N.H. Admin. Code § Saf-C 5017.01

Current through Register No. 36, September 5, 2024

Section Saf-C 5017.01 - Minimum Distances

(a) A display of display fireworks shall not be held unless the actual point at which they are to be discharged meets the following minimum separation distance requirements:

(1) The trajectory is at least 25 feet from the nearest above ground electrical, telephone or telegraph line, tree, or overhead obstruction, as measured from the perimeter of the mortar rack system to the outermost edge of any protrusion or drip line of any object;

(2) At least 200 feet from the nearest public highway, railroad or other means of travel unless closed to travel during the display;

(3) At least 200 feet from the nearest building, except that this distance requirement shall not apply if:

a. The building or structure is not an inhabited building per Saf-C 5002.15;

b. Access to the building is prohibited once the shells arrive on the display site;

c. Flammable or combustible liquids or gases are not stored in the building;

d. The building is single story and no greater than 400 square feet;

e. The requirements of Saf-C 5017.01(a)(1) are met;

f. The application for display includes written acknowledgement of the building owner, the sponsor of the display, and the fireworks company conducting the display that the building may be exposed to damage from the fireworks display; and

g. The site plan identifies the distance of the building to discharge site;

(4) At least 250 feet from the nearest tent or canvas shelter, except that this distance requirement shall not apply to open lightweight aluminum framed tent structures used during active loading of shells into mortars if:

a. The shells are not connected to any firing device; and

b. The tent is disassembled and removed from the display site prior to firing;

(5) At least 500 feet from the nearest occupied health care or detention facility; and

(6) At least twice the distance of the largest shell in the display from areas containing bulk storage of a material which contains a flammable, explosive or toxic hazard.

(b) Where unusual or safety threatening conditions exist, the commissioner shall be permitted to increase the required separation distances as deemed necessary to protect life and property.

(c) Notwithstanding the distance requirements of this section, operators may elect to use plastic sheeting or aluminum foil with a thickness no greater than 6 MIL to cover loaded mortars and shall have a clear view of all such material when discharging through such material to ensure that it is not ignited by the discharge. The operator may use a rubber mat that shall be removed prior to firing. Operators using such material shall have a water type portable fire extinguisher readily available.

N.H. Admin. Code § Saf-C 5017.01

(See Revision Note at Chapter heading for Saf-C 5000) #6055, eff 7-1-95; amd by #7481, eff 4-25-01; paragraphs (a)(1)-(5) EXPIRED: 7-1-03; amd by #8117, INTERIM, eff 7-14-04; paragraphs (a)(1)-(5) EXPIRED: 1-10-05; amd by #8261, eff 1-21-05; ss by #9765-A, eff 8-2-10

Amended by Volume XXXVII Number 15, Filed April 13, 2017, Proposed by #12124, Effective 3/6/2018, Expires 3/6/2027.