TECHNICAL COMMITTEE ON Pyrotechnics AGENDA First …...Edward J. Kaminski Principal Clark County...

TECHNICAL COMMITTEE ON

Pyrotechnics AGENDA

First Draft Meeting October 28-29, 2014

Embassy Suites Baltimore Inner Harbor 8 AM-5 PM (or as determined by the Chair)

Note- Continental Breakfast served every morning at 7:30AM. Lunch will be provided on Day One.

Day One-8 AM

1. Welcome. Glenn Dean, Chair

2. Introductions and Update of Committee Roster. (Attached)

3. Approval of ROC Meeting Minutes for NFPA 1123 from November 1-2, 2012. (Attached)

4. Staff updates.

a) Committee membership update. b) Annual 2016 revision cycle schedule review. (Attached) c) New Process Presentation.

5. Review of Public Inputs NFPA 1125. (Attached)

6. Other/New Business NFPA 1125.

7. Review of Public Inputs NFPA 1124. (Attached)

8. Implementation of Standards Council Decision #14-1.

9. Pyro Disposal Task Group Report and Actions.

10. Other/New Business NFPA 1124.

11. Formation of Task Groups for Second Draft.

12. Other Business.

13. Scheduling Next Meeting.

14. Adjournment.

Address List No PhonePyrotechnics PYR-AAA

Nancy Pearce10/09/2014

PYR-AAA

Glenn A. Dean

ChairVirginia Department of Fire ProgramsState Fire Marshal’s Office1005 Technology Park DriveGlen Allen, VA 23059-4500International Fire Marshals AssociationAlternate: Steven Sites

E 3/4/2009PYR-AAA

Kenneth L. Kosanke

SecretaryPyroLabs, Incorporated1775 Blair RoadWhitewater, CO 81527Alternate: Bonnie J. Kosanke

SE 1/1/1986

PYR-AAA

Gregory S. Altland

PrincipalCity of York Fire/Rescue Services43 South Duke StreetYork, PA 17401Alternate: Chad Deardorff

E 10/28/2008PYR-AAA

Arthur H. Barber, III

PrincipalUS Department of the Navy9306 Brian Run LaneSpringfield, VA 22153National Association of RocketryAlternate: Edward L. Cochran

U 7/1/1994

PYR-AAA

Richard Bowes

PrincipalNatural Resources CanadaCanadian Explosives Research Lab/CANMET1 Hannel DriveOttawa, ON K1A 1M1 CanadaResearchAlternate: Bert von Rosen

RT 1/1/1992PYR-AAA

W. G. Bulifant, III

PrincipalDominion Fireworks, Inc.PO Box 3015Petersburg, VA 23805-3015Alternate: Tad A. Trout

U 10/10/1998

PYR-AAA

Anthony J. Cesaroni

PrincipalCesaroni Technology Inc.Cesaroni Aerospace1144 Tallevast Road, Suite 108Sarasota, FL 34243Alternate: Jeroen Louwers

M 3/4/2009PYR-AAA

John A. Conkling

PrincipalPO Box 213Chestertown, MD 21620

SE 1/1/1981

PYR-AAA

Randall W. A. Davidson

PrincipalRisk International & Associates, Inc.8803 West Ontario AvenueLittleton, CO 80128Alternate: Lawrence T. Weinman

SE 4/1/1990PYR-AAA

Phil Grucci

PrincipalFireworks by Grucci, Inc.20 Pinehurst DriveBellport, NY 11713Alternate: Felix J. Grucci, Jr.

M 1/1/1991

PYR-AAA

Garry Hanson

PrincipalPrecocious Pyrotechnics, Inc.4420 278th Avenue, NWBelgrade, MN 56312-9616National Fireworks AssociationAlternate: Andrew T. Nicholls

M 4/1/1995PYR-AAA

Julie L. Heckman

PrincipalAmerican Pyrotechnics AssociationPO Box 30438Bethesda, MD 20824-0438American Pyrotechnics AssociationAlternate: Gregg S. Smith

M 1/1/1992

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PYR-AAA

Lansden E. Hill, Jr.

PrincipalE. E. Hill & Son, Inc./Pyro Shows701 West CentralLaFollette, TN 37766Alternate: H. Stephen Frantz

U 1/1/1988PYR-AAA

Edward J. Kaminski

PrincipalClark County Fire Department575 East FlamingoLas Vegas, NV 89119Alternate: Craig A. Meyers

E 3/2/2010

PYR-AAA

John R. Kitchens

PrincipalLos Angeles City Fire DepartmentPO Box 178Somis, CA 93066Alternate: John H. Miller

E 7/24/1997PYR-AAA

Stephen Lubliner

Principal4801 North Vista de Loma SegundaTucson, AZ 85749Alternate: Burl Finkelstein

SE 8/2/2010

PYR-AAA

David J. Pier

PrincipalMP Associates, Inc.6555 Jackson Valley RoadPO Box 546Ione, CA 95640Alternate: Jerald E. Farley

M 1/1/1989PYR-AAA

Rachel Robbins

PrincipalNatural Resources CanadaExplosive Regulatory Division580 Booth StreetOttawa, ON K1A 0E4 CanadaEnforcementAlternate: Marie Vachon

E 3/4/2009

PYR-AAA

Mary Roberts

PrincipalEstes IndustriesSubsidiary of Hobbico, Inc.1295 H StreetPenrose, CO 81240

M 1/1/1992PYR-AAA

John D. Rogers

PrincipalAmerican Fireworks Standards Laboratory7316 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 214Bethesda, MD 20814Alternate: Gerard W. Wingard

RT 3/15/2007

PYR-AAA

Gary C. Rosenfield

PrincipalRCS Rocket Motor Components, Inc./Survival Laser, Inc.Industrial Solid Propulsion (ISP) Division2113 West 850 N StreetCedar City, UT 84721Alternate: Karl E. Baumann

M 1/1/1986PYR-AAA

James R. Souza

PrincipalPyro Spectaculars, Inc.3196 North Locust AvenuePO Box 2329Rialto, CA 92377Alternate: Gary E. Brown

U 1/1/1995

PYR-AAA

John R. Steinberg

PrincipalPyrotechnics Guild International, Inc.3944 Carthage RoadRandallstown, MD 21133Pyrotechnics Guild International, Inc.Alternate: Daryl Marmon

U 1/12/2000PYR-AAA

Bill Stine

PrincipalQuest Aerospace, Inc.PO Box 2560Pagosa Springs, CO 81147Alternate: Matt Steele

M 1/1/1989

2



PYR-AAA

Charles P. Weeth

PrincipalWeeth & Associates, LLC122 South 17th StreetLa Crosse, WI 54601-4208Alternate: Joshua Lazarus

SE 1/1/1988PYR-AAA

William A. Weimer

PrincipalB. J. Alan Company555 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.Youngstown, OH 44502-1102Alternate: Daniel P. Peart

M 10/23/2003

PYR-AAA

Christopher J. Weir

PrincipalCity of Port OrangeDepartment of Fire & Rescue4545 Clyde Morris BoulevardPort Orange, FL 32129International Association of Fire ChiefsAlternate: Albert M. Comly, Jr.

E 3/1/2011PYR-AAA

Darren Wright

PrincipalTripoli Rocketry Association123 West 7th StreetNew Castle, DE 19720Alternate: Derek D. Deville

U 3/4/2008

PYR-AAA

Christopher T. Wyman

PrincipalNew Hampshire State Fire Marshal's Office27 Derry StreetMerrimack, NH 03054National Association of State Fire MarshalsAlternate: Paul G. Makuc

E 03/07/2013PYR-AAA

Marge Yarbrough

PrincipalCalifornia State Fire MarshalPO Box 77245Corona, CA 92877

E 7/28/2006

PYR-AAA

Brennan S. Phillips

Voting AlternateUS Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & ExplosivesExplosives Technology Branch915 2nd Avenue, Room 790Seattle, WA 98174

E 4/5/2001PYR-AAA

Karl E. Baumann

AlternateRCS Rocket Motor Components, Inc.Aerotech/ISP Divisions213 West 850N StreetCedar City, UT 84721Principal: Gary C. Rosenfield

M 8/2/2010

PYR-AAA

Gary E. Brown

AlternatePyro Spectaculars, Inc.3196 Locust AvenuePO Box 2329Rialto, CA 92377Principal: James R. Souza

U 1/18/2001PYR-AAA

Edward L. Cochran

Alternate4235 Dupont Avenue SouthMinneapolis, MN 55409National Association of RocketryPrincipal: Arthur H. Barber, III

U 10/4/2007

PYR-AAA

Albert M. Comly, Jr.

AlternateLower Gwynedd Township1130 North Bethlehem PikePO Box 625Spring House, PA 19477International Association of Fire ChiefsPrincipal: Christopher J. Weir

E 3/1/2011PYR-AAA

Chad Deardorff

AlternateCity of York Fire/Rescue Services43 South Duke StreetYork, PA 17401Principal: Gregory S. Altland

E 03/05/2012

3



PYR-AAA

Derek D. Deville

AlternateKMS Medical5500 Oak LaneCoral Gables, FL 33156Tripoli Rocketry Association, Inc.Principal: Darren Wright

U 3/21/2006PYR-AAA

Jerald E. Farley

AlternateAmerican Promotional Events, Inc.16526 Shore Drive, NELake Forest Park, WA 98155-5631Principal: David J. Pier

M 3/21/2006

PYR-AAA

Burl Finkelstein

AlternateKason Industries Inc.57 Almajack BoulevardNewnan, GA 30265Principal: Stephen Lubliner

SE 07/29/2013PYR-AAA

H. Stephen Frantz

AlternatePyro Shows of Texas, Inc.6601 Nine Mile Azle RoadFort Worth, TX 76135Principal: Lansden E. Hill, Jr.

U 1/18/2001

PYR-AAA

Felix J. Grucci, Jr.

AlternateFireworks by Grucci, Inc.20 Pinehurst DriveBellport, NY 11713Principal: Phil Grucci

M 1/1/1988PYR-AAA

Bonnie J. Kosanke

AlternateJournal of Pyrotechnics, Inc.1775 Blair RoadWhitewater, CO 81527Principal: Kenneth L. Kosanke

SE 1/1/1988

PYR-AAA

Joshua Lazarus

AlternateJ Lazarus Company1018 Bergen Bld.Fort Lee, NJ 07024Principal: Charles P. Weeth

SE 07/14/2004PYR-AAA

Jeroen Louwers

AlternateCesaroni Technology Inc.PO Box 246Gormley, ON L0H 1G0 CanadaPrincipal: Anthony J. Cesaroni

M 8/2/2010

PYR-AAA

Paul G. Makuc

AlternateConnecticut State PoliceFire & Explosion Investigation Unit269 Maxim RoadHartford, CT 06114National Association of State Fire MarshalsPrincipal: Christopher T. Wyman

E 10/23/2013PYR-AAA

Daryl Marmon

AlternateWald-All American Fireworks4390 West 152nd CourtLeawood, KS 66224Pyrotechnics Guild International, Inc.Principal: John R. Steinberg

U 3/4/2009

PYR-AAA

Craig A. Meyers

AlternateClark County Fire Department7312 Hospitality PlaceLas Vegas, NV 89131Principal: Edward J. Kaminski

E 3/2/2010PYR-AAA

John H. Miller

AlternateUS Coast GuardCommandant (CG-Eng-4)2100 2nd Street SW, Stop 7126Washington, DC 20593Principal: John R. Kitchens

E 03/07/2013

4



PYR-AAA

Andrew T. Nicholls

AlternateOrlando Special Effects, Inc.14222 Lake Mary Jane RoadOrlando, FL 32832National Fireworks AssociationPrincipal: Garry Hanson

M 8/2/2010PYR-AAA

Daniel P. Peart

AlternateB. J. Alan Company555 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.Youngstown, OH 44502-1102Principal: William A. Weimer

M 3/4/2009

PYR-AAA

Steven Sites

AlternateVirginia State Fire Marshals Office140 Brookside PlaceHarrisonburg, VA 22802International Fire Marshals AssociationPrincipal: Glenn A. Dean

E 07/29/2013PYR-AAA

Gregg S. Smith

AlternateAmerican Pyrotechnics Association203 East Shenango StreetSharpsville, PA 16150-2217American Pyrotechnics AssociationPrincipal: Julie L. Heckman

M 1/14/2005

PYR-AAA

Matt Steele

AlternateATK Aerospace63 E 11400 S #203Sandy, UT 84070Principal: Bill Stine

M 07/29/2013PYR-AAA

Tad A. Trout

AlternateAmerican Promotional Events, Inc.dba TNT Fireworks555 North Gilbert StreetFullerton, CA 92833-2508Principal: W. G. Bulifant, III

U 7/19/2002

PYR-AAA

Marie Vachon

AlternateNatural Resources CanadaExplosive Regulatory Division1431 Merivale RoadOttawa, ON K1A 0G1 CanadaEnforcementPrincipal: Rachel Robbins

E 8/5/2009PYR-AAA

Bert von Rosen

AlternateNatural Resources CanadaCanadian Explosives Research LaboratoryBldg. 12, 1 Haanel DriveBells Corners ComplexOttawa, ON K1A 1M1 CanadaResearchPrincipal: Richard Bowes

RT 8/2/2010

PYR-AAA

Lawrence T. Weinman

AlternateSchneier-Weinman Consultants7716 Trailside Estates Blvd.Austin, TX 78724Principal: Randall W. A. Davidson

SE 4/4/1997PYR-AAA

Gerard W. Wingard

AlternateAmerican Fireworks Standards Laboratory503 Old Cherokee RoadLexington, SC 29072Principal: John D. Rogers

RT 03/05/2012

PYR-AAA

Demar Granados

Nonvoting MemberUS Consumer Product Safety CommissionOffice of Compliance4330 East-West Highway, Suite 610Bethesda, MD 20814

C 3/4/2009PYR-AAA

Mark Hagemann

Nonvoting MemberUS Department of LaborOccupational Safety & Health Administration200 Constitution Ave. NW, Room N3609Washington, DC 20210

E 4/15/2004

5



PYR-AAA

Nancy Pearce

Staff LiaisonNational Fire Protection Association1 Batterymarch ParkQuincy, MA 02169-7471

1/11/2012

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TECHNICAL COMMITTEE ON PYROTECHNICS

TO: TECHNICAL COMMITTEE ON PYROTECHNICSFROM: Nancy Pearce, Staff LiaisonDATE: November 5, 2012SUBJ: Minutes of November 1-2, 2012 ROC Meeting – Nashville, TN

I. Attendance:

Members and Alternates:Rachel Robbins, Chair, Natural Resources Canada, Explosives Regulatory Division, ONKenneth Kosanke, Secretary, PyroLabs, Incorporated, CO

Richard Bowes, Natural Resources Canada, CERL/CANMET, ON *Gary Brown, Pyro Spectaculars, Inc., CA Anthony Cesaroni, Cesaroni Technology Inc, FL*John Conkling, MDGlenn A. Dean, Virginia Department of Fire Programs, representing IFMA, VAGarry Hanson, Precocious Pyrotechnics, MNJerald Farley, American Promotional Events, Inc., WAH. Stephen Frantz, Atlas Enterprises, Inc., TXJulie Heckman, American Pyrotechnics Association, MDLansden Hill, E.E. Hill & Son, Inc, TNJohn Kitchens, LA Fire Department, CA*Bonnie Kosanke, Journal of Pyrotechnics, Inc., COStephen Lubliner, AZDaryl Marmon, Wald-All American Fireworks, Pyrotechnics Guild International, Inc., KSJ. Patrick Miller, National Association of Rocketry, TXDaniel Peart, B.J. Alan Company, OHMary Roberts, Estes Industries, CO*Gary Rosenfield, RCS Rocket Motor Components, Inc, UTBrennan Phillips, US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, & Explosives, WAGregg Smith, American Pyrotechnics Association, PA*John Steinberg, Pyrotechnics Guild International, Inc., MDBill Stine, Quest Aerospace, COLawrence T. Weinman, Schneier-Weinman Consultants, TXChristopher Weir, Intl Association Fire Chiefs, FLGerard Wingard, American Fireworks Standards Lab, SCGuy R. Colonna, NFPA, Staff LiaisonNancy Pearce, NFPA, Staff Liaison *Participated via Live Meeting

Guests:

James Beardmore, Pyrotechnics Guild InternationalRachael Gunaratnam, Chemical Safety Board,Amanda Johnson, Chemical Safety Board, William B. Koffel, Koffel Associates, MD (didn’t sign in)Ruth Newhouse, Pyrotechnics Guild InternationalRaechelle Speaker, BJ Alan Company, OHDan Tillema, Chemical Safety BoardChuck Treleaven, Clean Harbors, Charles Walker, American Promotional Events,

II. Minutes of Meeting:

1. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 8:30 AM by Committee Chair Rachel Robbins.

2. Welcome. Attendees and guests introduced themselves and their affiliation and were asked to sign in and update the Committee roster. In addition to those attending the meeting in person, several members participated in the meeting via the web and conference call. The Chair indicated that the agenda included 4Public comments as well as possible Committee comments that would need to be processed over the next two days. The Chair also asked those attending the meeting whether there were additional agenda items to be considered. A committee member requested the addition of an agenda item discussion about the nomenclature used for the new documents PYR 1128 and PYR 1129 so this was added to the agenda.

3. Minutes Approval. A vote was taken and the minutes of the following meetings were accepted without amendment.

a) ROP meeting Jan 25-26, 2012 Grapevine, TXb) ROP Live meeting Feb 15, 2012c) Conference Call May 16, 2012

4. Report of Committee Chair. Rachel Robbins reviewed several pyrotechnic document actions that had occurred since the Committee last met in Dallas in January. The TIA related to generators and Class 1fuels was processed and balloted thereby amending NFPA 1124. An editorial error on NFPA 1127 was corrected by issuance of an errata. The August Standards Council decision in which The Committee was asked to process a TIA incorporating provisions derived from data from full scale fire tests for sprinkler design criteria as specified in the Research Foundation sprinkler project was reviewed with the Committee. The testing and TIA would need to be completed in time for the August 2013 Standards Council meeting. Rachel explained that a letter of appeal had been filed by APA shortly after the decision asking for a time extension to complete the work required by the August Council Decision. More recently, a letter had been sent to the Standards Council by Bill Koffel, as code consultant to APA, asking for approval of an alternative test strategy other than the Research Foundation plan. This plan would be submitted to the Sprinkler committee at their next scheduled meeting in July 2013 and testing would begin prior to the August Standards Council meeting, but would not be completed by that time, therefore an extension would still be necessary. It was noted that the Standards Council meeting had taken place earlier in the week (Oct 29-30). Initially the Committee decided to form an impromptu task group to develop a response to the various possible standards council decisions. Time was allotted for the task group to meet later in the day. Ultimately the task group decided that it would be best to wait for the decision before proceeding further. A conference call to discuss the Council decision will be held on Friday November 9th, if the decision is available publicly by that date.

5. Report of NFPA Staff Liaison. Nancy Pearce gave general information on procedures to be followed during the ROC meeting in an opening PowerPoint presentation. The presentation included introductory material explaining the new process that would be used during future document revisions. As requested, a link to the new process is provided http://www.nfpa.org/newprocess

The presentation included a timeline for upcoming revisions of the pyrotechnics documents. It was noted that the new documents PYR 1128 and PYR 1129 had been placed in a three year revision cycle by default. After discussion with the Committee it was decided that staff would request that these two documents be moved to the Annual 2016 revision cycle to coincide with the revision of NFPA 1124 since the two documents are

referenced within NFPA 1124. An email was sent to Standards and it was later confirmed that the two document revision cycles would be extended to coincide with the next revision of NFPA 1124 (Annual 2016).

6. Report from Ballistics Task Group. The Ballistics task group had two assignments 1) review of separation distance requirements for displays involving angled mortars or elevated firing sites and 2) mortar rack placement, construction, and stability. Gary Brown, TG Chair, explained that the task group had worked primarily on the first item and had struggled to move the proposal related to angled mortars and elevated firing sites forward. A proposal had been drafted previously by the Task group and had been rejected at the ROP stage with the intention of soliciting public comments to move the proposal forward. Gary explained that despite numerous conference calls, the group continued to struggle with two main issues. First, they did not fully understand the data provided and the underlying assumptions for the data. Second, the concern had been raised that the release of specific ballistics data could possibly create a security concern. Gary indicated that no additional comments had been made other than a general comment (Log #4) indicating that the submitter felt that this type of data should be part of the standard. Gary also explained that the task group was considering developing a Code Fund project that may be able to sort through the existing data and perhaps provide it to the task group in a more simplified manner so as not to create a complicated set of requirements for the AHJs.

It was decided that the task group would meet for several hours on the afternoon of Day 1 to once again review the ballistics data and try to move at least some components of the proposal forward for incorporation into this revision of NFPA 1123. The Task Group was able to develop a draft that they submitted to the full committee for review and is now included as CC #1.

7. NFPA 1123 Report on Comments. Four public comments were received and were processed by the Committee. In addition, the Committee developed three comments that were discussed and voted on.

8. Pyrotechnic Waste Disposal. Amanda Johnson and Dan Tillema from the CSB presented a summary of the fireworks disposal incident in Hawaii that had killed five workers in April 2011. The CSB also provided a brief summary of a fireworks disposal incident that occurred in Lansing, Kansas that killed one person. Brennan Phillips, Committee member from ATF had also been involved with these incidents and provided additional information on ATF’s involvement in those accidents. CSB is in the final stages of releasing their report with recommendations that will include possible revisions to NFPA Standards. CSB is asking for the committee’s input on their proposed recommendations to NFPA within the next 30 days.

Charles Treleaven from Clean Harbors had also been asked to provide information to the Committee about thetypes of procedures used by the Clean Harbors explosives and fireworks disposal facility in Louisiana. Mr. Treleaven offered to assist with task group work if needed.

Following is a list of the current Task Group members including the addition of several new volunteers:

Gregg Smith- Task Group LeaderGary BrownGarry HansonDaryl MarmonJohn SteinbergJerry FarleyMarge YarbroughBrennan PhillipsTad TroutKen KosankeBonnie KosankeChristopher WeirGlenn DeanRachel RobbinsJim Beardmore-Pyrotechnics Guild (non-committee member)Ruth Newhouse- Pyrotechnics Guild (non-committee member)Chuck Treleaven-Clean Harbors (non-committee member)Fern Stones-OSHA (non-committee member)

A conference call is currently scheduled for Nov 16th at 2 PM EDT.

9. Dense Packed Trailers- The issue of dense packed trailers and possible incorporation of requirements into NFPA 1123 during the next revision cycle had been brought up to the Committee in a May 2012 conference call. At that point the discussion was tabled until the Nashville meeting. This issue had been brought to the attention of the Committee several times over the past few years and staff had recently received a call from an AHJ in Arizona, where a dense packed trailer incident had occurred, asking if NFPA had any standards related to dense packed trailers. The AHJ indicated that he had recently been in touch with Mr. Chris Wyman from the NH Fire Marshal’s office and that NH was the only state that he knew of that currently had any regulation on this type of setup.

Chris Wyman joined the Committee meeting by conference call and provided a summary of the accidents that he knew that were related to dense packed trailers and explained why NH decided to develop a regulation. He indicated that the two issues related to dense pack in NH really had to do more with fires than with the dense pack itself. There was, however, an incident in Phoenix involving dense pack trailers where the trailer reportedly came apart and mortars were fired into the crowd. Chris indicated that NH requires that an engineer sign off on the design specifications and engineered drawings for the trailer. Chris indicated that he would see if the engineer that has been most involved in these designs would be willing to talk with the group and will try to obtain specifications from the engineer for the trailers approved for use in NH.

It was decided that the existing task group dealing with ballistics and mortar racks would look into the issue of dense packed trailers. The Task Group is asked to decide

a) Is this an issue of concern?b) If yes, then the TG should draft requirements to bring to the Committee for the next revision cycle.

Current Task Group Members: Same as Ballistics and Mortar Rack Task Group listed below. In addition the following individuals have agreed to work specifically on the issue of dense packed trailers within this task group:

Chris Wyman, NH Fire Marshal’s office (non-committee member)Engineer from NH (to be determined)

10. Old Business. Now that the Task Group on Ballistics and Mortar Racks has developed requirements related to angled mortars and elevated platforms to be incorporated into NFPA 1123, the group will refocus on the mortar rack issue. (Note that this task group will also be addressing the issue of dense packed trailers)

Current Task Group Members:

Gary Brown-ChairJim BeardmoreGlenn DeanSteve FrantzPhil GrucciEd KaminskiKen KosankeBonnie KosankeJosh LazarusStephen LublinerDaryl MarmonBrennan PhillipsRachel RobbinsJohn SteinbergLarry Weinman

11. New Business. Guy Colonna explained the reason for the nomenclature used in the new PYR 1128 and PYR 1129 documents. He indicated that since these two new documents were related to actual “products”, that NFPA management wanted to be sure that “NFPA” did not appear on any labels for covered fuses or flame breaks since this may imply that they were endorsed by the NFPA. Guy explained that as long as the documents had a title with letters and numbers in accordance with the ANSI standards, that they could be named whatever the Standards Development Organization decided.

ROC Ballot. A motion was made to prepare the ROC ballot and the committee voted to ask Staff to prepare the ballot.

12. Adjournment. The Committee Chair thanked the Committee for their perseverance and hard work. The meeting was adjourned on Day 2 of the meeting (November 2) at 2:45 PM.

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CCPublic Input Closing Date for Paper Submittal* 6/6/2014 6/6/2014Public Input Closing Date for Online Submittal (e PI)* 7/7/2014 7/7/2014Final Date for TC First Draft Meeting 12/12/2014 9/12/2014

Public Input Posting of First Draft and TC Ballot 1/30/2015 10/24/2014Stage Final date for Receipt of TC First Draft ballot 2/20/2015 11/14/2014

(First Draft) Final date for Receipt of TC First Draft ballot recirc 2/27/2015 11/21/2014Posting of First Draft for CC Meeting 11/28/2014Final date for CC First Draft Meeting 1/9/2015Posting of First Draft and CC Ballot 1/30/2015Final date for Receipt of CC First Draft ballot 2/20/2015Final date for Receipt of CC First Draft ballot recirc 2/27/2015Post First Draft Report for Public Comment 3/6/2015 3/6/2015

Public Comment Closing Date for Paper Submittal* 4/10/2015 4/10/2015Public Comment Closing Date for Online Submittal (e PC)* 5/15/2015 5/15/2015Final Date to Publish Notice of Consent Standards (Standards thatreceived no Comments)

5/29/2015 5/29/2015

Appeal Closing Date for Consent Standards (Standards that receivedno Comments)

6/12/2015 6/12/2015

Final date for TC Second Draft Meeting 10/30/2015 7/24/2015Comment Posting of Second Draft and TC Ballot 12/11/2015 9/4/2015Stage Final date for Receipt of TC Second Draft ballot 1/4/2016 9/25/2015

(Second Final date for receipt of TC Second Draft ballot recirc 1/11/2016 10/2/2015Draft) Posting of Second Draft for CC Meeting 10/9/2015

Final date for CC Second Draft Meeting 11/20/2015Posting of Second Draft for CC Ballot 12/11/2015Final date for Receipt of CC Second Draft ballot 1/4/2016Final date for Receipt of CC Second Draft ballot recirc 1/11/2016Post Second Draft Report for NITMAM Review 1/18/2016 1/18/2016

Tech Session Notice of Intent to Make a Motion (NITMAM) Closing Date 2/19/2016 2/19/2016Preparation Posting of Certified Amending Motions (CAMs) and Consent

Standards4/15/2016 4/15/2016

(& Issuance) Appeal Closing Date for Consent Standards 5/3/2016 5/3/2016SC Issuance Date for Consent Standards 5/13/2016 5/13/2016

Tech Session Association Meeting for Standards with CAMs 6/13 16/2016 6/13 16/2016

Appeals and Appeal Closing Date for Standards with CAMs 6/29/2016 6/29/2016Issuance SC Issuance Date for Standards with CAMs 8/4/2016 8/4/2016

Approved:__October 30, 2012 Revised___December 4, 2013_____________________

Public Input No. 2-NFPA 1125-2014 [ Chapter 2 ]

Chapter 2 Referenced Publications2.1 General.

The documents or portions thereof listed in this chapter are referenced within this code and shall beconsidered part of the requirements of this document.2.2 NFPA Publications.

National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471.

NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, 2010 edition 2013 .

NFPA 70® , National Electrical Code®, 2011 edition 2014 .

NFPA 101® , Life Safety Code®, 2012 edition 2015 .

NFPA 400, Hazardous Materials Code, 2010 edition 2013 .

NFPA 704, Standard System for the Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response,2012 edition .

NFPA 1122, Code for Model Rocketry, 2008 edition 2013 .

NFPA 1127, Code for High Power Rocketry, 2008 edition 2012 .

2.3 Other Publications.2.3.1 U.S. Government Publications.

U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.

Title 16, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1500, Federal Hazardous Substances Act.

Title 16, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 1500.85(8) and (9), Consumer Product Safety Commission(CPSC) Regulations.

Title 18, United States Code, Chapter 40, “Importation, Manufacture, Distribution, and Storage of ExplosiveMaterials,” Regulation of Explosives, of the Crime Control Act of 1970, Title XI.

Title 27, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 555, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives,U.S. Department of the Treasury.

Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1910.119.

Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, U.S. EPA, Superfund Appropriation and Reauthorization Act (SARA),Title III.

Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 100 to end (Hazardous Materials Regulations, U.S. Dept. ofTransportation).

DOT E-7887, Exemption to Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 171–180.

2.3.2 Other Publications.Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, 11th edition, Merriam-Webster, Inc., Springfield, MA, 2003.2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections.

NFPA 495, Explosive Materials Code, 2010 edition 2013 .


NFPA 1124, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks andPyrotechnic Articles,2006 edition 2013 .


Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

Referenced current editions.

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Public Input No. 5-NFPA 1125-2014 [ Section No. 3.3.9.1 ]

3.3.9.1 Low Explosive.Explosive materials that can be caused to deflagrate when confined [e.g., Black Powder, safety fuses,igniters, igniter cords, fuse lighters, and display fireworks defined as low explosives by 27 CFR 555.202(b),Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, implementing 18 USC Chapter 40 Title XIRegulation of Explosives of the Crime Control Act of 1970].(see 6.1)


This public input simply proposes to move the wording of the definition of "low explosive" from chapter 3 into the body of the code because definitions are not enforceable and the Manual of Style requires that there be no references to codes, standards or regulations in definitions.


Related Input RelationshipPublic Input No. 4-NFPA 1125-2014 [Section No. 6.1]


Submitter Full Name: Marcelo HirschlerOrganization: GBH InternationalStreet Address:City:State:Zip:Submittal Date: Fri Jul 04 16:40:50 EDT 2014


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Public Input No. 6-NFPA 1125-2014 [ Section No. 3.3.19 ]

3.3.19 Pressing System.A building or group of buildings constituting one rocket motor manufacturing unit; , considered as oneprocess building for the application of Table 6 .1.2 (see Table 6.1.2 ) .


This public input simply proposes to eliminate the reference to a section or table in the code because definitions are not enforceable and the Manual of Style requires that there be no references to codes, standards or regulations in definitions. The requirements have been moved into section 6.1.2.


Related Input RelationshipPublic Input No. 7-NFPA 1125-2014 [Section No. 6.1.2]




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3.3.25* Rocket Motor.A device containing propellant that provides the force or thrust to cause a rocket to move. [1122, 2008]3.3.25.1 Composite Propellant Rocket Motor.Any device as defined under rocket motor that utilizes a propellant charge consisting primarily of aninorganic oxidizer dispersed in a carbonaceous polymeric binder.(See 7.1.1)3.3.25.2 High Power Rocket Motor.A rocket motor that has no more than 40,960 N-sec (9209 lb-sec) of total impulse, and that does nototherwise meet all the requirements for a model rocket motor set forth in NFPA 1125, Code for theManufacture of Model Rocket and High Power Rocket Motors .(See 7.1.2)3.3.25.3 Hybrid Rocket Motor.A rocket motor in which one or more of the fuels exist in a physical state (solid, liquid, or gaseous) differentthan the oxidizer and that derives its force or thrust from the combination thereof.(see 7.1.3)3.3.25.4 Model Rocket Motor.A solid propellant rocket motor that has a total impulse of no greater than 160 N-sec (36 lb-sec), anaverage thrust of no greater than 80 N (18 lbf), and that otherwise meets the other requirements set forth inNFPA 1125, Code for the Manufacture of Model Rocket and High Power Rocket Motors .(see 7.1.4)3.3.25.5 Reloadable Motor System.A combination of a reloadable rocket motor casing and a motor-reloading kit that are designed to be usedtogether as a system.(see 7.1.5)3.3.25.6 Reloadable Rocket Motor.A rocket motor that has been designed and manufactured so that the user can load, reload, and reuse thepressure-containing body or casing using the parts and components of a motor-reloading kit.(see 7.1.6)3.3.25.7 Solid-Propellant Rocket Motor.A rocket motor that contains a fuel and an oxidizer in solid form and whose force or thrust is produced bythe combustion of the fuel and oxidizer. [ 1122, 2008](see 7.1.7)


This just moves the definitions into the body of the code.


Related Input RelationshipPublic Input No. 8-NFPA 1125-2014 [New Section after 7.1]


Submitter Full Name: Marcelo HirschlerOrganization: GBH InternationalStreet Address:City:State:


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Zip:Submittal Date: Fri Jul 04 16:59:12 EDT 2014


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Public Input No. 4-NFPA 1125-2014 [ Section No. 6.1 ]

6.1 Basic Requirements.6.1.1 Low explosives are explosive materials that can be caused to deflagrate when confined [e.g.,Black Powder, safety fuses, igniters, igniter cords, fuse lighters, and display fireworks defined as lowexplosives by 27 CFR 555.202(b), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, implementing18 USC Chapter 40Title XI Regulation of Explosives of the Crime Control Act of 1970].6.1.2

Low explosives not exempt under 27 CFR 555 shall be stored only in a Type 1, 2, 3, or 4 magazine. Theyshall be so stored at all times unless in the process of manufacture, testing, packaging, or transport.6.1.2 3 Magazines containing low explosives shall be separated from each other and from inhabited buildings,public highways, and passenger railways, according to the distances specified by Table 6.1.2.Table 6.1.2 Table of Storage Distances from Low Explosives at Model and High Power Rocket MotorManufacturing Facilities

Quantity of Low Explosives Distance fromInhabited Building

Distance fromRailroad and

Highway

Distance fromAboveground MagazineOver Not Over

lb kg lb kg ft m ft m ft m

0 0 1,000 454 75 23 75 23 50 151,000 454 5,000 2,268 115 35 115 35 75 235,000 2,268 10,000 4,536 150 46 150 46 100 3010,000 4,536 20,000 9,072 190 58 190 58 125 3820,000 9,072 30,000 13,608 215 66 215 66 145 4430,000 13,608 40,000 18,144 235 72 235 72 155 4740,000 18,144 50,000 22,680 250 76 250 76 165 5050,000 22,680 60,000 27,216 260 79 260 79 175 5360,000 27,216 70,000 31,751 270 82 270 82 185 5670,000 31,751 80,000 36,287 280 85 280 85 190 5880,000 36,287 90,000 40,823 295 90 295 90 195 5990,000 40,823 100,000 45,360 300 91 300 91 200 61100,000 45,360 200,000 90,718 375 114 375 114 250 76200,000 90,718 300,000 136,078 450 137 450 137 300 91

Source: 27 CFR 555 (BATF regulations for the storage of explosive materials).


This public input simply proposes to move the wording of the definition of "low explosive" from chapter 3 into the body of the code because definitions are not enforceable and the Manual of Style requires that there be no references to codes, standards or regulations in definitions.


Related Input RelationshipPublic Input No. 5-NFPA 1125-2014 [Section No. 3.3.9.1]



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6.1.2 Magazines containing low explosives shall be separated from each other and from inhabited buildings,public highways, and passenger railways, according to the distances specified by Table 6.1.2. A pressingsystem (see 3.3.19) shall be considered as one process building for the application of Table 6.1.2Table 6.1.2 Table of Storage Distances from Low Explosives at Model and High Power Rocket MotorManufacturing Facilities

Quantity of Low Explosives Distance fromInhabited Building

Distance fromRailroad and

Highway

Distance fromAboveground MagazineOver Not Over

lb kg lb kg ft m ft m ft m

0 0 1,000 454 75 23 75 23 50 151,000 454 5,000 2,268 115 35 115 35 75 235,000 2,268 10,000 4,536 150 46 150 46 100 3010,000 4,536 20,000 9,072 190 58 190 58 125 3820,000 9,072 30,000 13,608 215 66 215 66 145 4430,000 13,608 40,000 18,144 235 72 235 72 155 4740,000 18,144 50,000 22,680 250 76 250 76 165 5050,000 22,680 60,000 27,216 260 79 260 79 175 5360,000 27,216 70,000 31,751 270 82 270 82 185 5670,000 31,751 80,000 36,287 280 85 280 85 190 5880,000 36,287 90,000 40,823 295 90 295 90 195 5990,000 40,823 100,000 45,360 300 91 300 91 200 61100,000 45,360 200,000 90,718 375 114 375 114 250 76200,000 90,718 300,000 136,078 450 137 450 137 300 91

Source: 27 CFR 555 (BATF regulations for the storage of explosive materials).


Incorporates the requirements previously in the definition.






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Public Input No. 8-NFPA 1125-2014 [ New Section after 7.1 ]

7.1 Types of rocket motors7.1.1 Composite Propellant Rocket Motor. Any device as defined under rocket motor that utilizes apropellant charge consisting primarily of an inorganic oxidizer dispersedin a carbonaceous polymeric binder.7.1.2 High Power Rocket Motor. A rocket motor that has no more than 40,960 N-sec (9209 lb-sec) of totalimpulse, and that does not otherwise meet all the requirements for amodel rocket motor set forth in this code.7.1.3 Hybrid Rocket Motor. A rocket motor in which one or more of the fuels exist in a physical state (solid,liquid, or gaseous) different than the oxidizer and that derives itsforce or thrust from the combination thereof.7.1.4 Model Rocket Motor. A solid propellant rocket motor that has a total impulse of no greater than 160N-sec (36 lb-sec), an average thrust of no greater than 80 N(18 lbf), and that otherwise meets the other requirements set forth in this code.7.1.5 Reloadable Motor System. A combination of a reloadable rocket motor casing and a motor-reloadingkit that are designed to be used together as a system.7.1.6 Reloadable Rocket Motor. A rocket motor that has been designed and manufactured so that the usercan load, reload, and reuse the pressure-containing body or casing using the parts and components of amotor-reloading kit.7.1.7 Solid-Propellant Rocket Motor. A rocket motor that contains a fuel and an oxidizer in solid form andwhose force or thrust is produced by the combustion of the fuel and oxidizer.


This moves the definitions into the body of the code, as some of them contain requirements (and reference to this code) and are not compliant with the Manual of Style.






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8.2.7 Before granting such certification, samples of a high power motor or reloadable motor system shall beexamined as follows:

(1) Static testing, conducted at or corrected to sea level and 20°C ± 5°C (68°F ± 9°F), of two or moresamples to determine that total impulse, average thrust, and delay time comply with the followingrequirements:

(a) Standard deviation of the total impulse data shall be no greater than 6.7 percent of the meanmeasured value.

(b) No time delay shall be measured to have a variation greater than 1.5 seconds or 20 percent(whichever is greater, but not to exceed 3 seconds) from the labeled value.

(c) Imprinted average thrust shall be within 20 percent [or 10 N (2.25 lbf), whichever is greater] ofthe average thrust that is computed by dividing the mean total impulse measured duringpropellant burn time by the mean propellant burn time.

(d) Imprinted total impulse shall not be less than the mean measured value.

(2) For metal-casing reloadable motors, rupture testing of one sample to ensure that the casing complieswith the burst pressure and failure mode requirements of 7.4.3 and 7.4.4

(3) Thermal testing to ensure that the casing temperature during and after static firing complies with 7.4.1

(4) Heat sensitivity testing to ensure that the motor or motor-reloading kit complies with 7.1.2

(5) Examination of the packaging, marking, and instructions to verify compliance with all provisions ofSections 7.12 through 7.14


While there are requirements on the imprinted average thrust and the standard deviation of the total impulse there are no requirements on the total impulse. This has lead to situations where it is unclear what impulse class a motor belongs in. As an example consider the Aerotech M1939. The label says it has 10,240 N-s but tested impulse (back to at least 1996) has always shown a greater impulse. Currently 10,482 N-s.

This results in a problem when deciding the minimum safe distance. The tables in NFPA 1127 imply (although it is never explicitly stated) that the total impulse determines the launch distance rather than the manufacturers class designation. But should the manufacturers claimed impulse be used or the results from testing?

If the testing results control then the minimum safe distance is 1,000' rather than the 500' for an M class motor.

In addition the testing results are supposed to be corrected to sea level conditions. At higher altitudes, and almost all launches are at higher altitudes, the total impulse will be higher. So it is more likely that the total impulse will be greater than the tested value than less.

This change will ensure that the safe distances appropriate to the actual performance of the motor are used.


Submitter Full Name: DAVID SCHULTZOrganization: [ Not Specified ]Affilliation: noneStreet Address:City:State:


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Zip:Submittal Date: Wed May 22 14:27:53 EDT 2013


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Public Input No. 3-NFPA 1125-2014 [ Chapter D ]

Annex D Informational ReferencesD.1 Referenced Publications.The documents or portions thereof listed in this annex are referenced within the informational sections ofthis code and are not part of the requirements of this document unless also listed in Chapter 2 for otherreasons.D.1.1 NFPA Publications.National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471.

NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code, 2012 edition 2015 .

NFPA 220, Standard on Types of Building Construction, 2012 edition .

NFPA 495, Explosive Materials Code, 2010 edition 2013 .


NFPA 1124, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks andPyrotechnic Articles, 2006 edition 2013 .


D.1.2 Other Publications.D.1.2.1 U.S. Government Publications.U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.

ATF Ruling 2005-3, 27 CFR 555.11: Meaning of Terms, U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms,November 2005.

Title 16, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1500.83(a)(36).

Title 18, United States Code, Chapter 40, “Importation, Manufacture, Distribution, and Storage of ExplosiveMaterials,” 1970.

Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, “Hazardous Materials Regulations,” Parts 100–199.

D.2 Informational References.(Reserved)D.3 References for Extracts in Informational Sections.NFPA 495, Explosive Materials Code, 2010 edition 2013 .



Referenced current editions.


Related Input RelationshipPublic Input No. 2-NFPA 1125-2014 [Chapter 2] Referenced current editions.


Submitter Full Name: Aaron AdamczykOrganization: [ Not Specified ]Street Address:City:State:


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1.1 Scope.This code shall provide regulations for the construction, use, and maintenance of buildings and facilities forthe following:

(1) The manufacture and storage of fireworks, novelties, and pyrotechnic articles at manufacturingfacilities

(2) The storage of display fireworks, pyrotechnic articles, salute powder, pyrotechnic and explosivecompositions, and Black Powder at other than display sites

(3) The storage of consumer fireworks at distribution facilities

(4) The retail sales and related storage of consumer fireworks in consumer fireworks retail sales (CFRS)facilities and stores

(5) The transportation on public highways of fireworks, pyrotechnic articles, and components thereofcontaining pyrotechnic or explosive materials

(6) The use of consumer fireworks by the public


See PI 19


Related Input RelationshipPublic Input No. 19-NFPA 1124-2013 [New Section after 7.6.4.6]


Submitter Full Name: Anthony ApfelbeckOrganization: Altamonte Springs Building/Fire Safety DivisionStreet Address:City:State:Zip:Submittal Date: Wed Dec 04 14:12:39 EST 2013


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2.2 NFPA Publications.National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471.

NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, 2010 edition.

NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2013 edition. NFPA

45, Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals, 2011 edition.

NFPA 70 ® , National Electrical Code ® , 2011 edition.

NFPA 72 ® , National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2013 edition.

NFPA 80, Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives, 2013 edition.

NFPA 101 ® , Life Safety Code ® , 2012 edition.

NFPA 102, Standard for Grandstands, Folding and Telescopic Seating, Tents, and Membrane Structures,2011 edition.

NFPA 259, Standard Test Method for Potential Heat of Building Materials, 2008 edition.

NFPA 400, Hazardous Materials Code, 2013 edition.

NFPA 1122, Code for Model Rocketry, 2013 edition.

NFPA 1123, Code for Fireworks Display, 2010 edition.

NFPA 1125, Code for the Manufacture of Model Rocket and High Power Rocket Motors, 2012 edition.

NFPA 1126, Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics Before a Proximate Audience, 2011 edition.

NFPA 1127, Code for High Power Rocketry, 2013 edition.

PYR 1128, Standard Method of Fire Test for Flame Breaks, 2013 edition.

PYR 1129, Standard Method of Fire Test for Covered Fuse on Consumer Fireworks, 2013 edition.


Note: This Proposal originates from Tentative Interim Amendment 1124-13-2 (TIA 1094) issued by the Standards Council on March 7, 2013.

The proposed TIA intends to revise NFPA 1124 (2013 edition) in accordance with the Standards Council Decision D#12-17 issued December 14, 2012. Because the full scale testing required to adequately support the requirements in the code for the design and installation of sprinkler protection has not been completed, the Council directed the development of this TIA to remove such requirements until such testing has been conducted and the results have been validated for use in the code.

The primary edits proposed by this TIA are those to paragraph 7.3.1.1 and 7.3.1.2 where the applicability provision is established based upon a quantity of consumer fireworks. The option for increasing that threshold has been removed in these paragraphs as the option was dependent upon protection with an approved automatic sprinkler system. This change is consistent with the direction in the Council’s decision.

The other key edits are to paragraph 7.3.6 which currently requires automatic sprinkler protection for new or existing CFRS facilities and stores exceeding a specific size threshold. The proposed change limits both new and existing facilities and stores to a size that is below the prior threshold so that automatic sprinkler systems would not be required.

Other changes proposed in Chapter 6 are made to be consistent with the primary edits highlighted by the Standards Council in its Decision, D#12-17. The edits to paragraph 6.1.3 are consistent with those described in paragraph 7.3.1.1 and 7.3.1.2. The edits in Section 6.5 establish a single area limitation for consumer fireworks


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storage buildings using the existing 12,000 ft2 (1115 m2) area specification as a maximum threshold since increasing the area where sprinkler protection has been provided is no longer an option. The edit to paragraph 6.5.1.2 clarifies the use of waterflow alarms; the alarms are not required, but if provided they shall function in accordance with NFPA 72®, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code.

Paragraph 7.3.7 has been modified in this proposed TIA to increase the fire resistance rating of the fire barrier to 2 hours, which is consistent with the requirement in 7.4.4.1. Paragraph 7.4.4.2, which is proposed for deletion permitted a reduction in the fire resistance rating from 2 hours to 1 hour, where protected by an automatic sprinkler system. Since that protection is no longer permitted, the reduction is not permitted and thus paragraph 7.4.4.2 is proposed for deletion. The fire resistance rating in these 2 paragraphs is now consistent at 2 hours with these proposed edits.

Paragraph 7.3.7.1 is proposed to be edited due to the change in 7.3.7. Where the 2-hour fire resistance rating is now established for the fire barrier, NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code®, requires the door and window opening protection to have a fire protection rating of not less than 90 minutes; so this paragraph is proposed to be edited from 1 hour to 90 minutes.

Paragraph 7.4.5.1 is modified in a manner consistent with the change described above for paragraph 6.5.1.2. Paragraph 7.5.4 is proposed for deletion due to the removal of automatic sprinkler system requirements. The option to omit flame breaks is no longer applicable.

Proposed edits to annex items are based on the above modifications and are intended to be consistent with the corresponding entries in Chapter 6 and 7 described above.


Submitter Full Name: TC on PyrotechnicsOrganization: TC on PyrotechnicsStreet Address:City:State:Zip:Submittal Date: Tue Apr 30 09:03:00 EDT 2013


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6.1.3 This chapter shall not apply to buildings or facilities where the net weight of the pyrotechnic content ofconsumer fireworks stored does not exceed 125 lb (56.7 kg), or 250 lb (113 .4 kg)where the building isprotected throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with NFPA 13,Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems .






Other changes proposed in Chapter 6 are made to be consistent with the primary edits highlighted by the Standards Council in its Decision, D#12-17. The edits to paragraph 6.1.3 are consistent with those described in paragraph 7.3.1.1 and 7.3.1.2. The edits in Section 6.5 establish a single area limitation for consumer fireworks storage buildings using the existing 12,000 ft2 (1115 m2) area specification as a maximum threshold since increasing the area where sprinkler protection has been provided is no longer an option. The edit to paragraph 6.5.1.2 clarifies the use of waterflow alarms; the alarms are not required, but if provided they shall function in accordance with NFPA 72®, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code.







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6.5 Fire Protection.6.5.1 * Automatic Sprinkler System. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with NFPA 13,Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems , shall be provided in consumer

Consumer fireworks storage buildings shall be limited to no greater than 12,000 ft 2 (1115 m 2 ) inarea .

6.5.1.1 * Reserved.6.5.1.2 The waterflow alarm deviceWaterflow alarm devices, if installed, shall be arranged to activate audible and visible alarmsthroughout the facility in accordance with NFPA 72 , National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code .6.5.2 Portable Fire Extinguishers.6.5.2.1 Installation.

Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 10, Standard for Portable FireExtinguishers .6.5.2.2 Minimum Number.

Every consumer fireworks storage or work building shall have not less than two portable fireextinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A.6.5.2.3 Pressurized Water Type.

At least one of the required fire extinguishers shall be of the pressurized water type.6.5.2.4 Multipurpose Dry Chemical Type.

At least one of the required fire extinguishers shall be of the multipurpose dry chemical type having aminimum rating of 4A.6.5.2.5 Location.

Portable fire extinguishers for consumer fireworks storage or work buildings shall be located such thatthe maximum distance of travel to reach an extinguisher from any point shall not exceed 75 ft (23 m),as specified in NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers .





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existing facilities and stores to a size that is below the prior threshold so that automatic sprinkler systems would not be required.









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Public Input No. 4-NFPA 1124-2013 [ Sections 7.3.1.1, 7.3.1.2 ]


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Sections 7.3.1.1, 7.3.1.27.3.1.1 The requirements of this chapter shall not apply to permanent CFRS facilities and Class A and Class Bstores where the consumer fireworks are in packages, there are no quantities of aerial devices meeting thedescriptions in C.3.1.2, and the total quantity of consumer fireworks on hand does not exceed 125 lb (net)[56.8 7 kg] of pyrotechnic composition or, in a building protected throughout with an approved automaticsprinkler system installed in accordance with NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems ,250 lb (net) [113 .6 kg] of pyrotechnic composition.7.3.1.2 The requirements of this chapter shall not apply to temporary CFRS facilities and Class C stores wherethe consumer fireworks are in packages and where the total quantity of consumer fireworks on handdoes not exceed 125 lb (net) [56.87 kg] of pyrotechnic compositionor, in a building protected throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordancewith NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems , 250 lb (net) [113.

6 kg] of pyrotechnic composition, except as specified in 7.3.1.2.1 .

7.3.1.2.1 Where the quantity of consumer fireworks on hand includes any quantity of aerial devices meeting thedescriptions in C.3.1.2 in any quantity not exceeding the quantities specified in 7.3.1.2 , temporaryCFRS facilities and Class C stores shall only be required to comply with the following sections asapplicable:

(1) 7.2.3 for mercantile occupancies per NFPA 101

(2) 7.3.8 for portable fire extinguishers

(3) 7.3.11 for No Smoking signs

(4) 7.3.14.1.1 for minimum number of exits

(5) 7.3.14.2 for egress travel distance

(6) 7.3.14.4.2.4 for dead end aisles

(7) 7.3.14.4 for doors and doorways

(8) 7.3.15.5 for covered fuses

(9) 7.3.15.6 for aerial devices (CFRS facilities)

(10) 7.3.16 for electrical equipment

(11) 7.3.17 for heating equipment

(12) 7.3.19 for operations

(13) 7.3.21 for housekeeping

(14) 7.3.22 for training

(15) 7.3.22 for under the influence

(16) 7.4.6.3 for fireworks discharge

(17) 7.4.9.3 for cooking equipment

(18) 7.5.1.2 for consumer fireworks in stores

(19) 7.6 for stands




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7.3.3 Plans.Plans for facilities other than stands and tents shall include the following:

(1) Minimum distances from the following:

(a) Public ways

(b) Buildings

(c) Other CFRS facilities

(d) Motor vehicle fuel–dispensing station dispensers

(e) Retail propane-dispensing station dispensers

(f) Flammable and combustible liquid aboveground tank storage

(g) Flammable gas and flammable liquefied gas bulk aboveground storage and dispensing areaswithin 300 ft (91.5 m) of the facility used for the retail sales of consumer fireworks

(2) Vehicle access and parking areas

(3) Water supply for manual fire suppression operations

(4) Location and type of portable fire extinguishers

(5) Floor plan and layout of storage and displays to indicate compliance with this chapter and applicablestate or local laws, ordinances, or regulations

(6) Means of egress

(7) Construction details


The location of the nearest water supply for manual fire suppression operations should be indicated on the plan in order to determine if it is appropriately placed in compliance with other code provisions of NFPA 1, IFC or other local ordinances.


Submitter Full Name: Anthony ApfelbeckOrganization: Altamonte Springs Building/Fire Safety DivisionStreet Address:City:State:Zip:Submittal Date: Tue Nov 19 20:36:51 EST 2013


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Public Input No. 5-NFPA 1124-2013 [ Sections 7.3.6, 7.3.7 ]

Sections 7.3.6, 7.3.77.3.6* An automatic sprinkler system designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 13, Standard for theInstallation of Sprinkler Systems , shall be provided throughout CFRS Facilities and stores shall be limitedto the following sizes:

(1) New permanent CFRS facilities and stores in which CFRS are conducted

in the following buildings:

(1) New buildings shall be no greater than 3000 ft2 (278.7 m2 ) in area.

(2) Existing buildings permanent CFRS facilities and stores in which CFRS are conducted shall be no

greater than 7500 ft2 (694 696.8 m2 ) in area.

7.3.7* Storage Rooms.Storage rooms containing consumer fireworks in a new permanent CFRS facility or store shall beprotected with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with NFPA 13, Standard for theInstallation of Sprinkler Systems , andseparated from the retail sales area by a fire barrier having a fire resistance rating of not less than1 hour2 hours .7.3.7.1 Door and window openings in the fire barrier wall shall be protected by self-closing fire doors or fixed firewindows having a fire protection rating of not less than1 hour90 minutes and shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 80, Standard for Fire Doors andOther Opening Protectives .7.3.7.1.1

In stores, doors in the fire barrier wall shall not be required to have a fire protection rating.7.3.7.2

Any other openings or penetrations in the fire barrier wall shall be protected in accordance with NFPA101 , Life Safety Code .





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7.3.18 Portable Generators.Fuel for generators shall be permitted to be Class 1, Class II, or Class III liquids and shall be limited to notmore than 5 gallons (18.9 L).Subsection 7.3.18 was revised by a tentative interim amendment (TIA). See page 1.

See the uploaded balloted TIA.

Additional Proposed Changes

File Name Description ApprovedProposed_TIA_1047_1124_.docx Balloted TIA


Note: This Proposal originates from Tentative Interim Amendment 1124-13-1 (TIA 1047) issued by the Standards Council on August 9, 2012.

There is a contradiction found in the current code. Section 7.3 applies to all Consumer fireworks retail sales (CFRS) facilities and stores. Section 7.4 adds requirements that apply only to CFRS facilities. Section 7.5 adds requirements that apply only to stores. Existing paragraph 7.3.18.2 allows the use of portable generators that use Class I liquids in all CFRS facilities and stores. But, paragraph 7.4.9.2.1 effectively prohibits the use of portable generators that use Class I liquids at CFRS facilities. In essence, paragraph 7.4.9.2.1 prohibits what paragraph 7.3.18.2 allows. Paragraphs 7.3.18.2 and 7.4.9.2.1 are in conflict. This was not the intent of the Committee. This proposed TIA corrects this conflict by modifying paragraph 7.3.18.1 and eliminating paragraph 7.3.18.2 and paragraph 7.4.9.2.1 and renumbering the subsequent paragraphs accordingly. In addition , this TIA increases the limits of Class I fuel from 2 gallons to 5 gallons for the following reasons: Consumer fireworks retailers need lights in order to operate at night and to use any other equipment requiring electrical supply at all times. Examples of equipment that retailers currently use that require electricity are lights inside the CFRS facility, emergency exit lights, fans, credit card machines, cash registers, sales promotion equipment and computers. So, electrical power is used during all hours of operation. Portable generators are needed for day time operations as well as for night time operations. AHJ’s have indicated that they would prefer retailers of consumer fireworks use portable generators with the larger tank capacity because the retailer will have to refill it less frequently and, consequently, the refilling will be less likely to occur in the dark and with a hot generator. Fewer refills mean fewer chances for the person who is refilling to get burned and less likelihood of fuel being spilled on the hot generator resulting in a fire or other accidents. Some AHJ’s have specifically told retailers to use the larger capacity generators even though such use is not in compliance with NFPA 1124 and any other code provisions. Furthermore, AHJ’s have said that if the tank capacity of the generator is larger, the quantity of fuel stored nearby for refill purposes is likely to be less; therefore the overall risks are lowered.

Emergency Nature: The proposed revision is necessary to correct a conflict that currently exists in the document as paragraph 7.3.18 currently permits the use of Class I liquids as fuel for portable generators within a capacity limitation specified, while paragraph 7.4.9.2 only permits the use of Class II or III fuels. The requirement in 7.3.18 is applicable to all retail sales venues, while the requirement in 7.4.9.2 with its limitation is applicable to consumer fireworks retail sales (CFRS) facilities, which would have been included in the all facility provision of 7.3.18. Thus, the conflict exists and would be corrected by this TIA.


Submitter Full Name: TC on PyrotechnicsOrganization: TC on PyrotechnicsStreet Address:City:


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State:Zip:Submittal Date: Tue Apr 30 13:33:23 EDT 2013


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NFPA® 1124-2006 and Proposed 2013 Edition Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles TIA Log No. 1047 Reference: 7.3.18.1 and 7.4.9.2 Comment Closing Date: July 2, 2012 Submitter: Julie Heckman, American Pyrotechnics Association and Jerald Farley, American Promotional Events, Inc. 1. Revise 7.3.18.1 to read as follows: 7.3.18.1 7.3.19 Portable Generators. Fuel for generators shall be permitted to be Class I, Class II, and or Class III combustible liquids as fuel and shall be limited to not more than 5 gallons (18.9 L). 7.3.18.2 Portable generators shall be permitted to use Class I flammable liquids as fuel, provided the quantity of such fuel is limited to 2 gal (7.6L). 2. Revise 7.4.9.2 to read as follows:

7.4.9.2 Portable Generators.

7.4.9.2.1 Portable generators supplying power to CFRS facilities shall use only Class II or Class III combustible liquid fuels.

7.4.9.2.2.1 Portable generators shall be located not less than 20 ft (6.1 m) from the CFRS facility.

7.4.9.2.32 Generator fuels shall be stored not less than 20 ft (6.1 m) from the CFRS facility.

7.4.9.2.43* Where the generator fuel storage is located not less than 50 ft (15.2 m) from the CFRS facility, the quantity of such fuel shall not be limited by 7.3.17 7.3.19. Submitter’s Substantiation: There is a contradiction found in the current code. Section 7.3 applies to all Consumer fireworks retail sales (CFRS) facilities and stores. Section 7.4 adds requirements that apply only to CFRS facilities. Section 7.5 adds requirements that apply only to stores. Existing paragraph 7.3.18.2 allows the use of portable generators that use Class I liquids in all CFRS facilities and stores. But, paragraph 7.4.9.2.1 effectively prohibits the use of portable generators that use Class I liquids at CFRS facilities. In essence, paragraph 7.4.9.2.1 prohibits what paragraph 7.3.18.2 allows. Paragraphs 7.3.18.2 and 7.4.9.2.1 are in conflict. This was not the intent of the Committee. This proposed TIA corrects this conflict by modifying paragraph 7.3.18.1 and eliminating paragraph 7.3.18.2 and paragraph 7.4.9.2.1 and renumbering the subsequent paragraphs accordingly. In addition , this TIA increases the limits of Class I fuel from 2 gallons to 5 gallons for the following reasons: Consumer fireworks retailers need lights in order to operate at night and to use any other equipment requiring electrical supply at all times. Examples of equipment that retailers currently use that require electricity are lights inside the CFRS facility, emergency exit lights, fans, credit card machines, cash registers, sales promotion equipment and computers. So, electrical power is used during all hours of operation. Portable generators are needed for day time operations as well as for night time operations. AHJ’s have indicated that they would prefer retailers of consumer fireworks use portable generators with the larger tank capacity because the retailer will have to refill it less frequently and, consequently, the refilling will be less likely to occur in the dark and with a hot generator. Fewer refills mean fewer chances for the person who is refilling to get burned and less likelihood of fuel being spilled on the hot generator resulting in a fire or other accidents. Some AHJ’s have specifically told retailers to use the larger capacity generators even though such use is not in compliance with NFPA 1124 and any other code provisions. Furthermore, AHJ’s have said that if the tank capacity of the generator is larger, the quantity of fuel stored nearby for refill purposes is likely to be less; therefore the overall risks are lowered. Emergency Nature: The proposed revision is necessary to correct a conflict that currently exists in the document as paragraph 7.3.18 currently permits the use of Class I liquids as fuel for portable generators within a capacity limitation specified, while paragraph 7.4.9.2 only permits the use of Class II or III fuels. The requirement in 7.3.18 is applicable to all retail sales venues, while the requirement in 7.4.9.2 with its limitation is applicable to consumer fireworks retail sales (CFRS) facilities, which would have been included in the all facility provision of 7.3.18. Thus, the conflict exists and would be corrected by this TIA.

Public Input No. 18-NFPA 1124-2013 [ New Section after 7.3.22 ]

7.3.23 Any person selling consumer fireworks shall not knowingly sell consumer fireworks to anyone underthe age of 18.


According to the CPSC, 44% of fireworks injuries occur to the those 19 or younger. Prohibiting the sale of consumer fireworks to juveniles will assist in preventing juveniles from utilizing consumer fireworks without parental supervision.


Submitter Full Name: Anthony ApfelbeckOrganization: Altamonte Springs Building/Fire Safety DivisionStreet Address:City:State:Zip:Submittal Date: Tue Nov 19 20:59:14 EST 2013


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7.4.4.2 Where the new CFRS facility is protected per NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems ,the fire resistance rating of the fire barrier required by 7.4.4.1 shall be permitted to be not less than 1hour.













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7.4.5.1 Automatic Sprinkler System Alarm.Any waterflow alarm device Waterflow alarm devices, if installed, shall be arranged to activate audible andvisual alarms throughout the CFRS facility in accordance with NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and SignalingCode.













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Subsection 7.4.9.2 was revised by a tentative interim amendment (TIA). See page 1.7.4.9.2.1

Portable generators shall be located not less than 20 ft (6.1 m) from the CFRS facility.7.4.9.2.2

Generator fuels shall be stored not less than 20 ft (6.1 m) from the CFRS facility.7.4.9.2.3 *

Where the generator fuel storage is located not less than 50 ft (15.2 m) from the CFRS facility, thequantity of such fuel shall not be limited by 7.3.18 .

See the uploaded balloted TIA.


File Name Description ApprovedProposed_TIA_1047_1124_.docx Balloted TIA


Note: This Proposal originates from Tentative Interim Amendment 1124-13-1 (TIA 1047) issued by the Standards Council on August 9, 2012.

There is a contradiction found in the current code. Section 7.3 applies to all Consumer fireworks retail sales (CFRS) facilities and stores. Section 7.4 adds requirements that apply only to CFRS facilities. Section 7.5 adds requirements that apply only to stores. Existing paragraph 7.3.18.2 allows the use of portable generators that use Class I liquids in all CFRS facilities and stores. But, paragraph 7.4.9.2.1 effectively prohibits the use of portable generators that use Class I liquids at CFRS facilities. In essence, paragraph 7.4.9.2.1 prohibits what paragraph 7.3.18.2 allows. Paragraphs 7.3.18.2 and 7.4.9.2.1 are in conflict. This was not the intent of the Committee. This proposed TIA corrects this conflict by modifying paragraph 7.3.18.1 and eliminating paragraph 7.3.18.2 and paragraph 7.4.9.2.1 and renumbering the subsequent paragraphs accordingly. In addition , this TIA increases the limits of Class I fuel from 2 gallons to 5 gallons for the following reasons: Consumer fireworks retailers need lights in order to operate at night and to use any other equipment requiring electrical supply at all times. Examples of equipment that retailers currently use that require electricity are lights inside the CFRS facility, emergency exit lights, fans, credit card machines, cash registers, sales promotion equipment and computers. So, electrical power is used during all hours of operation. Portable generators are needed for day time operations as well as for night time operations. AHJ’s have indicated that they would prefer retailers of consumer fireworks use portable generators with the larger tank capacity because the retailer will have to refill it less frequently and, consequently, the refilling will be less likely to occur in the dark and with a hot generator. Fewer refills mean fewer chances for the person who is refilling to get burned and less likelihood of fuel being spilled on the hot generator resulting in a fire or other accidents. Some AHJ’s have specifically told retailers to use the larger capacity generators even though such use is not in compliance with NFPA 1124 and any other code provisions. Furthermore, AHJ’s have said that if the tank capacity of the generator is larger, the quantity of fuel stored nearby for refill purposes is likely to be less; therefore the overall risks are lowered.

Emergency Nature: The proposed revision is necessary to correct a conflict that currently exists in the document as paragraph 7.3.18 currently permits the use of Class I liquids as fuel for portable generators within a capacity limitation specified, while paragraph 7.4.9.2 only permits the use of Class II or III fuels. The requirement in 7.3.18 is applicable to all retail sales venues, while the requirement in 7.4.9.2 with its limitation is applicable to consumer fireworks retail sales (CFRS) facilities, which would have been included in the all facility provision of 7.3.18. Thus, the conflict exists and would be corrected by this TIA.



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NFPA® 1124-2006 and Proposed 2013 Edition

Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles

TIA Log No. 1047

Reference: 7.3.18.1 and 7.4.9.2

Comment Closing Date: July 2, 2012

Submitter: Julie Heckman, American Pyrotechnics Association and Jerald Farley, American Promotional Events, Inc.

1. Revise 7.3.18.1 to read as follows:

7.3.18.1 7.3.19 Portable Generators. Fuel for generators shall be permitted to be Class I, Class II, and or Class III combustible

liquids as fuel and shall be limited to not more than 5 gallons (18.9 L).

7.3.18.2 Portable generators shall be permitted to use Class I flammable liquids as fuel, provided the quantity of such fuel is limited to

2 gal (7.6L).

2. Revise 7.4.9.2 to read as follows:


7.4.9.2.1 Portable generators supplying power to CFRS facilities shall use only Class II or Class III combustible liquid fuels.

7.4.9.2.2.1 Portable generators shall be located not less than 20 ft (6.1 m) from the CFRS facility.

7.4.9.2.32 Generator fuels shall be stored not less than 20 ft (6.1 m) from the CFRS facility.

7.4.9.2.43* Where the generator fuel storage is located not less than 50 ft (15.2 m) from the CFRS facility, the quantity of such fuel

shall not be limited by 7.3.17 7.3.19.

Submitter’s Substantiation: There is a contradiction found in the current code. Section 7.3 applies to all Consumer fireworks retail

sales (CFRS) facilities and stores. Section 7.4 adds requirements that apply only to CFRS facilities. Section 7.5 adds requirements

that apply only to stores. Existing paragraph 7.3.18.2 allows the use of portable generators that use Class I liquids in all CFRS

facilities and stores. But, paragraph 7.4.9.2.1 effectively prohibits the use of portable generators that use Class I liquids at CFRS

facilities. In essence, paragraph 7.4.9.2.1 prohibits what paragraph 7.3.18.2 allows. Paragraphs 7.3.18.2 and 7.4.9.2.1 are in conflict.

This was not the intent of the Committee.

This proposed TIA corrects this conflict by modifying paragraph 7.3.18.1 and eliminating paragraph 7.3.18.2 and paragraph 7.4.9.2.1

and renumbering the subsequent paragraphs accordingly.

In addition , this TIA increases the limits of Class I fuel from 2 gallons to 5 gallons for the following reasons:

Consumer fireworks retailers need lights in order to operate at night and to use any other equipment requiring electrical supply at all

times. Examples of equipment that retailers currently use that require electricity are lights inside the CFRS facility, emergency exit

lights, fans, credit card machines, cash registers, sales promotion equipment and computers. So, electrical power is used during all

hours of operation. Portable generators are needed for day time operations as well as for night time operations.

AHJ’s have indicated that they would prefer retailers of consumer fireworks use portable generators with the larger tank capacity

because the retailer will have to refill it less frequently and, consequently, the refilling will be less likely to occur in the dark and with

a hot generator. Fewer refills mean fewer chances for the person who is refilling to get burned and less likelihood of fuel being spilled

on the hot generator resulting in a fire or other accidents. Some AHJ’s have specifically told retailers to use the larger capacity

generators even though such use is not in compliance with NFPA 1124 and any other code provisions.

Furthermore, AHJ’s have said that if the tank capacity of the generator is larger, the quantity of fuel stored nearby for refill purposes

is likely to be less; therefore the overall risks are lowered.

Emergency Nature: The proposed revision is necessary to correct a conflict that currently exists in the document as paragraph 7.3.18

currently permits the use of Class I liquids as fuel for portable generators within a capacity limitation specified, while paragraph

7.4.9.2 only permits the use of Class II or III fuels. The requirement in 7.3.18 is applicable to all retail sales venues, while the

requirement in 7.4.9.2 with its limitation is applicable to consumer fireworks retail sales (CFRS) facilities, which would have been

included in the all facility provision of 7.3.18. Thus, the conflict exists and would be corrected by this TIA.

Public Input No. 14-NFPA 1124-2013 [ Section No. 7.4.9.2.3 ]

7.4.9.2.3* Where the generator fuel storage is located not less than 50 ft (15.2 m) from the CFRS facility, the quantityof such fuel shall not be limited by 7.3.18.


File Name Description Approved1124_Andrade.pdf Cover Sheet


7.3.18 references the correct section regarding generator fuels. 7.3.17 references Heating equipment.


Submitter Full Name: GANTRY ANDRADEOrganization: HAWAII FIRE DEPTStreet Address:City:State:Zip:Submittal Date: Tue Apr 30 13:45:47 EDT 2013


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7.5.4 Flame breaks shall be allowed to be omitted in stores protected throughout with an automatic sprinklersystem installed in accordance with NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems .












Submitter Full Name: TC on Pyrotechnics


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Organization: TC on PyrotechnicsStreet Address:City:State:Zip:Submittal Date: Tue Apr 30 09:22:13 EDT 2013


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Public Input No. 15-NFPA 1124-2013 [ Section No. 7.6.2.3.1 ]

7.6.2.3.1 Retail sales areas within temporary CFRS stands shall have a minimum of two exits.


Reading the section as it is now implies that stands can operate with only 2 exits, however the code Section7.6.2.3.3 states that “Customers shall not be permitted inside a temporary CFRS stand unless it complies with the means of egress requirements in 7.3.14. Section 7.3.14 requires 3 exits.


Related Input RelationshipPublic Input No. 16-NFPA 1124-2013 [New Section after 7.6.4.2.2]


Submitter Full Name: Doug HohbeinOrganization: Northcentral Fire Code DevelopStreet Address:City:State:Zip:Submittal Date: Tue Oct 15 16:47:47 EDT 2013


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Public Input No. 16-NFPA 1124-2013 [ New Section after 7.6.4.2.2 ]

Retail sales areas within temporary CFRS stands shall have a minimum of two exits.


Reading the section as it is now implies that stands can operate with only 2 exits, however the code Section7.6.2.3.3 states that “Customers shall not be permitted inside a temporary CFRS stand unless it complies with the means of egress requirements in 7.3.14. Section 7.3.14 requires 3 exits.


Related Input RelationshipPublic Input No. 15-NFPA 1124-2013 [Section No. 7.6.2.3.1]


Submitter Full Name: Doug HohbeinOrganization: Northcentral Fire Code DevelopStreet Address:City:State:Zip:Submittal Date: Tue Oct 15 16:49:14 EDT 2013


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Public Input No. 19-NFPA 1124-2013 [ New Section after 7.6.4.6 ]

Revised the scope of NFPA 1124 to include the "Use of Consumer Fireworks" and insert a newChapter 8 as follows:Chapter 8 Use of Consumer Fireworks


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8.1 Scope.

8.1.1 This section shall apply to the outdoor use of consumer fireworks.

8.1.2 This section shall not apply to the following:

(1) Manufacture, transportation or sale of consumer fireworks or display fireworks.

(2) Use of consumer fireworks by the armed forced of the United States.

(3) Use of pyrotechnic devices or materials in the performing arts in compliance with NFPA 1126, Standardfor the Use of Pyrotechnics Before a Proximate Audience.

(4) Use of flame special effects in the performing arts when used in conformance with NFPA 1160,Standard for the Use of Flame Effects Before an Audience.

(5) Sale and use of rockets, rocket motors, motor reloading kits, pyrotechnic modules, or components usedin conformance with NFPA 1122, Code for Model Rocketry, NFPA 1127, Code for High Power Rocketry, orother propulsion devices classified by the U.S. Department of Transportation as Rocket Motors (UN0186),or Cartridges, power device (UN0257).

(6) Use of explosives, firearms, or flammable special effects used in motion pictures, television, or otherentertainment industries.

8.2 Purpose.

The purpose of this section shall be to provide minimum requirements for outdoor consumer fireworks use.

8.3 Requirements for the Consumer Fireworks Discharge Site.

8.3.1 Aerial Devices.

8.3.1.1 The area located within 75 feet of a discharge site for aerial devices shall free of all nonessentialcombustible and flammable materials.

8.3.1.2 The area located within 75 feet of a discharge site for aerial devices shall be free of accumulateddry grass, dry brush, and combustible debris.

8.3.1.3 The area located within 75 feet of a discharge site for aerial devices shall free of public right-of-ways, sidewalks or private streets.

8.3.1.4 The area located within 75 feet of a discharge site for aerial devices shall be free of buildings.

8.3.1.5 The area located within 225 feet of a discharge site for aerial devices shall be free of all flammableand combustible liquid storage.

8.3.2 Non-aerial Devices.

8.3.2.1 The area located within 25 feet of a discharge site for non-aerial devices shall be free of allnonessential combustible and flammable materials.

8.3.2.2 The area located within 25 feet of a discharge site for non-aerial devices shall be free ofaccumulated dry grass, dry brush, and combustible debris.

8.3.2.3 The area located within 25 feet of a discharge site for non-aerial devices shall be free of publicright-of-ways, sidewalks or private streets.

8.3.2.4 The area located within 25 feet of a discharge site for non-aerial devices shall be free of allbuildings.

8.3.2.5 The area located within 75 feet of a discharge site for non-aerial devices shall be free of allflammable and combustible liquid storage.

8.4 Requirements for Discharge of Consumer Fireworks.

8.4.1 Consumer fireworks shall only be discharged by those 18 years of age or older.

8.4.2 Consumer fireworks shall be utilized in accordance with the manufacture’s recommendations.

8.4.3 Consumer fireworks shall not be discharged during periods when open burning is prohibited by theAHJ.

8.4.4 Consumer fireworks shall not be discharged on a public right-of-way.

8.4.5 Consumer fireworks shall only be discharged on sites where there is permission granted from theproperty owner where the consumer fireworks will be discharged.

8.4.5.1 Permission of adjoining property owners shall be required when adjacent properties fall within the75 feet of the discharge site for aerial devices and 25 feet for non-aerial devices.


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Currently, 46 states plus the District of Columbia allow the use of at least some form of consumer fireworks. NFPA promulgates language in NFPA 1124 that permits the sale of consumer fireworks when the NFPA 1124 standard is adopted by the AHJ. Once a sale is permitted, the AHJ is left without guidance as to how the use of these devices should be regulated, how to deal with complaints received regarding the use of such devices and even when the use is blantently unsafe, what provision of cod/standard should be utliilzed to enforce against such blatent missue. Unless there is a specific state law or rule providing guidance, AHJs are left with no regulatory provision in the NFPA standards that they can adopt locally or reference to determine the use is reasonable. This lack of a standard encourages the unsafe use of consumer fireworks devices. An expanded NFPA 1124 standard with a scope change would provide AHJs with some reasonable regulatory guidance would greatly assist in reducing injuries and property loss due to consumer fireworks. The submitted PI provides reasonable provisions for the use of consumber fireworks to provide a safer environment than one with no guidance what-so-ever. If a manufacture provides guidance that is more stringent than these provisions, then the PI directs that those provisions be utilized.

This PI request that the scope change of NFPA 1124 be submitted to the Standards Council to allow NFPA 1124 to write provisions addressing the Use of Consumer Fireworks.

The justification for this need is that the fireworks injury and property loss problem in the US is well documented. According to the NFPA website:

In 2011, 9,600 fireworks-related injuries were treated in U.S. hospital emergency rooms.

The trend in fireworks-related injuries has been mostly in the range of 8,500 to 9,800 since 1997, except for spikes in 2000, primarily due to celebrations around the advent of a new millennium, and in 2004, and a sharp drop in 2008. Injuries were higher in 1985-1995 than in 1997 and later years.

One-quarter (26%) of the victims of fireworks injuries in 2011 were under age 15. In an atypical year, the highest rates of injuries per million population applied to a wide range of ages, including children aged 5 to 19 and adults aged 25 to 44. Males accounted for two-thirds (68%) of fireworks injuries.

Three of five (61%) fireworks injuries in 2011 were to extremities – hand or finger (46%), leg (11%), and arm, shoulder, or wrist (4%). Most of the rest (34% of total) were to parts of the head, including the eye (17% of total).

In 2011, eight out of nine (89%) emergency room fireworks injuries involved fireworks that Federal regulations permit consumers to use. Sparklers, fountains, and novelties alone accounted for one-third (34%) of emergency room fireworks injuries.

In 2011, an estimated 17,800 reported fires were started by fireworks. These fires resulted in an estimated 40 civilian injuries and $32 million in direct property damage, with no reported fire deaths.

During 2007-2011, 91% of the average of 19,700 fires associated with fireworks per year occurred outside any structure or vehicle. The largest numbers of these outdoor fires associated with fireworks involved grass fires (6,800 per year), brush fires (4,500), dumpster fires (1,700), unclassified or unknown-type natural or vegetation fires (1,300) and other outside trash, rubbish, or waste fires (1,200).

In 2007-2011, four people per year were killed in fires started by fireworks, while data from death certificates show that five people per year were killed directly by fireworks. These estimates may overlap, because fireworks can directly kill someone while also starting a fatal fire.

Using 2000-2010 data, the risk of fire death relative to hours of usage is higher for fireworks than for cigarettes. On Independence Day in a typical year, fireworks account for two out of five of all reported fires, more than any other cause of fire.


Related Input RelationshipPublic Input No. 20-NFPA 1124-2013 [Section No. 1.1]


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Submitter Full Name: Anthony ApfelbeckOrganization: Altamonte Springs Building/Fire Safety DivisionStreet Address:City:State:Zip:Submittal Date: Wed Dec 04 13:44:21 EST 2013


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Public Input No. 9-NFPA 1124-2013 [ Sections A.6.5.1, A.6.5.1.1 ]

Sections A.6.5.1, A.6.5.1.1A.6.5.1 Where consumer Consumer fireworks storage buildings that are subdivided with fire walls meeting the

requirements of NFPA 5000, Building Construction and Safety Code, so that no area exceeds 12,000 ft2

(1114 m2) , an automatic sprinkler system is not required because each area is are each considered aseparate building.A.6.5.1.1

Appropriate sprinkler system design criteria should be determined based on an engineering analysisprepared by a fire protection engineer.









Paragraph 7.4.5.1 is modified in a manner consistent with the change described above for paragraph 6.5.1.2. Paragraph 7.5.4 is proposed for deletion due to the removal of automatic sprinkler system requirements. The


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option to omit flame breaks is no longer applicable.





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Public Input No. 10-NFPA 1124-2013 [ Sections A.7.3.6, A.7.3.7 ]

Sections A.7.3.6, A.7.3.7A.7.3.6

Appropriate sprinkler system design criteria should be determined based on an engineering analysisprepared by a fire protection engineer.A.7.3.7

See A.7.3.6 .












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Public Input No. 11-NFPA 1124-2013 [ Section No. A.7.5.1.1 ]

A.7.5.1.1 For existing buildings, appropriate sprinkler system criteria should be determined based on an engineeringanalysis prepared by a fire protection engineer.












Submitter Full Name: TC on Pyrotechnics


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Organization: TC on PyrotechnicsStreet Address:City:State:Zip:Submittal Date: Tue Apr 30 09:28:13 EDT 2013


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