27 C.F.R. § 555.224

Current through May 31, 2024
Section 555.224 - Table of distances for the storage of display fireworks (except bulk salutes)

Net weight of firework1 (pounds)Distance between magazine and inhabited building, passenger railway, or public highway3 4 (feet)Distance between magazines2 3 (feet)
0-1000150100
1001-5000230150
5001-10000300200
Above 10000Use table § 555.218

1Net weight is the weight of all pyrotechnic compositions, and explosive materials and fuse only.

2For the purposes of applying this table, the term "magazine" also includes fireworks shipping buildings for display fireworks.

3For fireworks storage magazines in use prior to March 7, 1990, the distances in this table may be halved if properly barricaded between the magazine and potential receptor sites (55 FR 3717).

4This table does not apply to the storage of bulk salutes. Use table at § 555.218 .

27 C.F.R. §555.224

T.D. ATF-293, 55 FR 3723, 2/5/1990, as amended by T.D. ATF-400, 63 FR 45004, 8/24/1998; ATF 2017R-21, 84 FR 13800, 4/8/2019