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Question about 1.4G Consumer Fireworks

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Bobby821

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Are there any rules published concerning 1.4G consumer fireworks like the NFPA 1123 covers 1.3G Display fireworks?
 
No, and of course 1123 specifically says that it applies to display fireworks, but I think most of us who do any kind of public display using 1.4G fireworks conform to 1123 anyway. If you need insurance, you probably need to.
 
What do you mean by rules? NFPA does not make rules it makes recommendations. The federal government also does not make rules. However, the CPSC has outlawed salutes for the consumers. The regulations are left to the States and local municipalities. Even for 1.4G you have to adhere to the state and local officials. Every state is different.
 
Great answer Pyroandy...That is always our standard response. ALWAYS check with your local municipality (AHJ) . Just because something may be legal in your state, does not mean it is legal where you live. Local authorities rule.
 
NFPA 1123 even states that it does not apply to consumer fireworks, proximate or flame effects. Nor is it a law.

""is not a legal code, it is not published as an instrument of law and has no statutory authority unless adopted by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) ""
 
NFPA 1123 Code for Fireworks Display 1.3G (does include items for 1.1G) . Guidelines would become rules/regulations if adopted by your state, county, local...
NFPA 1126 Standards for the Use of Pyrotechnics before a Proximate audience 1.4G & some 1.3G items for theatrical purposes (Proximate - closer than 1123 1.3G. People stop after saying Pyrotechnics I have no clue why.) Guidelines would become rules/regulations if adopted by your state, county, local...
NFPA 160 Standard for the Use of Flame Effects Before an Audience. Guidelines would become rules/regulations if adopted by your state, county, local...

The year of the edition doesn't matter until your AHJ adopts it into the Reg's. For example: My great state of Texas says 1123 '95 edition & 1126 '96 edition. I currently don't have use for the Flame/Cryo operators license SO no clue on the year edition (subject to change after I hit the post button below.

There are many states that use NFPA for there reg's and the nice thing is. While some of the details in the different versions are different, I can travel to another state that uses it and help out a licensed organization set up and know what they are talking about.
 
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