2. Defining the differences between old and
new fireworks.
Fireworks sales in temporary structures
Fireworks sales in permanent structures
Fireworks safety in use
State Rule R710-2
6. 1. Up to 500 grams of
pyrotechnic composition
2. Tubes minimum of ½ inch
apart
3. Tubes secured to a wooden
or plastic base
4. Tubes separated with
wooden or cardboard insert
5. Mortar size up to a 3”
maximum
7. Permit is required. Issued by the SLCFPB
Site under supervision of 18 year old,
minimum.
Minimum age to sell, 16 years old.
Constant visual supervision
25’ clearance from combustible materials
8. 50’ clearance from flammable liquids, gases
or other highly flammable materials
Displays shall not impede egress.
Display shall not exceed 6’ in height from
surface of the floor
Rack storage of Class C fireworks is
prohibited.
No sales from residence, including garages.
9. No sleeping in tents, stands or trailers used for
storage or sale of fireworks.
No open flame heating or cooking devices
Customer can only have direct access to
prepackaged class C state approved explosives.
Pre packaged fireworks are those in clear plastic wrap or
equivalent which prevent fuse from being accessible to
customer.
Locking or site security required for overnight
storage of fireworks.
10. Fireworks Stand,Tent, andTrailer Minimum Separation Distances per Utah R-710-2
20’
Combustibles
*25’
Another
Tent or
Stand
50’
20’
Fireworks Sales
Stand,Tent orTrailer
25’ 50’
Flammable Liquids, Propane
Other
Buildings
Fences, and
Property Lines
*NOTE: Utah Fireworks Code, R 710-2.3.7 All retail sales locations shall
be kept clear of dry grass or other combustible material for a distance of
at least 25 feet in all directions.
Generator and FuelCan
Vehicle Parking
and Roadways
Storage Container
5’
11. 3 Choices for Display of Aerial Devices
Physically separate and require sales personnel
assistance to retrieve.
Display is within 25’ of a designated employee
workstation with constant visual supervision by direct
line of sight at all times. (No product on the backside
of display.)
Display is within 40’ of a designated employee
workstation with constant visual supervision by direct
line of sight at all times and devices are placed in a
containment bin or are wrapped in extra packaging
that would need to be punctured or torn to gain
access to the fuse.
12. Aerial fireworks must be placed for sale in a
location that gives customers access to the
devices just prior to checking out and exiting
the store.
Customers should not be allowed to place
fireworks in cart and proceed with shopping.
Make sure to ask to see where fireworks are
being stored. All criteria apply.
13.
14. Signage:
Designed to travel 150’ into the air
Ignition instructions
16 year age limit for handling and operating
30’ clearance requirement
150’ clearance requirement from point of sale
Instruction to read and obey all safe handling
instructions before use.
State regulated dates for use.
No Smoking
15. Have a ready source of water available.
Connected hose is best
Fire extinguisher, bucket of water
Assign someone as the fire watch.
Responsible for water or extinguisher
Should observe for sparks hitting the ground
Assure launch site has 30’ radius of clearance
from base of firework
16. Place fireworks on level surface
Clear out all dried leaves and combustible
debris a minimum of 25’
Never smoke or consume alcohol
around fireworks.
Always wear eye protection.
Read labels
17.
18. “Fan” or “z” aerial repeaters must face a certain direction relative to the audience
due to direction of expelled of pyrotechnic elements.
21. Fireworks can be sold June 23rd through July
27th
Fireworks may be used 3 days before and
after and the day of the holiday.
Fireworks use timeframe:
11:00 am – 11:00 pm 3 days before and after
11:00 am – 12:00 midnight July 4th and 24th