
					 day.
2. Emergency language repealed by operation of law. Repealer
					 filed 4-14-92; operative 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						11349.1,
						Government Code. Reference: Section
						11349.1,
						Government Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 15 - Public Display › Section 1009 - Magazine Tenders. [Repealed]

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
1. Repealer
					 filed 6-26-91 as an emergency; operative 6-26-91 (Register 91, No. 48). A
					 Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-24-91 or emergency
					 language will be repealed by operation of law on the following
					 day.
2. Emergency language repealed by operation of law. Repealer
					 filed 4-14-92; operative 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
3. Editorial
					 correction deleting extraneous NOTE and HISTORY (Register 95, No. 23).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						11349.1,
						Government Code. Reference: Section
						11349.1,
						Government Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 16 - Experimental Rockets/Unlimited › Section 1010 - General

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
This article applies to all rockets except approved model
					 rockets as defined in Article 14 and experimental high power rockets and
					 experimental high power rocket motors as defined in Article 2.
1. Repealer
					 filed 6-26-91 as an emergency; operative 6-26-91 (Register 91, No. 48). A
					 Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-24-91 or emergency
					 language will be repealed by operation of law on the following
					 day.
2. Emergency language repealed by operation of law. Repealer of
					 section 1010, amendment of article heading
					 and renumbering and amendment of former section
					 1017 to section
					 1010 filed 4-14-92; operative
					 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 16 - Experimental Rockets/Unlimited › Section 1011 - Test Areas

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a)
				  Experimental rockets unlimited shall not be launched within this State from any
				  site other than test areas approved for such purpose by the fire authority
				  having jurisdiction.
(b) These test
				  areas shall meet the following minimum requirements:
(1) Test areas shall consist of a launching
				  site and an impact range.
(2) The
				  launching site is that area immediately surrounding the launching devices,
				  including positions to protect all personnel.
(3) The impact range is that area over which
				  rockets may travel by design or accident and upon which they fall. Its length
				  should be not less than the maximum calculated ideal ballistic range of any
				  rocket to be fired from its launching site and extends as the radius of a
				  circular sector 90 from the launching site apex into the prevailing
				  wind.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 16 - Experimental Rockets/Unlimited › Section 1012 - Rocket Launchers

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
Rocket launchers shall have a length sufficient to insure
					 stabilization to any rocket fired from them and shall be constructed of
					 appropriate material such as metal or rigid flame-resistant plastic and
					 designed for the specific intended purpose and use. Special protection shall be
					 provided for persons setting and arming all rockets. The use of any two rail,
					 "V" or "U" trough launcher, which depends solely on gravity to control the
					 rocket during launching is prohibited.
1. Repealer
					 filed 6-26-91 as an emergency; operative 6-26-91 (Register 91, No. 48). A
					 Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-24-91 or emergency
					 language will be repealed by operation of law on the following
					 day.
2. Emergency language repealed by operation of law. Repealer of
					 section 1012 and renumbering and amendment
					 of former section
					 1019 to section
					 1012 filed 4-14-92; operative
					 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 16 - Experimental Rockets/Unlimited › Section 1013 - Setting Rocket Launchers

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
All adjustments and alignments of the rocket launcher and
					 connections shall be completed before the rocket is armed. Final rocket
					 launcher adjustments shall be checked by the licensed pyrotechnic operator in
					 charge.
1. Repealer
					 filed 6-26-91 as an emergency; operative 6-26-91 (Register 91, No. 48). A
					 Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-24-91 or emergency
					 language will be repealed by operation of law on the following
					 day.
2. Emergency language repealed by operation of law. Repealer of
					 section 1013 and renumbering and amendment
					 of former section
					 1020 to section
					 1013 filed 4-14-92; operative
					 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 16 - Experimental Rockets/Unlimited › Section 1014 - Firing Procedure

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
A definite ordered firing procedure shall be established by
					 the licensed pyrotechnic operator in charge. Both visible and audible signals
					 shall be used to alert all persons in the test area. Any launch or firing code
					 used shall be reduced to writing and posted conspicuously in the test
					 area.
1.
					 Renumbering and amendment of section
					 1014 to section
					 1006 filed 6-26-91 as an
					 emergency; operative 6-26-91 (Register 91, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance
					 must be transmitted to OAL by 10-24-91 or emergency language will be repealed
					 by operation of law on the following day.
2. Emergency language
					 repealed by operation of law. Renumbering and amendment of former section
					 1014 to section
					 1006 and renumbering and amendment
					 of former section
					 1021 to section
					 1014 filed 4-14-92; operative
					 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 16 - Experimental Rockets/Unlimited › Section 1015 - Launching Rockets

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a)
				  Rockets may not be armed or launched except by an experienced pyrotechnic
				  operator, who, if he or she is not licensed, shall be directly responsible to
				  the licensed pyrotechnic operator in charge. The actual arming operation shall
				  be accomplished by a competent person. During all arming operations all
				  personnel shall take shelter when launching, excepting only the individual
				  arming the rocket and his or her necessary assistants.
All internal self-contained firing circuits (within the
					 rocket) including, but not by way of limitation, multiple stage ignition,
					 parachute releases, bursting charges, etc., shall be provided with an arming
					 and disarming device operable remotely from without the assembled rocket in the
					 launching position.
(b) The
				  firing circuit shall be shunted at both the control center and the launching
				  site by the pyrotechnic operator assigned to arm the rocket. Both shunts shall
				  be in place and he or she shall test them to insure that the firing circuit is
				  effectively short circuited, before the rocket is set in the launching
				  position.
(c) The single special
				  key, which removes the launching site shunt from the firing circuit, shall be
				  the sole means for completing the firing circuit at the control center. The
				  arming operator shall retain the shunt key in his or her personal possession
				  from the time the circuit is initially shunted until the arming operations are
				  completed and he or she removes the last shunt in the control center and
				  establishes a ready firing circuit.
(d) No other means or device than a remotely
				  controlled electric circuit of an approved design may be used to launch single
				  stage rockets or the first stage of multistage rockets.
1. Repealer
					 filed 6-26-91 as an emergency; operative 6-26-91 (Register 91, No. 48). A
					 Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-24-91 or emergency
					 language will be repealed by operation of law on the following
					 day.
2. Emergency language repealed by operation of law. Repealer of
					 section 1015 and renumbering and amendment
					 of former section
					 1022 to section
					 1015 filed 4-14-92; operative
					 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
3. Editorial correction of subsection
					 (a) (Register 95, No. 23).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 16 - Experimental Rockets/Unlimited › Section 1016 - Reports. [Repealed]

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
1. Repealer
					 filed 6-26-91 as an emergency; operative 6-26-91 (Register 91, No. 48). A
					 Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-24-91 or emergency
					 language will be repealed by operation of law on the following
					 day.
2. Emergency language repealed by operation of law. Repealer
					 filed 4-14-92; operative 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 16 - Experimental Rockets/Unlimited › Section 1017 - General. [Renumbered]

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
1.
					 Renumbering and amendment of former section
					 1017 to section
					 1010 filed 4-14-92; operative
					 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 16 - Experimental Rockets/Unlimited › Section 1018 - Test Areas. [Renumbered]

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
1.
					 Renumbering and amendment of former section
					 1018 to section
					 1011 filed 4-14-92; operative
					 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 16 - Experimental Rockets/Unlimited › Section 1019 - Rocket Launchers. [Renumbered]

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
1.
					 Renumbering and amendment of former section
					 1019 to section
					 1012 filed 4-14-92; operative
					 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 17 - Model Rockets › Section 1020 - General

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
Nothing in this article is intended to regulate the sale or
					 the construction of model rockets, provided that such model rockets are not
					 equipped with a model rocket motor.
1.
					 Renumbering and amendment of former section
					 1020 to section
					 1013, amendment of article heading
					 and renumbering and amendment of former section
					 1024 to section
					 1020 filed 4-14-92; operative
					 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 17 - Model Rockets › Section 1021 - Classification and Labeling

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a)
				  All types of model rocket motors shall be submitted to the State Fire Marshal
				  by a licensed model rocket motor manufacturer, importer/exporter, or wholesaler
				  for classification A copy of a certificate of classification indicating the
				  item has been classified as a model rocket motor by a laboratory approved by
				  the Department of Transportation shall accompany the request for classification
				  by the State Fire Marshal. Three samples of each motor type shall be submitted
				  to the State Fire Marshal for classification. Standards for the classification
				  of model rocket motors shall conform to the National Fire Protection
				  Association (N.F.P.A.) 1122 (1987), Code for Unmanned Rockets, Sections
				  3-1.1, 3-1.2, 3-1.3, 3-1.4, 3-1.5,
				  3-1.6, 3-1.7, 3-1.8, 3-1.9, 3-1.10.
(b) Individual engines shall bear the
				  California State Fire Marshal seal and the registration number of the
				  licensee.
1.
					 Renumbering and amendment of former section
					 1021 to section
					 1014 and renumbering and amendment
					 of former section
					 1027 to section
					 1021 filed 4-14-92; operative
					 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						12552,
						12560
						and
						12565,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 17 - Model Rockets › Section 1022 - Model Rocket Standards and Use

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a)
				  Model rocket standards and use shall comply with: N.F.P.A. 1122, the Code for
				  Unmanned Rockets, Chapter 3, Sections
				  3-1.1 through 3-1.10, Chapter 4,
				  Chapter 5, Chapter 6, and Appendix A-2-(1987), which is incorporated by
				  reference herein except for Appendices A-2.3 and A-2.4.
1.
					 Renumbering and amendment of former section
					 1022 to section
					 1015 and renumbering and amendment
					 of former section
					 1028 to section
					 1022 filed 4-14-92; operative
					 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 17 - Model Rockets › Section 1023 - Storage and Sale

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No model rocket motors shall be stored, sold or offered for
					 sale at retail unless such model rocket motors have been classified by the
					 California State Fire Marshal.
1. Repealer
					 of section
					 1023 and renumbering and amendment
					 of former section
					 1030 to section
					 1023 filed 4-14-92; operative
					 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 17 - Model Rockets › Section 1024 - Restrictions

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The provisions of this article shall not be used to
					 establish the authority to possess, launch or use experimental unlimited or
					 experimental/high powered rocket motors.
1.
					 Renumbering and amendment of former section
					 1024 to section
					 1020 and renumbering and amendment
					 of former section
					 1031 to section
					 1024 filed 4-14-92; operative
					 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 17 - Model Rockets › Section 1025 - Authorization

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(a)
				  No model rocket user shall launch any model rocket motor from any site without
				  first securing authorization from the authority having jurisdiction. The
				  authority having jurisdiction may require notification each time that model
				  rockets are to be launched.
(b) It
				  shall be the responsibility of the model rocket user to secure permission of
				  the owner of private lands when such land is intended to be used to launch
				  model rockets.
1. Repealer
					 of section
					 1025 and renumbering and amendment
					 of former section
					 1034 to section
					 1025 filed 4-14-92; operative
					 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 17 - Model Rockets › Section 1026 - Revocation of Permits and Authorized Use of Launching Area

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The authority having jurisdiction may immediately revoke a
					 permit to sell model rocket motors at retail if it is found that those persons
					 granted a permit have violated these regulations. The authority having
					 jurisdiction may immediately revoke its authorization to use a firing area if
					 it is found that an undue hazard exists, including, but not limited to, fire
					 safety hazards or life safety hazards.
1. Repealer
					 of section
					 1026 and renumbering and amendment
					 of former section
					 1035 to section
					 1026 filed 4-14-92; operative
					 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 17 - Model Rockets › Section 1027 - Minimum Age

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(a)
				  No model rocket motors shall be sold, given, or delivered to any person under
				  18 years of age.
EXCEPTIONS:
(1)
				  Model rocket motors bearing the standardized coding ¼ A, ½ A, A,
				  B, C, and D may be sold, given, or delivered to any person 14 years of age or
				  older.
(2) Persons who are 12 years
				  of age or older and who are taking part in a model rocket education program may
				  receive model rocket motors and launch approved model rockets when under the
				  direct supervision and control of a person 18 years of age or older. Model
				  rocket motors must be obtained only from the adult in charge of the launching.
				  Approved model rocket motors for this exception shall bear the motor coding
				  ¼ A, ½ A, A, B, C, or D.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 17 - Model Rockets › Section 1028 - Supervision

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The permittee shall be responsible for the safety of all
					 spectators and other persons connected with the launching of model
					 rockets.
1.
					 Renumbering and amendment of former section
					 1028 to section
					 1022 and renumbering and amendment
					 of former section
					 1042 to section
					 1028 filed 4-14-92; operative
					 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 17 - Model Rockets › Section 1029 - Use. [Repealed]

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1. Repealer
					 filed 4-14-92; operative 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 18 - Experimental High Power Rockets and Motors › Section 1030 - General

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This article is intended to regulate the sale, storage,
					 construction and use of experimental high power rocket motors and experimental
					 high power rockets.
1.
					 Renumbering and amendment of former section
					 1030 to section
					 1023 and new article heading and
					 section filed 4-14-92; operative 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 18 - Experimental High Power Rockets and Motors › Section 1031 - Classification and Labeling

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(a)
				  All types of experimental high power rocket motors shall be submitted by a
				  licensed experimental high power rocket motor manufacturer, importer/exporter,
				  or wholesaler to the State Fire Marshal for classification.
(b) All motors shall bear the State Fire
				  Marshal seal and the registration number of the licensee. Classified motors
				  contained within packages may have the State Fire Marshal seal and registration
				  number on the package, provided that such packages are sealed.
1.
					 Renumbering and amendment of former section
					 1031 to section
					 1024 and new section filed
					 4-14-92; operative 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 18 - Experimental High Power Rockets and Motors › Section 1032 - Experimental High Power Rocket Motor Standards and Use

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(a)
				  Experimental high power rocket motor design and construction standards shall
				  comply with all of the following:
(1) The
				  maximum total impulse per rocket motor shall not exceed 10,240 Newton-seconds
				  (2302.2 lb.-seconds).
(2) When more
				  than one rocket motor is utilized, the combined total impulse shall not exceed
				  20,480 Newton-seconds (4604.4 lb.-seconds).
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 18 - Experimental High Power Rockets and Motors › Section 1033 - License Required

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No person shall possess, receive, transport, store, or
					 launch any experimental high power rocket motor without first securing a valid
					 license as a Pyrotechnic Operator--Rockets First, Second, or Third Class from
					 the State Fire Marshal. No person shall sell an experimental high power rocket
					 motor to any person unless the seller possesses a valid license as a wholesaler
					 or retailer under this chapter.
1. Repealer
					 and new section filed 4-14-92; operative 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 18 - Experimental High Power Rockets and Motors › Section 1034 - Local Permit Required-Seller

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No person shall sell an experimental high power rocket
					 motor without first securing a permit from the authority having jurisdiction.
					 This permit shall be in addition to, not in lieu of, a valid license issued by
					 the State Fire Marshal for the sale of these motors. This permit shall be
					 deemed separate from a local permit allowing the launching of rockets utilizing
					 such motors.
1.
					 Renumbering and amendment of former section
					 1034 to section
					 1025 and new section filed
					 4-14-92; operative 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 18 - Experimental High Power Rockets and Motors › Section 1035 - Local Permit Required-Launch

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(a)
				  No experimental high power rocket motor user shall launch any experimental high
				  power rocket motor from any site without first securing a permit from the
				  authority having jurisdiction.
(b)
				  The authority having jurisdiction may require notification by the permittee
				  each time an experimental high power rocket motor is to be launched. It shall
				  be the responsibility of the experimental high power rocket motor user to also
				  secure the permission of the owner of private land when such land is intended
				  to be used as a launch site.
1.
					 Renumbering and amendment of former section
					 1035 to section
					 1026 and new section filed
					 4-14-92; operative 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 18 - Experimental High Power Rockets and Motors › Section 1036 - Launching Facilities

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(a)
				  Experimental high power rocket motors shall be launched from platforms meeting
				  the following specifications:
(1) A launch
				  guide (tube, rod, tower or other suitable device) shall be used to restrict the
				  horizontal motion of the rocket until flight velocity sufficient to maintain
				  stability during flight is achieved.
(2) A launch angle of not more than twenty
				  degrees (20°) from the vertical shall be used.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 18 - Experimental High Power Rockets and Motors › Section 1037 - Launch Site Standards

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(a)
				  The launch site shall consist of a launching area and a recovery area. The
				  launching area shall consist of an area surrounding the launching devices a
				  radial distance from the launching device as specified in Table 18A above. The
				  recovery area shall consist of the launching area and the minimum area
				  necessary to retrieve the rocket, based on the estimated altitude likely to be
				  achieved by the rocket. These calculations shall take into account the weight
				  of the rocket and the specific type of motor used (or combined total impulse).
				  Table 18B shall be used to determine the minimum launch site dimensions for the
				  various classes of experimental high power rockets.
(b) The launch site shall not be located in
				  any grain field, dry grass, brush- or forest-covered lands.
(c) The launch site shall not contain any
				  buildings or structures, unless specifically approved in advance by the
				  authority having jurisdiction, and under no circumstances shall such buildings
				  or structures be less than one thousand five hundred feet (1,500 ft.) from the
				  launch site.
(d) The launch site
				  shall not contain any high voltage electrical lines or major
				  highways.
(e) The launch site shall
				  not contain any natural or artificially constructed obstacle deemed by the
				  authority having jurisdiction to pose a hazard during launching.
(f) The launching area shall be located as
				  near as possible to the center of the launch site but in no case less than
				  seven hundred fifty feet (750 ft.) from the boundary of the launch
				  site.
(g) The launching area shall
				  have appropriate barriers around it such that spectators will be restrained
				  from encroaching upon it. These barriers may be of any type approved by the
				  authority having jurisdiction.
TABLE 18B
MINIMUM EXPERIMENTAL HIGH POWER ROCKET MOTOR LAUNCH
					 SITE STANDARDS
Equivalent Motor Type
Maximum Combined Total Impulse (
							 N-Seconds)
Minimum Launch Site Dimensions (feet)
H
320
1,500
I
640
2,500
J
1,280
3,500
K
2,560
5,000
L
5,120
7,000
M
10,240
10,000
N
20,480
15,000
1. Repealer
					 and new section filed 4-14-92; operative 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 18 - Experimental High Power Rockets and Motors › Section 1038 - Testing

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At locations approved by the authority having jurisdiction,
					 experimental high power rocket motors may be ignited on the ground for the
					 purpose of determining their performance. All of the following procedures shall
					 be followed during the firing of these motors:
(a) The experimental high power rocket motor
				  shall be affixed to a testing device or to an immovable structure in such a
				  manner that the motor will not work itself free during the testing or the
				  experimentation process.
(b) The
				  experimental high power rocket motor shall be ignited only by remotely operated
				  electrical means fully under the control and supervision of the licensed
				  pyrotechnic operator conducting the testing or experimentation.
(c) The exhaust path of the motor shall be
				  cleared of all flammable objects prior to its firing.
(d) All persons, whether they are conducting,
				  participating in or observing the testing or experiment, shall stand away from
				  the motor, and particularly its exhaust path, at all times during the test or
				  experiment.
(e) Under no
				  circumstances shall testing or experimentation of experimental high power
				  rocket motors be conducted indoors.
1. Repealer
					 and new section filed 4-14-92; operative 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 18 - Experimental High Power Rockets and Motors › Section 1039 - Supervision and Responsibility

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The licensed pyrotechnic operator in charge of the launch
					 site or test sites shall supervise the arming of every experimental high power
					 rocket motor, the launching of all motors, and the disposal of all unwanted or
					 defective motors. The licensed pyrotechnic operator shall also be responsible
					 for the safety of all spectators or observers and all other persons connected
					 with the launching of experimental high power rocket motors.
1. Repealer
					 and new section filed 4-14-92; operative 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 18 - Experimental High Power Rockets and Motors › Section 1040 - Launch Site Standards. [Repealed]

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1. Repealer
					 filed 4-14-92; operative 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 18 - Experimental High Power Rockets and Motors › Section 1041 - Testing. [Repealed]

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1. Repealer
					 filed 4-14-92; operative 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 18 - Experimental High Power Rockets and Motors › Section 1042 - Supervision. [Repealed]

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1.
					 Renumbering and amendment of former section
					 1042 to section
					 1028 filed 4-14-92; operative
					 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 19 - Emergency Signaling Devices › Section 1043 - General. [Repealed]

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
1.
					 Renumbering of article heading and repealer of section filed 4-14-92; operative
					 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).