Fireworks Industry Rules
A summary of rules that apply to fireworks regulation in New Hampshire.
There are three sets of administrative rules that are used to regulate and assist the fireworks industry.
Saf-C 2600 - Marketing, Sales, and Possession of Fireworks
These rules predominantly deal with the retail sale of permissible consumer fireworks, and the wholesale/distribution of consumer and professional display fireworks. This set of administrative rules defines minimum requirements for the use, possession, and storage of consumer fireworks by the general public and fireworks industry. It further outlines the licensing process for retail and wholesale licensees.
Saf-C 5000 - Display Fireworks
These rules deal with the safe storage, handling, transportation, and use of professional Display Fireworks. Display Fireworks are the larger pyrotechnic devices used during outdoor fireworks display, such as the 4th of July, or New Year's Eve.
Specific sections of the rule also address the Certificate of Competency Requirement for the display of display fireworks (Saf-C 5003.01 – 5003.03)
Saf-C 6900 - Proximate Audience Pyrotechnic and Flame Effects
These rules address the use of pyrotechnic and flame effects used before a proximate audience, such as during a concert, show, sporting event, or television set. A "proximate audience" is typically an audience that is located much closer to these special effects than your average outdoor professional fireworks display, and may be as close as 15 feet. These rules outline the licensing (certificate of competency) process for individuals responsible for these types of effects, and outline audience and venue protections. During these types of events, our Fireworks Safety Unit interacts with pyrotechnic companies from across the country as concerts, shows, and sporting events come to New Hampshire throughout the year.
NFPA Resource List
- NFPA- 160- Standard for the use of Flame Effects Before an Audience. 2016 Edition
- NFPA- 495- Explosive Materials Code. 2013 Edition
- NFPA 1123- Code for Fireworks Display. 2018 Edition
- NFPA 1124- Code for the Manufacture, Transportation and Storage of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles. 2017 Edition
- NFPA 1126- Standard for the use of Pyrotechnics Before a Proximate Audience. 2016 Edition
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