Section 29-357-6b - Certificate of competency required to display fireworks or special effects(a) Applications for a certificate of competency to display fireworks or special effects shall be submitted on forms furnished by the State Fire Marshal, subject to the following requirements: (1) The applicant shall provide evidence of at least three years of employment on a professional fireworks or special effects crew with responsibility for at least 10 supervised displays. In the case of fireworks, such displays shall include at least one finale of 100 or more 3-inch shells.(2) Such evidence shall consist of a log book containing the date and location of each supervised display that the applicant was associated with, the applicant's responsibilities with respect to each such display, and the name, signature and license number of the operator responsible for the display.(3) Each applicant for a certificate of competency shall produce the following: a recent photograph, fingerprints, two positive forms of identification, two personal references by persons who have known the applicant for at least five years, a letter from the chief of police of the municipality in which the applicant resides attesting to the applicant's good character and suitability to handle fireworks or special effects, and three letters from operators in the applicable field, fireworks or special effects, attesting to the applicant's competence in handling fireworks or special effects. At least one of the operators attesting to the applicant's competency shall hold a valid Connecticut certificate of competency in the specific field for which application is made.(4) Applicants shall receive a passing grade on a written examination administered by the State Fire Marshal in order to be issued a certificate of competency.(b) The holder of a certificate of competency shall keep such certificate in his possession whenever he handles fireworks or special effects.(c) Following notice and the opportunity to be heard in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 54 of the Connecticut General Statutes, the State Fire Marshal may revoke a certificate of competency for any violation of the Connecticut Fireworks and Special Effects Code, or in instances where the holder's conduct or condition constitutes a threat to public safety.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 29-357-6b
Adopted effective November 24, 1999