Report of the Committee on

Pyrotechnics

Randall W. A. Davidson, Chair Risk Int'l & Assoc., CA [SE]

Kenneth L. Kosanke, Secretary PyroLabs, Inc., CO [SE]

Dane Boles, Quest Aerospace, A Division of Toy Biz, Inc., AZ [M] Richard Bowes, Canadian Explosives Research Laboratory, ON,

Canada [RT] Jose R. Colon, Comaecticut Dept. of Public Safety, CT [E]

Rep. Fire Marshals Assn., of North America Steve A. Coman, Remote Effects Systems Inc., MN [U]

Rep. Pyrotechnics Guild Int'l, Inc.

{~ hn A. Conkllng, Ameri~-an Pyrotechnics Assn., MD [M] ugh Council, California Dept- of Forestry & Fire Protection, CA [El

Thomas DeWille, Luna Tech Inc., AL [M] Vernon E.stes, Canon City, CO [SE] Gary A. Fadorsen, Pyrotech Int'l Inc., OH JIM] Felix J. Grucci, Jr., Fireworks by Grucci, Inc., NY [M] Garry Hanson, Precocious Pyrotechnics, Inc., MN [M]

Rep. Nat'l Fireworks Assn. Lansden E. Hill, Jr., E. E. Hill & Son, Inc./Pyro Shows, TN [U] AlfredJ. Hogan, Reedy Creek Improvement District, FL [E] Bruce E. Kelly, Orem, UT [U]

Rep. Tripoli Rocketry Assn., Inc. Donald F. McCaulley, D &J Assoc., VA [SE] Larry J. McCune, U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms,

DC [El Robert E. Melton, Dallas Fire Dept., TX [E]

Rep. NFPA Fire Service Section Dale C. Miller, Falls Church, VA [SE] J. Patrick Miller, Brookhaven College, TX [U]

Rep. Nat'l Assn. of Rocketry David J. Pier, MP Assoc., Inc., CA [M] Michael W. Platt, Petersburg, NY [M]

Rep. High Power P, ocket Mfrs. & Dealers Assn Mary Roberts, Estes Industries, CO [M] Gary C. Rosenfield, Industrial Solid Propulsion Inc., NV [M] Pamela IL Stout Hunt, Fireworks Productions Int'l, Inc., AZ [U] Charles Weeth, La Crosse, WI [U]

Rep. La Crosse Skyrockers Inc. John J. Weinbrecht, Virginia Beach Fire Dept., VA [E]

Alternates

Arthur H. Barber, III, Springfield, VA [SE] (Alt. to V. Estes)

Scott Bartel, Black Sky Research, CA [U] (Air. to B. E. Kelly)

Bruce E. Blom, Pyrotechnics Guild Int'l, OH [U1 (AIt. to S. A. Coman)

Mark B. Bundlck, First Chicago (Lapital Markets, IL [U] (Alt. to j . P. Mille~-)

Etlore Contestabile, Canadian Explosives Research Laboratory, f)N, Canada [RT]

(Alt. to R. Bowes) Felix J. (Phil) Gruccl, Fireworks by Grucci, Inc., NY [M]

(Alc to F.J. Grucci, Jr.) Paul C. Hans, P. Hans & Co., Inc., AZ [M]

(Alt. to G. C. Ros,:nlield) Julle L. Heckman, ~ner ican Pyrotechnics Axsn., MD [M]

(Alt. toJ. A. Conkling) Bonnie J. Kosanke, PyroLabs, Inc., CO [SE]

(AIt. to K. L. KosLnke)

Larry Mars, MP Assoc., Inc., CA [M] (Alt. to D.J. Pier)

Jane B. McCauUey, D & J Assoc., VA [SE] (Alt. to D. F. McCaulley)

David S. Shatzer, U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms, DC [El

(Alt. to L. M. McCune) James R. Souza, Pyro Spectaculars, Inc., CA [U]

(Alt. to P. K. Stout Hunt) Bill Stine, Quest Aerospace, A Division of Toy Biz, Inc., AZ [M]

(Alt. to D. Boles) Gerald D. Ward, Bethany Fire & Protection District, IL [E]

(Alt. to R. E. Melton) Lawrence, Weinman, Luna Tech, Inc., AL [M]

(Alt. to T. DeWille)

Nonvoting

J G o s e p h A. Domanico, U.S. Dept. of file Army, MD [RT] len E. Gardner, U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Admin, DC

Samuel B. Hall, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, DC G. Harry Stine, Phoenix, AZ

(Member Emeritus) Gary Zeller, Zeller In(l, NY James J. Zucchero, U.S. Dept. of Labor, OH

Shaft Liaison: Martha H. Curtis

This list represents the membership at the time the Committee was balloted on the text of this edition. Since that time, changes in the membership may have occurred. A key to classifications is found at the back of this document.

Committee Scope: This Committee shall have primary responsibility for documents on protection against the fire and life hazards associated with the manufacture, transportation, and storage of fireworks; fireworks used in outdoor displays; pyrotechnics used before a proximate audience; and tile construction, launching, and other operations that involve model and high power rockets, including the manufacture of model and high power rocket motors. This Committee does not have responsibility for documents on the use of fireworks by the general public.

Tile Report of file Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics is presented for adoption in 2 parts.

Part I of this Report was prepared by file Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics, and proposes for adoption amendments to NFPA 1124-1995, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, and Storage of Fireworks. NFPA 1124-1995 is published in Volume 8 of the 1997 National Fire Codes and in separate pamphlet form.

Tbe document when adopted will be redesignated as NFPA 1124, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, and Storage of Fireworks and Articles Pyrotechnic.

Part I of this Report bas been submitted to letter ballot of file Technical Commmee on Pyrotechnics, wltich consists of 28 voting members. The results of the balloting, .after circulation of any negative votes, can be found in the report.

Part II of this Report was prepared by tile Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics, and proposes for adoption amendments to NFPA 1127-1995, Code for High Power Rocketry. NFPA 1127-1995 is published in Volume 8 of the 1997 National Fire Codes and in separate pamphlet form.

Part II of tltis Report has been submitted to letter ballot of the Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics, which consists of 28 voting members. The results of the balloting, after circulation of any negative votes, can be found in tile report.

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PART I

(Log #1) 1124- 1 - (Entire Documen t ) : Accept in Principle Note: This Proposal appea red as C o m m e n t 1124-4 which was

he ld f rom the Fall 94 ROG on Proposal 1124-1. SUBMITTER: Charles P. Wee th , La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Revise, e x p a n d a n d include the definit ions, m i n i m u m a n d manda t o ry r equ i r emen t s for pyrotechnic special effects tha t are ne i ther c o n s u m e r fireworks. Use NFPA 1126 as a guide for those th ings tha t are n o t addressed in 1124. S U B S T A N T I A T I O N : T h e Code and these proposals do no t address this growing a n d i mpor t an t por t ion of the indus t ry tha t manufac tures , stores and t ranspor ts pyrotechnic special effects for flieatrical use, in part icular those applicat ions that are un ique to dais trade. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle.

1. Add the following defini t ions to 1-4 to read: Aerial Shell. Usually a cylindrical or spherical cartr idge

con ta in ing pyrotechnic material , a long fuse or electric ma t ch wires, a n d a black powder lift charge. The shells are mos t c o m m o n l y 3 in. to 6 in. (76-mm to 152-mm) outside d iamete r and are fired f rom mortars . Upon firing of die shell, the fuse and lift charge are consumed .

Alrburst. A pyrotechnic device that is s u s p e n d e d in the air to s imulate ou tdoor aerial fireworks shells wi thout p roduc i ng hazardous debris.

Binary Materials. See Binary System. Binary System. A t w o - c o m p o n e n t p y r o t e c h n i c system. These

i tems are sh ipped as separate ingredients: an oxidizer and a fuel. The ingredients do no t become a pyrotechnic material until they are mixed.

Black Powder. A low explosive consist ing of an in t imate mix tu re of po tass ium or sod ium nitrate, charcoal, a n d sulfur.

Fuel. In pyrotechnics , any th ing combust ib le or ac t ing as a chemical r educ ing agen t such as, bu t no t l imited to, sulfur; a l u m i n u m powder; i ron powder; charcoal; magnes ium; gums; a n d organic plastic binders. Fuels are an ingred ien t of pyrotechnic materials .

Manufacturer . An individual who per forms the following: (a) Prepares any pyroteclmic material; (b) Loads or assembles any pyrotechnic device. Except ion No. 1: In the case of binary systems, the suppl ie r of

p reweighed or p r e m e a s u r e d ingredients , no t the person mix ing the ingredients , is cons idered die m a n u f a c t u r e r of any pyrotechnic materials created f rom binary componen t s .

Except ion No. 2: The person loading binary materials into devices suppl ied by the manu fac t u r e r of binary systems is no t considered a m a n u f a c t u r e r where such loading is p e r f o r m e d in accordance with the ins t ruct ions of the manufac ture r .

NOTE: A federal explosives manufac tu re r ' s l icense (ATF) is r equ i red where a binary system is used and die c o m p o n e n t s are mixed in the course of a trade or business to create an explosive material .

Oxidizer. Usually an oxygen-rich, ionicaUy b o n d e d chemical that decomposes at modera t e to h igh tempera tures . W here such a chemical decomposes , it releases oxygen. In addi t ion to ionic solids, an oxidizer can be a material having covalent molecules conta in ing ha logen atoms. An oxidizer is an ingred ien t of pyrotechnic materials.

Pyrotechnic Device. Any device c o n t a i n i n g p y r o t e c h n i c materials and capable of p roduc ing a special effect as def ined in this s tandard.

Pyrotechnic Material (Pyrotechnic Special Effects Material). A chemical mix ture used in the e n t e r t a i n m e n t industry to p roduce visible or audible effects by combust ion , deflagrat ion, or de tonat ion . Such a chemical mixture consists p redominan t ly of solids capable of p r o d u c i n g a controlled, serf-sustaining, and self- con ta ined exo the rmic chemical react ion that results in heat, gas, sound , light, or a combina t ion of these effects. T h e chemical react ion funct ions wi thout external oxygen.

Pyrotechnic Special Effect. A special effect created d l rough the use of pyrotechnic materials a n d devices. (Also see Special Effect.)

Pyrotechnics. Control led exo the rmic chemical react ions tha t are t imed to create the effects of heat, gas, sound , dispersion of aerosols, emission o f visible e lec t romagnet ic radiation, or a combina t ion of these effects to provide the m a x i m u m effect f rom the least volume.

Rocket. A pyrotechnic device dlat moves by the ejection of mat ter p roduced by the internal combus t ion of propellants .

2. Add die following defini t ions to a new Append ix D t ided Glossary to include:

NOTE: The following te rms are no t necessarily inclusive of all the te rms used in the pyrotechnic special effects industry.

Al ternat ing Cur ren t (AG). An electrical cu r ren t that reverses direct ion in a circuit at regular intervals. Almost all electrical cu r ren t suppl ied f rom wall outlets or sockets is a l ternat ing current .

Black Match. A fuse m a d e f rom th read impregna t ed with black powder and used for igni t ing pyrotechnic devices.

Blank Cartridge. A cartridge cons t ruc ted f rom a cartridge case equ ipped with a percuss ion pr imer and filled with various loads of smokeless powder or o ther propellant . Weapons us ing blank cartridges of ten are used in con junc t ion with bullet hits.

Bridgewire. A fine wire tha t e i ther heats up or explodes when an electric cur ren t is applied. It is used to fire pyrotechnic devices.

Bullet Effect. An effect i n t ended to s imulate a slug f rom a weapon as it strikes a pe r son or object.

Bullet Hit. A small explosive charge a t tached to a person 's c lo thing or body, or to an inan imate object, to s imulate a slug f rom a weapon as it strikes a pe r son or object-

Colored Smoke. An aerosol of special dyestuffs of chemical reactants d ispersed by pyrotechnic hea t or explosion.

Color Pot. A tube conta in ing pyrotechnic materials. It p roduces a colored f lame when ignited.

Concuss ion Flashpowder. Flashpowder i n t ended to be used in a concuss ion mor ta r to p roduce a loud concussive effect.

Concuss ion Item. A pyrotechnic i tem tha t p roduces a loud noise and a violent j a r r ing shock for dramat ic effect.

Concuss ion Mortar. A device specifically des igned a n d cons t ruc ted to p roduce a loud noise and a violent j a r r ing shock for dramat ic effect wi thout p roduc ing any damage.

Day Box. A portable magaz ine used for the immedia te storage of pyrotechnics .

Deflagration. A rapid chemical reaction in which the ou tpu t of hea t is sufficient to enable the react ion to con t inue an d accelerate without i npu t of hea t f rom ano the r source. Deflagration is primari ly a surface p h e n o m e n o n , with mos t react ion products flowing away f rom the unreac ted material a long the surface at less than supersonic velocity. The effect of a def lagrat ion u n d e r c o n f i n e m e n t is an explosion. C o n f i n e m e n t o f the reaction increases pressure, rate of reaction, and t empera tu re and, in some cases, can cause t ransi t ion into a de tonat ion .

Det Cord. A flexible de tona t ing cord. It is a highly explosive material encased in a plastic-covered cord resembl ing a clothesline.

Detonat ion. An extremely rapid chemical reaction in which the pressure gene ra ted is sufficient to cause die format ion of a shock wave, which causes the react ion to cont inue . Detona t ion is a p h e n o m e n o n with reaction products f l owing in the direct ion of un reac t ed materials at supersonic velocity. T h e effect of a de tona t ion with or wi thout c o n f i n e m e n t is an explosion.

Detonator . Any device conta in ing an init iat ing or pr imary explosive tha t is used for init iat ing detonat ion . The t e rm includes, bu t is no t l imited to, electric blasting caps ( ins t an taneous and delay types), blast ing caps for use with safety fuses, de tona t ing cord delay connectors , and nonelec t r ic caps tha t use a de tona t ing cord, shock tube, or any other r ep l acemen t for electric leg-wires. A de tona to r also could be an explosive or device init iated by a p r imer and used to initiate ano the r explosive tha t is less sensitive and larger.

Direct Cur ren t (DC). An electrical cu r ren t that flows in one direction. Most frequently, direct cu r ren t is suppl ied by a battery.

Explosion. The rapid product ion of ho t gases at a h igh pressure as the resul t of a chemical reaction a n d the sudden release of die energy to cause s t rong dynamic stresses in the sur roundings . The te rm usually refers to file effects of a de tona t ion of initiating explosives a n d h igh explosives bu t also applies to the effect of a def lagrat ing prope l lan t explosive in certain c i rcumstances such as heavy conf inement . The te rm also describes a mechanica l p h e n o m e n o n in which failure o f the conta iner results in a su d d en release of pressure f rom within a vessel.

Explosive Special Effect. See Pyrotechnic Special Effect. First Fire. The igni ted mix ture used with pyrotechnic devices and

loaded in direct contact with die main pyrotechnic charge. A pyrotechnic first-fire mixture is c o m p o u n d e d to p roduce a h igh t empera tu re and ho t slag. The mixture is readily ignitable an d capable of igni t ing die under ly ing pyrotechnic charge.

Flare. A pyrotechnic device des igned to p roduce a single source of in tense l ight for a def ined period of t ime.

Flash Pot. A device used with f lashpowder tha t p roduces a flash of light a n d is capable of direct ing the flash in an upward direct ion.

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Flashpowder. A specific pyrotechnic material in powder form !composed of fuel(s) and oxidizer(s). Ignition produces a flash of light, sparkles, an audible report, or a combinat ion of these effects.

Gerb. A cylindrical pre load in tended to produce a control led spray of sparks with a reproducible and predictable duration, height, and diameter.

Igniter. An electrical, chemical, or mechanical device normally used to fire pyrotechnics.

Ingredient. A chemical used to create a pyrotechnic material. Such a chemical is r~ot itself a pyrotechnic material.

Lift Charge. The (omposi t ion in a pyrotechnic device that propels (lifts) the effect into the air when ignited. It usually consists of a black powder charge.

Lycopodium. The spores produced by the genus of mosses called lycopodium. This powdery, organic, yellow material can be agitated md dispersed mechanically into a cloud and then ignited by a ;park, pilot flame, o)" electrical heating device. Although not a )yrotechnic material, tiffs material is used by special effects operators to produce fire effects or in conjunction with other pyrotechnics to crea*:e a special effect.

Mine. A pyrotechnic device, usually a preload, that projects multiple pellets of pyrotechnic material that produce sparks or flame. It is usually supplied with an integral mortar.

Nonelectric Detonator. A detonator that does not need electric energy to function.

Photoflash Flashpowder. A loose pyrotechnic mixture that yields a very large amount of light for a small fraction of a second on exploding.

Pyrotechnic Preload. A pyrotechnic device supplied by tile manufacturer in a ready-to-use condition. Pyrotechnic Special Effect. A special effect created through the

use of pyrotechnic materials and devices. (Also see Special Effect.)

Quick Match. Black match that is encased in a loose-fitting paper sheath. Although exposed black match burns slowly, quick match burns extremely rapidly and almost instantaneously. Quick match is used in fuses for aerial sbells and for simultaneous ignition of a number of pyrotechnic devices, such as lances in a g round display piece.

Safety Fuse. A flexible cord containing an internal burning med ium by which fire or flame is conveyed at a constant and relatively uniform rate from the point of ignition to the point of use.

Saxon. A pyroteciliaic device consisting of a tube that rotates a round a pivot point to produce a circular shower of sparks.

Smoke Pot. A pyrotechnic device used to create smoke during a I product ion . I Smokeless Powder. A pyrotechnic material containing nitrocellulose and ot ten nitroglycerin used in small arms ammuni t ion, cannor~s, rockets, and propellant-actuated power devices.

Soft Detonator. A detonator widl a higher velocity than a bullet hit, but with no metallic elements or jacket. It is essentially a blasting cap without a metal jacket.

Sparkle Flashpowder. A flashpowder that produces a br ight flash of light and a sbower of sparks when ignited.

Sparkle Pot. A pyrotechnic device in tended to contain and control the discharge of sparkle flashpowder.

Special Effect. A visual or audible effect used for en ter ta inment purposes, often p roduced to create an illusion. For example, smoke might be produced to create the impression of fog being Jresent, or a puff of smoke, a flash of light, and a loud sound might be p roduced to create the impression that a cannon has been fired.

Theatrical Flashpowder. Apyro techn ic material in tended for use in theatrical shows. Theatrical f lashpowder produces a flash of light when ignited. Typicd theatrical flashpowders burn more slowly than salute powder and also might produce a shower of sparks. Theatrical f lashpowder is no t in tended to produce a loud report.

Waterfall, Falls, Park Curtain. An effect of a cascade of sparks that usually are p roduced by multiple devices fired simultaneously.

Wheel. A pyrotechnic device that rotates on a central axis consisting of multiple gerbs or rockets at tached to a framework.

3. Renumber existing Appendix D as Appendix E. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee incorporated the submitter 's intent by adding defintions into the body of the standard, by adding a new glossary into the appendix, and by adding requirements for manufacturers of fireworks, articles pyrotechnic, and component ( s ) containing pyrotechnic or explosive materials into tire body of the standard. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 25 NOT RETURNED: 3 Grucci, McCune, Stout-Hunt

(Log #2) 1124- 2 - (Entire Document) : Accept in Principle in Part Note: This Proposal appeared as C ommen t 1124-5 which was

held f rom the Fall 94 ROC on Proposal 1124-1. SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Add those definitions that have not been def ined but are in the body of the Code or these new proposals. Include any antonyms where applicable.

Examples: Area, Bullet Resistant, Initiating explosive, EX#, ESD, finished, pressing (presses), loading, manufacturing, supplier, shipper, process area, Safety Officer, non-sparking metals, test site, weakwall, washing area. SUBSTANTIATION: A number of new terms have been in t roduced via different proposals, but they have not been defined. There are also many unique terms used in the Code that have no t been defined. In order for those in the industry and in particular those authority having jurisdiction not familiar with the unique operations at an enter ta inment pyrotechnics facility, these need to be clearly def ined to reduce confusion. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle in Part. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Commit tee Action and Statement on Proposal 1124-1 (Log #1). NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 25 NOT RETURNED: 3 Grucci, McCune, Stout-Hunt

(Log #10) 1t24- 3 - (Tide): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Garry Hanson, Precocious Pyrotechnics, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Change the name to NFPA 1124, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, and Storage of Fireworks and Pyrotechnics. 1999(?) edition.

Add the word "Pyrotechnics" to cover the manufacturing of ALL Pyrotechnic products . SUBSTANTIATION: None. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle.

1. Revise the name of NFPA 1124 to read: NFPA 1124, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, and

Storage of Fireworks and Articles Pyrotechnic. 2. Add a definition for Articles Pyrotechnic to read: Articles Pyrotechnic. Pyrotecimic devices for use in the

en ter ta inment industry. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Commit tee has revised tile tide of the code to incorporate additional terminology essential to the scope and application of the document . NUMBER OFCOMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 24 NEGATIVE: 1 NOT RETURNED: 3 Grucci, McCune, Stout-Hunt

EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: CONKLING: I disagree with the terminology that the Committee

accepted. The term "articles pyrotechnic": is awkward and confusing. I r e c o m m e n d that this term be changed to "pyrotechnic articles" th roughout the document . From what I can see of the changes made in the definitions section, we can then add a new definition for "Pyrotechnic Article" as follows:

Pyrotechnic Article. A device, other than a firework, that contains pyrotechnic composi t ion and is used to produce a visual or audible effect in the en ter ta inment industry.

Explanation: In file U.S. Depar tment of Transportat ion regulations, there is a p roper shipping description "Articles, Pyrotechnic". To properly use this term in a standard, it should be rephrased as "Pyrotechnic Article or Pyrotechnic Articles ~, depending on usage. We want to be clear in out definitions of the distinction between "fireworks" and "pyrotechnic articles".

(Log #32) 1124- 4 - (Tide): Accept in Principle SUBMI'I~I'ER: Charles P. Weeth , Skyrockers of La Crosse, lnc~ RECOMMENDATION: Revise tide to:

NFPA 1124-1995 Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, and Storage of Fireworks/Pyrotechnics SUBSTANTIATION: Many view pyrotechnics special effects differently f rom fireworks assuming one is for theatrical product ions while tile others are for consumers or traditional displays. While that may be a good label for distinguishing them from each other for a user document , they are all essentially the same when manufactured, t ranspor ted or stored. By including this synonymous term in the tide it makes it clear they are part of this document .

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COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 1124-3 (Log #10). NUMBER OF COMMITI'EE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 25 NOT RETURNED: 3 Grucci, McCune, Stout-Hunt

(Log #100 1124- 5 - (1-1.1): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Garry Hanson, Precocious Pyrotechnics, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Revise text:

1-1.1 Manufacturing of Articles Pyrotechnics (theatrical Pyrotechnics) also needs to be addressed. The word Pyrotechnics will have to be added wherever needed in the contents of the Code to address it in addit ion to the Code." SUBSTANTIATION: None. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Commit tee Action and Sta tement on Proposal 1124-6 (Log #33). NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 25 NOT RETURNED: 3 Grucci, McCune, Stout-Hunt

(Log #33) 1124. 6 - (1-1.1, 1-1.4): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth , Skyrockers of La Crosse, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Revise to:

1-1.1 This code shall apply to commercial manufacture or storage of consumer fireworks, display fireworks or pyrotechnic special effects and their pyrotechnic or explosive composit ions and componen t s manufactur ing plants.

Revise to: 1-1.4 This code shall apply to the commercial t ransportat ion of

consumer fireworks, display fireworks or pyrotechnic special effects and their pyrotechnic or explosive composit ions and componen t s at, f rom or to manufactur ing plants and distribution facilities. SUBSTANTIATION: Specifies the scope of the Code in more detail.

Transportat ion needs at the plants or facilities needs to be separated f rom and to plants and facilities because they are subject to different federal regulations COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle.

1. Revise existing text of 1-1.1 to read: 1-1.1 This code shall apply to the manufacture, transportation,

and storage of fireworks, pyrotechnic devices used in the en te r ta inment industry, or any component ( s ) containing pyrotechnic or explosive materials.

2. Revise existing text of 1-1.4 to read: 1-1.4 This code shall not apply to the transportat ion of fireworks,

pyrotechnic devices used in the en ter ta inment industry, or any component (s ) containing pyrotechnic or explosive materials, where such transportat ion is under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Depar tment of Transportat ion (U.S. DOT) or any other national t ransportat ion authority. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: 1. The Committee revised the submitter 's r ecommenda t ion on 1-1.1 to clarify the intent and application of the code to address pyrotechnics used in the en ter ta inment industry.

2. The Commit tee revised the submitter 's r ecommenda t ion on 1-1.4 to clarify the in tent and application of the code to address transportat ion of pyrotechnics used in the en ter ta inment industry. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 24 NEGATIVE: 1 NOT RETURNED: 3 Grucci, McCune, Stout-Hunt

EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: CONKLING: The term "pyrotechnic devices" is used in the

commit tee revision in 1-1.1 and 1-1.4. This should be "pyrotechnic articles" to be consistent with other terminology in the document .

(Log #34) 1124- 7 - (1-1.2): Reject SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth , Skyrockers of La Crosse, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Revise to:

1-1.2 This code shall no t apply to the sales of consumer fireworks or toy caps, novelties or trick noisemakers at retail facilities to the general public for their personal use, or to the personal use of consumer fireworks or toy caps, novelties or trick noisemakers by

the general public. This code shall also no t apply to the sales of flash paper or flash string or o ther novelties or trick noisemakers used m magic acts at retail facilities to the general public for their personal use, or to the personal use of flash paper or flash string or o ther novelties or trick noisemakers used in magic acts by the

~ eneral public. UBSTANTIATION: Specifies the limitations of the Code in

more detail and segrgae tes consumer fireworks from toy caps, novelties or trick noisemakers. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee believes that the existing wording is sufficiently clear and does no t need to be fur ther modified. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 25 NOT RETURNED: 3 Grucci, McGune, Stout-Hunt

(Log #22) 1124- 8 - (1-1.3): Accept in Principle SUBM1TTER: Charles P. Weeth , Skyrockers of La Crosse, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Revise to:

1-1.3 This code shall no t apply to the commercial use of consumer fireworks, display fireworks or pyrotechnic special effects.

Exception 1: Testing or demonstrat ions of consumer fireworks or display fireworks or their pyrotechnic or explosive compositions or fireworks componen t s at manufactur ing plants or distribution facilities shall mee t the requirements of NFPA 1123, Code for the Outdoor Display of Fireworks.

Exception 2: Testing or demonstra t ions of consumer fireworks or display fireworks at manufactur ing plants or distribution facilities shall meet the requirements of NFPA 1126, Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics before a Proximate Audience.

NOTE 1: For information on storage of fireworks at the site of a display of fireworks, see NFPA 1123, Code for the Outdoor Display of Fireworks.

NOTE 2: For informat ion on storage of pyrotechnic special effects at the venue of a performance, see NFPA 1126 Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics before a Proximate Audience.

Revise Section 2-13 as follows 2-13 Testing and Demonstra t ion of Fireworks 2-13.1 The test ing or demonstra t ion of fireworks and fireworks

components shall be pe r fo rmed only in an area specifically designated for that purpose. The test site shall be located at a safe distance f rom all plant buildings or structures. SUBSTANTIATION: Although NFPA 1124 is not a user Code however the existing 2-13 Testing of Fireworks does provide for use at manufactur ing plants and distribution facilities. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle.

1. Revise existing wording of 1-1.3 to read: 1-1.3 This code shall not apply to the display site storage and use

of display fireworks c o n d u c t e d in accordance with NFPA 1123, Code for Fireworks Display.

2. Delete existing note. 3. Add the following text as new 1-1.4 to read: 1-1.4 This code shall apply to the testing of fireworks,

pyrotechnic devices used in the en ter ta inment industry, or the testing of any component ( s ) containing pyrotechnic or explosive materials at a manufactur ing facility.

4. Renumber subsequent paragraphs of the section. 5. Revise existing Section 2-13 to read: 2-13 Testing of Fireworks, Articles Pyrotechnic, and Any

Component (s ) containing pyrotechnic or explosive materials. 2-13.1 The testing of fireworks, articles pyrotechnic, and any

component ( s ) containing pyrotechnic or explosive materials shall be per formed only in an area specifically designated by the manufacturer and approved by the authority having jurisdiction. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: 1. The Committee revised the existing wording of 1-1.3 to incorporate the note into the body of the text.

2. The Commit tee deleted the existing note to comply with the NFPA Manual of Style.

3. The Commit tee added a new 1-1.4 to clarify that testing of fireworks at a manufacturing facility is covered by this code in revised section 2-13. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 24 NEGATIVE: 1 NOT RETURNED: 3 Grucci, McCune, Stout-Hunt

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EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: CONKLING: The language in the committee revision should be

changed for clarity and consistency. The term ~pyrotechnic articles" should be used in place of "pyrotechnic devices ~ in 1-1.4 and in place of "Articles Pyro tedmic in 2-13 and 3-13.1.

(Log #23) 1124- 9 - (1-1.5): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Cllarles P. Weeth , Skyrockers of La Crosse, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Revise to:

1-1.5 This code shall not apply to the manufacture, transportation, or storage o f model or sport rockets and model or sport rocket motors designed, sold, and used for the purpose of propel l ing recoverabie aero models.

NOTE: For information on the use of model rockets and model rocket motors, see NFPA 1122, Code for Model Rocketry. For information on the manufacture of model rocket motors, see NFPA 1125. For information on the use of high power rockets and high power rocket motors, see Code for the Manufacture of Model Rocket ,and High Power Rocket Motors, NFPA 1127, Code for High Power Rocketry. SUBSTANTIATION:. NFPA 1127 was recently published and should be added for clarity. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle.

Revise existing text of 1-1.5 to read: 1-1.5 Tiffs code shall no t apply to the manufacture,

transportation, or storage of model rockets or high power rockets, model rockets motors or high power rocket motors, model rocket motor reloading kits or modules, or high power motor reloading kits or modules, as covered by NFPA 1125, Code for the Mannfactnre of Model Rockets and High Power Rocket Motors, NFPA 1122, Code for Model Rocketry, or NFPA 1127, Code for Higll Power Rocketry. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee revised the submitter 's r ecommenda t ion to clarify the scope and application of the code to paralh;l the terminology found in the referenced documents . NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 25 NOT RETURNED: 3 Grucci, McCune, Stout-Hunt

(Log #24) 1124- 10 - (1-1.7): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, Skyrockers of La Crosse, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Revise to:

1-1.7 This code shall not apply to the setup and use of pyrotechnic special effects in the performing arts in conjunction with theatrical, musical, or any similar product ions before a proximate audience, performers or suppor t personnel .

NOTE: For information on the use of pyrotechnics in the per forming arts, see NFPA 1126, Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics before a Proximate Audience. SUBSTANTIATION: The exemption should mirror the scope of the appropria te documen t and include all file descriptions in that scope. The exemption should also include the setup of pCYrotechnic special effects as that is a separate funct ion from use.

OMMITTEEACTION: Accept in Principle. Revise existing text of 1-1.7 to read: 1-1.7 Tltis code shall not apply to storage at the site of use and

use of pyrotechnic special effects in the en ter ta inment industry conducted in accordance with NFPA 1126, Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics Before a Proximate Audience. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee revised the existing wording of 1-1.7 to incorporate the reference standard in the note into the body of the text to comply with the NFPA Manual of Style. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 25 NOT RETURNED: 3 Grucci, McCune, Stout-Hunt

(Log #25) 1124- 11 - (1-1.9 (New)): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth , Skyrockers of La Crosse, Inc~ RECOMMENDATION: Add:

1-1.# This code shall no t apply to the manufacture, transportation, storage, setup or use of f lammable gas special effects in the per forming arts in conjnnct ion with theatrical, musical, or any similar product ions before a proximate audience, performers or suppnr t personnel .

SUBSTANTIATION: Clarifies that this code does not include f lammable gas special effects. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle.

I Add the following text as new 1-1.9 to read: I 1-1.9 Tiffs code shall not apply to the manufacture, I t ransportat ion, or storage of f lammable gases or liquids, but does I apply to fireworks or articles pyrotechnic used in conjunction with [ f lammable gas or f lammable liquid special effects.

COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Commit tee revised the submitter 's r ecommendat ion to clarify the scope and application of the code. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 25 NOT RETURNED: 3 Grucci, McCune, Stout-Hunt

(Log #26) 1124- 12 - (1-2.1): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth , Skyrockets of La Crosse, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Revise to:

1-2.1 Tile purpose of dais code is to provide reasonable safety in the commercial manufacture, transportation, or storage of consumer fireworks, toy caps, novelties and trick noisemakers, display fireworks or pyroteclmic special effects and their pyroteclmic or explosive composit ions and components at manufactur ing plants and distribution facilities. SUBSTANTIATION: Clarifies the purpose to the types of fireworks and facilities covered by dais Code. COMMYVI'EE ACTION: Accept in Principle.

Revise existing text of 1-2.1 to read: 1-2.1 The purpose of dais code is to improve safety in the

manufacture, transportat ion, and storage of fireworks, pyroteclmic devices used in the en ter ta inment industry, and any component ( s ) con ta in in~pyro technic or explosive materials. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Commit tee revised the existing text of the document to incorporate the submitter 's intent to address additional pyrotechnic items. The Commit tee believes that all manufacture, transportation, and storage of fireworks, pyrotechnic devices used in the en ter ta inment industry, and any component (s ) containing pyrotechnic or explosive materials should be addressed by this code. NUMBER OF COMMI'[q'EE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 25 NOT RETURNED: 3 Grucci, McCune, Stout-Hunt

(Log #27) 1124- 13 - (1-4 Artificial Barricade, Barricade, Blast Wall (New), Screen Barricade and 2-14 (New)): Reject SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth , Skyrockers of La Crosse, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Revise to:

Barricade. A natural or artificial barrier that effectively screens a magazine, building, room, railway, or highway f rom the effects of an explosion in a magazine, building or room containing explosives.

Also revise Artificial Barricade to: Artificial Barricade. An artificial m o u n d or revetted wall of earth. Also revise Screen Barricade to: Screen Barricade. A strong metal sheet or heavy mesh partition. Add: Blast Wall. A heavy, thick or re inforced steel or cinder block

interior or exterior wall. Blast walls are sometimes used in pressing buildings or rooms to protect the opera tor when the press is engagect.

Create a new section 2-14 Barricades and Screens using the mandatory requirements from the definitions as follows:

2-14.1 Artificial and natural barricades shall be from ground level to a height equal to or higher than file top of any sidewall of a magazine or building, and equal in length as the eave lines of any magazine or building, or to a point 12 ft (3.7 m) above file center of a railway or highway, passes th rough file barricade.

2-14.2 Artificial and natural barricades made of earth or sand shall be a min imum thickness of 3 ft (0.9 m).

2-14.3 Artificial and natural barricades shall be within 12 ft (3.7 m) of the sidewalls of any magazine or building they are in tended to protecL

2-14.4 Screen barricades shall be constructed of metal roofing, 1 /4 in. to 1/2 in. (6 mm to 15 mm) mesh screen, cinder block and mortar, or equivalent material. The screen barricade shall extend from floor level to a height equal to or higher than the top of any sidewall of the donor building to the eave line of any

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exposed bui lding intercepts the screen at a poin t no t less than 5 ft (1.5 m) f rom the top of tile screen. T h e top 5 ft (1.5 m) of the screen shall be inc l ined toward the dono r bui ld ing at an angle of 30 to 45 degrees.

2-14.6 Blast Walls shall be cons t ruc ted of 1 / 4 in. to 1 / 2 in. (6 m m to 13 ram) steel or 6 in. (## m m ) c inder block a n d mortar , or equivalent material. The Blast Wall shall ex tend f rom floor level to a he igh t equal to or h igher t han the top of any sidewall of the building. Blast Walls shall be p e r m i t t e d t o have a heavy duty Plexiglas or glass block observation window.

2-14.6 Barricades a n d Blast walls shall be well ma i n t a i ned and kept in good repair. Erosion a n d dra inage control m e t h o d s such as plastic covers with holders, grass or o the r shor t vegetat ion or dra inage pipes shall be permit ted . SUBSTANTIATION: Manda tory requ i rements are n o t to be a part of any defini t ion accord ing to the Manual of Style. They be long in the body of the Code a n d defini t ions simply explain what terms are tha t are un ique to the Code. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: T he Commi t t ee rejected tile submit ter ' s r e c o m m e n d a t i o n since it was too detai led and too restrictive to incorpora te as submit ted. The Commi t t ee has establ ished a task g roup to address t h e p o r t i o n s of the proposal diat they believe have mer i t for barricades used in manu fac tu r i ng processes. The result o f this effort will be submi t t ed as a public c o m m e n t du r ing t he public c o m m e n t period. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 25 NOT RETURNED: 3 Grucci, McCune. S tou t -Hunt

was the choice for centur ies a n d can sdll be used in salutes and reports .

F l a s h p o w d e r is the generally recognized defini t ion and shou ld be u sed . ff the re is a desire to try to separate file flash powder m ad e an d used for "fireworks" f rom the binary systems for "pyrotechnics", t h e n add the defini t ions f rom 1126 and detail t h e m accordingly in this Code.

The defini t ions for what is "bulk" need to be revised because they "imply" but do no t state tha t it is the ne t weight of the bulk flash powder in or inside the salutes or reports tha t are in storage in one magazine, at one time.

These are s torage r equ i r emen t s and need to be addressed in die s torage chapter , no t in def ini t ions alone. If the re are any r equ i r emen t s or limits for process ing flash powder, these need to be detai led in the Manufac tu r ing Chapter . COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Commi t tee rejected tile submit ter ' s r e c o m m e n d a t i o n since it was too detai led a n d too restrictive to incorpora te as submit ted . T h e Commi t t ee has establ ished a task g roup to address the por t ions of the proposal that diey believe have mer i t for bulk f lashpowder, salutes, and reports used in manu fac tu r i ng processes. The result of this effort will be repor ted as a public c o m m e n t du r ing the public c o m m e n t period. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 25 NOT RETURNED: 3 Grucci, McCune , S tout -Hunt

(Log #12) 1124- 14 - (1-4 Bulk Flash Powder, Bulk Salutes or Reports, Flash Powder, Report , Salute, Salute Powder and Chapter 3): Reject SUBMITTER: Charles P. W ee t h , Skyrockers o f La Crosse, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Revise to:

Bulk Flash Powder. Any quant i ty of flash powder in excess of 1 Ib. (0.45 kg) a n d s to red in one magaz ine at one time.

Bulk Salutes or Reports. Finished salutes or fireworks c o m p o n e n t s conta in ing more t han 2 lb. (0.9 kg) powder total ne t weight of flash powder a n d s tored in one magaz ine a t one time.

Exception: ff the salutes or reports are mixed with o ther types of aerial shells or fireworks so tha t the total quant i ty o f salutes or reports to o ther types of fireworks is less t han 5 0 p e r c e n t by ei ther coun t or ne t weight, t hen they shall no t be considered in bulk.

Flash Powder. A chemical composi t ion of a fine metal powder a n d an oxidizer. U p o n igni t ion it p roduces a br ight flash and a loud audible report , even in small quant i t ies a n d w h e n no t confined. Flash powder is typically used in salutes or repor ts in g r o u n d or aerial shells or effects a n d is sensitive to shock, spark or friction.

Note: Flash powder is an explosive composi t ion. Salute. A paper , cardboard or plastic ball or cylinder, filled or

partially filled with a n explosive composi t ion, typically flash powder. Finished aerial salutes have a lift charge and a leader while g r o u n d salutes have a leader only. U p o n igni t ion it p roduces a br ight flash and a loud audible report.

Salute Powder. See flash powder. Report. A fireworks c o m p o n e n t that is a paper, cardboard or

plastic ball or cylinder, filled orpar t ia l ly filled with an explosive composi t ion, typically flash powder. Reports have a t ime fuse a n d are typically an internal effect in an aerial shell. Upon ignit ion it p roduces a br ight flash a n d a loud audible report.

Add a new section to Chapte r 3 3-# Storage of Flash Powder, Salutes and Reports. 3-#.# Bulk Flash Powder shall be s tored in a Type 2 magazine. 3-#.# Bulk Salutes and reports shall be s tored in a Type 2

magazine . Exception: If the salutes or reports axe mixed in any way with

o ther types of fireworks so tha t die total quant i ty of salutes or reports to o ther types of fireworks in tha t magazine is less than 50 pe rcen t by ei ther coun t or ne t weight, t hen they shall no t be cons idered in bulk a n d shall be pe rmi t t ed to be s tored in a Type 4 m~..#zine.

Storage of salutes or reports in drying ways, sh ipp ing cartons or o ther non-meta l conta iners shall be permit ted.

3-#-# Finished c o n s u m e r fireworks that contain flash powder shall no t be cons idered salutes or reports, and shall no t be requi red to be s tored in magazines. SUBSTANTIATION: Flash powder is and has been the choice for salutes a n d reports for well over a century, however it is no t the only explosive composi t ion tha t can be in salutes. Black powder

(Log #CP5) 1124- 15 - (1-4 Bullet-Sensitive Explosive Material): Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Commi t t ee on Pyrotechnics RECOMMENDATION: Revise existing defini t ion of Bullet- Sensitive Explosive Material to read:

Bullet-Sensitive Explosive Material. Explosive material tha t can be de tona ted by 150-grain M2 ball a m m u n i t i o n having a n o m in a l muzzle velocity of 2,700 fps (824 mps) where fired f rom a 0.30 caliber rifle at a dis tance of 100 ft (30 m) , m e a s u r e d perpendicular . The test material is a t a t empera tu re of 70 ° to 75~F (21 ° to 24°C) a n d is placed against a 1/2-in. (12.7-ram) steel plate. SUBSTANTIATION: The Commi t tee revised a defini t ion essential to file appl icat ion o f the documen t . COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 25 N O T RETURNED: 3 Grucci, McCune, S tou t -Hunt

(Log #29) 1124- 16 - (1-4 C o n s u m e r Fireworks, Display Fireworks, Fireworks): Reject SUBMITTER: Charles P. Wee th , Skyrockers of La Crosse, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Revise a n d add the following definitions:

Fireworks. Any composi t ion or device that p roduce visible, audible, mobile or a combina t ion of effects by combus t ion or def lagrat ion and tha t meets the defini t ions of "consumer fireworks" or "display fireworks" or "pyroteclmic special effect" as def ined by this Code.

Except ion No. 1: Mode[ rockets a n d mode l rocket motors designed, sold, a n d used for the purpose of propel l ing recoverable aero mode l s shall no t be cons idered as fireworks.

NOTE: For informat ion on the use of mode l rockets an d model rocket motors , see NFPA 1122, Code for Model Rocketry. (See append ix C and append ix D)

C o n s u m e r Fireworks. Small, f in ished fireworks tha t contain a pyrotechnic or explosive composi t ion tha t u p o n igni t ion p roduce visible, audible, mobi le or a combina t ion of effects by combus t ion or deflagration; and tha t comply with the construct ion, composi t ion, label ing or packaging regulat ions of the U.S. C o n s u m e r Product Safety Commiss ion , as set for th in Title 16, Code of Federal Regulations, parts 1500 and 1507; an d that are i n t ended for sale to, a n d use by the genera l public for personal en t e r t a inmen t use only.

Examples: Ground a n d Hand-he ld Sparkl ing a n d Smoke Devices such as Cylindrical or Cone Fountains , I l lumina t ing Torches, Wheels or Ground Spinners , Flitter Sparklers, a n d Toy Smoke Devices; Aerial Devices such as Sky Rockets, Bottle Rockets, Missile-type Rockets, Helicopters, Aerial Spinners , R o m a n Candles, Mult iple- tube Fireworks, Aerial Mines, Aerial Comets , a n d Aerial Star Shells; Audible G r o u n d Devices such as

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Firecrackers and Chasers; and Combinat ion Devices that include more than one of these in one item.

Display Fireworks. Large f inished fireworks that contain a pyrotechnic or explosive composit ion that upon ignition produce visible, audible, mobile or a combinat ion of effects by combust ion or deflagration; and that do not comply with the construction, composit ion, and labeling or packaging regulations of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, as set for th in Tide 16, Code of Federal Regulations, parts 1500 and 1507; and that are in tended for sale to and use by display operators with the applicable federal or state licenses or permits for en ter ta inment use only.

Examples: Ground and Hand-held Sparkling and Smoke Devices such as Cylindrical or Cone Fountains, Illuminating Torches or Bengal Pots, Wheels or Ground Spinners, and Large Smoke Devices; Aerial Devices such as Sky Rockets, Missile-type Rockets, Helicopters, Aerial Spinners, Roman Candles, Multiple-tube Fireworks, Aerial Mines, Aerial Comets, and Aerial Star Shells; Audible Ground Devices such as Ground Salutes or Maroons; and Combinat ion Devices that include more than one of these in one item.

Fireworks Components . Any semi f inished fireworks that produce visible, audible, mobile or a combinat ion of effects by combust ion or deflagration; and that do no t comply with the construction, pyrotechnic or explosive composition, and labeling or packaging regulations of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, as set forth in Title 16, Code of Federal Regulations, parts 1500 and 1507; and that are in tended for fur ther assembly or processing into f inished fireworks.

Examples: Round stars, cut stars, p u m p e d stars, pressed stars, mini-shells, mine bags, whistles, serpents, reports, tourbillions, etc.

Toy caps, Novelties arid Trick Noisemakers. Small, f inished toy ~loisemaking devices that contain an explosive

composit ion diat upon a sharp tap or pull on a string produce an audible effect by combustion; a n d t h a t comply with the construction, composit ion, labeling or packaging regulations of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, as set forth in Title 16, Code of Federal Regulations, parts 1500 and 1507; and that are in tended for sale to, and use by the general public for personal en ter ta inment use only.(See Appendix C.).

Examples: Roll and strip caps, party novelties, confetti guns, novelty noisemakers, etc. Pyrotechnic special effect. Any finished pyrotechnic device that produces visible, audible, mobile or a combinat ion of effects by combustion or deflagration; and that does no t comply with die construction, pyrotechnic or explosive composition, and labeling or packa~;ing regulations of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, as set forth in Title 16, Code of Federal Regulations, parts 1500 and 1507; and that are in tended for sale to and use by

~i yrotechnic operators with die applicable federal or state or both, censes or permits for theatrical en ter ta inment use only. (See

Appendix D.). Examples: Gerbs, mines, fountains, wheels, flame projectors,

smoke pots, flash pros, flash paper, flash slling, magic novelties, etc.

Add a new Appendix and list the pyrotechnic special effects from NFPA 1126, Appendix D: Blank Cartridge, Bullet Effect, Bullet Hit, Color Pot., Colored Smoke, Concussion Fiashpowder. Lycopodium, Photoflash Flashpowder. Smoke Pot, Sonic Flash (Salute Powder, Extra Fast Flash, Concussion Flashpowder), Sparkle F lashpowder Sparkle Pot, Theatrical Fiashpowder. S U B S T A N T I A T I O N : The definition for consumer fireworks, display fireworks, pyrotechnic special effect are based solely on the CPSC standards. If it is a f inished fireworks and it meets the CPSC standards it is a consumer fireworks item; if it does no t it is ei ther a display fireworks or pyrotechnic special effect. If it is in powder form it is ei ther an explosive or pyrotechnic composit ion and if it is an unfinished component , no matter what type of device it will go into or end up being, it is a fireworks component .

ATF regulates quantities in and storage of all types of fireworks, composit ions and componen t s when in magazines and process buildings, the construction of those magazines and process buildings, as well as the site layout, l icensing and recordkeeping.

OSHA regulates the manufactur ing and handling, on site transportation, and storage in facilities other than magazines or process buildings all types of fireworks and all of the materials and chemicals that go into them.

DOT regulates the packaging, labeling mad shipping of all commodit ies t ranspor ted in commerce. UN numbers are only applicable when a commodity i s p a c k e d in their specific shipping carton and it has been tested in that shipping carton, classified accordingly and if an explosive, assigned an EX#.

NFPA 1124 covers manufactur ing and processing, labeling and packaging, on and offs i te transportat ion, storage in and out o f magazines and processing buildings, the definit ions and requirements o f this Code cannot rely on solely CPSC or DOT classifications. We must reference ALL applicable federal regulations including OSHA and EPS as well as CPSC and DOT.

Also die separate definition for Toy caps, Novelties and Trick Noisemakers needs to be provided so they can be segregated appropriately from the requirements for fireworks, especially storage. C O M M I T r E E ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee rejected the submitter 's r ecommenda t ion because it directly conflicts with U.S. DOT regulations. N U M B E R OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE T O VOTE: 28 VO TE O N COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 25 NOT RETURNED: 3 Grucci, McCune, Stout-Hunt

(Log #13) 1124- 17 - (1-4 Drying, Drying Building, room or area, Drying trays or racks, Pressing, and 2-x (New)): Reject SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth , Skyrockets of La Crosse, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Add the following definitions and sections.

Drying. The process where stars, quickmatch, aerial shells or other unfinished fireworks or SPFX that are wet after mixing, pressing, cutting, pasting or other processing sit for long periods of time to dry. Usually drying involves placing the items in trays or on racks and putt ing them in drying buildings, rooms or areas for days, proceeding to the next stage of processing and can involve multiple stages of drying.

Drying Building, room or area. A building, room or area where stars, quickmateh, aerial shells or o ther unfinished fireworks or SPFX are placed for long periods of time to dry. Usually these buildings, rooms or areas have special heaters, dehumidifiers, fans or blowers to speed up mad control the drying, or they may be areas outside in the sun.

NOTE: A drying building, room or area is considered to be a process building.

Drying trays or racks. A square or rectangular shallow receptacle. Drying trays or racks are typically wood sides and with metal screen bot tom or made of plastic and 2-6 in. (## mm) tall and 2-3ft long (#-#m) and 2-3 ft long (#-#m) fit into a rack along a wall in a drying room or building or a f lame outside.

New section Drying Buildings or rooms 2-7.# Drying Buildings or rooms 2-7.#.# Drying buildings or rooms shall be constructed meet ing

the requirements of 2-7. 2-7.#.#. Drying buildings or rooms used for una t tended drying

after daily manufacturing plant operations cease, shall meet tlae requirements of 3-3.1 (d) and (g).

New section Drying. 2-# Drying. 2-#.# Drying shall be permi t ted in drying buildings or rooms or

any process building room that is set aside for the time per iod for the purpose of drying that product ion of fireworks.

2-#.# Drying shall be permit ted outside in process areas for the time per iod for the purpose of drying that product ion of fireworks.

Exception: Whenever any testing or product demonstrat ions are being conducted or whenever inc lement weather is of immediate concern .

2-#.# Fireworks that are drying shall be a t tended to at all times. Exception: Fireworks that are drying in drying buildings or

rooms o rp roces s buildings or rooms that mee t the requirements of 3-3.1 (d) and (g) shall be permit ted to be left unat tended.

2-#.# Fireworks dlat have completed their drying shall be move on to the next stage of manufacturing as soon as is reasonably feasible.

2-#.# Fireworks dlat are drying shall have their condit ion moni tored daily by the manufacturer or have automatic temperature and humidity controls.

2-#.# Fireworks that are drying shall be placed in wood trays wit 2-#.# A drying room or building shall be permit ted to have other

fireworks processing or work ongoing at the same time in that room or building while die fireworks are drying as long as the total quantity in that room or building does not exceed that maximum allowable under 2-10.3.

2-#.# Fireworks shall be permi t ted to be in drying trays or racks while be ing processed in process ing buildings, rooms or areas, including the process of drying.

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2# .# Fireworks trays or racks shall be m a d e of wood a n d metal sc reen bot toms, or plastic. T hey shall be assembled with glue or screwed together .

2-#.# The shelves or f rames fireworks trays or racks are placed in for drying shall also be made of wood, pa in ted or covered metal , or plastic and assembled with g lue or screwed together .

Pressing. The process of us ing mechanica l , hydraulic or air powered presses to press pyro technic or explosives composi t ions into stars or into fireworks componen t s . Typically press ing involves mix ing composi t ions at a bench, loading the composi t ion into forms or paper or ca rdboard tubes, loading these into the press, opera t ing the press a n d removing t h e m f rom the press a n d un load ing the form.

Pressing bui ld ing or room. Any bui ld ing or r o o m where pyrotechnic or explosive composi t ions are pressed into stars, fireworks, or fireworks c o m p o n e n t s us ing manua l , air or hydraulic powered mechan ica l presses.

NOTE: A press ing building, r oom or area is cons idered to be a process building.

2-# Presses and Pressing 2-#.# Pressing of pyrotechnic and explosive composi t ions usinl{

mechanical , hydraulic or air powered presses shall be permi t ted . 2-#.# Presses shall be permi t ted to be made of sparking metals. Exception: Press plates or forms tha t are in direct contact with

pyrotechnic or explosive composi t ions du r i ng pressing shall be made of non sparking metal .

2.#.# Presses shall be installed, opera ted and ma in t a ined according to the requ i rements of 1910.109. SUBSTANTIATION: These new defini t ions and sections provide the basics of two c o m m o n processes. Drying requires variances f rom the ATF because of the long te rm na ture of the process a n d tile issue of storage and security while the fireworks are drying. Presses involve mechanica l e q u i p m e n t and are m a d e of sparking metals . OSHA has a n u m b e r of specific r e q u i r e m e n t presses and pressing operat ions in 1910.109 which also need to be incorpora ted or referenced.

By def in ing and detai l ing these impor tan t stages in fireworks manufac tu r ing , it will improve safety a n d s m o o t h the issuance of impor tan t ~.~.rlances. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Commi t tee r ( jec ted the submit ter ' s r e c o m m e n d a t i o n since it was too detai led a n d too restrictive to incorpora te as submit ted . The Commi t t ee has establ ished a task g roup to address the por t ions of the proposal tha t they believe have meri t for drying activities in manufac tu r ing processes. The result of this effort will be submi t t ed as a public c o m m e n t du r ing the public c o m m e n t period. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 25 NOT RETURNED: 3 Grucci, McCune , S tou t -Hunt

(Log #30) 1124- 18 - (1-4 Fireworks Laboratory): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Charles P. Wee th , Skyrockers of La Crosse, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Revise to:

Fireworks Laboratory. Any bui ld ing or room used for research, deve lopmen t and test ing of chemicals, fireworks, fireworks componen t s , explosive or pyrotechnic composi t ions. Fireworks laboratories typically process small batches of chemicals a n d composi t ions, manu fac t u r e prototypes, and conduc t a variety of tests and analysis.

NOTE: A fireworks laboratory is considered to be a nonproces s building, but it is subject to the requi red separa t ion dis tances for a

~ rocess building. (See Process bui ld ing and 2-10.5) U B S T A N T I A T I O N : This def ini t ion more accurately describes

laboratory bui ldings or rooms a n d the activities inside them. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle.

Revise existing defini t ion for Fireworks Laboratory to become: Pyrotechnic Laboratory. A bui ld ing or r oom used for research,

deve lopmen t or test ing o f chemicals, fireworks, articles pyrotechnic, or c o m p o n e n t ( s ) containing, explosive or pyrotechnic. composi t ions. For the purposes of dais code, a py ro techmc laboratory is cons idered to be a c o n s u m e r fireworks process building.

A-l-4 Pyrotechnic Laboratory. A pyroteclmic laboratory typically processes small ba tches of chemicals and composi t ions , manufac tu re s prototypes, or conducts a variety of tests and analyses. See Process building, 2-6.8 and 2-10.5. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Commi t t ee clarified fire submit ter ' s r e c o m m e n d a t i o n of a def ini t ion essential for the proper use a n d appl icat ion of the code. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE T O VOTE: 28

V O T E ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 24 NEGATIVE: 1 N O T RETURNED: 3 Grucci, McCune, S tou t -Hunt

EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: CONKLING: Change the t e rm "articles pyrotechnic" to

"pyrotechnic articles" for clarity a n d consistency.

(Log # t4) 1124- 19 - (1-4 Fireworks Nonprocess Building, Room or Area, Fireworks Process Building, Room or Area): Accept in Principle in Part SUBMITTER: Charles P. Wee th , Skyrockets of La Crosse, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Revise to:

Fireworks Nonprocess Building, R o o m or Area. Any bui ld ing at a fireworks p lan t or dis t r ibut ion facility, or any r o o m in any building, or any area outside of a bui ld ing where no fireworks, in a f i n i shed or semi f in ished state, fireworks componen t s , pyrotechnic or explosive composi t ions, or explosive materials are manufac tu red , but where other activities or s torage takes place as part of the ongo ing operat ions of die fireworks plant. (See magazine , process bui ld ing and warehouse . )

Examples: Officers and salesrooms, warehouses a n d storage rooms for s torage of non-explosive commodi t i es and co n su m er fireworks, lunch, a n d break rooms, wood or mach ine shops, closets and ba th rooms , mechan ica l bui ldings and rooms, labeling arid packaging bui ldings or rooms, etc.

Fireworks Process Building, Room or Area. Any bui lding at a fireworks p lan t or dis t r ibut ion facility, or any room in any building, or any area outside of a bui ld ing where fireworks, in a f i n i shed or semi f in ished state, fireworks componen t s , pyrotechnic or explosive composi t ions, or explosive materials are manufac tu red . (See magazine, nonprocess bui ld ing an d warehouse . )

Examples: Mixing, rolling, cutting, pressing, drying, or assembly buildings, rooms or areas. S U B S T A N T I A T I O N : Process and non process are ATF terms related to the m a n u f a c t u r i n g of fireworks or explosives. OSHA recognizes all activities as processes or activities of one sort or another , and has different r equ i rements for t hem based on different criteria. This Code mus t reference both ATF and OSHA regulat ions and we mus t develop defini t ions for this Code that will help in de l ineat ing these differences. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle in Part.

l. Revise existing defini t ion of Nonprocess Building to read: Nonprocess Building. Any office building, warehouse, or o ther

bui ld ing or area located in a manufac tu r ing facility an d where no fireworks, pyrotechnic or explosive composi t ion, articles pyrotechnic, or any componen t ( s ) con ta in ing pyroteclmic or explosive mater ia ls are processed or stored.

2. Add file following text as append ix material to read: A-14 Nonprocess Building. A fireworks laboratory is considered

to be a nonprocess building, bu t it is subject to the requi red separa t ion dis tances for a c o n s u m e r fireworks process building.

3. Revise existing defini t ion of Process Building to read: Process Building. Any bui ld ing or r oom at a manufac tu r ing

facility, or any area outside of a bui lding where fireworks, articles pyrotechnic, or componen t ( s ) conta in ing explosive or pyrotechnic composi t ions are m a n u f a c t u r e d or assembled. A process bui ld ing is also any bui ld ing where c o n s u m e r fireworks are prepared for sh ipmen t . COMMITTEE STATEMENT: 1. The Commi t tee revised a defini t ion essential to the use a n d applicat ion of tile code. The Commi t t ee did no t agree with the submi t te r to in t roduce new te rminology for distr ibut ion facilities.

2. The Commi t tee revised a defini t ion essential to the use and applicat ion of the code. The Commi t tee did no t agree with the submi t te r to in t roduce new te rminology for dis t r ibut ion facilities. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE T O VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 25 N O T RETURNED: 3 Grucci, McCune , S tou t -Hunt

(Log #31) 1124- 20 - (1-4 Fireworks Plant): Accept in Principle in Part SUBMITTER: Charles P. Wee th , Skyrockets of La Crosse, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Revise Fireworks Plant to:

Manufac tu r ing Plant. A facility with the pr imary purpose of manufac tu r ing , packaging, storing, packing and dis t r ibut ing fireworks. A fireworks p lan t includes all of file buildings, equ ipment , land a n d e q u i p m e n t used at tha t facility. Manufac tu r ing plants are opera ted by manufac ture rs .

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Update the various synonyms current ly used in the d o c u m e n t such as Plant, Manufac tu r ing Plant, Fireworks Plant.

Also add the following definitions: Distr ibution Facility. A facility with the pr imary purpose of

packaging, storing, packing and dis t r ibut ing fireworks, bu t no t manufac tu r ing them. A dis t r ibut ion facility includes all of the buildings, equ ipmen t , land a n d e q u i p m e n t used at tha t facility. Distr ibution facilities are opera ted by distributors, retailers or users.

Manufacturer . An individual or entity engaged in the business of manu fac tu r i ng f in ished fireworks or fireworks componen t s f rom raw materials or fireworks componen t s . Manufac ture rs typically manufac tu re a n d s tole the fireworks, t hen label or repackage or organize t h e m and pack t h e m for s h i p m e n t to their customers. Manufac ture rs also of ten are dis t r ibutors and users.

Distributor. An individual or entity engaged in the business of pu rchas ing fireworks f rom manufac tu re r s or distributors, domest ic or foreign, to distr ibute to distributors, retailers or users. Distributors typically store the fireworks, t hen label or repackage or organize t h e m a n d pack t hem for s h i p m e n t to their customers. Distr ibutors also of ten are users.

Retailer An individual or entity engaged in the business of pu rchas ing fireworks f rom manufac tu re r s or distributors, domest ic or foreign, to sell to end users. A retailer earns more than half of their i ncome f rom direct sales to end users. Retailers also of ten are users.

End User or User. An individual or entity engaged in the business of pu rchas ing fireworks f rom manufac tu re r s or distributors, domest ic or foreign, to use for en t e r t a i nmen t product ions . Users typically store the fireworks, t hen organize t h e m and repack t hem for s h i p m e n t to thei r shows a n d then per form thei r displays. SUBSTANTIATION: These are more descriptive and detai led defini t ions which will help separate the different facilities and opera t ions a n d tile r equ i r emen t s of this Code and the applicable federal regulat ions.

The a m o u n t of sales that are considered retail, what is sold and to whom sales are m a d e is based on the OSHA defini t ion of a retail facility. Retailing is no t always sales of consumer products to the general public, bu t includes file sales of any commodi ty to the end user. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle in Part.

Revise existing defini t ion of Fireworks Plant to become: Manufac tu r ing Facility. A place where a l icensed business

conducts research, deve lopment , product ion , prepara t ion, testing, storing, packing, or supplying of fireworks, articles pyrotechnic, or c o m p o n e n t ( s ) con ta in ing explosive or pyrotechnic composi t ion. COMMITTEE STATKMENT: The Commi t t ee revised a defini t ion essential to the scope and applicat ion of the code. The Commi t t ee did no t believe it was necessary to add defini t ions no t used in the code as revised. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 24 NEGATIVE: 1 N O T RETURNED: 3 Grucci, McCune, S tout -Hunt

EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: CONKLING: This change in the fo rmer defini t ion of a

"Fireworks Plant" has the effect of significantly b roaden ing the scope of this d o c u m e n t to encompass far more t han manufac tu r i ng facilities for fireworks and pyrotechnic articles. The revised defini t ion now makes any wholesale facility, retail store, or research laboratory that hand les or stores fireworks subject to all of the provisions in NFPA 1124. The dis tance tables, in my opinion, were never mean t to apply to facilities where only 1.4G ("Class C") fireworks were merely s tored or sold. This change would force r lany existing facilities tha t store c o n s u m e r fireworks and d/eatrical pyrotechnics ("pyrotechnic articles") out of business.

The defini t ion needs to be revised to make it clear tha t the s tandard only applies to facilities that mix pyrotechnic composi t ions, load p.¢rotechnic compos i t ion into end items, assemble f in ished fireworks f rom componen t s , a n d store 1.3G fireworks. The re is a/so an e n o r m o u s loophole in the defini t ion in that an un l i censed facility would no t be d e e m e d a manufac tu r ing facility, and would th,:refore not be subject to tile requ i rements of tile code. I suggest the following:

Manufac tur ing Facility. A commercia l facility d~at conducts mixing, pressing, and loading operat ions involving pyrotechnic composi t ions for the purpose of p roduc ing fireworks or pyrotechnic articles. T he te rm also includes any facility tha t assembles fireworks and pyro technic articles f rom c o m p o n e n t parts. A m a n u f a c t u r i n g facility also normal ly conducts research,

deve lopment , testing, packing, shipping, and storage operat ions as part of its activities.

(Log #10g) 1124- 21 - (1-4 Fireworks, Pyrotechnics a n d Chapte r 2 Manufac tu r ing Opera t ion) : Reject SUBMITTER: Garry Hanson , Precocious Pyrotechnics, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Revise Chapte r 1-4 defini t ions of Fireworks a n d Pyrotechnics, a n d Chapter 2 Manufac tu r ing Operat ion. T h e DOT (Depa r tmen t of Transpor ta t ion) list of PACKAGING requ i r emen t s , a n d MARKING TERMINOLOGY does no m e a n anyth ing when IN THE PROCESS of manufac tu r ing , assembling, or s torage except "AFTER" the p roduc t is in its FINISHED state ready for SHIPMENTI Let's say you canno t mark an aerial shell 1.3G while be ing m a n u f a c t u r e d when in fact it could be c o n s u m e r fireworks per CPSC weight limits because of the pyrotechnic weights bu t no t c o n s u m e r fireworks because t h e l a b e l i n g is no t i n compliance. These mos t likely are f lammable solids unti l f in ished a n d t h e n BOXED per DOT. This whole th ing of mark ing products BEFORE they're ready to be sh ipped has to be looked atl The re are n o labeling r equ i r emen t s in any g o v e r n m e n t b ranch tha t CORRECTLY addresses dais d i lemma. A good po in t in case is BLACK POWDER which is DOT 1.1D in bulk conta iners of 50 lb but is FLAMMABLE SOLID in different conta iners a n d a m o u n t s for t ransporta t ion. SUBSTANTIATION: Powders a n d mixtures , while be ing processed wet or dry, can have a lot of different hazards with t h em but mark ing t h e m with the DOT's a l phanumer i c system is no t even close to be ing correct. The re are no t e n o u g h classes to cover t h e m and in the work place, the re are no t e n o u g h bui ld ings to process t h e m in, mark t h e m in, fill the containers in, or store the conta iners in. T h e n the material has to be t ranspor ted to all these different bui ldings and locations in the manu fac tu r i n g p lan t because of all the different g o v e r n m e n t agencies saying different things for all these di f ferent processes. Transpor ta t ion of mixtures , solvents, a n d partially assembled i tems on manufac tu r ing premises is ano the r p rob lem that file DOT does no t control an d the OSHA rules I canno t f igure outl W h e n you go to the nex t stage of the manu fac tu r i ng process, it initiates the whole mixed up process again or you can start the nex t day con t inu ing the process of manufac tu r ing where you left off. If. for example , you take a wet i tem tha t is in process a n d move it to ano the r location an d the t empera tu re outside is -25 degrees Fahrenhei t , this i tem will freeze in seconds a n d mos t likely destroy it. Hopefully, this does no t cause any o ther chemical changes tha t could cause this i tem to func t ion improper ly or never func t ion correctly again. This puts too many uncont ro l lab le physical changes and people in j eopa rdy and makes an unsafe working env i ronment . The re are so many stages to m a n u f a c t u r i n g fireworks and pyrotechnics dlat it canno t be d o n e in one (1) location in a shor t per iod of t ime (even in one day) f rom start to finish, inc lud ing mark ing (labeling) an d boxing. The more packaging and unpack ing (handl ing) of the i tems to be manufac tu r ed exposes more people to more hazards, a n d con tamina tes more containers. This, we feel, is a greater safety hazard than tile way things are done now. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The submi t te r did no t provide any specific text in the r e c o m m e n d a t i o n for the Commi t tee to act on. The submi t te r is encouraged to resubmi t the r e c o m m e n d a t i o n with specific wording as to what text needs to be added to file code. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 25 NOT RETURNED: 3 Grucci, McCune, S tou t -Hunt

(Log #15) 1124- 22 - (1-4 Fireworks Storage Building or Room, Warehouse , Unoccup i ed Building): Accept in Principle in Part SUBMITTER: Charles P. Wee th , Skyrockets of La Crosse, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Revise to:

Fireworks Storage Building or Room. Any building or room at a fireworks plant or distr ibut ion facility, or any room in any building, or any area outside of a bui lding where f i rewor~ are s tored but do no t meet tile r equ i rements of a magazine. (See magazine , nonprocess bui ld ing and warehouse) .

Examples: Sheds, trailers, warehouses or o ther rooms or areas. Note: Fireworks Storage Buildings, rooms or areas are

cons idered non-process bui ldings or rooms. Warehouse . Any bui lding or r o o m at a fireworks plant or

distr ibution facility, or any r o o m in any building, or any area

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outside of a bui ld ing where materials are stored. (See magazine, nonproces s bui ld ing and warehouse) .

NOTE: A warehouse is cons idered to be a non-process building. Examples: Sheds, trailers, warehouses or o ther rooms or areas. Unoccup i ed Building. Any bui ld ing tha t is normal ly u n o c c u p i e d

dur ing the entire daily per iod of operations. . of the facility. Examples: Sheds, trailers, or old buildings.

NOTE: An u n o c c u p i e d bui ld ing is cons idered to be a non- process building.

Correct as n e e d e d t h r o u g h o u t the documen t . Also add: 2-#.# An unoccup i ed bui ld ing shall be permi t ted to be used for

long-term storage of n o n hazardous materials such as paper, cardboard, boxes, labels, etc. SUBSTANTIATION: T h e storage of any fireworks in a magazine is subject to ATF regulat ions, while the s torage of any materials, inc luding raw materials, chemicals , and fireworks is subject to OSHA a n d EPA requi rements . In order to separate the r equ i rements of each of these federal regulat ions, separate defini t ions will be n e e d e d and r equ i r emen t s based on those regulat ions re fe renced a n d included. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle in Part.

I . Delete exist ing defini t ion of Warehouse . 2. In the first s en tence o f existing A-2-6.5 Table note, change the

word "warehouse" to "storage building." COMMITTEE STATEMENT: 1. The Commi t tee dele ted the defini t ion of warehouse since the NFPA defini t ion for the t e rm does no t agree with the Commit tee ' s use of the te rminology a n d in suppor t of the NFPA Glossary revision project.

2. The Commi t tee revised their append ix text to be consis tent with the dele t ion of the term.

3. The Commi t tee does no t agree that the submit ter ' s p roposed defini t ions and r equ i r emen t s fu r the r clarify the scope a n d appl icat ion of the code. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 25 N O T RETURNED: 3 Grucci, McCune, S tou t -Hunt

(Log #CP6) 1124- 23 - (1-4 Inhabi ted Building): Accept SUBMITTER: Technica l Commi t t ee on Pyrotechnics RECOMMENDATION: Revise existing defini t ion o f Inhabi ted Building to read:

Inhabi ted Building. Any bui ld ing or s t ructure regularly used in whole or part as a place of h u m a n habitat ion. T h e t e rm includes any churcb, school, store, railway passenger station, a irport passenger terminal , a n d any o ther bui ld ing or s t ructure where people are accus tomed to congregate or assemble. This t e rm does no t include any bui ld ing or s t ructure occupied in connec t ion with the manufac tu re , t ransporta t ion, storage, or use of explosive materials at a fireworks plant. SUBSTANTIATION: T he Commi t t ee revised a defini t ion essential to the applicat ion of the d o c u m e n t . COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 25 NOT RETURNED: 3 Grucci, McCune, S tou t -Hunt

(Log #CP7) 1124- 24 - (1-4 Magazine): Accept SUBMrrTER: Technica l Commi t t ee on Pyrotechnics

[ RECOMMENDATION: Revise existing defini t ion of Magazine to read:

I Magazine. Any bui ld ing or s tructure, o the r than an explosives [ manufac tu r ing building, approved for the s torage of explosive I materials .

SUBSTANTIATION: The Commi t t ee revised a defini t ion essential to the appl icat ion of the documen t . COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATWE: 25 N O T RETURNED: 3 Grucci, McCune, S tout -Hunt

(Log #CP8) 1124- 25 - (1-4 Manufacture) : Accept SUBMITTER: Technica l Commi t t ee on Pyrotechnics RECOMMENDATION: Revise existing defini t ion of Manufac ture to read:

Manufacture . The prepara t ion of pyrotechnic composi t ions an d . the loading and assembly o f all pyrotechnic devices. SUBSTANTIATION: The Commi t t ee revised a def ini t ion essential to the appl icat ion of the documen t . COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept . NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 24 NEGATIVE: 1 N O T RETURNED: 3 Grucci, McCune, S tou t -Hunt

EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: CONKLING: For consistency with the rest of the documen t , an d

to clarify the scope of the documen t , the defini t ion needs to be fu r ther revised. I suggest the following:

Manufacture . The mixing, pressing, and loading of pyrotechnic composi t ions for the purpose o f p roduc ing fireworks or pyrotechnic articles. The te rm also includes the assembly of fii-eworks and pyrotechnic articles f rom c o m p o n e n t parts.

(Log #21 ) 1124- 26 - (1-4 Multiple Purpose Building, Toilet Ro o m (New)): R~l~ct

MITTER: Charles P. Wee th , Skyrockers of La Crosse, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Add:

Multiple Purpose Building. A bui ld ing with more t h an one ro o m where more t han one process or func t ion takes place at the same t ime or at dif ferent times. Usually mul t ip le purpose buildings have a process room(s ) , nonp roces s room(s) such as for storage, a mechanica l r oom or a toilet room.

NOTE: A mul t ip le purpose bui ld ing is cons idered to be a process building.

Add: Toilet Room. A r o o m with a toilet, s ink or shower or all three.

Typically toilet rooms are in process bui ld ing or non-process bui ldings and are the only source of water in these buildings.

NOTE: A toilet r o o m is cons idered to be a non-process room. Also add a Note to the defini t ion of all bui ldings or rooms not ing

whe the r the status of each as ei ther a nonprocess or a process bui ld ing or room. SUBSTANTIATION: Many bui ldings have more than one r o o m and more than one purpose . This needs to be def ined an d detailed. Toilet r o o m is used in the d o c u m e n t but no t defined. Al though self appa ren t they of ten have sinks a n d somet imes showers as well.

By add ing a note to each room definit ion, it will be easier for auflmri t ies having jur isdic t ion to know what is considered a

rocess bui ld ing or room, a n d what is not. OMMITTEE ACTION: Reject.

COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Commi t t ee a d d e d the word "room" to the defini t ion of process building. See Commi t tee Action and S ta tement on Proposal 1124-19 (Log #14). for revisions to the defini t ions for process a n d nonprocess buildings. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 25 NOT RETURNED: 3 Grucci, McCune, S tou t -Hunt

(Log #11) 1124- 27 - (Chapter 2): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Charles P. Wee th , Skyrockets of La Crosse, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Create a new Chapte r f rom NFPA 1123, Cbapte r 2, Section 2-1 a n d Appendix B, inc lude the definit ions and revise as needed .

Also include pyrotechnics f rom 1126 and detail any construct ion requ i rements f rom Append ix E-3.5.2 that are applicable. SUBSTANTIATION: The cons t ruc t ion a n d labeling r equ i r emen t s for fireworks belongs in the manufac tu r ing code, no t NFPA 1123. It is beyond the ability of the user to establish cons t ruc t ion requ i rements . COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle.

1. Add a new sect ion 2-13, titled "Requi rements for Manufac ture rs of Fireworks, Articles Pyrotechnic, and C o m p o n e n t ( s ) Conta in ing Pyrotechnic or Explosive Materials" to read:

2-13.1 General° For all fireworks, articles pyrotechnic, and any componen t ( s ) con ta in ing pyrotechnic or explosive materials items, manufac tu re r s shall provide the following writ ten informat ion or include it with the pyrotechnic material:

(a) The n a m e of the device and a descr ipt ion of its effect inc lud ing approx ima te pe r fo rmance characteristics where appl icable;

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(b) A material safety data sheet (MSDS) for the pyrotechnic materials;

(c) Instructions for the proper method(s) of placing, loading, (if applicable) and using the pyrotechnic device.

(d) Any special cautions, including requirements for stabilizati on;

(e) The name and location of the business of the manufacturer, importer , or distributor.

2-13.2 Fireworks, Articles Pyrotechnic, and Any Component (s ) Containing Pyrotechnic or Explosive Materials Manufactured to be Used Before a Proximate Audience. In addit ion to the above requirements , the following written information shall be included:

2-13.2.1 Items suitable for indoor use shall be so marked including accurate performance characteristics of the device. For fountains, gerbs , and other preloads, dais shall include: duration; height; a n d d i a m e t e r of the effect, as applicable.

2-13.2.2 Articles m2.rked for indoor use shall be permit ted to be used outdoors, but only items marked by the manufacturer for indoor use shall be used indoors.

2-13.2.3 Binary Systems. All binary systems shall have the following infomnatiorL provided in addit ion to the general requirements:

(a) The type of contents and general use of the material; (b) A s ta tement describing conditions of use; potential hazards

and suitable equ ipment with instructions for use; (c) A manufacturer 's s ta tement regarding whether the material is

suitable for indoor used and under what conditions; (d) All binary materials in tended for indoor used shall be pre-

weighed, premeasured, prepackaged and identified by the manufacturer as suitable for indoor use.

2-13.3 Requirements for Display Fireworks Aerial Devices. In addit ion to the genelal requirements, the following requirements are specific for display fireworks aerial devices:

2-13.3.1 Aerial shells, mines, and comets shall be classified and described only in reruns of the inside diameter of the mortar from which they are to be fired.

2-13.3.2 Aerial shells shall be constructed so dmt they fit easily into the appropriate sized mortar and so that the lift charge and internal delay fuse are appropriate to propel the shell to a safe altitude before functioning.

2-13.3.3 As a minimum, each shell shall be marked with the following information:

(a) The size of the shell: (b) A description c,f the type of shell; (c)* A warning s ta tement reading: WARNING: DANGEROUS

EXPLOSIVE. If foucd, do not handle. Contact local fire or p o l i c e depar tment .

(d) Instruction for the user for proper disposal if needed. 2-13.3.4 In order to allow the person igniting the aerial shells to

retreat safely, the time delay between igniting the tip of the shell 's fuse and the firing of the shell shall be no t less that 3 seconds or more than 6 seconds

Exception: For electrically ignited displays, no delay period shall be required.

2-13.3.5 A safety cap shall be installed over the exposed end of tile fuse. The safety cap shall be of a different color than that of the fuse. The safety cap shall be installed in such a manne r that the fuse remains undamaged upon removal.

Exception: For electrically fired displays, no safety cap shall be required, but there shall be no exposed pyrotechnic composition.

2-13.3.6 Single br~tk salute shells shall not exceed 3 in. (76-mm) in d iameter or 3 in. (76-mm) in length (exclusive of propellant charge). The maximum quantity of salute powder shall no t exceed 2.5 oz (71 g).

2-13.3.7 The label ,,)r wrapper of any type of aerial salute shall be conspicuously marke:[ with the word "salute."

2-13.3.8 All preloaded-chain fused aerial items shall have detai led and usable instructions for secure placement and necessary stabilization to prevent tlpover.

2-13.3.9 Display Fireworks-Ground Salutes. 2-13.3.9.1 Display fireworks-ground salutes shall no t exceed 3 in.

(76-mm) in diameter by 3 in. (76-mm) in length. 2-13.3.9.2 The maximum quantity of salute powder in display

fireworks-ground salutes shall no exceed 2.5 oz (71 g). 2-13.3.9.3 Display fireworks-ground salutes shall no t be

constructed using brittle plastic. 2. Add the following appendix text for dais section to read: A-2-13.3.3(c) Labeling of Display Fireworks Aerial Shells. 1. As a minimum, each shell should bear a label containing the

following information: (a) A description of the size of the shell [e.g., "3-in. (76-mm)

shell"] ;

(b) A description of the type of shell (e.g, "2-break with report") ;

(c) A warning s ta tement reading: WARNING: DANGEROUS EXPLOSIVE If found, do not handle - Contact local fire or police depar tment .

(d) The name and location of business of the manufacturer, importer , or distributor.

2. Conspicuousness. (a) The s ta tement "WARNING: DANGEROUS EXPLOSIVE"

should be pr inted in capital letters having a pr inted image of at least 1/8 in. (3-ram) and should be underl ined.

(b) The remaining pr in ted matter does not need to be pr inted in capital letters but should have a pr inted image at least 1/8 in. (3-mm) high.

(c) The required statements should be pr inted in a color contrasting sharply with the background and should be pr inted within a borderline.

(d) The label should be at least 9 sq in. (58 sq cm), unless the size of the shell is too small to accommodate this size, in which case the size should be reduced to a size no smaller than necessary.

3. Renumber existing section 2-13 as 2-14. 4. Revise existing 3-1.1 to read: 3-1.1 Display fireworks, articles pyrotechnic that are not

Explosives 1.4, salute powder, pyrotechnic and explosive compositions, and black powder shall be s tored in magazines meet ing the requirements of this chapter. They shall be so stored at all times.

Exception: During the process of manufacture, packaging, or transportation.

5. Revise existing 3-1.1.2 to read: 3-1.1.2 Display fireworks that are not bullet-sensitive, articles

pyrotechnic that are Explosives 1.3, o ther than bulk salutes and bulk salute powder, a n d b l a c k powder shall be stored only in Type 1, 2, or 4 magazines.

6. Revise existing text of 3-1.2 to read: 3-1.2 Magazines containing display fireworks and articles

pyrotechnic that are not Explosives 1.4, shall be separated from inhabi ted buildings, passenger railways, and public highways by the distances specified in Table 2-6.3 or Table 2-6.4.

7. Revise existing text of 3-1.3 to read: 3-1.3 Magazines containing display fireworks and articles

pyrotechnic that are not Explosives 1.4 shall be separated from other magazines and from plant buildings by the distances

eCified in Table 2-6.2. MMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee incorporated the

submitter 's intent in the proposed revisions to the code sections identified in the Committee action. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE T O VOTE: 28 VO TE O N COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 25 NOT RETURNED: 3 Grucci, McCune, Stout-Hunt

(Log #16) 1124- 28 - (Chapters 2, 3, 4, and 5): Accept in Principle in Part SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, Skyrockers of La Crosse, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Reorganize Chapters 2, 3 and 4.

Split Chapter 2 into 4 separate chapters, rename and renumber accordingly.

Chapter 2 Facility License and Permit with section 2-1, 2-2 and 2- 3;

Chapter 3 Manufacturing Plant or Distribution Facility Layout and Building Construction with sections 2-6, 2-7, 2-8, 2-9, 3-2, 3-3, 3-6 and 4-2;

Chapter 4 Manufacturing, Storage and Distribution Operations with sections 2-10, 3-1, 3-4, 4-1, and 4-3.

Chapter 5 Facility Safety, Security and Management , with sections 2-5, 2-11, 2-12, 2-13 and 3-5.

Incorporate, reference or adopt file applicable port ions of ATF 27 CFR, OSHA 29 CFR, EPA 40 CFR and DOT 49 CFR for each. S U B S T A N T I A T I O N : The current structure of NFPA 1124 has License and Permit requirements together with layout and construction requirements as well as operational, security and safety requirements and all under the Banner Manufacturing Operations. Chapters 3 and 4 also have construction and operational requirements and Chapter 3 also has 3-5 Miscellaneous Safety Requirements.

The Code would be far more cohesive and easier to follow if these were separated based on the subject of the requirements rather than grouped by the subject o f the products, especially in order to reference the appropriate CFRs that apply.

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Also reference OSHA CPL 2.73 - Fireworks Manufacturer: Compliance Policy COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle in Part.

Redesignate section 2-4, Apphcability to become revised 2-1 to read:

2-1 Applicability, All manufacturing facilities shall comply with the requirements of this chapter.

Exception: Manufacturing facilities shall not be required to comply with Sections 2-4, 2-8, 2-10, and 2-11, provided they meet all of the following conditions:

(a) Only custom fireworks, articles pyrotechnic, and any component(s) containing pyrotechnic or explosive materials, not for general sale, are manufactured;

(b) Not more than 5 lb (2.3 kg) of pyrotechnic composition, of which no more than 1/2 lb (0.23 kg) shall be permitted to be explosive composition, is present in any one building at any one time;

(c) All explosive and pyrotechnic compositions are removed to an appropriate storage magazine at the end of each workday. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee moved a section relating to applicability to the beginning of the chapter in conformance with the NFPA Manual of Style. The Committee does not believe that the submitter's proposed changes to Chapter 3, 4, and 5 clarify the scope and application of the document. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 25 NOT RETURNED: 3 Grucci, McCune, Stout-Hunt

(Log #5) 1124- 29 - (2-6.1 and Table 2-6.1): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: John Conkling, American Pyrotechnics Assn. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Redesiguate notes in Table 2-6.1 Minimum Separation Distances Between Fireworks Plant Buildings to read as follows:

2-6.1.1 The distances in fl~'~, c.~!umn shall apply only with barricades, including screen-type barricades.

ff barricades are not used, the distances shall be doubled. Mote-~ 2-6.1.2 A maximum of 500 lb (227 kg) of in-process

composition, either loose or in partially-assembled display fireworks, shall be permitted in any process building or area. Finished display fireworks shall not be stored in a process building. (See 2-10.3.)

~Mote-4 2-6.1.3 A maximum of 10 Ib (4.5 kg) of salute powder, either in loose form or in assembled units, shall be permitted in any process building or area. Quantities in excess oflO lb (4.5 kg) shall be kept in an approved magazine.

2. Revise wording to Note 2 to read "for information on barricade. See Section 2-6.1.1 to 2-6.1.3. SUBSTANTIATION: By moving the notes into the body of the standard, the Code more clearly conveys these requirements. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle.

1. Redesignate notes to Table 2-6.1 Minimum Separation Distances Between Fireworks Plant Buildings to read:

2-6.1.1 A maximum of 500 Ib (227 kg) of in-process :composition, either loose or in partially-assembled display i fireworks, shall be permitted in any process building or area.

2-6.1.2 Finished display fireworks shall not be stored in a process building. (See 2-10.3.)

2-6.1.3 A maximum of 20 lb (9 kg) total of salute powder, of which no more than 10 lb (4.5 kg) is loose salute powder, shall be permitted in any process building or area.

2-6.1.4 Quantities of loose salute powder in excess of 10 lb (4.5

I kg) shall be kept in an approved magazine. 2. Revise existing Note 2 to read "For information on barricades,

see 2-6.1.1 to 2-6.1.4." COMMITTEE STATEMENT: 1. The Committee incorporated tile submitter's recommendation on barricades by revising the table headings for Table 2-6.1.

2. The Committee revised the assembled composition limits for salute powder to reflect the needs of industry while maintaining reasonable safety.

3. The submitter's proposed change to Note 2 was incorporated into the revised Table 2-6.1. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 24 NEGATIVE: 1 NOT RETURNED: 3 Grucci, McCune, Stout-Hunt

EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: CONKLING: This Proposal was originally submitted by the

American Pyrotechnics Association in attempt to clarify Table 2- 6.1. The changes incorporated by the Committee in Huntsville to Section 2-6.1.3 would allow a maximum of 20 lb of salute powder in any process building or area. While I agree with the committee's view on this matter, it must be recognized that 10 lb is the current limit imposed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms. We can not adopt a figure greater than 10 lb until ATF changes their regulations, or else a manufacturer may face an ATF penalty if they comply with NFPA 1124 rather than the ATF book. Also, the addition of "Loose Powder, Stars, or" to the column headings for display fireworks poses a significant problem for consumer fireworks manufacturers, as is discussed in comments to Log #6. Therefore, we need to amend the committee's proposed 2-6.1.3 and 2-6.1.4 and add a new 2-6.1.5, as follows:

2-6.1.3 A maximum of 10 lb (4.5 kg) of salute powder, either in loose form or in partially-assembled display fireworks, shall be permitted in any process building or area.

2-6.1.4 Quantities of salute powder in excess of 10 lb (4.5 kg) shall be kept in an approved magazine.

2-6.1.5 A maximum of 250 lb of loose pyrotechnic composition or stars shall be permitted in a process building for consumer fireworks or pyrotechnic articles. If a quantity greater than 250 lb is present, the minimum separation distances in Table 2-6.1 for a display fireworks process building shall be required.

(Log #6) 1124- 30 - (2-6.2 and Table 2-6.2): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: John Conkling, American Pyrotechnics Assn. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Redesignate notes to Table 2-6.2 Minimum Separation Distances of Process Buildings and Areas from Inhabited Buildings, Passenger Railways, Public Highways, Fireworks. . Plant Magazines. and shipping Buildinkgs, and Storage Braidings for Consumer Fweworks to read as follows:

bIote-g 2-6.2.1 This table shall not apply to the separation distances between process buildings (see Table 2-6.1), between magazines (see Tables 2-6.3 and 2-6.4) and between storage buildings (see Table 2-6.5.).

Table 2-6.1 Minimum Separation Distances Between Fireworks Plant Buildings I Distance Between

Process Buildings and Loose Powders, Stars, Loose Powders, In-Process Areas and Distance or Stars, or Consumer

Net Weight Between Process and In-Process Display In-Process Display Fireworks or of Fireworks t Nonprocess Buildings Fireworks Without Fireworks With Articles

Over and Areas Not Over Barricades Barricades Pyrotechnic z Ib (kg) Ib (k g) ~ (kg) ft (m) f t (m) ft (m) 0 (0) - 100 (45) 114 (35) 57 (17) 37 (11)

100 (45) - 200 (91) 138 (42) 69 (21) 37 (11) 200 (91) - 300 (136) 154 (47) 77 (23) 37 (11) 300 (136) - 400 (181) 170 (52) 85 (26) 37 (11) 4o0 (181) - 500 (227) 182 (55) 91 (28) 37 (11) 500 (227) - 1000 (454) not permitted not permitted 37 (11)

> 1000 (454) not permitted not permitted 37 (11) > 2000 (907) not permitted not permitted 48 (15) > 3000 (1361) not permitted not permitted 60 (18) > 4000 (1814) not permitted not permitted 67 (20)

1 Net weight equals the weigbt of all pyrotechnic and explosive compositions and fuse only. ~For maximum quantity of pyrotechnic composition in a fireworks laboratory, see 2-10.5.

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2-6.2.2 The distances in this table shall apply only with or without barricades or screen-type barricades. However, the use of barricades is highly recommended.

2-6.2.3 A maximum of 500 lb (227 kg) of in-process composition, either loose or in partially-amembled display fireworks, shall be permitted in any process building or area. Finished display fireworks shall not be stored in a process building.

Note-~ 2-6.2.4 A maximum of 10 lb (4.5 kg) of salute powder, either in loose form or in assembled units, shall be permitted in any process building or area. Quantifies in excess o f l 0 lb (4.5 kg) shall be kept in an approved magazine. •

2. Revise wording m Note 2, now redesignated as 2-6.2.1 to read as follows:

..,.~.... ~,.,_ .k_. . . . . . . "" t~ ~ the separation distances between process building (see Table 2-6.1), between magazines (see Tables 2-6.3 and 2-6.4) and between storage building (see Table 2-6.5.)" SUBSTANTIATION: By moving the notes into the body of the standard, the Code more clearly conveys separation distance requirements.

. COMMJ'IWEE ACTION: Accept in Principle.. [ 1. Redesignate notes to Table 2-6.2, Minimum Separation [ Distances of Process Buildings and Areas from Inhabited [ Buildings, Passenger Railways, Public Highways, Fireworks Plant I Magazines and shipping Buildings, and Storage Buildings for I Consumer Fireworks to read: [ 2-6.2.1 Table 2-6.2 shall not apply te the separation distances I between process buildings or areas (see Table 2-6.1), between I magazines (see Tables 2-6.3 and 2-6.4) and between storage | buildings (see Table 2-6.5.). I 2-6.2.2-* The distances in Table 2-6.2 shall apply with or without

barricades or screen-type barricades. A-2-6.2.2 The use of barricades is highly recommended. 2-6.2.3 A maximum of 500 Ib (227 kg) of in-process

composition, either loose or in partially-assembled display fireworks, shall be permitted in any process building or area. Finished display fireworks shall not be stored in a process building.

2-6.2.4 A maximum of 20 Ib (9 kg) total of salute powder, of which no more than 10 lb (4.5 kg) is loose salute powder, shall be permitted in any process building or area.

2-6.2.5 Quantities in excess of 10 Ib (4.5 kg) shall be kept in an approved magazine.

2. Revise wording in existing Note 2 to Table 2-6.2 to read: " " the separation distances between process

buildings (see Table 2-6.1), between magazines (see Tables 2-6.3 and 2-6.4) and between storage building (see Table 2-6.5.).

COMMI'I ' r ]~ STATEMENT: The Committee agreed with the submitter's proposed changes. The Committee revised the. assembled composition limits for salute powder to reflect me needs of industry while maintaining reasonable safety. The submitter's proposed change to Note 2 was incorporated into the revised Table 2-6.2. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE t , / ] ~ E l ~ ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE Ac'rION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 24 NEGATIVE: 1 NOT RETURNED: 5 Grucci, McCune, Stout-Hunt

EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: CONKLING: The Committee has made several significant

changes m Table 2- that will have a significant impact on the manufacturing facilities that produce 1.4G consumer fireworks and pyrotechnic articles. There is also the same problem that was encountered in Log #5 in that the Committee has allowed up to 20 lb of salute powder to be in a process building, where ATF only permits up to 10 lb. I recommend that we address these problems as follows:

1. To solve the salute powder problem, change 2-6.2.4 to only allow a maximum of 10 l b (4.5 kg) of salute powder in a process building or area:

2-6.2.4 A maximum of 10 lb (4.5 kg) of salute ..l~O~l.er, either in loose form or in assembled units, shall be pernutted in a process building or area.

2. The change in the column headings in Table 2-6.1 (as well as Table 2-6.2) would require any process building that contained loose powder or stars, of any type and in any quantity, t omee t the separation distances for a display (1.5 G) fireworks building. There is much less of a risk of a mass explosion with assembled or partially-assembled 1.4 G fireworks or pyrotechnic articles. Plants that produce these devices have been conmxucted to meet the distance tables in NFPA 1124 (1995 and prior editions), in which a 37 ft separation distance was all that was required for any process building used to manufacture 1.4G devices. The Committee Pi'oposal would double-to-triple these distances, depending on barricading~, and would force rmnufacturers to totally redesign their facilit/es. The safety record at 1.443 manufacturers has been excellent, and I am unaware of any incident at a 1.4G manufacturer that has propagated from one process building to another. I agree with the concept that we should encourage manufacturers to keep the minimum amount of loose powder and stars in a process building~ but the economic consequences of the committee's action will be enormous.

I suggest that we use an alternate way to address this concern - namely, limit the amount of loose powder and stars that can be in a lAG process building to a smaller value than 500 lb. Thi's could be done by eliminating the terms ~Loose Powder, Slats, or from the column headings for columns 4 and 5 in Table 2-6.2 and adding a new section 2-6.2.6 as follows:

Table 2-6.2 Minimum Separation Dkmace* of Process BuHdlags and Areas from Inhabited Bufldiap, Pameager Railways, Public Highways, lrn~wodm Plant Magazines and

Shipph~ B u l l d i ~ and S t o r i ~ ~ for Consumer Fireworks

Net Weight of Fireworks 1

Over

(kK) 0 (0)

100 (45)

Dis tance From

~ . M ~ e e Loose P ~ , Consumer and Shipping Stars, or lrlreworks or

Build in~gs, Storage In-Process D~play Articles Builclin~ and Not Over lrweworks z Pyrotechnic

Inhabited Buildings (1~) lb (k~l f t (m) ft Ira) - 25 (7.6)

20o (61). 50 (15) not permitted 75 (23)

> 10OO (454) not permitted loo (30) > 2000 (907) not permitted 115 (35) > 3000 (1361) not permitted 124 (38) > 4000 11814) not permitted 130 140)

INet weight equals the weight of all pyrotechnic and explosive compositions and fuse only. For information on the separation distances between process buildings (see Table 2-6.1), between magazines

(see Tables 2-6.3 and 2-6.4) and between storage building (see Table 2-6.5).

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2-6.2.6 A maximum of 250 lb of loose pyrotechnic composition or stars shall be permitted in a process building for consumer fireworks or pyrotechnic articles. If a quantity greater than 250 lb is present, the minimum separation distances in Table 2-6.2 for a display fireworks process building shall be required.

(Log #7) 1124- 31 - (2-6.3 and Table 2-6.3): Accept in Principle in Part SUBMITrER: John Conlding, American Pyrotechnics Assn. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Redesignate notes to Table 2-6.3 Table of Distances for the Storage of Display Fireworks (Except Salutes) at Fireworks Manufacturing Plants to read as follows:

2-6.3.1 For fireworks storage magazines in active usepr ior to the effective date of this code, the distances in this table shall be permitted to be halved, provided earthen barricades are used between the magazine and potential receptor sites.

2-6.3.2 This table shall not apply to the storage of bulk salute powder or to the storage of shipping cartons or storage containers containing primarily salutes or salute components. (See Table 2-6.4 for salute powder and salute storage requirements.)

2-6.3.3 For the purposes of applying this table, the term "magazine" shall include shipping buildings for display fireworks.

2. Revise wording in Note 3 and Note 4, now redesignated as 2-6.3.2 and 2-6.3.3 respectively, as follows:

2-6.3.2 T~i: ta~!c =~al! net =pp!y t~. For informatio[i 9II the storage of bulk salute powder or the storage of shipping cartons or storage containers containing primarily salutes or salute components, see Table 2-6.4.

2-6.3.3 Ft.: "..he F:=rFc:~: ~.f =~!) '=g .i..= tab!c, U~c The term "magazine" shall include shipping buildings for display fireworks. SUBSTANTIATION: By moving the notes into the body of the standard, the Code more clearly conveys distances for storage of display fireworks. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle in Part.

Redesignate notes to Table 2-6.3, Table of Distances for the Storage of Display Fireworks (Except Bulk Salutes) at Fireworks Manufacturing Plants to read:

2-6.3.1 For fireworks storage magazines in active use prior to March 7, 1990, the distances in Table 2-6.3 shall be permitted to be halved, provided earthen barricades are used between the magazine and potential receptor sites.

2-6.3.2 Table 2-6.3 shall not apply to the storage of bulk salute powder or to the storage of shipping cartons or storage containers containing primarily salutes or salute components. (See Table 2- 6.4 for bulk salute powder and bulk salute storage requirements.)

2-6.3.3 For the purposes of applying Table 2-6.3, display fireworks process andshipping buildings shall meet the same distance requirements as "Magazines." COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee incorporated the submitter's recommendation into the actions for clarification of the use of the tables. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITrEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 25 NOT RETURNED: 3 Grucci, McCune, Stout-Hunt

Over (lb)

(Log #CP1) 1124- 32 - (Table 2-6.4): Accept SUBMITrER: Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics RECOMMENDATION: Revise existing heading to Table 2-6.4 to read:

Table 2-6.4 Table of Distances for Magazines for the Storage of Bulk Salute Powder and Bulk Salutes SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee clarified the application of Table 2-6.4 with the addition of the words "Magazine for the." COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMI'[WEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 25 NOT RETURNED: 3 Grucci, McCune, Stout-Hunt

(Log #8) 1124- 33 - (Table 2-6.5): Accept SUBMITTER: John Gonkling, American Pyrotechnics Assn. RECOMMENDATION: Replace existing Table 2-6.5 with the following revised table.

Table 2-6.5 Minimum Separation Distances of Consumer Fireworks Storage Buildings at Fireworks Manufacturing Plants.

from Inhabited Buildings, Magazines, Passenger Railways, Public Hiighwa~s, and Other S tora~ Buildinl~s

Distance from Passenger

Railways, Public Distance from Gro~s Weight of Highways, and Inhabited

Fireworks Other Storage Buildings and Over Not Buildings Magazine

(ft) (ft) 0 - 1,000 35 70

1,OO0 - 5,000 55 110 5,000 - 10,0OO 60 120

10,000 - 20,000 65 135 20,000 - 50,0OO 80 160 50,000 - 100,00 90 180

0 loo,O00 and over loo 2OO

For SI units: 1 lb = 0.45 kg; 1 ft = 0.3 m.

1 " . . . . . . . . ~ . . . . " 1 . . . . . . . . . b . . . . . . . l " l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I ~ . . . . . .

i - v r " v - - . . . . . I " ~ r . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ , . . . . . . . . ~ , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F ,

"~:- ' - '~" ' ' - - ~^- ' " : - - See Table 4- for separation distance~ anDlicable to the storage of nackaued consumer firewgrks at w-holesale or distributinq facilitife, SUBSTANTIATION: "l~he comment clarifies separation distances for fireworks manufacturing plants and uses gross rather than net weight. The proposed revision will give better guidance to the aumority having jurisdiction. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.

| Editorially add metric values to the table shown on the next page.

Table 2-6.3 Table of Distances for the Storage of Display Fireworks (Except Bulk Salutes) at Fireworks Manufacturin~ Plants

Distance Between Magazine and

Inhabt' "ted Building, Net Weight o f Passenger Railway, or Distance Between

Fireworks t Public Highway Magazines Over Not Over

lb (k~) lb (k~) ib (k~) i~ (m) 0 (0) - looO (454) 150 (46)

1000 (454) - 5000 (2268) 230 (70) 5000 (2268) - 10,000 (4556) 300 (91)

> 10,000 (45361 See Table 2-6.4

INet weight equals the weight of all pyrotechnic and explosive compositions and fuse only.

ft (m) 100 (30) 150 (46) 200 (61)

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Table 2-6.5 Minimum Separation Distances of Consumer Fireworks Storage Buildings at Fireworks Manufacturing Plants, from Inhabited Buildings, Magazines,

Passenger Railways, Public Highways, and Other Storage Buildin~s Distance from Passenger

Gross Weight of Fireworks Gross Weight of Fireworks Railways, Public Highways, Distance from Inhabited Over Not Over Over Not Over and Other Storage Buildings Buildings and Magazine

lb (k~) ft (m) ft (m) 0 - 1,000 (0 - 454) 35 (11) 70 (21)

1,000 - 5,000 (454 - 2268) 55 (17) 110 (34) 5,000 - 10,000 (2268 - 4536) 60 (18) 120 (37) 10,000 - 20,000 (4536 - 9072) 65 (20) 135 (41) 20,000 - 50,000 (9072 - 22680) 80 (24) 160 (49)

50,000 - 100,000 (22580 - 45350) 90 (27) 180 (55) 100,000 and over /45360) 100 (30) 200(61)

'See Table 4 - for separation distances applicable to the storage of packaged consumer fireworks at wholesale or distributing facilities.

NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 25 NOT RETURNED: 3 Grucci, McCune, Stout-Hunt

(Log #CP2) 1124- 34 - (2-6.6 Exception (New)): Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Commit tee on Pyrotechnics RECOMMENDATION: In existing 2-6.6, add a new exception to read:

Exception: Unoccupied buildings at manufactur ing facilities shall not be subject to the separation distance requirements of Section 2-6. SUBSTANTIATION: The Commit tee added an exception to 2-6.6 to identify the separation requirements of unoccupiedbui ld ings . This provision was upgraded from a table footnote to the body of the text in compliance with the NFPA Manual o f Style. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 25 NOT RETURNED: ~ Grucci, McCune, Stout-Hunt

(Log #CP3) 1124- 35 - (2-6.6 Note and 2-6.7 Note): Accept SUBMI'F[ER: Technical Commit tee on Pyrotechnics RECOMMENDATION: In existing 2-6.6 and 2-6.7, revise text of existing notes to become 2-6.10 to read:

2-6.10 There shall be no min imum separation distance for process buildings, magazines, or storage buildings within a group. SUBSTANTIATION: The Commit t tee revised the notes to two sections to become provisions in the code to comply with the NFPA Manual of Style. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 25 NOT RETURNED: 3 Grucci, McCune, Stout-Hunt

(Log #CP4) 1124- 36- (2-6.8 Note): Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Commit tee on Pyrotechnics RECOMMENDATION: In existing 2-6.8, revise existing note to become 2-6.9 to read:

2-6.9 Fireworks laboratories are considered to be nonprocess buildings with respect to the other requirements of this code. SUBSTANTIATION: The Commit t tee revised the note to two sections to become a requi rement in the code to comply with the NFPA Manual o f Style. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 25 NOT RETURNED: 3 Grucci, McCune, Stout-Hunt

(Log #10a) 1124- 37- (2-7.1): Accept in Principle SIJBMITTEI~ Garry Hanson, Precocious Pyrotechnics, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Remove the section about the "weakwall" being mandatory and make it optional if the manufacturer feels it is requiredl SUBSTANTIATION: Because of nor the rn climates and building codes for harsh winters, the "weakwalF cannot be mainta ined or constructed to work 6 months of the year. Heavy snow and ice building up on the walls and roofs of the structures prevent this. NOTE: These (weakwalls) only work if EXPLOSIVES are made in those locations and then only if placed in close proximity to the wall or roof. With pyrotechnics and most fireworks, if these is an ignition, it usually results in a flash fire with no appreciable explosion. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle.

1. Redesignate and revise existing text of 2-7.1" as 2-7.6* to read: 2-7.6* Consideration shall be given in each process building in

which an explosion hazard exists for explosion relief, either by pressure-relieving construction or by explosion vents. 2. Add an Exception to new 2-7.6 to read: Exception: This shall no t be required when climatic condit ions

(or local building code requirements) prevent the use of pressure- relieving construction or by explosion vents. Alternate methods of protect ing nearby buildings, such as but no t limited to screen-type barricades, differences in elevation of trees, etc., shall be provided for buildings in which an explosion hazard exists.

3. Renumber remaining port ions of the section. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Commit tee incorporated the submitter 's intent by revising the proposed wording to comply with building code provisions. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 25 NOT RETURNED: 3 Grucci, McCune, Stout-Hunt

(Log #17) 1124- 38- (2-7.1 Exception (New)): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth , Skyrockers of La Crosse, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Add an Exception to 2-7.1

2-7.1 Exception: Where building codes require all exterior walls and roofs be weight supporting, such as to hold snow loads on the roof or withstand wind, rain and cold weather, this shall not be required. SUBSTANTIATION: In many areas of the US all buildings exterior walls and roofs must be weight support ing or be able to hold up to inc lement weather. An exception is needed in order for these facilities to be able to exist. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Sta tement on Proposal 1124-37 (Log #10a). NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 25 NOT RETURNED: 3 Grucci, McCune, Stout-Hunt

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(Log #10b) 1124- 39 - (2-8.2): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Garry Hanson, Precocious Pyrotechnics, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Revise text:

2-8.2 Buildings with more than one (1) room for different purposes: Rooms for storage, restrooms, control rooms, electrical control panel rooms, furnace rooms, utility rooms, entryways, or lean-tos. SUBSTANTIATION: This is no t addressed in this Code but in most cases, all manufacturers have these types of buildings. Somewhere in the Code, this should be addressed.

2-8.2 A W h e r e does the 100 sq ft room requirements come from? Multi-room buildings? COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 1124-19 (Log 014). NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 25 NOT RETURNED: 3 Grucci, McCune, Stout-Hunt

(Log #10c) 1124- 40 - (2-9.4.2): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Garry Hanson, Precocious Pyrotechnics, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Revise text:

2-9.4.2 Machinery such as presses, whether hydraulic, air, cam or manually activated, are all made of steel which is a sparking metal. Air drills, pellet presses, and rotat ing indexing machinery are all steel or mostly steel. Hand tools, drill bits, drying trays, mixing screens and frames, closure clamps, valves, controls, regulators, locking devices, tooling dies and their plates are made of sparking materials and used in work rooms for day-to-day operations. SUBSTANTIATION: There has to be an allowance somewhere for this to happen . Most manufacturers, where possible, have used non-sparking materials but there is a limit. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle.

I . Add new 2-11.8" to read: 2-11.8" Machinery and tooling shall be permi t ted to be made of

ferrous metal. See also 2-9.4.2. 2. Add appendix material for A-2-11.8 to read: A-2-11.8 Where practical, non-sparking machinery and tooling

should be used. To the ex tent practical, ferrous metals should be covered with non-sparkingcoat ings such as epoxy paint. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Commit tee incorpora ted the submitter 's intent by adding a new provision that provides reasonable safety in the section for fire and explosion prevent ion. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 24 NEGATIVE: 1 NOT RETURNED: 3 Grucci, McCune, Stout-Hunt

EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: CONKLING: The Committee 's p roposed action here is

confusing to me. and I believe that some fur ther modification is needed for clarity.

As men t ioned in other comments , "Articles Pyrotechnic" needs to be changed to "Pyrotechnic Articles" in the proposed name of the Code.

Also, the proposed definition of "Articles Pyrotechnic" needs to be revisited. The proposed definition:

"Articles Pyrotechnic. Pyrotechnic devices for use in the en ter ta inment industry" is far too broad. Wbat is the difference between an "article pyrotechnic" and a "firework"? This will be confusing to the authority having jurisdiction, among others. I suggest the following modification:

Pyrotechnic Article. A device, o ther than a firework, that contains pyrotechnic composit ion and is used to produce a visual or audible effect in the en ter ta inment industry.

(Log #18) 1124- 41 - (2-12): Reject SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, Skyrockers of La Crosse, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Revise dais section to reference OSHA 29 CFR 1910.109 and 1910.119 and EPA 40 CFR 311,350, 355, 370 and 372 regarding the development of emergency plans. Also reference applicable NFPA Codes were appropriate . SUBSTANTIATION: Both OSHA 29 CFR and EPA 40 CFR have specific requi rements of facilities with Highly Hazardous Chemicals (HHCs) for fire protect ion and emergency plans. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject.

COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The submitter did no t provide a Phecific text in the r ecommenda t ion for the Commit tee to act on.

e submitter is encouraged to resubmit the recommenda t ion with specific wording as to what text needs to be added to the code. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 25 NOT RETURNED: 3 Grucci, McCune, Stout-Hunt

(Log #10d) 1124- 42 - (3-6): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Garry Hanson, Precocious Pyrotechnics, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Revise text:

3-6 Shipping Building: Change weight to NET WEIGHT and change quantity limits to cor respond to BATF weights and distance codes Table 2-6.4 if this building is going to stay in this Code. Take the 10,000 lb gross weight limit out as it is too restrictive. SUBSTANTIATION: The BATF (the federal agency that has jurisdiction) doesn ' t recognize a shipping building term as listed in the current NFPA 1124. They said it has to mee t the requirements of a magazine if products are left in it overnight and locked. Then the weights and distance tables will be used and the work that can be done in that area is pe r their listing.

Where do we collect die assortment, s compile the orders, box mad mark them, weight them, sort them, a n d temporarily store them while working on a large, complicated order? COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle.

1. Revise existing 3-6.3 to read: 3-6.3 Shipping building for storage of display fireworks shall be

in accordance with Table 2-6.4 with a maximum of 100,000 lb (454,000 kg) gross weight of display fireworks.

2. Revise existing 3-6.4 to read: 3-6.4 Shipping building for storage of f inished salutes shall be in

accordance with Table 2-6.4 with a maximum of 1,000 lb (454 kg) gross weight of f inished salutes. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: 1. The Committee incorporated the submitter 's intent by revising 3-6.3 to reference the apph'cable quant i ty/dis tance tables for separation distances. The Committee also revised the maximum limits to facilitate safe practice by reducing the frequency of handl ing container loads of display fireworks.

2. The Commit tee incorpora ted the submitter 's intent by revising 3-6.4 to reference die applicable quanti ty/distance tables for separation distances. The Commit tee also revised the maximum limits to facilitate safe practice by reducing the frequency of handl ing f inished salutes. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 25 NOT RETURNED: 3 Grucci, McCune, Stout-Hunt

(Log #9) 1124- 43 - (Chapter 4): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: J o h n Conkling, American Pyrotechnics Assn. RECOMMENDATION: Replace existing chapter with the following: Chapter 4 Storage of Consumer Fireworks a= ~'Aaa",~rzct'~r'ng P!aT.t~ 4-1 Basic Requirements. 4-1.1 Consumer fireworks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 r "ants shall be stored in buildings meet ing the requirements of this chapter. . . . ey z.za.. ~e ~e z.cre~ a. a.. t!mez. These requirements apply tO the storage of consumer fireworks at manufacturing plaots as well as to wholesale or distribution locations that are not located at a manufacturin~ plant. . . . . v . . . . . . . . . . . ~, . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fzc!:agmg, v : . . . . . . . . . . : ~ 4-1.2 Storage buildings shall be constructed to comply with dais

4-1.3 Storage buildings containing consumer fireworks at fireworks m,-mnfacturing plants shall be separated from inhabited buildings, passenger railways, and public highways by the distances specified in Table 2-6.5. They shall be separated from other storage buildings, magazines, and fireworks manufactur ing buildings by the distances specified in Table 2-6.2. 4-1.4" All buildings other than at a manufacturing plant, containin~ stored consumer fireworks that are located (;loser than 50 ft to a nubile hi~hwav or closer than 100 ft to an inh~bited building shall be sorinklered using a (ordinary hazard commodity.) sorinkler svstem (see NFPA 13. Standard for th~ Installat~gB of

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Snrlnklex S~tems~ or thatl be subject to the nuanfitv limitations of %h~e ~-6.S. Exceoti0n: When the auantitv of consumer fireworks stored in a commercial buildin~ is-less than 1.000 lb (trrms wekrhtL a snrinlder system s~-II not be reauired. 4~ ~ r u c ~ o n of sto~ase lXuifdlngs. 4-2.1 St:.--~.- ~='1~=~ for Consumer fireworks ~DJ31g~ shall be in a building, igloo, ~ trailer, semiu~Her, or c*..hcr ~..ck-~: ~'~E.~- metal shippin~ container. They shall be consml~ted to resist fire from an external source and to be weather-resistant and theft- resistant. 4-2.2 All openings shall be equipped with a means for locking. 4-2.~.1 Means of e~ress in all buildings shall comnlv with avniicable reauirements of NFPA 101.- - F'xceDtion: T~'ailers. semi-trailers or m e a l shinnin~ containers that are not normally occunied. -" 4-2.3 All doors shah ol~en outward, and all exits shall be marked clearly. Aisles and exit doors shall be kept free of obstructions. 4-2.3.1 Doors shall be euuin~ed with nanic hardware. Doors shall be unlocked durin~ oner~atlon. Exceotion: Trailers. semi-trailers or metal shinnin~r containers that aX~ not normally occunled. - - - 4-2.4 Buildintrs used f~r the storage of consumer fireworks shall be non-residential and shall not exceed one story and shall be

4-2.4.1 Consumer fireworks stored in a buildin~ that is also for other numoses shall be stored in a room or area used exclusively for the storage of consumer fireworks. Interior walls of such roo~r~ shall have a-minimum fire nrotection ratine of 1 hr With doors havin~ a 45 rain fire nrotecti-on ratin~. Excention: When accentable to the authnrtw havin~ Jurisdiction. noncombustible materiak shall be nermitted to be stored in the samf room or area with consumer-fireworks. 4-~ Electrical Requirement~

4-3.1 All electrical fixtures in storage buildings at fireworks ~A~fJ~J£]Dg. .pJa~ shall be dnst-ligl~ All electrical wiring shall comply with Articles 500 and 502 of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code. 4~4d- 4-3.2 Electrical receptacles or unguarded light fixtures shall not be permitted within 25 ft (7.6 m) of any fireworks ~)7~.tzch='c cc.=.~c='~c=. Light fixtures within 25 ft (7.6 m) of any fireworks shall have guards.

~ An electrical disconnect shall be located outside each storage building ~ shall be arranged to deenergize all electrical power to the building. 4-~.4 All electrical fixtures for storaue buildings that are not ]Of~tted at a fireworks manufacmrin~ nlant sha~li comolv with the nrovisions for ~eneral commodity sto~a~e found in ~ P A 70. National Electrical Code. ~-~,~ No extension cords or other temoorarv wirin~r shall be permitted within 25 ft of any stored cot~sumer fireworks. 4-~ 4-4 ,Operations in Storage Buildings. 44d- 4-4.1 Storage buildings shall be under the direct supervision of a competent person while in operation. Such person shall be at least 21 years old, and shall be responsible for enforcing all safety precautions. 4 -4 .20nera t ions in consumer fireworks storage buildint, s shall be l imited- to the packa~i'n~ of finished fireworks into assort~nent na~kz~zes or shinnin~ cartons. 4-4,~ No loose black powder or other exnosed nvrotechnic comnositinn shall be Dermltted to be nresent in-a consumer firgworks storage buil-din~. If loose composition is discovered, it must be removed immecliatelv. 4 4 ~ 4-4.4 All doors shali be kept locked when the building is not

4-4.5 Consumer fireworks shall be stored in t ~ ' r ~ . ~ : 2 - ^ - ' . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . ~ - - - ~ =_'=~ cartons retaliations of.the U.$. Department of Transportation (Title 49 CF~ P'art 178). All containers shall be stacked neatly and in a stable manner. Exception: Unpackaged co~urner fireworks returned to the storage building k y .-:~.~2'~'- shall be permitted to be ~or~*d temporarily ie~tde~ until ~ 4 m g e d - L f d ~ U g . G a R . ] ~ peffgrmed.

4-4.6 Tools used for opening containers shall be nonsparking.

Exception: Metal slit~rs shall be permitted to be usedfor opening fiberboard containers. 4 4 ~ 4-4.7 Storage buildings shall be kept dean, dry, and free of grit, paper, empty used p ~ e s , and rubbish. Brooms and other clean h?g utensils shall not have spark-producing metal parts. Sweepings from magazine floors shall be disposed of pcepedy in compliance with all-applicable regulations. 4 4 ~ 4-4.8 Before ~ repairs t ~ G . i Z ~ i ~ 9 ~ the interior or ~ te f lo r of a storage building and where there is a vossibilitv of cansin~ _marks or a fire. all fireworks shall be removeci from ~ e £f~iLalY,~ and the interior shall be cleaned. "..'.7 E~crc =-. .~:g r : ~ . " - t : t~c c= :c -c : c f = : t o r ~ : bc ' :~--g

4-&& 4-4.9 The removal of fireworks from a storage building undergoingrepair shall be in accordance with 3-4.12. 4 4 ~ 4-4.10 Smoking, matches, open flames, spark-producing devices, and firearms shall not be permitted inside of a storage building or within 2.5 ft (7.6 m) of stored £,gJMdllllf~ fireworks. "Fu'eworks - No Smoktn~ alerts {in letters ngt le~ than 4 in. (1.57 cml in height on a contrast~cr backtrround~ shall be consnicuot~tslv hosted. - - Exception: F'tre~-ms shall be oermitted to be carried by authorized

4 4 d ~ ~ The area around storage buildings shall be kept clear of brush, dried vegetation, leaves, and similar combustibles for a distance of at least 25 ft (7.6 m). 4-4.12 No consumer fireworks shall be stored within 100 ft (30.5 fit) of any disnensln~ unit for flammable tinuids or ~aseL 4-4.1 $* Portal~le fire-fi~rhtin~r eouinment sha]l be nrovided in consumer fireworks stora~e-are~ ~ reaulred bv the authority

4-4.14 The onerator of each consumer fireworks storaae buildinsr shall nrenare a written emergency action nlan for em_n]oyees tha~ nrovicles'mecific directions tn befnllowecl in the event of a fire. Emnlovees,shall be trained to follow this nlan.

"Work Areas in Storage Buildings. 4-5.1 Work areas shall I~ seoarated from stored consumq;r fireworks by a nermanent ~ or bv a minimum sen~ration distance of25 ft f7.6 mL 4-5.2 Work areasshall have an exit other than thront43 the area where consumer fireworks are stored. Appendix Note: A-4-1.4 and A-4-4.9 Water is the best means of fl~htin~ a fire involving consumer fireworks. Suffocation meth~ods and dry chemical extinmfishers will not be as effective, as the consumer fireworks comnositions contain their own oxvtren. A water- char~ed extinguisher or a suDnlv of water (such as a sni~ot and h o s eo r a barrel of water~ shoul¢l be readilv available to]krht incinlent fire~ Should stored consumer fireworks become heavily involved in a fire. emnlovees should evacuate the are'& The ouantitv of consumer fireworks in storage and the location of the ~ ' tora~buiidinf With respect to a~acent buildings and combustible materials should be considered in evaluatinf the type and amount of nortable fire fi~htin~ eouioment that should be oll hea~ SUBSTANTIATION: This comment clarifies storage requirements for manufacturing facilities and incorpora te s requirements for storage at nonmanufacturing facilities such as warehouses and distribution facilities. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle.

Chapter 4 Storage of Consumer lrn~works and Articles Pyrotechnic that are Clamirted as 1.4 Explosives

4-1 Basic Requirements. 4-1.1 Consumer fireworks shall be stored in buildings meeting the requirements ofthis chapter. These reouirements apply to the storage of consumer fireworks at manufacturin~ nlants as well as to wholesale or distribution locations that are nut-located at a

4-1.2 Storage buildings shall be constructed to comply with this chapter. 4-1.3 Storage buildings containing consumer fireworks

shall be separated from inhabited buildings, passenger railways, and public highways by the distances specified m Table 2-6.5. They shall be separated from other storage buildings, magazines, and fireworks manufacturing buildings by the distances specified in Table 2-6.2.

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4-1.4" All buildings o ther than at a manufacturing plant. ] 4-4,2 Operat ions in consumer fireworks storage buildings shall be containing stored consumer fireworks shall be sulaiect to the I l imited to the nackaqing of f inished fireworks in to assortment ouantltv li-mitations of Table 4-1.4. - packages or sh'innin~ cartons.

Table 4.1.4 Minimum Separation Distances of Consumer F'weworks Storage Buildings at Fireworks Manufacturing Plants, from Inhabited Buildings, Magazines, Passenger Railways, Pubfic Highways, and Other Storage Buildings

Distance from Passenger Gross Weight of Fireworks Gross Weight of Railways, Public Highways,

Over Not Over F'treworks and Other Storage Buildings Distance from Inhabited lb Over Not Over (kg) ft (m) Buildings and Magazine

ft (m) 0 - 1,000 (0 454) S5 (11) 70 (21)

1,000 - 5,000 (454 2268) 55 (17) 110 (34) 5,000 - 10,000 (2968 4536) 60 (18) 120 (37)

10,000- 20,000 (4536 9072) 65 (20) 135 (41) 20,000- 50,000 (9072 22,680) 80 (24) 160 (49) 50,000 - 100,000 (22,680 45,360) 90 (27) 180 (55)

100,000 and over ~45,360 ,and over ) 100 130) 200 (61)

1See Table 4-1.4 for separation distances applicable to the storage of packaged consumer fireworks at wholesale or distributing facilities.

4-2 Construction of Storage Buildings. 4.2.1 Consumer fireworks ~ shall be in a building, igloo, trailer, semitrailer, or metal shipping container. They shall be constructed to resist fire f rom an external source and to be weather-resistant and theft-resistant 4-2.2 All openings shall be equippeed with a means for locking. 4-2.2.1 Means of egress in all buildings shall comnlv with anolicable reoui rements of NFPA 101. Life Safew'Gode. F~xceotion: Trailers. semi-trailers or metal shioo'in~t containers tl]Bt are no t normally occunied. 4-2.3 All doors shall open outward, and all exits shall be marked clearly. Aisles and exit doors shall be kept free of obstructions. 4-2.$.1 Doors shall be eou ioned with nanic hardware. Doors shBll be unionized durin~ opet:ati'on, Exception: Trailers. semi-trailers or metal shinning containers thief; are no t normally occunied. 4.9.4 Buildings Used for the storage of consumer firewori~ shall be non-residential and shall no t exceed one story and shall be withoqt basements . 4-2.4.1 Consumer fireworks s tored in a building that is also used for o ther nurooses shall be s tored in a room or area used exclusively for the storage of consumer fireworks. Inter ior walls o f such rooms shall have a min imum fire resistance ratin~ o f 1 h r with doors having a 45 min fire resistance I'i~tinm ExceDtion: When acceutable to the authority, havingiurisdict ion, noncombust ib le materials shall be nermi t ted to be s tored in the same room or area with consumer fireworks. 4-3 Electrical Requirements. 4-3.1 All electrical fixtures in storage buildings at fireworks

shall be dust-~iight- Allelectr ical wiring shall comply with Articles 500 and 502 of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code. 4-3.2 Electrical receptacles or unguarded light fixtures shall no t be permi t ted within 25 ft (7.6 m) of any fireworks. Light f~ctures within 25 ft (7.6 m) of any fireworks shall have guards.

An electrical d isconnect shall be located outside each storage building and the disconnect shall be ar ranged to deenergize all electrical power to the building. 4-3.4 All electrical fixtures and wiring for storage buildings shall comolv with NFPA 70. National Electrical Code. 4-3.5 No extension cords or o ther temporary wiring shall be nermit ted within 25 ft (7.0 m) o f any stored consumer fireworks. 4-4 Operations in Storage Building~ 4-4.1 Storage buildings shall be under the direct supervision of a competen t person while in operation. Such person shall be at least 21 years old, and shall be responsible for enforcing all safety precautions.

4-4.3 Housekeeping. 4-4.5.1 No loose black nowder or o ther exoosed nvrotechnic comDosition shall be nermi t ted to be present in a cousuIller fireworks storage builclin~. If loose comnosi t ion is discovered, it shall be removed immediately. 4-4.3.2 Storage buildings shall be kept clean, dry, and free of grit, paper, empty used packages, and rubbish. Brooms and other cleaning utensils shall no t have spark-producing metal parts. Sweepings f rom magazine floors shall be disposed of in compliance with all applicable regulations. 4-4.$.$ The area a round storage buildings shall be kept clear of brush, dr ied vegetation, leaves, and similar combustibles for a distance of at least 25 ft (7.0 m). 4.4.4 All doors shall be kept locked when the building is not occunied or no t a t tended.

Consumer fireworks shall be s tored in cartons with the regulations of the U.S. Denar tment of Transnortati0n (Title 49 C-FR. Part 178L All containers shall be stacf~ed nearly and in a stable manner . Exception: Unpackaged consumer fireworks re tu rned to the storage building shall be permi t ted to be temporari ly until reoackaging can be ner formed.

Tools used fo r open ing containers shall be nonsparking. Exception: Metal slitters shall be permi t ted to be used for opening f iberboard containers. 4-4.7 Before repairs are pe r fo rmed on the interior or exteri0l, of a storage building and where there is a nossibilitv of causing soarks or a fire, all fireworks shall be removed from the repair area, and the interior shall be cleaned. 4-4.8 The removal o f fireworks f rom a storage building undergoing

air shall be in accordance with 3-4.19. Smoking, matches, open flames, spark-producing devices,

and firearms shall no t be permi t ted inside of a storage building or within 25 ft (7.6 m) of s tored ~ fireworks. "Fireworks - No Smoking" signs (in letters not less than 4 in. (10 cml in height on

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a contrasting background~ shall be consnicuouslv oosted. Exception: ~ r e a r m s shall be nermi t ted to be carried by authorized security nersonnel ." 4-4.10 No consumer fireworks shall be s tored within 100 ft ($0,5 m) of any disoensing uni t for f lammable liouids or gases. 4-4.11" Portable fire-fighting equ ipment shall be pro~vided in consumer fireworks storage areas as reouired by the authority having Jurisdiction. 4-4.12 The onerator of each consumer fireworks storage buildin¢, shall nrenare a written emergencv action plan for emDi-ovees t h a ( nrovi~les snedf ic directions to befollowed~ in the event of a fire. Emnlovees shall be t ra ined to follow this plan. 4-5 Work Areas in Storage Buildint% 4-5.1 Work areas shall be senarated f rom stored consumer fireworks bv a wall with a fire resistance rating of 1 hr or bv a

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minimum separation distance of 25 f t /7 .6 m) for the DUrDOSeS of renackatdn~r consumer fireworks only. 4-5.2 Work-areas shall have an exit other than thrnu~h the area where ¢9p.~umer fireworks are store&

Appendix A A-4-1.4 Water is the best means of fiafhtin~r a fire involvin~ consumer fireworks. Suffocation methods and dry chemical extintmishers will not be as effective, as the consumer fireworks comnositions contain their own oxwen. A water-char~ed extir~ouisher or a sunDIv of water (such as a sui~ot and-hose or a barre'l of water~ shouldbe readily available to fight incinient fires. Should stored consumer fireworks become heavily involved in a fire. eiPployees should evacuate the area_ The auantitv of consumer fireworks in storage and the location of the storage buildin~ with resoect to adjacent buildings and combustible materials should ])e considered in evaluat]n~ the t, me and amount

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of vortable fire fi~htin~ enuiDment that should be on hand. A-4-4,5 Pile heights shoulcl I~e limited to 12 ft (3.7 m). Aisle widths should be equivalent to pile heights. For information on general storage requirements, see NFPA 231, Standard on General Storage. For information on rack storage, see NFPA 231C, Standard on Rack Storage of Materials. A-4-4.9 Water is the best means offi~htin~ a fire involvine consumer fireworks. Suffocation methods and dry chemical extinmfishers will not be as effective, as the consumer fireworks comoositions contain dleir own oxygen. A water-chan~ed extin~ruisher or a suoDIv of water (such as a sDi~rot and~hnse or a barreJ of water~ should be readily available to fi~rht incinient fires. Should ~tored consumer fireworks become heavily involved in a fire. emnlovees should evacuate the area. Tile uuantitv of consumer fireworks in storage and the location of the stoca~e buildin~ with resDect to adjacent buildinas and combustible materi~ ~ should be considered in evaluatin~ the woe and amount of portable fire fi~htin¢ eqpipment that Sho-nld be on hand. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee incorporated articles pyrotechnic into the chapter where applicable. The Committee did not agree with theproposed wording of 4-1.4 and revised it to reference Table 4-1.4 wlddl is the same as Table 2-6.5, because they believed that quantity/distance limits were an acceptable alternative to the unvalidated fire protection requirements that were proposed. Tile Committee revised the electrical requirements to apply to all consumer fireworks storage buildings. The chapter was reorganized to include a section on Housekeeping for consumer fireworks storage buildings. The building construction requirements for work areas in storage buildings were revised to incorporate fire-rated separations from the consumer fireworks storage area. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 24 NEGATIVE: 1 NOT RETURNED: 3 Grucci, McCune, Stout-Hunt

EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: CONKLING: Tids is the most serious of the problems I see with

the current draft of the NFPA 1124 document, Revised Chapter 4 opens up the standard to apply to the storage of consumer fireworks at any location, not jns t at a manufacturing plant. While we must be certain that we provide for safety, we must also be careful not to impose requir-ements that have a substantial economic impact unless the changes are absolutely warranted. Tile Committee made several changes to the original proposal for Chapter 4 at the Huntsville meeting.

Ti~e Committee's action in Log #0 will have a devastating effect on many facilities that are currently used to store and distribute consumer fireworks. There are many facilities in current use, other than at manufacturing plants, that do not meet the distance requirements of Table 4-1.4. My original proposal provided for two options for storage facilities - they could either be sprinidered or they had to meet a table of separation distances. Ti~e Gommittee action in Huntsville removed sprinklering as an option to significant separation distances. This needs to be discussed in more detail at the committee level, and I regret that I was not able to attend the Huntsville meeting to present my views on this matter.

I urge the Committee to reject the proposed Chapter 4 at this time, by voting NOT to accept Log #9, and give the committee another shot at developing a standard for consumer fireworks storage ti~at adequately prbtects the public without imposing economic chaos on the consumer fireworks iudustry.

(Log #19) 1124- 44 - (Chapter 5): Accept in Principle SUBMITIT~ Charles P. Weeth, Skyrocken of La Crosse, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Revise Chapter 5 to:

Chapter 5 Transportation of fireworks 5-1 Transportation of fireworks from or to Manufacturing plants

o r Distribution facilities 5-1.1 The transportation of fireworks from or to Manufacturing

plants or Distribution facilities shall meet the requirement of the US DOT 49CFR, Parts 170 to end.

5-2 Transportation of fireworks at Manufacturing plants or Distribution facilities

5-2.1 The transportation of fireworks at manufacturing plants or distribution facilities shall meet the requirement of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.109.

5.2.2 A manufacturer, distributor, retailer or user shall be permitted to establish their own packaging and labelingsystem for transportation at fireworks at mahufacturing ~lants or distribution facilities, provided that system meets the reqmrements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.109. Replace the rest with t he applicable portions of 49 CFR related to 5-2 Vehicle inspection, 5-3 Driver Qualifications, 5-4 Vehicle Attendance, Routing and Parking 5.5 Ignition Sources, 5-6 Delivery of Fireworks.

Also include any applicable definitions from 49 CFR or 29 CFR and reference portions of 49 CFR related to packaging and labeling in the appendix. SUBSTANTIATION: The Code must separate transportation to and from Manufacturingplants or Distribution facilities in order to reference the applicable DOT regulations, from transportation at Manufacturing plants or Distribution facilities in order to reference the applicable OSHA regulations.

Also, given the US DOT has made many changes related to transportation, including the CDL requirements for drivers, vehicle requirements for hazardous material shipment, as well as the labeling of shipping cartons, shipping carton construction, and classification of hazardons materials, much of what was carried over from before the DOT developed these specific requirements is out of date and either needs to be replacedby a simi31e broad reference or updated with specific portions 49 CRR which might be helpful for authorities having jurisdiction to have as a reference

ff there are any specific provisions that need to be provided for transportation at a manufacturing plants or distribution facilitie-~ these can and should be developed and detailed by the Committee as well. COMMITrF~ ACTION: Accept in Principle.

1. Revise existing wording of Chapter 5 to read: Chapter 5 Transportation of F'treworks, Articles Pyrotechnic, and

Any Component(s) Containing Pyrotechnic or Explosive Materials. 5-1 Basic Requirements. Transportation of fireworks, articles

pyroteclmic, and any component(s) containing pyrotechnic or explosive materials shall meet all applicable requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 170 to end and any applicable local, state, or international requirements.

2. Delete the remaining portions of existing Chapter 5. COMMITIT~ STATI~[ENT: The Committee rewsed Chapter 5 to reduce redundancy with other regulations imposed on this regulated activity. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBFJP~ ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 25 NOT RETURNED: 3 Grucci, McCune, Stout-Hunt

(Log #3) 1124- 45 - (5-4 .3) : Accept in Principle Note: This Proposal appeared as Comment 1124-32 which was

held from the Fall 94 ROC on Proposal 1124-129. SUBMITZTJ~ Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Delete the exception. SUBSTANTIATION: The requirements for CDL do not permit a vehicle to be unattended at any time unless in a safe haven. C O ~ ACTION: Accept in Principle. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 1124-44 (Log #19). N U M B E R OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMI3[~EEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 25 NOT RETURNED: 3 Grucci, McCune, Stout-Hunt

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(Log #4) 1124- 46 - (Chapter 6 Referenced Publications): Reject Note: Tiffs Proposal appeared as Comment 1124-33 wltich was

held from dae Fall 94 ROC on Proposal 1124-131. SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weefla, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Add new text as follows:

Reference all applicable NFPA Codes and Standards flint encompass dae range of raw materials, equipment and medaods at a fireworks manufacturing plant, and in dae appropriateplaces in 1124, and provide whatever details or exceptions are needed for this unique industry.

Examples: 43A, 45, 49, 65, 68, 69, 77, 231,325M, 473, 481,495, 497A, 497B, 651,655, 704, 1231, 1420 SUBSTANTIATION: Provides more detail to tile industry and dae AHJs and allows for the unique differences to be detailed or excepted in NFPA 1124 so minimum and mandatory requirements developed for oflaer applications and industries do not become flae ones for dais industry be default. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The submitter did not provide any olecific text in dae recommendation for dae Committee to act on.

ae submitter is encouraged to resubmit flae recommendation wida specific requirements as to what text and what reference(s) need to be added to the code. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITIT_.E ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 25 NOT RETURNED: 3 Grucci, McCune, Stout-Hunt

(Log #10e) 1124- 47- (Appendix C): Reject SUBMITTER: Garry Hanson, Precocious Pyrotechnics, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Change die standard fireworks (pyrotechnic) chemicals typically used Table C-4.3.1 to come in compliance wida DOT APA 87-1 and 2 approval applications and latest ex number exemption list of chemicals, such as Barium Chlorate, Alcohols, Surfactants, Suspension Agents, Chlorinated Solvents, Ketones, and Acetates. SUBSTANTIATION: None. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee recognizes flint American Pyrotechnics Association standard APA 87-1 is is an extracted reference for dlis document, but it is not widtin flae scope of flae Committee to make changes to APA 87-1. The Committee is aware dmt APA 87-1 is proposed for revision during the calendar year (1997). The Committee will submit an updated copy of APA 87-1 as a public comment during dae public comment

riod or as soon as a copy becomes available. ER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28

VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 25 NOT RETURNED: 3 Grucci, McCune, Stout-Hunt

PART II

(Log #CP19) 1127- 1 - (Entire Document): Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics RECOMMENDATION: Review and revise the references to various regulations fllroughout the document for relevance to recent changes in regulatory positions affecting high power rockets, ltigh power rocket motors, motor reloading kits, or components, in dae following sections, including but not limited to: 2-2(b); 2-18.3 Exception; 2-18.3.2; 2-18.4.1 and Exception; 2- 18.4.2 Table; 3-3.5; 4-1.3; 5-2(a) and (b) Exception No.2; 5- 3.1.(d); 6-1(e); 6-1(m); 6-1(n); 7-1.2. SUBSTANTIATION: It has recendy come to flae Committee's attention flaat daere have been changes to regulations cited or referenced in dae code. These need to be reviewed and updated. The Committee has designated a Task Group to review dais matter during the public comment period. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: 2 Grucci, McCune

(Log #GP1) 1127- 2 - (1-1.4(d)): Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics

RECOMMENDATION: Revise existing 1-1.4 (d) to read: (d) Any individual, firm, partnership, joint venture, corporation,

I or oflaer business entity engaged, as a licensed for-profit business, in research, development, production, testing, maintenance, or supply of high power rockets, high power rocket motors, high power rocket propellant chemicals, or high power rocket components or parts for ultimate sale to qualified certified users in conformance witia dais code, or in connection wida contracts wifl~ tlae federal or state governments or wida commercial space transportation vehicle contractors or operating finns. SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee revised die text to include the term "certified user" which is dae terminology defined and used in dae code for consistency wldfin dae document. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: 2 Grucd, McCune

(Log #CP25) 1127- 3 - (l-3 Aero Model): Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics

I RECOMMENDATION: Revise existing definition of Aero Model to read:

Aero Model. A miniature, unmanned replica of a flying device, fllat includes flae category of model or high power rocket, as defined in tltis section. SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee revised a definition essential to flae application of file document. COMMITTEE ACTION: Acce,ot. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: 2 Grucci, McCune

(Log #CP2) 1127- 4- (1-3 Flight Cylinder, Sealed Flight Cylinder, Vented Flight Cylinder (New)): Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics RECOMMENDATION: Add file following definitions to 1-3 to read:

1. Add a definition for Flight Cylinder to read: Flight Cylinder. A high pressure container used in a nitrous

oxide hybrid high power rocket motor system to contain pressurized nitrous oxide.

2. Add a definition for Sealed Flight Cylinder to read: Sealed Flight Cylinder. A flight cylinder used in a nitrous oxide

hybrid high power rocket motor system into which tile nitrous oxide cma be loaded prior to launch and stored for an indefinite period.

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I . Add a def ini t ion for Ven ted Flight Cylinder to read: Ven ted Flight Cylinder. A fl ight cylinder used in a n i t rous oxide

hybrid h igh power rocket mo t o r system which cont inuous ly vents n i t rous oxide to the a tmosphe re du r ing the mo t o r fill and igni t ion p rocedure . SUBSTANTIATION: T he Commi t t ee a d d e d defini t ions essential to the scope a n d appl icat ion of the code in considerat ion of the new technology of hybrid rocket motors . COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 26 N O T RETURNED: 2 Grucci, McCune

(Log #CPI 3) 1127- 5 - (1-3 High Power Rocket, High Power Rocket Motor): Accept SUBM1TTER: Technica l Commi t t ee on Pyrotechnics RECOMMENDATION: 1. Revise existing defini t ion of High Power Rocket to read:

High Power Rocket. A rocket vehicle: (a) Tha t is propel led by a single rocket moto r having a total

impulse of more than 160 newton-seconds, or by any combina t ion of motors with an installed total impulse of more than 320 newton- seconds and no more than 40,960 newton-seconds of installed total impulse; or

(b) Tha t weighs more t h a n 1500 g (53 oz); or (c) Tha t conta ins may single motor with an average th rus t of

more t han 80 newtons; and (d) Tha t contains a recovery device for r e tu rn ing it safely so it

can be flown again; a nd (e) Tha t is made of paper , wood, fiberglass, or plastic with the

m i n i m u m a m o u n t of metall ic parts necessary for a i r f rame integrity d e p e n d e n t u p o n the installed total impulse; and

(f) whose pr imary use is for purposes of educat ion, recreation, and spor t ing activities.

2. Revise existing defini t ion of High Power Rocket Motor to read:

High Power Rocket Motor. A rocket moto r tha t has more than 160 newton-seconds but no m o r e than 40,960 newton-seconds o f total impulse or an average th rus t grea ter than 80 newtons or more than 62.5 g (2.2 oz) of propeUant and that otherwise meets the o ther r equ i rements set for th in this code. SUBSTANTIATION: T he Commi t tee clarified the defini t ions of high power rocket and h igh power rocket moto r that are essential to scope and appl icat ion of the code to discr iminate between m o d e l r o c k e t a n d h igh power rocket motors . COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 26 N O T RETURNED: 2 Grucci, McCune

(Log #CP18) 1127- 6 - (1-3 Inhab i t ed Building (New)): Accept SUBMITTER: Technica l Commi t t ee on Pyrotechnics RECOMMENDATION: Add a defini t ion for Inhabi ted Building to read:

Inhabi ted Building. Any bui ld ing or s t ructure regularly used in whole or par t as a place of h u m a n habitat ion. T he te rm includes any church , school, store, railway passenger station, a irport passenger terminal , a n d any o ther bui ld ing or s t ructure where peo .pie are accustomed., to congregate or assemble. T he t e rm does no t inc lude any bui ld ing or s t ructure occupied in connec t ion with the manufac tu re , t ransporta t ion, storage, or use of h i gh power rockets, h igh power rocket motors , and moto r re loading kits. SUBSTANTIATION: The Commi t tee added a defini t ion essential to the scope a n d appl icat ion of the documen t . COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 26 N O T RETURNED: 2 Grucci, McCune

(Log #CP22) 1127- 7 - (1-3 Model Rocket): Accept SUBMITTER: Technica l Commi t t ee on Pyrotechnics RECOMMENDATION: Revise exist ing defini t ion of Model Rocket to read:

Model Rocket. A rocket vehicle: (a) Tha t is propel led by a mode l rocket motor(s ) having a total

impulse of no m o r e t han 160 newton-seconds, or by any combina t ion o f mode l rocket motors with an installed total impulse no m o r e t han 320 newton- seconds;

(b) Tha t weighs no more than 1500 g m (53 oz); (c) Tha t contains a recovery device for r e tu rn ing it safely so that

it can be flown again; (d) Tha t is made of paper , wood, fiberglass, or plastic, with a

m i n i m u m a m o u n t of metal l ic parts necessary for a i r f rame integrity d e p e n d e n t u p o n installed total impulse; a n d

(e) Whose pr imary use is for the purpose of educat ion, recreation, and spor t ing activities. SUBSTANTIATION: The Commi t t ee revised a defini t ion essential to the appl icat ion of the document . COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: 2 Grucci, McCune

(Log #CP23) 1127- 8 - (1-3 Model Rocket Motor): Accept SUBMITTER: Technica l Commi t t ee on Pyrotechnics RECOMMENDATION: Revise existing defini t ion of Model Rocket Motor to read:

Model Rocket Motor. A rocket moto r that has a total impulse of no more than 160 newton seconds, an average thrus t of no m o re than 80 newtons, a propel lant weight of no more than 62.5 gm, and that otherwise meets the r equ i rements set for th in NFPA 1122, Cod for Model Rocketry. SUBSTANTIATION: The Commi t tee revised a defini t ion essential to file applicat ion of tile documen t . COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: 2 Grucci, McCune

(Log #CP21) 1127- 9 - (1-3 Module, Motor Reloading Kit, S team Rocket Motor) : Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Commi t t ee on Pyrotechnics RECOMMENDATION: Revise existing defini t ions for the following te rms to read:

1. Revise existing defini t ion of Module to read: Module. A pyrotechnic c o m p o n e n t o f a hybrid or reloadable

rocket motor in which its chemical composi t ion is p re loaded into a f in ished assembly tha t does n o t necessi tate mix ing of ingredients by the user.

2. Revise existing defini t ion of Motor Reloading Kit to read: Motor Reloading Kit. A package des igned and p roduced by a

commercia l manufac tu re r that conta ins all o f the c o m p o n e n t s an d parts necessary to re load a n d reuse a reloadable h igh power rocket moto r casing specifically des igned a n d m a n u f a c t u r e d to use the c o m p o n e n t s and parts. These c o m p o n e n t s a n d parts normal ly inc lude a prope l lan t module (s ) , a new rocket motor nozzle, new insulat ion componen t ( s ) , p repackaged delay and ejection module ( s ) , electrical igniter(s) , a n d the parts necessary to seal tile casing du r ing operat ion.

3. Revise exis~ng defini t ion of S team Rocket Motor to read: Steam Rocket Motor. A rocket mo to r tha t p roduces its force or

th rus t by m e a n s of s team carried, stored, or p roduce d within the rocket moto r or vehicle. SUBSTANTIATION: The existing defini t ions were revised for editorial clarification of the scope a n d appl icat ion of the d o c u m e n t in considerat ion o f the new technology of hybrid rocket motor s . COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept . NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28

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VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: 2 Grucci, McCune

(Log #CP24) 1127- 10- (1-3 Parking Area): Accept SUBMITTER: Tedmica l Commit tee on Pyrotechnics RECOMMENDATION: Revise existing definition of Parking Area to read:

Launch Site Parking Area. An area designated by the safety moni tor where spectators park their velticles. SUBSTANTIATION: The Commit tee revised a definition essential to file application of the document . COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: 2 Grucci, McCune

(Log #CP26) 1127- 11 - (1-3 Propellant): Accept SUBMITTERa Technical Commit tee on Pyrotechnics

I RECOMMENDATION: Revise existing definit ion of Propellant to read:

Rocket Propellant. The material(s) utilized in a rocket motor that produces thrust by the discharge of a working fluid genera ted by combustion, decomposi t ion, change of state, or od~er discharge of such material contained, carried, or s tored within said rocket i n o t o r . SUBSTANTIATION: The Commit tee revised a definition essential to die application of file document . COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: 2 Grucci, McCune

(Log #CP20) 1127- 12- (1-3 Reloadable Rocket Motor) : Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Commit tee on Pyrotechnics RECOMMENDATION: Revise existing definition of Reloadable Rocket Motor to read:

Reloadable Rocket Motor. A rocket motor that has been des igned and manufactured so that fl~e user can load, reload, and reuse the pressure-resisting body or casing, using the parts and components of a motor reloading kit certified for use with that rocket motor casing. SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee believes that it is more important that the reload be certified by a recognized testing organization rather th,'m have a recommendat ion from the manufactu rer. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: 2 Grucci, McCune

(Log #CP27) 1127- 13 - (1-3 Safety Monitor) : Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Commit tee on Pyroteclmics RECOMMENDATION: Revise existing definit ion of Safety Monitor to read:

Range Safety Officer. A certified user of high power rocket motors whose responsibilities and duties during the operat ion of high power rockets are to confirm a rocket 's compliance with the applicable provisions of diis code, ensure that the rocket will fly in a safe manner , designate die areas of die launch site, and oversee the safety of all spectators and participants. SUBSTANTIATION: The Commit tee revised a definition essential to die application of the document . COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELICIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: 2 Grucci, McCune

(Log #CP14) 1127- 14- (2-2(b)): Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Commit tee on Pyrotechnics RECOMMENDATION: 1. Revise existing 2-2(b) to read:

(b) Uni ted States Code, Tide 49, Section 1348, "Airspace Control and Facilities," 72 Statute 749, Section 307, Federal Aviation Act of 1958, covering Federal Aviation Administrat ion Regulations, f rom Code of Federal Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 1, Subchapter F, Part 101, Paral~graph 101.1 dwough 101.25 or later revisions or amendments u~ereto; SUBSTANTIATION: The Commit tee revised the citation of the federal retulat ions to include those regulations pertaining to high power rockets. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELICIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: 2 Grucci, McCune

(Log #8) 1127- 15 - (2-9): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Ken Montanye, Butler, NJ RECOMMENDATION: Add:

"...and Biodegradable." SUBSTANTIATION: Materials such as fiberglass insulation is being used as recovery wadding. Materials such as dais is not environmentally friendly. COMMITTEE ACq'ION: Accept in Principle.

I Add new appendix text for A-2-9.2 to read: I A-2-9.2 Recovery. It is r e c o m m e n d e d that disposable recovery [ wadding be biodegradable to address environmental concerns.

COMMITTEE STATEMENT: While fiberglass is not biodegradable, it is a low cost effective way to protect the recovery systems of high power rockets. Therefore, die Commit tee believes that the submitter 's proposal can best be addressed as a r ecommenda t ion to users. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: 2 Grucci, McCune

(Log #9) 1127- 16 - (2-13): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Ken Montanye, Butler, NJ RECOMMENDATION: Add new text as follows:

A person shall launch a high power rocket in an outdoor cleared area, free of tall trees, power lines, buildings, and dry brush and grass. Fire suppression devices shall be required: Fire extinguishers, in the amount equal to a rating of at least a 20 Ib ABC type shall be provided.

A first aid kit shall ,also be required widl a sufficient anmunt of supplies to cover all participants. SUBSTANTIATION: Preplanning for any possible event that might occur.

An "ABC" type extinguisher covers all fire hazards. COMMITTEEACTION: Accept in Principle. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Commit tee Proposal 1127-17 (Log #CP16). The Commit tee believes that having first aid kits for emergency situations is important , but not in the number that was

~ rl~oBsed by the submitter. ER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28

VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: 2 Grucci, McCune

(Log #CP16) 1127- 17 - (2-13): Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Commit tee on Pyrotechnics RECOMMENDATION: Revise existing section 2-13 to read:

2-13" Launch Site. 2-13.1 A person shall launch a high power rocket only in an

outdoor area where tall trees, power lines, and buildings will not flpresent a hazard, in the opinion of the safety monitor, to the safe

ight operat ion of a ltigh power rocket. 2-13.2 The minimum launch site shall be: (a) No less than one-half tile maximum altitude expected,

calculated, simulated, or granted by die FAA waiver/audaority having jurisdiction; or

(b) The size shown in Table 2-13.2.

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I 2-13.3 In no case shall file minimum launcb site d imension be less allan 1500 ft (457 m).

2-13.4 Fire suppression devices and first aid kits shall be available. SUBSTANTIATION: The Commit tee revised existing Section 2-15 for clarification and to comply widl die NFPA M a n u a l o f Style. The Commit tee dele ted existing 2-13.2 so that it could be relocated to a more appropriate location. The Committee revised 2-13.4 to become two requirements in accordance witll tile NFPA Manual of Style to clarify dlat a user has a med lod for determining file launch site dimensions as ,an alternative to the use of Table 2-13.2. The Commit tee dele ted existing 2-13.5 becanse the requirement is already stated elsewhere in die code. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: 2 Grucci, McCune

(Log #CP 17) 112% 18- (2-14): Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Commit tee on Pyrotechnics RECOMMENDATION: Revise existing section 2-14 to read:

2-14 Launcher Location. 2-14.1 The person lannching a high power rocket using a .

motor(s) not emitt ing sparks shall clear tile g round for a radius of no less dtan 50 ft (15 m) a round die launcher(s) of easy-to-bnrn materials dmt could be ignited during launch by die exhaust of dae rocket motor.

2-14.2 The person launching a high power rocket using a motor(s) emitt ing sparks sh,all clear the ground for a radius of no less allan 75 ft (23 m) a round die launcher(s) of easy-to-burn materials that could be ignited during launch by tile exhanst of the rocket motor.

2-14.3 The person in tending to launch a high power rocket shall locate tile launcher at a distance of one-half tile launch site

! d imension or 1500 ft (457 m), whichever is greater, f rom any inhabited building or public highway on which traffic flow exceeds ten vehicles per hour, not including traffic flow related to the launch.

Exception: Inhabited building(s) shall be permi t ted to be locatedwithin tile launch site with file approval of file authority having jurisdiction and file owner(s) of file inbabi ted building, if the inhabi ted building(s) is unoccupied during the launch. SUBSTANTIATION: The Commit tee revised section 2-14 to increase the area a round tile launcher in which easy-to-burn materials must be cleared prior to launch. This revision addresses high power rocket motors with different exhaltst cllaracteristics. This is an effort to rednce die fire hazard potential of these activities. The Commit tee clarified die configuration of launch sites and lanncher location with respect to inhabi ted buildings and public higbways witll identified traffic flow levels. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: 2 Crucci, McCune

(Log #CP3) 112% 19 - (Table 2-15.3): Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Commit tee on Pyrotechnics RECOMMENDATION: 1. Revise existing Table Heading to read:

Table 2-15.3 Minimum Safe Distance (Complex High Power Rocket)

2. Delete existing foomote 1. SUBSTANTIATION: The Commit tee revised tile table beading and dele ted the footnote for editorial clarification. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: 2 Grucci, McCune

(Log #CP4) 1127- 20- (2-18.1, 2-18.2): Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Commit tee on Pyrotechnics RECOMMENDATION: 1. Revise existing 2-18.1 to read:

2-18.1 High power rocket motors, motor reloading kits, and pyrotecbnic modules shall be s tored at least 25 ft (7.6 m) away from smoking, open flames, and odle r sources o f beat.

2. Delete existing 2-18.2 and r enumber subsequentparagraphs . SUBSTANTIATION: The Commit tee combined 2-18.1 and 2-18.2 into a single requi rement for clarification and incorporated wording relating to reclosable noncombust ib le storage container into Committee Action on Proposal 1127-21 (Log#7). COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: 2 Grucci, McCune

(Log #7) 112% 21 - (2-18.3, 2-18.4 (New), 5-2): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Larry McCune /Robe r t Melton, U.S. Dept. of Alcohol Tobacco & Fire Arms/Dallas Fire Dept., TX RECOMMENDATION: 1. Revise die wording of 2-18.3 in proposed NFPA 1127, 1995 edition, to read as follows:

2-18.3 No more allan 50 Ib (22.7 kg) of ne t propellant weight of high power rocket motors, motor reloading kits, or pyrotechnic modules shall be stored in a Type 3 or a Type 4 indoor magazine ,as descr ibed in NFPA 495, Explosive Materials Code. indoor magazines shall be painted red, and the top shall bear the words "EXPLOSIVES - - KEEP FIRE AWAY" in white letters at least 3 in. (76 mm) high.

Exception: This requi rement sball not apply to solid propellant rocket motors, motor reloading kits, pyrotechnic modules or any od~er solid propel lant rocket motor products that ,are exempt under Title-27,-Code of Federal Regulations, Part 55, Subpart H, Section 55.141.

2-18.3.1 The magazine shall no t be located in any residence. 2-18.3.2 The indoor magazine shall be permit ted to be located in

a de tached garage or outbuilding substantially removed or segregated from any residence.

2-18.3.3 Tile indoor magazine sball be pe rmi t t ed to be located in an at tached garage in a single-family residence.

2-18.3.4 Tile indoor magazine shall be permit ted to be located in an at tached garage of a multifamily residence or duplex if tlle magazine is su r rounded on ,all sides by a 1-br fire-rated barrier.

2. Add die following new 2-18.4 to proposed NFPA 1127, 1995 edition, to read as follows and renumber existing 2-18.4 as 2-18.5:

2-18.4 Large Qnantity Storage. 2-18.4.1 More titan 50 Ib (22.7 kg) of net propel lant weight of

high power rocket motors, motor reloading kits, or pyrotechnic modules shall be stored in a Type 4 outdoor magazine or greater as described in NFPA 495, Explosive Materials Code, and Title 27, Code of Federal Regulations, part 55.

Exception: This requi rement shall not apply to solid propel lant rocket motors, motor reloading kits, pyrotechnic modules or any other solid propel lant rocket motor products dlat are exempt under Title-27, Code of Federal Regulations, part 55, Subpart H, Section 55.141.

2-18.4.2 The magazine shaU meet die distance requirements in Table 2-18, Table of Storage Distances for Low Explosives.

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Table 2-18 Table of Storage Distances for Low Explosives

Pounds ~k~) Distances in Feet (m)

From Inhabited From Public Railroad and Over Not Over Building Highway

From Aboveground Magazine

0 (0) 1000 (454) 75 (23) 75 (23) 1000 (454) 5000 (2268) 115 (35) 115 (35) 5000 (2268) 10,000 (4536) 150 (46) 150 (46)

10,000 (4536) 20,000 (9072) 190 (58) 190 (58) 20,000 (9072) 30,000 (13,608) 215 (66) 215 (66) 30,000 (13,608) 40,000 (18,144) 235 (72) 235 (72) 40,000 "18,144) 50,000 (22,680) 250 (76) 250 (76) 50,000 (22,680) 60,000 (27,216) 260 (79) 260 (79) 60,000 (27,216) 70,000 (31,751) 270 (82) 270 (82) 70,000 (31,751) 80,000 (36,287) 280 (85) 280 (85) 80,000 (36,287) 90,000 (40,823) 295 (90) 295 (90) 90,000 (40,823) 100,000 (45,360) 300 (91) 300 (91)

100,000 (45,360) 200,000 (90,718) 375 (114) 375 (114) 200,000 (90,718) 300,000 (136,078) 450 (137) 450 (137)

50 75

100 125 145 155 165 175 185 190 195 200 250 300

(15) (23) (30) (38) (44) (47) (50) (53) (56) (58) (59) (61) (76) (91)

*Table is extracted from 27 CFR, Part 55 (BATF regulations for the storage of explosive materials).

3. Insert a new Section 5-2 to proposed NFPA 1127, 1995 edition, to read as follows:

5-2 User Permit Requirements. A "User of Low Explosives Permit" as defined in Title 27, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 55, is required prior to both of the following:

(a) Acquisition by a certified user of a high power solid propellant rocket motor(s) or motor reloading kit(s) in a state other than where the user resides.

Exception No. 1: this requirement shall not apply to the transportation, shipment, or receipt of high power rocket motor(s) or motor reloading kit(s) by a nonpermit tee who lawfully purchases high power rocket motor(s) or motor reloading kit(s) from a licensee in a state contiguous to the purchaser's state of residence, if the purchaser's state of residence has enacted legislation, currendy in force, specifically authorizing a resident of that state to purchase explosive materials in a contiguous state.

Exception No. 2: This requirement shall not apply to solid propellant rocket motors, motor reloading kits, pyrotechnic modules or any other solid propellant rocket motor products that are exempt under Title 27, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 55, Subpart H, Section 55.141.

(b) Transportation by a certified user of a high power solid propellant rocket motor(s) or motor reloading kit(s) to a state other than where the user resides.

Exception No. 1: This requirement shall not apply to the transportation, shipment, or receipt of higher power rocket motor(s) or motor reloading kit(s) by a nonpermittee who lawfully purchases high power rocket motor(s) or motor reloading kit(s) from a licensee in a state contiguous to the purchaser's state of residence, if the purchaser's state of residence has enacted legislation, currendy in force, specifically authorizing a resident of that state to purchase explosive materials in a contiguous state.

Exception No. 2: This requirement shall not apply to solid propellant rocket motors, motor reloading kits, pyrotechnic modules or any other solid propellant rocket motor products that are exempt under Tide 27, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 55, Subpart H, Section 55.141.

4. Renumber the subsequent portions of Chapter 5. 5. Add the following reference publications to the existing list in

Chapter 7, Referenced Publications. 7-1.1 NFPA Publications. NFPA 495, Explosive Materials Code, 1992 edition. 7-1.2. U.S. Government Publications. Title 27, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 55.

SUBSTANTIATION: The proposed changes bring proposed NFPA 1227, Code for High Power Rocketry, into compliance with the Federal Regulations for the storage of low explosives [high power rocket motor(s) and motor reloading kit(s)], based on a recent clarification and determination by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms from Title 27, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 55, and further research by the members of the Pyrotechnics Committee. This change is essential for the conduct of high power rocket motor activity and provides for enhanced public safety.

COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. I 1. Revise wording of 2-18.3 in the Tentative Interim Amendment ~to NFPA 1127, Code for High Power Rocketry, 1995 edition, to read:

2-18.3 No more than 50 lb (23 kg) of net propellant weight of high power rocket motors, motor reloading kits, or pyrotechnic modules shall be stored in a Type 3 or a Type 4 indoor magazine as described in Title 27, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 55. Indoor magazines shall be painted red, and the top shall bear the words "EXPLOSIVES - - KEEP FIRE AWAY" in white letters at least 3 in. (76 mm) high.

Exception: This requirement shall not apply to solid propellant rocket motors, motor reloading kits, pyrotechnic modules or any other solid propellant rocket motor products that are exempt under Title 27, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 55, Subpart H, Section 55.141.

2-18.3.1 The magazine shall not be located in any residence. 2-18.3.2 The indoor magazine shall be permitted to be located in

a detached garage or outbuilding substantially removed or segregated from any residence.

2-18.3.3 The indoor magazine shall be permitted to be located in an attached garage in a single-family residence.

2-18.3.4 The indoor magazine shall be permitted to be located in an attached garage of a multifamily residence or duplex if the magazine is surrounded on all sides by a 1-hr fire-rated barrier.

2-18.3.5 Pyrotechnic high power solid propellant rocket motors, motor reloading kits, modules, or any other solid propellant motor

roducts that are exempt under Title 27, Code of Federal egulations, Part 55, subpart H, Section 55.141 shall be stored in a

reclosable, noncombustible container. 2. Add the following new 2-18.4 to the Tentative Interim

Amendment to NFPA 1127, Code for High Power Rocketry, 1995 edition, to read and renumber existing 2-18.4 as 2-18.5:

2-18.4 Large Quantity Storage. 2-18.4.1 More than 50 lb (22.7 kg) of net propellant weight of

high power rocket motors, motor reloading kits, or pyrotechnic modules shall be stored in a Type 4 outdoor magazine orgreater as described in Title 27, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 55.

Exception: Tiffs requirement shall not apply to solid propellant rocket motors, motor reloading kits, pyrotechnic modules or any other solid propellant rocket motor products that are exempt under Title 27, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 55, Subpart H, Section 55.141.

2-18.4.2 The magazine shall meet the distance requirements in Table 2-18, Table of Storage Distances for Low Explosives.

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Table 2-18 Table of Storage Distances for Low Explosives

Pouo~ t~,) Distances in Feet Ira)

Over From Inhabited From Public Railroad From Aboveground

Not Over Buiidin[~ and Hi,ghwa~' Ma~azlne

0 (0) 1000 (454) 75 (23) 75 1000 (454) 5000 (2268) 115 (35) 115 5000 (2268) 10,000 (4536) 150 (46) 150

10,000 (4536) 20,000 (9072) 190 (58) 190 20,000 (9072) 30,000 (13,608) 215 (66) 215 30 ,000 (13,608) 40,000 (18,144) 235 (72) 235 40 ,000 "18,144) 50,000 (22,680) 250 (76) 250 50 ,000 (22,680) 60,000 (27,216) 260 (79) 260 60 ,000 (27,216) 70,000 (31,751) 270 (82) 270 70 ,000 (.31,751) 80,000 (36,287) 280 (85) 280 80 ,000 (.35,287) 90 ,000 (40,823) 295 (90) 295 90 ,000 (40,823) 1 0 0 , 0 0 0 (45,360) 300 (91) 300

100,000 ( . 4 5 , 3 6 0 ) 2 0 0 , 0 0 0 (90,718) 375 (114) 375 200,000 (190 ,718) 3 0 0 , 0 0 0 (136,078) 450 (137) 450

(23) (35) (46) (58) (66) (72) (76) (79) (82) (85) (90) (91)

(114) (137)

50 75

100 125 145 155 165 175 185 190 195 200 250 300

(15) (23) (30) (38) (44) (47) (50) (53) (56) (58) (59) (61) (76) (91)

*Table is extracted from 27 CFR, Part 55 (BATF regulations for the storage of explosive materials).

3. Insert a new Section 5-2 to the Tentative Interim Amendment to NFPA 1127, Code fir High Power Rocketry, 1995 edition, to read:

5-2 User Permit Requirements. A "User of Low Explosives Permit" as defined inTitle 27, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 55, is required prior to both of the following:

(a) Acquisition by a certified user of a high power solid propellant rocket motor(s) or motor reloading kit(s) in a state other than where the user resides.

Exception No. 1: This requirement shall not apply to the transportation, shipment, or receipt of high power rocket motor(s) or motor reloading kit(s) by a nonpermittee who lawfully purchases lfigh power rocket motor(s) or motor reloading kit(s) from a licensee in a state contiguous to the purchaser's state of residence, if the purchaser's state of residence has enacted legislation, currently in force, specifically authorizing a resident of that state to purchase explosive materials in a contiguous state.

Exception No. 2: This requirement shall not apply to solid propellant rocket motors, motor reloading kits, pyrotechnic

: modules or any other solid propellant rocket motor products that are exempt nnder Title 27, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 55, Subpart H, Section 55.141.

(b) Transportation by a certified user of a high power solid propellant rocket motor(s) or motor reloading kit(s) to a state other than where flat; user resides.

Exception No. 1: This requirement shall not apply to the transportation, shipment, or receipt of higher power rocket motor(s) or motor reloading kit(s) by a nonpermittee who lawfully pnrchases high power rocket motor(s) or motor reloading kit(s) from a licensee in a state contiguous to the purchaser's state of residence, if the purchaser's state of residence has enacted legislation, currently in force, specifically authorizing a resident of that state to purchase explosive materials in a contiguous state.

Exception No. 2: This requirement shall not apply to solid propellant rocket motors, motor reloading kits, pyrotechnic modules or any other solid propellant rocket motor products that are exempt under Tide 27, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 55,

5 Subpart H, S e c f o n . 5.141. 4. Renumber the subsequent portions of Chapter 5.

COMMITTEE STA'IEMENT: I. The Committee added 2-18.3.5 to emphasize that even non-regulated ltigh power rocket motor products must be stored in reclosable noncomhustible containers when not in use.

2. The Commmittee deleted the reference to NFPA 495, Explosives in 2-18.3 and 2-18.4.1 since it does not recognize storage of low explosives. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMrrTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: 2 Grucci, McCune

(Log #CP5) 1127- 22 - (Chapter 3): Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics RECOMMENDATION: 1. Revise existing Chapter 3 to read:

Chapter 3 Requirements for High Power Rocket Motors. 3-1 General Requirements. 3-1.1 A high power rocket motor shall be designed so that the

temperature of file external surface of the motor casing and fittings, if any, shall not exceed 392°F (200°C) during or after operation.

3-1.2 A high power rocket motor casing shall be so designed and constructed that, if it ruptures, it will not project any casing fragments beyond a radial distance of one-half the distance shown as a safe distance in Table 2-15.3.

3-1.3 A high power rocket motor whose casing is metallic shall be so designed and constructed that its normal failure mode shall lead to all separated parts traveling along tile longitudinal axis of the motor.

3-1.4 The metallic casing of a high power rocket motor shall be made of 6061-T6 or equivalent aluminum alloy.

3-1.5 A high power rocket motor using a reloadable metallic casing shall have its casing designed to withstand at least twice the design maximum operating pressure of the motor.

3-1.6 A high power rocket motor, motor reloading kit, or pyrotechnic component shall be so designed and constructed so as not to ignite when subjected to temperatures of 125°C (257°F) for a duration of no less than 30 minutes.

3-2 Solid Propellant High Power Rocket Motors. 3-2.1 A solid propellant high power rocket motor shall be

produced by a commercial manufacturer. 3-2.2 A solid propellant high power rocket motor shall have all

of the propellant: (a) Preloaded into the motor casing if a solid propellant high

power rocket, motor, is designed to be expendable, or (b) Available m a premanufactured module(s) if the propellant

is designed to be used in a reloadable solid propellant high power rocket motor.

3-2.3 The solid propellant high power rocket motor shall be designed in such a manner that the propelkmt:

(a) Cannot be removed without destroying the motor; or (b) Is a premanufactured module(s) intended to be inserted

into a reloadable solid propellant high power rocket motor casing. 3-2.4 Delay trains andejection charges shall be permitted to be

included as an integral part of die motor, or they shall be permitted to be packaged separately, if these auxiliary packages are designed so that an individual would have no difficulty handling and using them safely.

3-2.5 Propellant grains packaged in motor reloading kits for reloadable solid propellant high power rocket motors shall be shipped and stored in an insulating sleeve of equal or greater length than the propellant grain.

3-2.5.1" The insulating sleeve shall have low thermal conductivity and a thickness of not less than 0.030 in. (0.80 ram).

3-3 ltybrid Propellant High Power Rocket Motors. 3-3.1 General Requirements. 3-3.1.1 A hybrid propellant high power rocket motor shall be

produced by a commercial manufacturer.

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3-3.1.2 A hybrid propel lant high power rocket motor shall use pressurized nitrous oxide as an oxidizer combined with a separate solid fizel.

3-3.1.2.1 The solid fuel shall be: (a), Preloaded into. the motor, casing if a hybrid propel lant high

power rocket motor ts des igned to be expendable; or (b) Available in a p remanufacmred module(s) if tile fuel is

designed to be used in a reloadable hybrid propel lant high power rocket motor.

3-3.1.3 Pyrotechnic modules in tended for use in file operation of a hybrid propellant high power rocket motor shall be completely premannfactured.

3-3.1.4 Pyrotechnic modules weighing 20 grams (0.7 oz) or more

Fl ackaged in motor reloading kits for reloadable hybrid propellant igh power rocket motors shall be shipped and stored in an

insulating sleeve of equal or greater length than the pyrotechnic module .

3-3.1.4.1" The insulating sleeve shall have low thermal conductivity and a thickness of no t less than 0.030 in. (0.80 mm).

3-3.1.5 Hybrid propel lant l t i ghpower rocket motors using pyrotechnic modules shall be so designed and constructed that the maximum pressure genera ted hy the pyrotechnic module(s) alone shall not exceed 400 psi (2760 kPa) at 20°C +[- 5°C.

3-3.1.6 Hybrid propel lant h i g h p o w e r rocket motors using pyrotechnic modules shall be so designed and constructed that the motor combustion chamber shall fail at ap re s su re no greater than one-half of the flight cylinder's design yieldpre~sure.

3-3.2 Requirements for Sealed Hybrid Motor Systems. 3-3.2.1 Flight cylinders used in sealed hybrid motor systems shall

be made of a luminum alloy or a composite-overwrapped ahaminum shell.

3-3.2.2 Flight cylinders shall comply with Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 178, Subpart C for storage of nitrous oxide.

3-3.2.3 Metallic components of valves used in sealed flight cylinders shall be constructed of brass, ,aluminum or stainless steel.

3-3.2.4 Internal valve nonmetal l ic sealing components exposed to flowing pressurized nitrous oxide shall be made of noncombust ib le materials such as Teflon(~) polytetrafluoroethylene polymer.

Exception: This requ i rement shall not apply to pyrotechnic valve sealing componen t s that ,are des igned to be consumed upon ignition.

3-3.2.5 Pyrotechnic valve sealing components shall be capable of maintaining their structural integrity up to the rated working pressure of the nitrous oxide flight cylinder or 1,800 psi (10 MPa), whichever is greater, pr ior to ignition.

3-3.2.6 Pyrotechnic valve sealing components shall be isolated from direct contact with pressurized nitrous oxide prior to ignition.

3-3.2.7 Sealed flight cylinders used for storage of pressurized nitrous oxide shall be equipped with a pressure relief valve that will function at a pressure no greater than one-half of the cylinder design yield pressure.

3-3.2.8 Sealed flight cylinders used for storage of pressurized nitrous oxide shall have tile tare weight of tile cylinder and the maximum permissihle nitrous oxide fill weight clearly and legibly imprinted upon the exterior surface of tile cylinder.

3-3.2.8.1 The maximum permissible nitrous oxide fill weight shall not exceed that allowed by Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 178, Subpar t C.

3-3.2.9 Warning and other labels applied by tile cylinder manufacuirer shall not be removed.

3-3.3 Requirements for Vented Hybrid Motor Systems. 3-3.3.1 Flight cylinders used in vented hybrid motor systems shall

be made of a luminum alloy or a composite-overwrapped a luminum shell.

3-3.3.2 Flight cylinders used in vented hybrid motor systems shall have a design yield pressure of at least 3000 psi (21 MPa) and shall have been proof-tested to at least 2000 psi (14 MPa).

3-3.3.2.1 The manufacturer 's approval and testing date shall be clearly and legibly imprinted upon the exterior surface of the cylinder.

3-3.3.3 Vented flight cylinders shall be des igned and constructed so that their normal failure mode shall lead to all separated parts traveling along the longitudinal axis of the cylinder.

3-3.3.4 Vented flight cylinders shall be capable of being remotely empt ied of nitrous oxide at any thne prior to ignition of tile hybrid rocket motor.

3-3.3.5 Vented flight cylinders shall be filled and unloaded remotely at a distance equal to or greater than that shown as a safe distance in Table 2-15.3 for their representative motor class.

3-4 Manufacturer Requirements. 3-4.1 A manufacturer of a high power rocket motor(s) or motor

reloading kit(s) shall subject a random sample of 1 percent of each product ion lot to a static test that shall measure and record the high power rocket motor 's total impulse, delay time, if included, and action of ejection charge, if included.

Exception: As an alternative to a random sample of 1 percent of each product ion lot, a written quality control plan and recordkeeping shall be permit ted to be mainta ined for production lots of propel lant composit ion, delay composit ion and motor componen t s to ensure compliance with this code.

34.1.1 High power rocket motor product ion lots shall be corrected, destroyed, or retested by the tr~anufacturer under any of the following conditions:

(a) Tile total impulse of a test item departs more than 10 percent from the certified mean total impulse value of the high power rocket motor type.

(b) The t ime delay, if any, of a test i tem departs more than 20 percent from file established mean t ime delay value of tile high power rocket motor type. However, in no case shall this variation exceed 3 seconds.

(c) The ejection charge, if any, of a test i tem does not function properly.

(d) A test item malfunctions in any other manner that affects file safety of its shipment , storage, handling, or use.

3-4.2 Static tests shall be conducted with file test items at 20°C +/- 10°C (50 - 86°F).

5-4.3 For a retest, a manufacturer shall test a min imum additional 2 percent o f tile product ion lot in question. If any

! additional test i tem displays any of the above-mentioned conditions, file entire product ion lot shall be corrected or destroyed by the manufacturer.

3-4.4 A high power rocket motor or motor reloading kit whose performance deviates f rom the sample test criteria a n d performance limits detailed above within five years f rom the date of manufacture shall be withdrawn from commercial sale and redesigned to provide reliable operation when ignited within a period of five years from the date of manufacture.

3-4.5 If the expected shelf life of a high power rocket motor or motor reloading kit is less than ten years, the manufacturer shall imprint a "use before" date on tile package or motor casing.

34.6 No manufacturer , distributor, or o ther person shall sell, expose for sate, or otherwise make available to tile public any type of high power rocket motor ignition device that is in tended to be in i t ia tedby a hand-held flame.

3-5 Shipping and Packaging. 3-5.1 A high power rocket motor shall be shipped, stored, and

sold with no ignition e lement installed. 3-5.2 A high power rocket motor or motor reloading kit shall be

shipped and sold with complete instructions for its storage, handling, mad use.

3-5.2.1 Tile instructions shall contain the following information: (a) Wording that warns the user to read and follow all

instructions; (b) Information on how to safely ignite file high power rocket

motor by electrical means; (c) Performance data on tile high power rocket motor type,

including propel lant weight(s), total impulse, average thrust, time delay, and representative thrust-time curve;

(d) Any special first aid data or action to be taken in the event of thermal or freeze bums, inhalation of nitrous oxide or exhaust )roducts, or oral ingestion of anypyro techn ic components;

(e) Proper mad safe disposal of the high power rocket motor, motor reloading kit, or pyrotechnic module, if it has become too old, has been subjected to condit ions that could impair its )erformance, or, in file opinion of tile user, has become unsafe;

(0 AnY special action that shall be taken in case of fire in which stored high power rocket motors, motor reloading kits, filled compressed gas cylinders, or pyrotechnic modules are involved;

(g) If a solid or hybrid propel lant motor reloading kit, safety precautions for handling the propel lant and pyrotechnic materials, and for cleaning and other necessary post-firing maintenance on the motor casing;

(h) If a hybrid propel lant rocket motor or hybrid motor reloading kit, safety precautions for the handl ing of compressed gases used, personal protective equipment required during assembly, warnings and instructions for the avoidance of pet roleum greases and oils in the vicinity of pressurized nitrous oxide or oxygen, recommendat ions for greases that can safely be used, proper cylinder filling weights and procedures , safe remote loading instructions, and for cleaning a n d other necessary post- firing maintenance of the g round support equ ipment supplied or r e c o m m e n d e d by the manufacturer; and

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(i) Warnings prohibi t ing tamper ing with, unauthor ized disassembly or misuse of any components of the high power rocket motor, motor reloading kit or special g round suppor t equ ipment intrinsic to the safe use of the high power rocket motor.

3-5.3 The package containing the motor reloading kit for use in a reloadable ltigb power rocket motor shall have visible identification that will identify the motor casing type in which it shall be installed.

3-5.4 The package containing the motor reloading kit shall display instructions that the kit sllall not be opened until the user is ready to install the motor reloading kit parts, including the propel lant modules(s) , in the reloadable h igh power rocket motor casing.

3-5.5 A high power rocket motor or motor reloading kit shall have impr in ted on its external surface or package:

(a) The name of the importer, manufacturer , or distributor; (b) A recognized code using the nomencla ture "Xyy-zz" where

"X" is a letter represent ing the total impulse as shown in Table 2- 13.2, "yy" is a number indicating the average thrust in newtons, and "zz" is a number indicating the the delay in seconds before ejection; and

(c) A lot number or manufacture date wlfich shall be permit ted to be encoded.

3-5.5.1 All information imprinted on the external surface or package of a high power rocket motor or motor reloading kit shall be legible.

3-5.6 High power rocket motors, motor reloading kits, and pyrotechnic componen t s shall be marked with information complying with the Federal Hazardous Substances Act of Title 16, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1500.

2. Add the following appendix text for the paragraphs identified: A-3-2.5.1 Cardboard is an example of a material with a low

conductivity. A-3-3.1.4.1 Cardboard is an example of a material with a low

conductivity. SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee revised Chapter 3 to incorporate requirements and safety provisions for hybrid motor technology. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: 2 Grncci, McCune

(Log #CP15) 1127- 23 - (3-1.7 (New)): Accept SUBMII~I'ER: Technical Commit tee on Pyroteclmics RECOMMENDATION: Add new 3-1.7 to read:

3-1.7 The solid propel lant of a high power rocket motor silall contain no metal particles larger than 100 mesh (150 microns) and shall be des igned to produce a minimum of ejected particles or sparks. SUBSTANTIATION: The Commit tee added a provision to reduce fire h,'mard by limiting the size of solid particles ejected from solid propel lant high power rocket motors. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEaMB~R$ ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 23 NEGATIVE: 3 NOT RETURNED: 2 Grucci, McCune

EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: KELLY: My reasons for voting against this Proposal are as

follows: 1. The move to prolfibit the use of metal particles larger than 100

mesll (150 micron) in solid p rope l l an t rocket motors was presented to the committee during the closing hours of the Huntsville meeting, was arbitrary and presented without technical support .

2. The substantiation given of reducing fire hazard by limiting the size of metal particles ejected from solid propel lant ltigh power rocket motors does not allow for the possibility of other methods of reducing fire h ~ a r d s with these motors. There are products on the market which, if properly used together with existing g round clearing requirements, make flame effects motors just as safe as any driver used by certified users.

3. Tiffs move to prohibi t motors by particle size did not take into consideration the manufacturers who have built a business a round effects motors or aray financial impact dais may have on them.

4. No proof has been offered that effects motors, using large metal particles, creates more of a fire hazard than an y other rocketry related product , such as plastic of fabric parachutes canght in hot ejection gasses, igniters falling from motors onto dry

ground, etc. There is no reason why such motors should not be approved for use at deser t launch sites.

5 . . T h e prop.er place for this requirement , and o ther related requirements , ts NFPA 1125, Code for the Manufacture of Model Rocket and High Power Rocket Motors. NFPA 1127, Code for High Power Rocketry, shall not apply to design, construction, production, manufacturer , etc. o f high power rocket motors when carries out or engaged in by l icensed for-profit business who supply these motors to qualified (certified) users in conformance with this code. (See NFPA 1127, 1-1.4).

PLATT: This Commit tee Proposal should be rejected. The proposal is no th ing more than an "eleventh hour proposal to unfairly and effectively ban a certain type of products that has been in the marketplace for almost a decade. When asked of the individual composers of the proposal, the a~parent just i f icat ion for banning such products conce rned was, percept ion," and "image." It is my belief that such justification is not in the spirit of the NFPA code development process.

This proposal is an a t tempt to ban motors that produce a sparking, glitter type effect in the exhaust trail of a high power rocket motor. Such motors typically contain ti tanium metal particles that range in size from "40 mesh to "60 mesh. The proposal 's wording of, "...no metal particles larger than 100 mesh...," specifies a particular metal particle size with out the benefi t of any objective engineer ing judgment . In fact, the Consumer Product Safety Commission [16 CFR 1507.2(j)] bans titanium in the slze,, as s .ecified. in the proposal, as an lng red len t to fireworks devices. ~il~llle a high power rocket motor is not commonly considered a fireworks device, it is a pyrotechnic device that operates with the same physical and chemical propert ies as a fireworks device.

High power rocket motor manufacturers have manufactured motors that generate sparks in the motor 's exhanst for nearly 10 years. To date, there has not been any repor ted serious injury related mishap from any motors. This type of motor can be p roduced in compliance with the applicable ATF, DOT, and CPSC regulations. Even though the proposal does not specifically state thar these types of motors are banned, it does, in fact, do just that because of the physical and chemical propert ies of t i tanium that is larger than 100 mesh in higla power rocket motors.

ROSENFIELD: I am voting negatively on this Proposal because it states that solid propel lant "shall be des igned to produce a min imum of e jectedpar t ic les or sparks." This wording is ambiguous, since most propellants produce smoke, which is essentially "ejected particles". In addition, the text is in conflict with Log #CPI7, which provides for the safe use of motors which emit sparks during their operation. COMMENT ON AFFIRMATIVE:

ESTES: I am llereby voting in the affirmative on all items. However, I wisla to provide additional information as follows:

The Proposal reads as follows: "3-1.7 The solid propel lant of a high power rocket motor shall

contain no metal particles larger than 100 mesh (150 microns) and shall be des igned to produce a min imum of ejected particles or sparks."

This. proposals', primary purpose is to reduce the fire hazard assocmted with the launching of High Power Rockets. In the past few years it has become increasingly popular for motors to be manufactured with "large" metal particles added to the propellant for file sole purpose of providing a visual effect, i.e., a shower of sparks being ejected from the rocket nozzle. As the rocket ascends into the air a shower of glowing particles impact on the ground below in an ever widening circle. A number of fires bare resulted. An example of such an event was published in an NAR section news letter, T - 5 . Other examples and effects p roduced by "spark and particle additives" have been detailed in other publications and on videos taken at various launches.

Hobby rockets are in tended to emulate professional rockets, not fireworks. The hobby has its own set of laws and regulations and it is important to maintain a clear distinction. When High Power (or Model) rockets are being launched it should always be clear that it is the laws and regulations specifically for these activities that apply and not those written for the public display of fireworks.

The addit ion of spark producing particles to tl{e motor 's propel lant reduces its propulsive efficiency. No argument can be made that such additives are necessary for a safe and a satisfactory flight. They are used solely for the purpose of producing a visual effect.

Chapter 6 of dais code, covering prolfibited acts, addresses the intent o f this proposal but lacks specificity. The first prohibi ted act reads as follows: "6-1 (a) The use of a high power rocket motor for the primary purpose of producin~ a spectacular display of color, light, sound, or any combinat ion mereof."

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Note: If fills proposal, 112%23, is accepted it will be necessary to make changes to die wording in proposal 1127-18. This will require dae e l iminat ion o f 2-14.2 which states: "The person l aunch ing a h igh power rocket us ing a motor (s ) emi t t ing sparks shall clear the g r o u n d for a radius of no less than 75 ft (23 m) a r o u n d the l auncher ( s ) of easy-to-burn materials tha t could be ignited du r ing launch by d ie exhaus t of the rocket motor ." The 2- 14.1 r e q u i r e m e n t of a cleared area o f 50 ft would d ien apply to all l aunches .

MILLER: The Commi t t ee r e c o m m e n d a t i o n states: 3-1.7 T h e solid p rope l lan t of a h igh power rocket motor shall

contain no metal particles larger than 100 mesh (150 microns) and shall be des igned to p roduce a m i n i m of ejected particles or sparks.

On beha l f of die National Association of Rocketry, I voted in favor of riffs r e c o m m e n d a t i o n at the April 1997 Huntsville meet ing , a n d con t inue to suppo r t it on d ie mail ballot.

High power rocket motors are commercia l ly available which produce a shower of sparks similar to a firework. This effect is caused by small bu rn i ng metal particles ejected f rom file nozzle du r ing p rope l l an t burn . This effect does no t appreciably improve the pe r fo rmance of die motors but it does provide a visual effect pleasing to the user .and spectators.

The re have been lngh power rocket launclaes where fllese motors started l aunch site fires. Such a fire was started at die NAR's National Contest (August 1996). A n o t h e r fire bu rned a n u m b e r of acres at a h igh power rocket l aunch site in 1994. T he re have been ltigb power rocket l aunches at which d ie National Association of Rocketry has prohib i ted t i e nse of these "shower of sparks" motors because of die potential fire hazard.

The above wording o f 3-1.7 el iminates the shower of sparks effect f rom high power rocket motors , it is my posit ion tha t unless d ie re is a clearly-specified way to use diese motors without an increase in the basel ine fire hazard of a l aunch site, dtis pyrotechnic effect shou ld be prohib i ted in h igh power rocket motors.

I also believe dlat u n d e r no c i rcumstances shou ld diese motors be pe rmi t t ed in mode l rocketry. Over 50 pe rcen t of the mode l rockets are flown by chi ldren ages 12-14 f rom vacant lots, school g rounds , a n d city parks. Over 99 pe rcen t are flown as an ad hoc activity (i.e., no t par t of an organized activity as sponso red by die National Association o f Rocketry).

This opera t ing e n v i r o n m e n t is different flian for h igh power rocketry. Over 99 pe rcen t of the h igh power rockets are flown by adults certified by one of the two user associations, and flown at an organized activity sponso red by die associations. High power rocketry is no t an ad hoc activity flown f rom vacant lots, school grounds , a n d city parks.

The use of "shower of sparks" motors increases the baseline fire hazard of a l aunch site. At over 99 percent of die high. power rockets lanncb sites, there are controls over die o p e r a u n g condit ions. At over 99 percen t of the mode l rocket l auncb sites, the re are no controls. These kinds of motors have no place in model rocketry.

I have spoken with Randy Davidson about a demons t r a t ion of file "shower of sparks" h igh power rocket motors at d ie D e c e m b e r 1997 Commi t t ee mee t ing in Albuquerque . It would be helpful for the Commi t t ee m e m b e r s to see these motors in opera t ion in o rder to better unde r s t and die increase in die baseline fire hazard of a l aunch site.

(Log #1 ) 112% 24- (3-2.1): Reject Note: This Proposal appea red as C o m m e n t 1127-28 which was

he ld f rom the Armual 95 ROC on Proposal 1127-1. SUBMITTER: C. J a m e s Cook, Hopking ton , MA RECOMMENDATION: Insert the following new sen tence in paragraph 3-2.1 ~ffter die cur ren t first sentence:

"The total impulse shall be measu red between die poin t of die motor ' s thrust- t ime characterist ic where the thrus t first rises above five pe rcen t of its eventual peak value, ,and the po in t where th rus t falls back below five pe rcen t of peak. Delay t ime m e a s u r e m e n t shall start at this latter po in t a n d con t inue to the poin t o f ejection activation." S U B S T A N T I A T I O N : As a certification organization, die Standards and Test ing Commi t t ee o f the National Association of Rocketry has exper ienced problems with a rgu ing with manufac tu re r s over die ~didity of its testing standards. This d i sag reemen t has been despite the fact tha t the NAR's test ing s tandards have been in use for over 30 years, and served as die basis for NFPA 1122, Code for Model Rockets. Fur the rmore , as new certification organizat ions make thei r services available in addi t ion to NAP, S&T, it is impor tan t that a consis tent set of test

s and s tandards be employed. By codifying these test ing criteria, we hope to e l iminate these problems. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: Tile Commi t t ee agrees dmt the re needs to be a nat ional s t anda rd for bu rn t ime a n d total impulse measu remen t s , however, all of the measurab le impulse shou ld be inc luded in the total impulse. A task g roup has been assigned f rom Tripoli Rocketry Association and National Association of Rocketry to develop such a s t andard for submiss ion as a public commen t . NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 26 N O T RETURNED: 2 Grncci, McCune

(Log #2) 1127- 25 - (3-2.1 (New)): Reject Note: Tiffs Proposal appea red as C o m m e n t 1127-29 which was

he ld f rom the Annua l 9 5 R O C on Proposal 1127-1. SUBMITTER: C. J a m e s Cook, Hopking ton , MA RECOMMENDATION: The following text shou ld be added as a new section, inser ted between existing paragraphs 3-2.1 (a) an d 3- 2.1(b), with appropr ia te r e n u m b e r i n g or lettering:

"Tile average impulse , calculated by dividing tile total impulse by prope l lan t bu rn time, depar ts m o r e t han 20 pe rcen t f rom the certified m e a n average impulse value of d ie h igh power rocket motor type."

Alternative wording. The average impulse, calculated by dividing the total impulse by-period of darust p roduc ing it, depar ts more than 20 percen t f rom the certified m e a n average impulse value of file ltigh power rocket motor type. S U B S T A N T I A T I O N : Tile certification r equ i r emen t s in 4-1.4(b) require static test ing of the average thrust . W e believe dais is a tglOOd idea, bu t the s t andard does no t specify how the average

arust is to be measured . Members of the NAP, have compla ined over the years that Model

Rocket motor average thrus t des ignat ions have been inaccurate. Indeed, it appears dlat average th rus t des ignat ions have of ten been chosen for reasons of marke t ing by many manufac turers , radler d m n be based on actual pe r fo rmance characteristics. In the case of Model Rockets, certifying bodies, such as the Standards and Tes t ing Commi t t ee of file nat ional Association of Rocketry, have been widlout g rounds to c o m m e n t or certify average thrus t n u m b e r s due to the absence of language in NFPA 1122, Code for Model Rockets in this area.

We do no t wish to repeat dlis lack in NFPA 1127. Given that die approval of NFPA 1127will r ep resen t the first recognized national s tandard for h igh power rocket motors, we believe dlat it is impor tan t to start on file r ight footing. It would be far more difficult to correct this p r o b l e m in a revised version at a later date. The allowed variance (20 percent) shou ld make die adopt ion of dds pa rag raph avoid placing u n d u e ha rdsh ip on manufac turers . COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Commi t t ee believes that while Otis is a user interest issue, it is no t a user safety issue. Fur thermore , the average dl rus t of a hybrid a n d mos t black powder motors is probably no t repeatable to dais s tandard , d e p e n d i n g on t empera tu re for hybrids and produc t ion lot for black powder. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 26 N O T RETURNED: 2 Grucci, McCune

(Log #3) 112% 26 - (3-6): Accept in Principle Note: This Proposal appea red ,as C o m m e n t 1127-33 which was

he ld f rom die Annua l 9 5 R O C on Proposal 1127-1. SUBMITTER: C. J ames Cook, Hopkington , MA RECOMMENDATION: The following text shou ld be a d d e d to the end of the text present in section 3-6:

"This informat ion shall no t be overpr inted so as to be made illegible. It shall also be impr in ted so dlat it is legible after die high power rocket motor or moto r re loading kit has been fired".

Alternative w0rdi0g: This informat ion shall no t impr in ted in such a way as to be illegible due to overpr int ing or due to firing the h igh power rocket moto r or motor re loading kit". SUBSTANTIATION: We have seen motors where die motor type mid lot n u m b e r informat ion has been overpr inted with die State of California Certification Stamp. Rende r ing the moto r type illegible results in a dange rous situation, as it may cause a moto r to be mistaken for a n o t h e r motor type, resul t ing in ,an unsafe lfigh power

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rocket flight. Had dae motor type been legible, dfis type of accident could have been avoided.

We have also frequently seen high power motors f rom more than one manufacturer where the motor type and lot number were imprinted in a manner such that flley were destroyed during use (daey are imprinted on a paper cap retaining the ejection charge). In the event of an unsuccessful flight, we cannot check the motor designation to de termine whether an improper motor was used or whether d~e motor had failed. In the cases of catastrophic motor failure, neiflaer we nor the manufacturer can de termine the m~mufacturing date or code to de te rmine whether o ther motors in dtis product ion run were defective. Without dfis information, manufacutrers cannot correct their product ion problems and end users cannot be warned to not use defective motors. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Proposal 1127-22 (Log #CPS). NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: 2 Grucci, McCune

(Log #4) 112% 27- (3-6 (New)): Accept in Principle in Part Note: This Proposal appeared as Commen t 1127-34 which was

held f rom the Armu~d 95 ROC on Proposal 112%1. SUBMITTER: C. James Cook, Hopkington, MA RECOMMENDATION: The following text should be added as a new section, inserted between existing sections 3-6 and 3-7 with appropria te renumbering:

"The recognized re, de imprinted on each high power motor or reloading kit shall use the nomencla ture "Xyy-zz" where "X" is a letter represent ing the total impulse as shown in Table 2-13; "yy" is a number indicating the average thrust in newtons; mad "zz" is a number indic~atiug file delay in seconds before ejection. If tile motor is certified, only the certified designation may be used. Other letters may be appended, if alley are clearly distinguished, to indicate additional raotor characteristics.

Alternative .wording: The recognized code imprinted on each high power motor or reloading kit shall use the nomenclature "Xyy-zz" where "X" is. a letter represent ing die total impulse as shoran in Table 2-13; "yy" is a number indicating the average thrast in newtons; mad "zz" is a number indicating tile delay in seconds before ejection. Designations on certified motors must agree widl the certified performance and ,are subject to approval by the certifying organization. Odler letters may be appended, if flaey are clearly distinguished, to indicate additional motor characteristics. In no case may other designations resemble this nomenclature. SUBSTANTIATION: The nomenclaul re described above has been commonly nsed for over 20 years in Model Rocketry. While most high power mc,tors and reload kits are labeled using fine nomenclature, there have been a number of unfortunate exceptions by manufacturers and certification organizations in the last ten ye,'u~a. These exceptions have cause confusion, leading to dangerous rocket flights and projectile recoveries, This is a very serious problem.

For example, one certification organization used an old government system of motor labeling that no one is familiar wida. Another example is the case wbere a manufacturer has used letters, such "S" "M" "L" and "XL," rather than numbers to indicate the delay periods before ejection. The definitions are imprecise and die manufacturer has changed (redefined) their meaning over file lffespan of some. motors widlout telling consumers. This resulted in confusion by users as to how many seconds are represented.

In a dfird case, a manufacturer interspersed its own parenthetical delay values between the certified values, again leading to confusion as to what die actual delay was. Yet anodler case has been the labeling of motors by more than one mannfacturer with average thrusts numbers chosen for marketing purposes ra ther allan being based on actnal performance. As a result, pr inted average fl-wust information has deviated from measured average thrnst by over 50 percent in some ~ases.

By codifying dais nomencla tnre in the standard, it will avoid misinformed use of alternate codes. The proposed code is well unders tood. It contains the necessary information (total imlpulse, average fllrust, and delay before ejection), while still permit t ing auxiliary informat ion such as special propel lant characteristics, special uses (such as for Radio Control led vehicles), and catalog numbers to be added. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle in Part.

COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Commit tee Proposal 1127-22 (Log #CP5). The Commit tee agrees dlat fllere needs to be a national standard for the performance designations of dais recognized "Xyy-zz" code but no t as the submitter proposed. As tPlart of addressing riffs need, a task group has been assigned f rom

le Tripoli Rocketry Association and National Association of Rocketry to work on a related national s tandard for burn time and total impulse. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: 2 Gracci, McCune

(Log #CP6) 1127- 28- (4-1.3): Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Commit tee on Pyrotechnics RECOMMENDATION: Revise existing 4-1.3 to read:

4-1.3 A prerequisite for tile certification of a high power rocket motor or motor reloading kit that contains pyrotechnic componen t s shaU be:

(a) Its prior classification by the U.S. Depar tment of Transportat ion as a UN Division 1.3 or 1.4 Explosive, or written acknowledgment from die U.S. Depar tment of Transportat ion that the high power rocket motor or motor reloading kit is a f lammable solid.

Exception: This prerequisite shall not apply to high power rocket motors or motor reloading kits that do not contain a pyrotechnic

m o d u l e . (b) Obtaining from tire manufacturer of the high power motor

or motor reloading kit, a letter stating that dae samples submitted for testing were manufactured in compliance with the provisions of NFPA 1127, Code for High Power Rocketry and NFPA 1125, Code for fine Manufacture of Model Rocket and High Power Rocket Motors, and flint ,all future product ion of certified motors will be manufactured in compliance with file provisions of dlese codes. SUBSTANTIATION: The Commit tee revised 4-1.3 and added die exception to incorporate the new teclmology for hybrid motors that do not use pyroteclmic components . Tile Commit tee added a second condit ion (b) to provide a requi rement for tile manufacturer to verify compliance witla NFPA 1125, Code for die Manufacture of Model Rocket and High Power Rocket Motors and NFPA 1127, Code for High Power Rocketry. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: 2 Gracci, McCune

(Log #CP7) 112% 29- (4-1.4(a) darough (e)): Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Commit tee on Pyrotechnics RECOMMENDATION: 1. Revise existing 4-1.4 and (a) to read:

4-1.4 The audlority having jurisdiction shal! examine one or more samples of a high power rocket motor or reloadable motor system for die following conditions before granting such certification:

(a) Verification that die propellant composit ion of the high power rocket motor(s) , motor reloading kit(s), or pyrotechnic module(s) complies with NFPA 1125, Code for die Manufacture of Model Rocket and High Power Rocket Motors;

2. In existing 4-1.4 (b)-(e), revise Chapter 3 references to read: (b) Static testing to de termine daat total impulse and delay time

comply with die requirements of 3-4.1.1; (c) For metal casing motors, destructive testing to ensure flint

tile casing complies with die requirements of 3-1.3, 3-1.4, and 3- 1.5;

(d) Thermal testing to ensure dlat dae casing tempera ture during and after static firing complies with 3-1.1;

(e) Heat sensitivity testing to ensure that the motor or motor reloading kit complies wida 3-1.6; and

3. The text for (O remains unchanged. SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee revised 4-1.4 to include the new hybrid motor technology and to update the Chapter 3 references to reflect the revision of file chapter. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: 2 Gracci, McCune

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(Log #CP8) 1127- 30 - (4-1.5, 4-1.6, 4-1.7 (New)): Accept SUBMITrER: Tedmica l Commit tee on Pyrotechnics RECOMMENDATION: 1. Add new 4-1.5 to read:

4-1.5 Static tests shall be conducted widl file test items at 20°C +/- 5°C (59 - 77°F).

2. Add new 4-1.6 to read: 4-1.6 Hybrid high power rocket motor flight cylinders shall be

filled to their maximum allowable net weight for each test firing. 3. Add new 4-1.7 to read: 4-1.7 Hybrid high power rocket motor test items shall be

configured and or iented so that liquid nitrous oxide is dispensed from the oxidizer cylinder into the motor combnst ion chamber during motor operat ion until just before the cylinder is empty.

4. Remlmber existing 4-1.5 to become 4-1.8. SUBSTANTIATION: T h e Commit t tee added test parameters specific to file new technology for hybrid motors to provide standardization for test conditions. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: 2 Grucci, McCune

(Log #CP9) 1127- 31 - (5-1): Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Commit tee on Pyrotechnics RECOMMENDATION: Revise existing 5-1 to read:

5-1 Sales Only to Certified Users. A h i g h power rocket motor or motor reloading kit shall be sold to, sh ipped to, s tored by, and used only by certified users. SUBSTANTIATION: The Commit t tee added provisions specific to tile new technology for hybrid motors to require their sale to only certified users. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: 2 Grucci, McCnne

(Log #CP10) 1127- 32 - (5-2.1): Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Commit tee on Pyrotechnics RECOMMENDATION: Revise existing 5-2.1 and renumber it to become 5-3.1 to read:

5-3 MMntenance of Sales Records. 5-3.1 High power rocket motor manufacturers, distributors, and

sellers shall maintain a list of those certified nsers to whom they have sold high power rocket motors or motor reloading kits. This list shall contain the following information:

(a) Name and address of tile purchaser; (b) Name and address of the national user organization that has

certified the user; (c) The type and number of high power solid propellant rocket

motors or motor reloading kits sold to file certified user; and (d) Tile date of sale a n d sh ipment of high power rocket motors

or motor reloading kits to die certified user. SUBSTANTIATION: The Commit tee added a provision for sales records to be mainta ined for hybrid high power rocket motors. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: 2 Grucci, McCnne

(Log #CP11) 1127- 33 - (5-3.1): Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Commit tee on Pyrotechnics RECOMMENDATION: Revise existing 5-3.1 and renumber to become 5-4.1 to read:

5-4 User Certification Provisions. 5-4.1 A person who is a certified user shall mee t tile following

min imum provisions: (a) Tile person shall be at least 18 years of age and shall provide

proof of age upon applying for certification. (b) The person shall show a level of knowledge and competence

acceputble to die certifying organization in handling, storing, and using a high power rocket motor and high power rockets. SUBSTANTIATION: The Commit tee revised d ie provision to require a level o f knowledge and competence for hybrid high

power rocket motors users. The delet ion of 5-4.1 (c) and (d) allows the user organizations to certify users of h igh power rocket motor products dmt are no t regulated by federal agencies. The requirements for regulated high power motor products are found in tile new section 5-2 in Commit tee Proposal 1127-21 (Log#q). COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: 2 Grucci, McCune

(Log #I 1) 1127- 34- (5-3.1(c)): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: MauriceJ . l.affin, Reynella, RECOMMENDATION: Deleted text:

Be a citizen of die United State of America and SUBSTANTIATION: I believe by limiting access to US citizens only will ultimately encourage non-US citizens to manufacture daeir own motors. Safety procedures in recognizable rocketry associations appear very adequate to cater for non-US citizens. COMMITTEEAL'TION: Accept in Principle. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Commit tee Proposal 1127-33 (Log #C P l l ) . A non-U.S, citizen is encouraged to participate in high power rockertry and become a cer t i f ieduser however, a low explosives user permit is only available f rom the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, so non-U.S, citizens may be unable to obtain high power rocket motors or motor reloading kits that are regulated by ATF. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: 2 Grucci, McCune

(Log #5) 1127- 35 - (5-3.1(d)): Reject Note: This Proposal appeared as Comment 1127-39 which was

held f rom tile Annual 9 5 R O C on Proposal 1127-L SUBMITTER: J. Patrick Miller, National Association of Rocketry RECOMMENDATION: Add item (d) to read:

(d) Tile person shaU possess a low explosives user permit or other such permit as required by tile Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms for the handl ing of explosive materials. SUBSTANTIATION: Tile Tripoli Rocketry Association (TRek), National Association of Rocketry (NAR), and die High Power Rocket ManufacUtrers & Trade Association (HPRMTA) have pet i t ioned file BATF to meet with the sport rocket industry and f i t ly clarify regaflatory issues as pertain to high power rocketry.

To date the BATF has not r esponded to the petit ion for such a meeting. Pending tiffs meet ing and tile clarification of fire regulatory issues, dfis comment serves as a place bolder. The Commit tee has file option to build the BATF requirements into NFPA 1127 _ the specific numbers. From tile floor of the May 1995 meet ing in Denver, CO at the t ime 1127 comes before the fiJll NFPA for approval, die documen t can be a m e n d e d to incorporate the specific number sine in all l ikelihood the sport rocket industry will have met with the BATF and obtained clarification by the May 1995 meet ing date.

NOTE: Support ing material is available for review at NFPA Headquar ters . COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Commit tee Proposal 11 ~7-33 (Log #CP11). NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETLIRNED: 2 Grucci, McCune

(Log #6) 1127- 36 - (5-3.1(d) (New)): Accept in Principle Note: This Proposal appeared as Comment 1127-40 which was

held from file Annual 95 ROC on Proposal 1127-1. SUBMITTER: Dale March, Canadian Association of Rocketry RECOMMENDATION: Add new text:

(d) A person lawfully admit ted for perm, 'ment residence a n d / o r a non residence person, having no felony convictions shall show a level of knowledge and competence acceptable to file certifying organization in handling, storing, and using a high power solid propel lant rocket motor and high power rockets. Said person should belong to a recognized audlority within tiaeir own country.

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SUBSTANTIATION: Individuals from over 17 countries already participate in HPR as certified users dur ing visits to die U.S. Tlley exchange ideas and technology and stimulate growth widfin HPR. They also help provide awareness on a national and world-wide basis. Also many L.A.P.R. individuals have been certified for years, actively participating and providing guidance to odaers enter ing Ht'R. These people prefer to legally participate under a certifying aufllority miller titan as a clandestine group. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Commit tee Proposal 1127-33 (Log # C P l l ) . A non-U.S, citizen is encouraged to participate in high power rockertry and become a cer t i f ieduser however, a low explosives user permi t is only available f rom die U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, so non-U.S, citizens may be unable to obtain high power rocket motors or motor reloading kits that are regulated by ATF. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED': 2 Grucci, McCune

(Log #CP12) 1127- 38- (6-1 (i)): Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Commit tee on Pyrotechnics RECOMMENDATION: Revise existing 6-1 (i) to read:

6-1 Prohibi ted Acts. (i) Reloading or reusing any expendable, disposable solid or

hybrid propel lant high power rocket motor wifl~ any material once said motor has been operated; or reloading any reloadable, solid or hybrid propel lant high power rocket motor widi any material or by any means no t specifically certified. SUBSTANTIATION: The Commit tee added provisions to

rohibit die improper use of hybrid high power rocket motors. OMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.

NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: 2 Grucci, McCune

(Log #10) 1127- 37 - (5-3.2): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Ken Montanye, Butler, NJ RECOMMENDATION: Add:

Tile organization shall, upon request, provide to any retailer, who is properly licensed to sell, distribute o r o f f e r to sell high power solid propell. 'mt rocket motors, a copy of die list o f certified users. SUBSTANTIATION: Retailers who are properly licensed to sell high power solid propel lant rocket motors, can check if a prospective mail order customer is licensed to purchase and to what level. Sales might be conducted with a credit card payment. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle.

Revise existing 5-3.2 ;rod redesignate ,as 5-4.2 to read: 5-4.2 The certifying organization shall maintain a list of all

persons it certified as high power rocket motor users. 5-4.2.1 The list sll:fll be updated no less than once every 30 days. 5-4.2.2 Upon request and receipt of applicable fees, if any,

confirmation of ,an xctive member ' s user certification shall be made available to:

(a) A law eifforcement official or authority having jurisdiction: (b) A manuafcturer of high power rocket motors and motor

reload kits; and (c) A retailer lice~lsed to sell, distribute or offer for sale high

power rocket motors and motor reload kits. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee reformatted the paragraph in conformance with file NFPA Manual of Style to incorporate the intent of the submitter 's proposal and improves the frequency of up,:Lating the list. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 28 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: 2 Grucci, McCune

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