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California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 3 - Licenses › Section 981.1 - Cause for Denial

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
The use of any false or misleading statement or
					 misrepresentation offered or used to secure any fireworks license, permit,
					 classification, registration, or any other official fireworks document is a
					 violation of these regulations, and shall be cause for denial of the license,
					 permit, classification, registration or other official fireworks
					 document.
1. Amendment
					 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 3 - Licenses › Section 981.2 - Misuse or Alteration of License

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All fireworks licensees as set forth in this chapter shall
					 be prohibited from giving or permitting any other person to use such license
					 for any purpose whatsoever.
Any license issued under this chapter found to be altered
					 shall be confiscated by the authority examining the license. The authority
					 confiscating the license shall notify the State Fire Marshal immediately, and
					 shall cooperate with the State Fire Marshal in all matters relating to an
					 investigation of the incident.
1. Amendment
					 filed 4-14-92; operative 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						12583,
						and
						12600,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 3 - Licenses › Section 981.3 - License Fees

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(a)
				  Every license fee required in accordance with this section shall be paid
				  entirely using one of the following forms of payment: in legal tender, credit
				  card, electronic fund transfer, by money order, postal note, or valid check
				  made payable to the "CAL FIRE -- Office of State Fire Marshal".
(b) Fees are non-refundable. Every required
				  fee shall be paid as follows:
(1) by mail to
				  the Office of the State Fire Marshal Headquarters in Sacramento at CAL FIRE --
				  Office of the State Fire Marshal, Cashiers Unit -- Fireworks Program, P.O. Box
				  997446, Sacramento, CA 95899-7446, or
(2) submitted through the Office of the State
				  Fire Marshal online electronic system.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 3 - Licenses › Section 981.4 - Duplicate License

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
In the event a valid license is lost or destroyed, a
					 duplicate license will be issued upon written notice from the licensee to the
					 State Fire Marshal and the submission of a $25.00 fee.
1. Amendment
					 filed 1-12-84 as an emergency; effective upon filing (Register 84, No.
					 2).
2. Order of Repeal filed 1-12-84 by OAL pursuant to Government
					 Code section
					 11349.6
					 (Register 84, No. 2).
3. Amendment filed 3-14-85; effective upon
					 filing pursuant to Government Code section
					 11346.2(d)
					 (Register 85, No. 11).
4. Repealer and renumbering of former section
					 981.8 to section
					 981.4 filed 4-14-92; operative
					 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						12552
						and
						12580,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						12630,
						12631
						and
						12632,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 3 - Licenses › Section 981.6 - Penalty. [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 3 - Licenses › Section 981.7 - Expired License. [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 3 - Licenses › Section 981.8 - Duplicate License. [Renumbered]

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1.
					 Renumbering of former section
					 981.8 to section
					 981.4 filed 4-14-92; operative
					 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						12552
						and
						12580,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						12630-
						32,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 3 - Licenses › Section 981.9 - License Scope. [Renumbered]

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1. Amendment
					 of subsection (d) filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register
					 77, No. 45).
2. Amendment of subsection (d) filed 3-2-79; effective
					 thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 9).
3. Renumbering and
					 amendment of former section
					 981.9 to section
					 981.5 filed 4-14-92; operative
					 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						12500-
						12725,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 4 - Permits › Section 982 - Local Permit, Application for

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a)
				  When applying for a permit under Health and Safety Code section
				  12640(e),
				  an applicant shall submit the following information and evidence to the
				  authority having jurisdiction:
(1) The name of
				  the organization sponsoring the display, together with the names and license
				  numbers of persons actually in charge of the display.
(2) The date and time of day the display is
				  to be held.
(3) The exact location
				  planned for the display.
(4) The
				  size and number of all fireworks to be discharged including the number of set
				  pieces, shells, and other items. Shells shall be designated by diameter
				  specifying single, multiple break or salute.
(5) The manner and place of storage of all
				  fireworks prior to, during, and after the display.
(6) Diagram of the grounds on which the
				  display is to be held showing the point at which the fireworks are to be
				  discharged, the location of all buildings, roads, and other means of
				  transportation, the lines behind which the audience will be restrained, the
				  location of all nearby trees, telegraph or telephone lines, or other overhead
				  obstruction.
(7) Proof that
				  satisfactory workers' compensation insurance is carried for all employees in
				  compliance with Labor Code Section
				  3700.
(8) If the permit is for a public display or
				  special effects, documentary proof of conformance with sections
				  12610
				  and
				  12611,
				  Health and Safety Code.
(9) A State
				  Fire Marshal's license for the public display of fireworks, under Health and
				  Safety Code Sections
				  12575,
				  12576,
				  or
				  12577.
				  No permit for a public display of any type shall be granted unless a public
				  display license general, special, or limited has been first obtained from the
				  State Fire Marshal.
(10) The name
				  and license number of the wholesaler who supplied all items used in the
				  display.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 4 - Permits › Section 982.1 - Effective Period. [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 4 - Permits › Section 982.2 - Application. [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 4 - Permits › Section 982.3 - License Required. [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 4 - Permits › Section 982.4 - Investigation and Report. [Repealed]

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
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 5 - Qualification-Examination and Investigation › Section 984 - General

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a)
				  Test and Examination. Every applicant for a pyrotechnic operator's license
				  shall take and pass a written examination administered by the State Fire
				  Marshal in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. The applicant shall
				  submit evidence attesting to the qualifications and experience required by this
				  Article for the type of license for which application has been submitted.
(1) Pyrotechnic Operator--Unrestricted shall
				  require a minimum amount of experience as indicated for each of the following
				  types of licenses. Such experience shall be in the actual discharge of
				  fireworks and pyrotechnic devices for the types indicated.
(A) Pyrotechnic Operator--Basic Commercial 2
				  years.
(B) Pyrotechnic
				  Operator--Rockets First Class 2 years.
(C) Pyrotechnic Operator--Special Effects
				  First Class 2 years. Under the provisions of this section, not less than 6
				  years total experience is required.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 5 - Qualification-Examination and Investigation › Section 984.1 - Examinations

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The written examination required for pyrotechnic operators
					 shall consist of at least three parts, one pertaining to laws relating to
					 fireworks, one pertaining to regulations relating to fireworks and one relating
					 to the practices and procedures of the license scope.
1. New NOTE
					 filed 4-14-92; operative 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						12552
						and
						12580,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 5 - Qualification-Examination and Investigation › Section 984.2 - Examination Process

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(a)
				  To satisfactorily pass the written examination, the applicant must obtain a
				  minimum grade of seventy percent (70%) in each part.
(b) Every person taking an examination for
				  pyrotechnic operator shall have the right to contest the validity of individual
				  questions of such examination.
(c)
				  Every objection as to the validity of individual questions of an examination
				  shall be made in writing within 5 days after taking said examination.
				  Objections shall state the reasons for each objection.
(d) The decision as to the action to be taken
				  on the submitted objection(s) shall be by the State Fire Marshal and such
				  decision shall be final.
(e) The
				  decision made by the State Fire Marshal and the action taken shall be reflected
				  in all future examinations but shall not affect the grades established in past
				  examinations.
(f) Any applicant
				  failing the examination may reapply and take another examination not less than
				  15 days from the date of the previous examination.
(g) Applicants applying to take repeat
				  examinations shall file a new application. An additional fee is not required in
				  those instances where the applicant has taken a test and failed it.
(h) The State Fire Marshal may require a
				  reexamination of any licensee. This examination may be of any type permitted by
				  these regulations. A fee shall not be required for a reexamination.
(i) Any applicant found using any extrinsic
				  aids during the examination shall automatically fail the examination, and shall
				  forfeit admission to future examinations for a period of one year.
1. Amendment
					 filed 4-14-92; operative 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						12552,
						12580
						and
						12589,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 5 - Qualification-Examination and Investigation › Section 984.3 - Application Period

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An original pyrotechnic operator's license shall not be
					 issued for the month of June of any fiscal year unless the application has been
					 received in the office of the State Fire Marshal on or before the preceding May
					 15.
1. Amendment
					 and new NOTE filed 4-14-92; operative 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						12552,
						12580,
						12589,
						12595
						and
						12597,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 5 - Qualification-Examination and Investigation › Section 984.4 - Investigation and Letters of Reference

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
Applicants for a pyrotechnic operator's license are subject
					 to an investigation by the State Fire Marshal. The investigation is intended to
					 determine, but will not be limited to, compliance with State laws and
					 regulations, and competency of applicant to perform in a safe manner. To assist
					 in this investigation five letters of reference in conformance with Section
					 984(c) shall be
					 submitted with this application. Additionally, a review of the applicant's log
					 or journal detailing the kind of materials used, the quantity, how fired, date,
					 time and location, and name and license number of the supervising
					 pyrotechnician shall be conducted.
1. Amendment
					 and new NOTE filed 4-14-92; operative 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						12552,
						12580,
						12587,
						12590
						and
						12615,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 5 - Qualification-Examination and Investigation › Section 984.5 - Renewal Applications

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Application for renewal of a license shall be made by the
					 person to whom the license was issued. In all cases, applicants for license
					 renewal shall pass an examination as required for an original application in
					 accordance with the provisions of this chapter every four years.
1. 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 5 - Qualification-Examination and Investigation › Section 985 - Employee Registration. [Repealed]

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
1. Repealer
					 of article heading and section 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 5 - Qualification-Examination and Investigation › Section 985.1 - Restrictions. [Repealed]

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1. Amendment
					 of subsection (a) filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register
					 77, No. 45).
2. 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 5 - Qualification-Examination and Investigation › Section 985.2 - Application. [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 5 - Qualification-Examination and Investigation › Section 985.3 - Responsibility. [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 6 - Classification of Fireworks › Section 986 - Classification

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a)
				  Fireworks or pyrotechnic devices that are to be used or sold for use in this
				  state and found by the State Fire Marshal to come within the definition of
				  "party poppers", "snap caps", "safe and sane", "agricultural and wildlife",
				  "model rocket motors", "high power rocket motors", "emergency signaling device"
				  or "exempt" fireworks shall be classified as such by the State Fire Marshal.
EXCEPTION: Special Effects items developed and compounded
					 on location for single time usage.
(b) The classification of an item shall not
				  be construed as conferring classification to any similar item without the
				  approval of the State Fire Marshal. The trade name of an item shall not be
				  changed without notifying the State Fire Marshal 30 days prior to such
				  change.
1.
					 Renumbering of article heading, amendment of section text and new NOTE filed
					 4-14-92; operative 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
2. Amendment of
					 subsection (a) filed 6-24-94; operative 6-24-94 (Register 94, No. 25).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						12552
						and
						12553,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						12560-
						12569
						and
						12671,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 6 - Classification of Fireworks › Section 986.1 - Sparklers

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Sparklers, which are defined as a stick or wire coated with
					 a pyrotechnic composition that produces a shower of sparks upon ignition, are
					 classified as dangerous fireworks under the authority of Health and Safety Code
					 section
					 12505(k).
1. Repealer
					 of former section
					 986.1, 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
					 986.1 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: Sections
						12505(k),
						12552,
						12560
						and
						12561,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 6 - Classification of Fireworks › Section 986.2 - Test Samples

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a)
				  Undischarged samples of each item of fireworks which are to be examined,
				  classified and labeled as "Party Poppers", "Snap Caps," or "safe and sane" must
				  be submitted to the State Fire Marshal for testing. The number of samples
				  necessary shall be determined by the State Fire Marshal and in no case shall be
				  less than ten (10).
(b)
				  Undischarged samples of each item which is to be examined, classified, and
				  labeled as "agricultural wildlife", "emergency signaling devices", "model
				  rocket engine", and "high-power rocket engine" shall be submitted to the State
				  Fire Marshal for testing. The number of undischarged samples necessary for each
				  test shall be determined by the State Fire Marshal and in no case shall be less
				  than three (3).
1. Amendment
					 and new NOTE filed 4-14-92; operative 5-14-92 (Register 92, No.
					 21).
2. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 6-24-94; operative 6-24-94
					 (Register 94, No. 25).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						12552
						and
						12553,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						12560-
						12569
						and
						12671,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 6 - Classification of Fireworks › Section 986.3 - Chemical Analysis

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The request for classification of all fireworks as "safe
					 and sane" fireworks or any item as a "party popper" or "snap caps", shall be
					 accompanied by a qualitative chemical analysis showing every chemical and
					 substance used in the manufacture of such fireworks, "party poppers" or "snap
					 caps". Such qualitative analysis shall be made by the manufacturer, and shall
					 include the total pyrotechnic weight of each item.
1. Amendment
					 and new NOTE filed 4-14-92; operative 5-14-92 (Register 92, No.
					 21).
2. Amendment filed 6-24-94; operative 6-24-94 (Register 94, No.
					 25).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						12552
						and
						12553,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						12560-
						12569
						and
						12671,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 6 - Classification of Fireworks › Section 986.4 - Re-Tests

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
Licensees shall advise the State Fire Marshal of any change
					 in quality, content, or construction of any fireworks article classified by the
					 State Fire Marshal and shall resubmit such articles for re-test and
					 classification.
1. Amendment
					 and new NOTE filed 4-14-92; operative 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						12552
						and
						12553,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						12560-
						12569
						and
						12671,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 6 - Classification of Fireworks › Section 986.5 - Revocation

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The classification may be revoked by the State Fire Marshal
					 if he or she finds that the material being marketed is not the same as that
					 submitted for classification or when such fireworks or their labeling does not
					 conform to the provisions of this chapter.
1. Amendment
					 and new NOTE filed 4-14-92; operative 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						12552
						and
						12553,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						12560-
						12569
						and
						12671,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 6 - Classification of Fireworks › Section 986.7 - Party Poppers

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a)
				  General. Party Poppers, as defined in Section
				  980, may be sold at retail outlets
				  without requirement of a state fireworks retailer license or other retail sales
				  restrictions so long as these Party Poppers are units of a particular
				  manufacturer and design which have been classified by the Office of State Fire
				  Marshal.
(1) Only entities or individuals
				  maintaining a valid Office of State Fire Marshal importer/exporter's license
				  may import Party Poppers into California and may sell Party Poppers only to
				  entities or individuals maintaining a valid Office of State Fire Marshal
				  wholesaler's license.
(2) Only
				  entities or individuals maintaining a valid Office of State Fire Marshal's
				  wholesaler's license or Party Popper/Snap Cap Distributor permit may sell Party
				  Poppers to a retail outlet. Entities or individuals maintaining a Party
				  Popper/Snap Cap Distributor Permit may purchase Party Poppers only from an
				  individual or entity maintaining a valid Office of State Fire Marshal
				  wholesaler's license and may sell Party Poppers only to retail
				  outlets.
(3) Only entities or
				  individuals maintaining either a valid Office of State Fire Marshal
				  wholesaler's or importer/exporter's license or Party Popper/Snap Cap
				  Distributor Permit may transport, or cause to be transported for sale, Party
				  Poppers within California.
(4) All
				  wholesaler licenses and Party Popper/Snap Cap Distributor permitees must file
				  with the Office of State Fire Marshal by the close of the month immediately
				  following each quarter, a list of the names and addresses of all retail outlets
				  to whom they sold Party Poppers in the preceeding quarter. Retail outlets
				  holding valid Office of State Fire Marshal retail sales licenses for the sale
				  of Safe and Sane fireworks within the State for the period of 12:00 noon on the
				  28th of June through 12:00 noon on the 6th of July of that calendar year, as
				  required by Health and Safety Code Section
				  12599,
				  need not appear on this list filed with the Office of State Fire Marshal as
				  required by this Section.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 6 - Classification of Fireworks › Section 986.9 - Similar Devices

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A firecracker, as defined in Section
					 980(f)1, which
					 exceeds 50 milligrams (.772 grains) in net pyrotechnic composition weight shall
					 be classified as explosives in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section
					 12000.
1.
					 Renumbering of former section
					 986.8 to section
					 986.9 filed 6-24-94; operative
					 6-24-94 (Register 94, No. 25).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						12552
						and
						12553,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						12505(b) and
						(k),
						12511,
						12540
						and
						12560,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 7 - Seal of Registration and Labeling › Section 987 - Seal of Registration, Description

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a)
				  The State Fire Marshal's Seal of Registration required by this chapter shall
				  conform to the provisions of this article. The Seal of Registration shall be
				  applied to all classified fireworks and pyrotechnic devices by a licensed
				  manufacturer, importer, exporter or wholesaler, and shall indicate the
				  classification assigned by the State Fire Marshal or any State Fire Marshal
				  approved laboratory.
(b) The
				  licensee registration number shall appear in the boxes below the seal as
				  illustrated in this article.
1.
					 Renumbering and amendment of former section
					 987 to section
					 988 and renumbering and amendment
					 of former section
					 988 to section
					 987 filed 4-14-92; operative
					 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						12567
						and
						12568,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 7 - Seal of Registration and Labeling › Section 987.1 - Unlawful Use

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
No person or concern shall produce, reproduce or use the
					 Seal of Registration in any manner or for any purpose except as provided in
					 this chapter.
1. Amendment
					 filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No.
					 45).
2. Repealer and renumbering and amendment of former section
					 988.1 to section
					 987.1 filed 4-14-92; operative
					 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						12567
						and
						12568,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 7 - Seal of Registration and Labeling › Section 987.2 - Permissive Use

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a)
				  Licensed manufacturers, importer/exporters, or wholesalers may, after review by
				  the State Fire Marshal, use the Seal of Registration bearing their license
				  registration number for any of the following:
(1) Printed matter including advertising and
				  copy for publication.
(2)
				  Letterhead, personal cards and similar stationery.
(3) Stencils for any of the
				  foregoing.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 7 - Seal of Registration and Labeling › Section 987.3 - Reproduction

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
No person shall reproduce the fireworks Seal of
					 Registration unless the seal reproduction conforms to the approved copy as
					 issued at the time the license and registration number is granted. No
					 alteration shall be made to the original or copy, or to any reproduction of the
					 Seal of Registration unless approved by the State Fire Marshal.
1.
					 Renumbering and amendment of former section
					 988.3 to section
					 987.3 filed 4-14-92; operative
					 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						12502
						and
						12618,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 7 - Seal of Registration and Labeling › Section 987.4 - Registration Numbers

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
Before reproduction of the Seal of Registration, there
					 shall be inserted in the box at the bottom of the reproduction, the
					 registration number assigned by the State Fire Marshal to designate the
					 category of the licensee. The category shall be designated by the capital
					 letter proceeding the registration number as follows: "M" for manufacturing,
					 "I/E" for importer/exporter, "W" for wholesaler. The designation for model
					 rockets and signaling devices shall be as follows: "MR" for model rockets,
					 "HPR" for high-power rocket motors, "L" for land signaling devices, "S" for sea
					 signaling devices and "A" for air signaling devices. Signaling devices intended
					 for more than one function shall use all of the appropriate letters.
1.
					 Renumbering and amendment of former section
					 988.4 to section
					 987.4 filed 4-14-92; operative
					 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						12502
						and
						12618,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 7 - Seal of Registration and Labeling › Section 987.5 - Cease Use Order

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
No person or concern shall continue use of the Seal of
					 Registration in any manner or for any purpose after receipt of a notice in
					 writing from the State Fire Marshal to discontinue such use.
1.
					 Renumbering and amendment of former section
					 988.5 to section
					 987.5 filed 4-14-92; operative
					 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						12502
						and
						12618,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 7 - Seal of Registration and Labeling › Section 987.6 - State Fire Marshal's Seal of Registration

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
The Seal of Registration shall appear in a format
					 illustrated by the following samples below:
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					 here to view image
1. Enter
				  one of the appropriate classification titles above the seal (see preceding
				  samples) as listed below:
(a)
				  Dangerous
(b) Safe and
				  Sane
(c)
				  Agricultural/Wildlife
(d) Model
				  Rocket Motor
(e) Emergency
				  Signaling Device (L), (S), or (A)
(f) Exempt
(g) Party Popper
(h) High Power Rocket
				  Motor
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 7 - Seal of Registration and Labeling › Section 988 - Labeling, General Provisions

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a)
				  All fireworks or pyrotechnic devices classified by the State Fire Marshal, in
				  addition to bearing the State Fire Marshal Seal of Registration, shall be
				  labeled in accordance with the provisions of this article.
Such labeling may be by stamp, stencil or printing or by a
					 firmly attached printed adhesive label. The entire label shall appear in
					 legible type.
EXCEPTIONS:
(1)
				  Special Effects items developed and compounded on location for single time
				  usage.
(2) Set pieces used for
				  public display.
(3) Any device that
				  is too small for practical single-item labeling such that it would render the
				  label illegible, as determined by the State Fire Marshal.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 7 - Seal of Registration and Labeling › Section 988.1 - Labeling of Dangerous Fireworks

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
All dangerous fireworks, in addition to bearing the State
					 Fire Marshal's Seal of Registration showing the classification and registration
					 number as required in this article, shall bear a warning label with the
					 wording: "Warning: Do Not Hold in Hand."
1.
					 Renumbering and amendment of former section
					 988.1 to section
					 987.1 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: Sections
						12552
						and
						12560,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 7 - Seal of Registration and Labeling › Section 988.2 - Labeling of Agricultural and Wildlife Fireworks, Model Rocket Motors, High Power Rocket Motors, and Emergency Signaling Devices

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
All agricultural and wildlife fireworks, model rocket
					 motors, high power rocket motors and emergency signaling devices offered for
					 sale, sold or used in this state shall bear, in addition to the seal,
					 classification, and registration number required in this article, a warning
					 label indicating to the user where and how the item is to be used and necessary
					 safety precautions to be taken.
1.
					 Renumbering and amendment of former section
					 988.2 to section
					 987.2 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: Sections
						12552
						and
						12560,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 7 - Seal of Registration and Labeling › Section 988.3 - Instruction Labeling. Safe and Sane Fireworks

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a)
				  The following fireworks classified as "safe and sane" shall be labeled as
				  indicated herein. Any "safe and sane" fireworks device not required to have a
				  specific label as indicated below shall carry a legible warning label clearly
				  indicating to the user where and how the item is to be used and necessary
				  safety precautions to be observed. The use of the word "close" is optional.
(1) Fountains, Spike Fountains, and Whistles.
WARNING (OR CAUTION)
EMITS SHOWERS OF SPARKS
DO NOT HOLD IN HAND
Use only under (close) adult supervision
For outdoor use only
Place on level surface
Stick firmly in ground in an upright position (Spike items
					 only)
Light fuse and get away
(2) Handle Fountains, California Candles
WARNING (OR CAUTION)
EMITS SHOWERS OF SPARKS
Use only under (close) adult supervision
For outdoor use only
Hold in hand at bottom of tube or handle
Point away from body so that neither ends points toward
					 body or another person
(3)
				  Ground Spinners or Ground Spinning Devices
WARNING (OR CAUTION) - SPINS ON GROUND
DO NOT HOLD IN HAND
EMITS SHOWERS OF SPARKS (either on the side, front, back,
					 top, or bottom panel)
Use only under (close) adult supervision
For outdoor use only
Place on hard, flat, smooth, and level surface
Light fuse and get away
(4) Wheels-Vertical
WARNING (OR CAUTION)
EMITS SHOWERS OF SPARKS
DO NOT HOLD IN HAND
Use only under (close) adult supervision
For outdoor use only
Attach securely by means of a nail through the hole
Light fuse and get away
(5) Wheels-Horizontal
WARNING (OR CAUTION)
EMITS SHOWER OF SPARKS
Use only under (close) adult supervision
For outdoor use only
Attach string to object so that item hangs freely
Do not hold in hand
Light fuse and get away
(6) Toy smoke devices and flitter devices
WARNING (OR CAUTION)
FLAMMABLE (OR EMITS SHOWERS OF SPARKS, IF MORE
					 DESCRIPTIVE)
Use only under (close) adult supervision
For outdoor use only
Do not hold in hand
Light fuse and get away
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 7 - Seal of Registration and Labeling › Section 988.4 - Registration Numbers. [Renumbered]

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
1.
					 Renumbering and amendment of former section
					 988.4 to section
					 987.4 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 7 - Seal of Registration and Labeling › Section 988.5 - Cease Use Order. [Renumbered]

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
1.
					 Renumbering and amendment of former section
					 988.5 to section
					 987.5 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 8 - Storage › Section 989 - General

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
All magazines shall meet the requirements as set forth in
					 the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 27, Part 55, Subpart K (Storage).
1. Repealer
					 and new section and amendment of article heading filed 4-14-92; operative
					 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						12640,
						12671,
						12673,
						12674,
						12679
						and
						12722,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 8 - Storage › Section 989.1 - Storage, General Provisions

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a)
				  All fireworks, pyrotechnic compositions and pyrotechnic devices shall be kept
				  in a locked magazine and in a manner approved by the authority having
				  jurisdiction unless they are:
(1) In the
				  process of being manufactured;
(2)
				  In the process of being used; or
(3) Being transported to a place of storage
				  or use by a licensee, in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations, Title
				  49, Part 173, Subpart C, and Title 13, Chapter 6, Article 3 of the California
				  Code of Regulations.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 8 - Storage › Section 989.2 - Access Roads and Signs

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
All magazine storage sites shall have access roads suitable
					 for use by fire apparatus posted with the following warning sign or other sign
					 approved by the authority having jurisdiction:
DANGER
NEVER FIGHT EXPLOSIVES FIRES
EXPLOSIVES ARE STORED ON THIS SITE
CALL ____________________
The sign shall be weather-resistant with a reflective
					 surface and lettering at least two (2) inches high.
1. Amendment
					 filed 11-13-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No.
					 46).
2. Repealer and new section filed 4-14-92; operative 5-14-92
					 (Register 92, No. 21).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						12081
						and
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						12081,
						12101
						and
						12552,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 8 - Storage › Section 989.2.1 - Signs. [Repealed]

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
1. Repealer
					 section 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 8 - Storage › Section 989.3 - Activities and Devices Prohibited

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
Smoking, matches, flame-producing devices, open flames, and
					 firearms shall not be permitted inside or within fifty (50) feet of
					 magazines.
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 8 - Storage › Section 989.4 - Magazines in Dwelling Prohibited

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
No loaded indoor storage magazine shall be located in a
					 residence or dwelling.
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 8 - Storage › Section 989.5 - Supervision. [Repealed]

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
1. Repealer
					 section 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 8 - Storage › Section 989.6 - Personnel. [Repealed]

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
1. Repealer
					 section 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 9 - Shipping and Transportation › Section 990 - Transportation of Fireworks

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a)
				  Only fireworks and pyrotechnic devices classified by and bearing the Seal of
				  Registration of the State Fire Marshal shall be transported within this state.
EXCEPTIONS:
1.
				  Unclassified fireworks being transported to the State Fire Marshall for
				  classification.
2. Unclassified
				  fireworks being transported for verified out-of-state delivery.
3. Fireworks being imported and moving
				  directly from the port of importation to the facilities of the licensed
				  importer for purposes of application for the Seal of Registration for the State
				  Fire Marshal.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 9 - Shipping and Transportation › Section 990.1 - General Safety

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
Every vehicle transporting fireworks or pyrotechnic devices
					 shall comply with Sections
					 27903,
					 31610, and
					 31616 of the
					 Vehicle Code of the State of California.
1. Repealer
					 and renumbering and amendment of former section
					 990.6 to section
					 990.1 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
						27903,
						Vehicle Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 6 - Fireworks › Article 10 - Reports › Section 990.2 - Filing Reports

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
Import/export licensees shall file written reports with the
					 State Fire Marshal involving the importation of fireworks, in accordance with
					 Health and Safety Code Sections
					 12619
					 and
					 12620.
(1) Prior to importing fireworks, the
				  licensee shall file a report with the State Fire Marshal. Reports shall
				  indicate the name and address of the manufacturer and of the shipper,the type
				  and kind of fireworks being imported, the quantity of each type and kind of
				  fireworks, the estimated arrival time of shipment, the name of the carrier, and
				  the load number or other identification carton marks.
(2) Upon arrival or prior thereto, the State
				  Fire Marshal shall be notified as to contemplated disposition of fireworks.
				  Contemplated storage, classification, and reshipment plans shall be included in
				  this report.
EXCEPTION: Import/export licensees shall not be required to
					 file reports as outlined in this section for pyrotechnic devices and materials
					 used solely for special effects.
1. Repealer
					 and renumbering and amendment of former section
					 990.13 to section
					 990.2 filed 4-14-92; operative
					 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						12552
						and
						12620,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						12619
						and
						12620,
						Health and Safety Code.