Section 105.20 Storage and Wholesaling of Class "C" (Common) Fireworks

Section 105

Section 105.20  Storage and

Wholesaling of Class "C" (Common) Fireworks

These Rules and Regulations

shall apply to both existing and new facilities, except as specifically

provided for herein.

a)         Definitions

1)         Class "C" or "Common Fireworks" are those

so defined:

Class "C" of Common fireworks are fireworks devices

designed primarily to produce visible effects by combustion.  Some small

devices designed to produce audible effects are also included in this class.

The types, sizes and amount of pyrotechnic contents of these devices are

limited as enumerated in this paragraph.  No component, of any device listed in

this paragraph, which produces or is intended to produce an audible effect

shall contain pyrotechnic composition in excess of two grains in weight; nor

any metal, glass or brittle plastic fragments.  Common fireworks must be in a

finished state exclusive of mere ornamentation as supplied to the trade and

must be so constructed and packed that loose pyrotechnic composition will not

be present in packages in transportation or storage.

2)         "Storage":  shall mean net weight quantities of 100

lbs. or more of Class "C" fireworks.

3)         "Net weight":  Shall mean the weight of the finished

product, the display packaging, and the first or smallest unit shipping

container.

4)         "Inhabited building":  For the purpose of this section

means a building or structure regularly used in whole or in part as a place of

human habitation. The term inhabited building shall also mean any church,

school, store, passenger station, airport terminal, and any other structure

where people are accustomed to congregate or assemble, but excluding any

building used for the manufacture, transportation, and storage of fireworks.

b)         All storage of Class "C" fireworks in quantities of

100 lbs

or in part as a place of

human habitation. The term inhabited building shall also mean any church,

school, store, passenger station, airport terminal, and any other structure

where people are accustomed to congregate or assemble, but excluding any

building used for the manufacture, transportation, and storage of fireworks.

b)         All storage of Class "C" fireworks in quantities of

100 lbs. or more, net weight, shall conform to the distances, type height of

construction, and fire protection systems requirements of Tables #1 and #2, of

these Rules and Regulations.

c)         Existing structures used for the storage of 100 lbs. or more

(net weight) of Class "C" fireworks which cannot be brought into

compliance with the distance or type of construction requirements of Table #1

may continue in use by compliance with the following provisions:

1)         Exterior walls shall be of two-hour fire resistive

construction.  Two-hour fire resistive construction shall be as defined in

National Fire Protection Association #220, Types of Building Construction, 1980

Edition, Chapter 2, Para. 2-1.  There is no specification as to materials

required provided that performance criteria are met.

2)         All portions of the structure used for the storage of Class

"C" fireworks shall be protected by an automatic sprinkler system,

installed and maintained in accordance with National Fire Protection

Association #13, Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 1980 Edition.

3)         The entire structure has a standard fire alarm system

installed to consist of the following:

A)        Automatic detection consisting of smoke detectors where

appropriate, heat detectors in areas where smoke detection cannot be used.

B)        Manual pull stations on each floor and at all exits.

C)        The system connected to the fire department or other approved

central station as required in the Illinois Rules and Regulations for Fire

Prevention and Safety

onsist of the following:

A)        Automatic detection consisting of smoke detectors where

appropriate, heat detectors in areas where smoke detection cannot be used.

B)        Manual pull stations on each floor and at all exits.

C)        The system connected to the fire department or other approved

central station as required in the Illinois Rules and Regulations for Fire

Prevention and Safety.

4)         Such existing structure has no storage of Class "C"

fireworks above the second floor or below the first floor.

5)         In storage facilities of 300 square feet or more, at least two

means of egress, remote from each other, are provided.  The need for additional

means of egress shall be determined by applying the 1981 Edition, Life Safety

Code, National Fire Protection Association #101, Chapter 5.

d)         The owner/operator of each storage and sales facility for

Class "C" fireworks shall keep a record of all transactions and

operations, involving fireworks for five (5) years.  Such records shall show

quantities (net weight) sold or shipped, in and out; such records shall be made

available to authorized representatives of the Office of the State Fire

Marshal.

e)         Storage buildings containing Class "C" fireworks

shall be separated from other buildings, magazines, and fireworks plant

building in accordance with Table #2.

f)         Storage buildings for Class "C" fireworks shall be

vented, or in the alternative, shall be constructed in such a manner that

venting will occur by yielding of weaker parts of the structure under pressure

generated by burning fireworks.

g)         All storage buildings shall be equipped with locking means for

all openings.

h)         All doors shall open outward, and all exits must be clearly

marked. Aisles and exit doors should be kept free of any obstructions

alternative, shall be constructed in such a manner that

venting will occur by yielding of weaker parts of the structure under pressure

generated by burning fireworks.

g)         All storage buildings shall be equipped with locking means for

all openings.

h)         All doors shall open outward, and all exits must be clearly

marked. Aisles and exit doors should be kept free of any obstructions.

i)          Only dust-ignition proof type electrical fixtures shall be

used, and wiring shall comply with Section 502-4 (b) of National Fire

Protection Association #70, the National Electrical Code, 1981 Edition.  No

wall receptacles are permitted; all light fixtures must have guards.

j)          An outside master electrical switch shall be provided at each

storage building where electricity is used.  This switch must be placed in the

OFF position when the last person leaves the premises daily.  This switch may

be secured with an approved locking device; such master switch shall not

control the operation of any alarm systems for the building.

k)         Storage Building Operations

1)         When operations are being conducted in storage buildings, a

competent person shall be in charge at all times.  Such person shall be at

least eighteen (18) years of age and shall be held responsible for the

enforcement of all safety precautions.

2)         Doors and other openings shall be kept locked, except during

hours of operation.

3)         Safety rules covering the operations of storage buildings

shall be posted.

4)         Containers shall be piled in a stable manner and height of

storage, aisle width, and all other provisions of National Fire Protection

Association #13, Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 1980, and National Fire

Protection Association #231, Indoor General Storage, 1979 Edition, shall be

adhered to

.

3)         Safety rules covering the operations of storage buildings

shall be posted.

4)         Containers shall be piled in a stable manner and height of

storage, aisle width, and all other provisions of National Fire Protection

Association #13, Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 1980, and National Fire

Protection Association #231, Indoor General Storage, 1979 Edition, shall be

adhered to.

5)         Class "C" fireworks shall be stored in their

original packaging and in unopened cases or cartons so as to take advantage of

the insulation provided by such packaging; provided, however, unpackaged

fireworks which have been returned may be temporarily retained in bins for

re-packaging.

6)         Tools used for opening containers of Class "C"

fireworks shall be constructed of non-sparking material, except that metal

slitters may be used for opening fiberboard containers.

7)         Storage buildings shall be regularly swept, kept clean, dry,

free of grit, paper, empty used packages and rubbish.  Brooms and other

cleaning utensils shall not have any spark-producing metal parts.  Sweepings

shall be properly disposed of.

8)         When storage buildings need interior repairs, all fireworks

shall be removed therefrom and the interior cleaned.

9)         In making exterior storage building repairs, when there is a

possibility of causing sparks or fire, the fireworks shall be removed from the

storage building.

10)         Fireworks removed from a storage building under repair shall

either be placed in another storage building or placed a safe distance from the

storage building where they shall be properly guarded and protected until

repairs have been completed.  Upon completion of repairs, the fireworks shall

be properly returned to the storage building.

l)          Miscellaneous Safety Precautions

1)         Smoking, matches, open flames, spark producing devices and

firearms shall not be permitted inside storage buildings

d a safe distance from the

storage building where they shall be properly guarded and protected until

repairs have been completed.  Upon completion of repairs, the fireworks shall

be properly returned to the storage building.

l)          Miscellaneous Safety Precautions

1)         Smoking, matches, open flames, spark producing devices and

firearms shall not be permitted inside storage buildings.  Smoking, matches,

open flames, spark producing devices and firearms shall not be permitted within

25 feet of storage buildings.  Existing storage facilities with a property line

less than 25 feet to the nearest portion of the building shall not permit such

prohibited material in the area between the property line and the building.

2)         The land surrounding storage buildings shall be kept clear of

brush, dried grass, leaves, and similar combustibles for a distance of at least

twenty-five (25) feet, except for such existing facilities as cannot meet the

distance requirements of Table #1.

3)         There shall be conspicuously posted signs with the words

"FIREWORKS – NO SMOKING" in letters not less than four inches high.

4)         Heat-producing devices when used shall not be located within

the storage building, hear shall be provided through ducts, or piping.  Entry

into the boiler/furnace room shall be from the outside.  No openings into the

boiler/furnace room from the storage building shall be allowed.  Ductwork shall

have smoke and fire dampers at each duct opening into the storage building.

5)         Re-packaging of fireworks shall not be done in any facility

used for the storage of 500 or more pounds of Class "C" fireworks,

unless the re-packaging activity is separated from storage by two-hour fire

resistive construction. Only that amount of fireworks necessary for one days

re-packaging may be kept in the re-packaging room or area.

m)        Quantity-Distance Separation Tables

Table 1

Re-packaging of fireworks shall not be done in any facility

used for the storage of 500 or more pounds of Class "C" fireworks,

unless the re-packaging activity is separated from storage by two-hour fire

resistive construction. Only that amount of fireworks necessary for one days

re-packaging may be kept in the re-packaging room or area.

m)        Quantity-Distance Separation Tables

Table 1.

Minimum separation, and construction requirements of Class "C"

fireworks storage structures from inhabited buildings, passenger railways, and

public highways.

Net Wt. of Frwks.

Bldg.

Const.

Fire Alarms

Sprinklers

Distance

from Passing. Railways & Public Highways

Distance

From Inhabited Bldgs.

Class

C Frwks

Class

C Frwks

Pounds

Feet

Feet

100

Ord

Cons

N/A*

N/A

25

50

200

"

"

"

"

30

60

400

"

"

"

"

35

70

600

"

"

"

"

40

80

800

"

"

"

"

45

90

1,000

Ord

Cons

F.A.**

N/A

50

100

2,000

"

"

"

"

58

115

3,000

"

"

"

"

62

124

4,000

"

"

"

"

65

130

5,000

Non-Comb

F.A.

N/A

68

135

6,000

"

"

"

"

70

139

8,000

"

"

"

"

73

140

10,000

"

"

"

"

75

150

15,000

"

"

F.A.

Sprinklers

80

159

20,000

"

"

"

"

83

165

30,000

"

"

"

"

87

174

40,000

"

"

"

"

90

180

50,000

"

"

"

"

93

185

60,000

"

"

"

"

95

189

80,000

Fire-Res

F.A.

Sprinklers

98

195

100,000

"

"

"

"

100

200

150,000

"

"

"

"

105

209

200,000

"

"

"

"

108

215

250,000

"

"

"

"

110

220

*N/A Not

Applicable

**F.A. Fire

Alarm Systems

n)         Minimum Separation Distances at Fireworks Manufacturing Plants

Net

Weight Fireworks

Distances

of Magazines and Storage Buildings from Nonprocess Buildings

Distance

Between Process Buildings and Between Process and Nonprocess Buildings

Pounds

Class

C Fireworks

Class

C Fireworks

100

Feet

Feet

200

400

30

37

600

30

37

800

30

37

1,000

30

37

2,000

30

37

3,000

30

37

4,000

35

48

5,000

38

60

6,000

42

67

8,000

50

78

10,000

54

82

1)         For the purposes of applying the separation distances in Table

2 a process building includes a mixing building, any building in which

pyrotechnic or explosive composition is pressed or otherwise prepared for

finishing and assem

C Fireworks

100

Feet

Feet

200

400

30

37

600

30

37

800

30

37

1,000

30

37

2,000

30

37

3,000

30

37

4,000

35

48

5,000

38

60

6,000

42

67

8,000

50

78

10,000

54

82

1)         For the purposes of applying the separation distances in Table

2 a process building includes a mixing building, any building in which

pyrotechnic or explosive composition is pressed or otherwise prepared for

finishing and assembling, and any finishing and assembling building.  A

nonprocess building means office buildings, warehouses, and other fireworks

plant buildings where no fireworks or explosive compositions are processed or

stored.

2)         Distances apply with or without barricades or screen-type

barricades.

3)         Distances included are those between magazines, between

storage buildings, between magazines and storage buildings, between magazines

or storage buildings from process buildings and nonprocess buildings.