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s 992.23. Sight Firing.
TABLE 14A Special Effects Materials
The following materials, when used in the motion picture/television/theatrical industry by licensed special effects pyrotechnicians and when permitted by the authority having jurisdiction, are to be regulated under this chapter as fireworks, pyrotechnic materials and devices and not as explosives under Health and Safety Code Section 12000.
BULK POWDER COMPOSITIONS AND DEVICES
Black Powder
Smokeless Powder
Smoke Flash Compositions
Common Photo Flash Compositions
Illuminating Compositions
Atomized Flash Compositions
Two Component Flash Powder
Flash Paper
Flash Cotton
Flash Powder
Simulated Phosphorus
Sparking Granules
Lifters
SMOKE POWDER COMPOSITION AND DEVICES
All Colors
Smoke Compositions
Smoke Pellets
Smoke Granules
Smoke Candles
Smoke Cookies
Smoke Grenade
Smoke Pots
Smoke Signals
MATCHES AND FUSES
Quick Match
Black Match
Arcing Match
Silver Match
Cannon Fuse
Safety Fuse
Thermalite
Instantaneous Fuse
Igniter Cord
SQUIBS AND DETONATORS
Bullet Hits
Electric Match
Soft Detonators
Squibs Detonators
Igniters
FIREWORKS
Common Class C Safe and Sane Fireworks
Common Class C Dangerous Fireworks
Special Class B Fireworks
OTHER MATERIALS
Primacord or Detonating Cord
Exploding Bolts and Cable Cutters
Non Electric Fuse
Shape Charges
Trick Noise Makers
s 993. Insurance.
(a) Any person, firm, or corporation applying for a public display license shall furnish to the State Fire Marshal a policy of public liability and property damage insurance. The policy may have a deductible not to exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000). The policy shall provide limits of bodily injury and property damage liability of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) combined single limits for each occurrence annually as payment for damages to persons or property which may result from or be caused by such public display of fireworks, or any negligence on the part of the licensee or his or its agents, servants, employees, or subcontractors presenting such public display.
Exception: A deductible in excess of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) may be permitted provided a security deposit, such as, but not limited to a surety bond, pledge of assets or bank letter of credit covering the value of the excess, is approved by the State Fire Marshal.
(b) The certificate of insurance shall provide all of the following:
(1) That the insurer will not cancel the insured's coverage without 15 days prior written notice to the State Fire Marshal.
(2) That the duly licensed pyrotechnic operator required by law to supervise and discharge the public display, acting either as an employee of the insured or as an independent contractor and the State of California, its officers, agents, employees, and servants are included as additional insurers, but only insofar as any operations under this chapter are concerned.
(3) That the State shall not be responsible for any premium or assessments on the policy.
Note: Authority cited: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 12552 and 12610, Health and Safety Code.
s 993.1. Reports.
General public display and special public display licensees shall report to the State Fire Marshal prior to date of each display all public displays of fireworks contemplated under their license. Licensee must report to the State Fire Marshal at least 72 hours prior to each display on state-owned or state-occupied property. Applicants for limited public display licenses shall report at the time of applying for their license. The report shall contain the information set forth in Section 982.
Exception: A general public display licensee conducting special effects activities for motion picture, television, and theatrical productions need not comply with any of the above reporting requirements.
Note: Authority cited: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code.
s 993.2. Local Permit, Application for.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 12552 and 12553, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 12532 and 12552, Health and Safety Code.
s 994. Investigation.
Note: Authority cited: Section 11349.1, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 11349.1, Health and Safety Code.
s 995. Public Display Permits.
Note: Authority cited: Section 11349.1, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 11349.1, Health and Safety Code.
s 996. Spectators.
Note: Authority cited: Section 11349.1, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 11349.1, Health and Safety Code.
s 997. Pyrotechnic Operators, Basic Commercial, Responsibilities.
(a) No basic commercial public display permit shall be granted unless there is a licensed basic commercial pyrotechnic operator and at least one additional experienced person present. Pyrotechnic Operators, Basic Commercial, shall:
(1) Be responsible for and have control over on-site unloading, storing, and security of all fireworks;
(2) Be responsible for placement of mortars, set pieces, and all other fireworks on-site as approved by the authority having jurisdiction. No fireworks shall be discharged over areas occupied by spectators;
(3) Insure that no person under the age of 18 is in the firing or fireworks storage sites;
(4) Be in possession of a current basic commercial license at the time of display; and
(5) Be responsible for and have control over the safe return of all unfired fireworks, misfires and duds.
Note: Authority cited: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code.
s 998. Public Display Storage Magazines.
Note: Authority cited: Section 11349.1, Government Code. Reference: Section 11349.1, Government Code.
s 999. Mortars, Aerial Shells.
(a) General.
(1) Electric firing shall be required for all mortars eight inches (8 ") or greater in diameter.
(2) Multiple-break shells that include a salute as one of the breaks shall be fired in HDPE mortars only.
(b) Steel Mortars.
(1) Steel Mortars shall be constructed of commercially manufactured, first quality electric resistance weld (ERW) or drawn over mandrel (DOM) steel tubing conforming to ASTM Standard A135-83, which is incorporated by reference. Mortars constructed of cast iron, other fragmenting types of steel, and all other types of metal are prohibited. Salutes shall not be fired from metallic mortars.
(2) Steel mortars shall have a base plate the same thickness of the mortar wall, welded continuously around its perimeter.
(3) The inside length of steel mortars shall meet the minimum specifications set forth below:
Shell Size Inside Length
1.99 inches or less 8 inches
2 inches 13 inches
2 1/2 inches 13 inches
3 inches 15 inches
4 inches 20 inches
5 inches 25 inches
6 inches 30 inches
7 inches 32 inches
8 inches 32 inches
10 inches 40 inches
12 inches 40 inches
16 inches 64 inches
24 inches 96 inches
(4) Mortars shall not have any visible cracks in the body of the tube, nor any cracks or voids in the weld around the base plug. Mortars shall not be dented or distorted beyond the point that such distortion interferes with the smooth and unimpeded travel of the shell throughout the entire length of the mortar.
(c) Paper Mortars.
(1) Reusable paper mortars shall be of spiral or convolute wound kraft paper or chipboard, and shall meet the minimum specifications set forth below:
Shell Size Wall Thickness Inside Length Base Plug [FNa1]
Less than
2 inches 1/8 inch 8 inches 1 inch
2 inches 1/4 inch 13 inches 2 inches
2 1/2 inches 3/8 inch 13 inches 3 inches
3 inches 3/8 inch 15 inches 3 inches
4 inches 1/2 inch 20 inches 3 inches
5 inches 1/2 inch 25 inches 4 inches
6 inches 1/2 inch 30 inches 4 inches
7 inches 3/4 inch 32 inches 4 inches
8 inches 3/4 inch 32 inches 4 inches
[FNa1] Sizes for base plugs are nominal.
(2) Base plugs for paper mortars shall be wooden and securely glued, as well as nailed, screwed or bolted to the base of the mortar. Base plugs shall be discarded and replaced when damaged. Minor cracks and checks are acceptable.
(3) Multiple-break shells shall not be fired from paper mortars.
(d) HDPE Mortars. High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) mortars shall meet the minimum specifications set forth below:
Shell Size Wall Thickness Inside Length Base Plug [FNa1]
Less than 2 " 1/8 inch 10 inches 1 inch
2 inches 1/4 inch 13 inches 2 inches
2 1/2 inches 1/4 inch 13 inches 3 inches
3 inches 1/4 inch 15 inches 3 inches
4 inches 1/4 inch 20 inches 3 inches
5 inches 1/4 inch 25 inches 4 inches
6 inches 3/8 inch 30 inches 4 inches
7 inches 3/8 inch 32 inches 4 inches
8 inches 3/8 inch 32 inches 6 inches
[FNa1] Base plug sizes are nominal.
HDPE Mortars shall not be reloaded for a period of at least one (1) hour after use. All base plugs for HDPE mortars shall be wooden, and securely glued, as well as nailed, screwed, or bolted to the base of the mortar. Base plugs shall be discarded and replaced when damaged. Minor cracks and checks are acceptable.
(e) Other Materials. Recognizing that new materials for the construction of mortars may be developed, such materials may be used when specifically approved by the State Fire Marshal. Persons wishing to use material not specifically covered in this section shall submit the material in an amount sufficient for testing to the State Fire Marshal for determination of its safety and its inclusion in this section.
Note: For illustrations of typical mortar racks, troughs and drums, see Diagrams A, B and C following section 1002.
Note: Authority cited: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code.
s 1000. Metallic Mortars.
Note: Authority cited: Section 11349.1, Government Code. Reference: Section 11349.1, Government Code.
s 1001. Setting Mortars.
(a) Metallic, re-usable paper and HDPE mortars shall be securely buried to a minimum of 2/3 of their minimal legal length in earth or in drums or troughs filled with moist earth or sand essentially free of debris.
(b) Mortars other than metallic mortars may be placed in wooden finale racks.
(c) Planking below mortars shall be required when the base of the mortar, trough, or drum is not on a stable and level surface.
(d) Mortars in non-electrically-fired shows shall meet all of the following requirements:
(1) Mortars up to five inches in diameter and buried in earth or placed in troughs or drums shall be spaced a minimum of 3 inches apart or from the sides of the drum or trough.
(2) Mortars six inches or larger in diameter and buried in earth or placed in troughs or drums shall be spaced a minimum of 5 inches apart or from the sides of the drum or trough. When a mortar requiring 5 inches of space is placed adjacent to a mortar requiring only 3 inches of spacing, the larger spacing shall apply.
(e) Mortars in electrically-fired shows shall meet all of the following requirements:
(1) All mortars buried in earth or placed in drums and troughs shall be nominally spaced 2 inches apart or from the sides of the drum or trough.
(2) All technicians shall be positioned a minimum of 100 feet from any mortar and positioned so as to be protected from the direct line of fire.
(3) No one shall be allowed to enter the firing area during the firing of the display.
(f) Mortars shall be set in a stable and secure manner so that accidental impact and shell discharge will not change the trajectory of adjacent unfired shells.
Note: For illustrations of typical mortar racks, troughs and drums, see Diagrams A, B and C following section 1002.
Note: Authority cited: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code.
s 1002. Design Specifications for Mortar Racks, Troughs, Drums, and Ready Boxes.
(a) Mortar racks shall be limited to a maximum of 10 tubes per unit. The base and ends of the rack shall be nominal 2 inch thick lumber. The inside width shall be equal to the outside diameter of the mortar tube. Each mortar tube shall be separated by horizontal or vertical blocks nominally 2 inches thick and 4 inches wide. Side braces for mortar racks of 3 inch size mortars and up shall be 1 inch x 6 inch nominal lumber or 1/2 inch x 4 inch plywood securely fastened by nails, screws, or attached with construction grade staples along the top and bottom of the rack. A diagonal side brace must be employed on all mortar racks with more than 5 mortar tubes. Mortar racks shall not incorporate steel brackets or other metallic parts in their construction with the exception of nails, screws, or construction-grade staples. Metallic braces shall not be fastened to mortar racks at the firing site.
(b) Troughs shall not be more than 8 feet in length. Troughs may be placed in a continuous row provided they are stable and secure. The sides, bottom and ends of troughs shall be minimum 3/4 inch plywood or nominal 2 inch lumber, except in cases where the surface at the bottom of the trough is sufficiently stable to support the firing of the mortar, no bottom shall be required. Troughs shall be secured by minimum 3/8 inch through bolts, rods or angle iron "U" brackets at each end and center to prevent bulging.
(c) Drums shall be constructed of steel, aluminum or plastic.
(d) Ready boxes shall be constructed of wood not less than 1/2 inch thickness or 3/8 inch plywood, chipboard or presswood. Ready boxes shall not be equipped with any type of hold open device.
Note: For illustrations of typical mortar racks, troughs and drums, see Diagrams A, B and C immediately following this section.
Note: Authority cited: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code; and Section 55.200, 27 Code of Federal Regulations.
s 1003. Operation of Display.
(a) General.
(1) All fireworks at a display site shall be stored in a place and manner secure from fire, accidental discharge, and theft. All storage shall be approved by the authority having jurisdiction.
(2) Shells shall be sized for proper fit and for damaged lift charge bags, lead fuse tears, tears in the piping of the quick match leaders, and missing safety caps.
(3) Safety caps protecting the fuse shall not be removed until firing or electric hookup.
(b) Ready Boxes.
(1) Shells used for reloading shall be placed in ready boxes prior to the start of the display.
(2) Ready boxes shall not be located less than 25 feet upwind from the nearest mortar prior to any firings.
(3) Ready boxes shall be divided into separate compartments for each shell size.
(4) When containing shells, ready boxes shall be set with the bottom facing the mortars with the front elevated, or set on the bottom with the hinges towards the mortar, providing the lid cannot be opened fully.
(5) Once in place, the ready box shall be covered with a flame-resistive water-repellant canvas cover.
(c) Loading Mortars.
(1) At no time shall any person place any part of their body over the mortar muzzle during loading or firing.
(2) Mortars shall be cleaned of debris or burning material prior to loading, and prior to reloading, as necessary.
(3) Mortar racks may be reloaded with non-chained single-break shells when there is no longer any burning material in the racks.
(4) Finale racks shall have tape placed over the mortar muzzles when loaded with finale chained shells.
(5) Salutes and detonating shells shall not be fired from steel mortars.
(6) Multiple-break shells that include a salute as one of the breaks shall be fired from HDPE mortars only.
(d) Firing.
(1) All firing shall be done upon order or signal of the licensed pyrotechnic operator controlling the display.
(2) Electric firing, if utilized, shall comply with all of the requirements of Article 13.5 of this chapter.
(3) Upon conclusion of firing, no unauthorized person shall be permitted access to the firing area until the licensed pyrotechnic operator has determined the area to be safe and secure.
(4) Electric firing shall be required for all mortars eight inches (8 ") or greater in diameter.
(e) Ground Effects.
(1) Set pieces, wheels, and mechanical devices shall be braced, guyed and securely attached or set as required to prevent displacement.
(2) Low level Roman Candles, multiple batteries and projectiles shall be securely set to prevent accidental displacement.
(f) Duds.
(1) The licensed pyrotechnic operator shall account for and retrieve all duds immediately following the display.
(2) The entire firing range shall be inspected immediately following the display to locate any duds. Any shells found shall be immediately doused with water before handling. The shell shall then be placed in a separate container filled halfway with water.
(g) Misfires.
(1) When a shell misfires, and the fuse has burned, but the lift change has not functioned, the mortar shall be identified and marked, and left undisturbed for a minimum of 5 minutes, then filled halfway with water.
(2) When the shell misfires due to electric malfunction, and the fuse has not yet burned, the shell shall be removed and stored pursuant to the permit.
(3) When the display is concluded, the misfired shell shall be placed in a safe area pursuant to the permit.
(h) Unfired shells, including duds and misfires, must be removed immediately following the display and returned directly to the wholesaler/manufacturer unless provision has been made for storage and/or destruction with the authority having jurisdiction.
Note: Authority cited: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code.
s 1004. Safety Tools and Equipment.
(a) Tools required at the display site shall be, at a minimum, a shovel, a serviceable pressurized water fire extinguisher, a bucket or other container to soak duds, and any other equipment as required by the authority having jurisdiction.
(b) Any person manually discharging aerial shells shall wear at a minimum a hard hat, eye protection, long sleeved shirt, gloves, long pants, and shoes or boots, and have available ear protection, as required by the authority having jurisdiction.
Note: Authority cited: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code.
s 1005. Post Display.
(a) Reports.
(1) Within ten (10) working days following any public display, the licensed pyrotechnician in charge of the display shall submit a complete, accurate and factual written report directly to the State Fire Marshal, covering:
(A) A brief report of any duds or misfires including manufacturer's name, type and size;
(B) A brief account of the cause of injury to any person from fireworks and such person's name and address;
(C) A brief account of any fires caused by fireworks;
(D) Any violations of the Health and Safety Code or of these regulations relating to public display fireworks; and
(E) The names of all licensed and unlicensed assistants.
Exception: A general public display licensee conducting special effects activities for motion picture, television, and theatrical productions need not comply with the requirements of subsections (A) and (E).
(b) Notification.
Verbal reports are required within 24 hours to the State Fire Marshal when any of the following occur:
(1) Fire requiring emergency action or response as a result of the firing; or
(2) Injury or death to the public or crew.
Within ten (10) working days following an incident giving rise to a verbal report, the licensed pyrotechnician in charge of the activity shall submit a complete, accurate and factual report directly to the State Fire Marshal on the event.
(c) Unfired Shells. Unfired shells shall either be removed following the display and returned directly to the wholesaler or supplier or stored in a manner approved by the authority having jurisdiction until such time as the shells can be transported directly to the wholesaler or supplier.
Note: Authority cited: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code.
s 1006. Smoking.
No person shall smoke in any area where fireworks are handled or stored.
Note: Authority cited: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code.
s 1007. Operator in Charge.
Note: Authority cited: Section 11349.1, Government Code. Reference: Section 11349.1, Government Code.
s 1008. Duds.
Note: Authority cited: Section 11349.1, Government Code. Reference: Section 11349.1, Government Code.
s 1009. Magazine Tenders.
Note: Authority cited: Section 11349.1, Government Code. Reference: Section 11349.1, Government Code.
s 1010. General.
This article applies to all rockets except approved model rockets as defined in Article 14 and experimental high power rockets and experimental high power rocket motors as defined in Article 2.
Note: Authority cited: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code.
s 1011. Test Areas.
(a) Experimental rockets unlimited shall not be launched within this State from any site other than test areas approved for such purpose by the fire authority having jurisdiction.
(b) These test areas shall meet the following minimum requirements:
(1) Test areas shall consist of a launching site and an impact range.
(2) The launching site is that area immediately surrounding the launching devices, including positions to protect all personnel.
(3) The impact range is that area over which rockets may travel by design or accident and upon which they fall. Its length should be not less than the maximum calculated ideal ballistic range of any rocket to be fired from its launching site and extends as the radius of a circular sector 90 from the launching site apex into the prevailing wind.
(c) Test areas should include no dwellings or structures other than those provided for operating and nonoperating personnel protection and loading rockets.
(d) Operating personnel protection shall consist of a bunker, blockhouse or similar protection designed to withstand shrapnel and mass impact equal to the potential created by the heaviest rocket intended to be
fired, and falling from its zenith or exploding at any point. This bunker when located not less than 50 feet distant from the launching device shall afford minimum protection equal to a 2-foot wide slit trench not less than 5 feet deep and parapet observation ports with protection equal to a double thickness of sand bags. Overhead protection should consist of substantial structural materials, and these materials shall be covered to afford protection equivalent to that of a double layer of filled sand bags. Non-operating personnel minimum protection when located not less than 250 feet distant from the launching device shall consist of construction at least equal to the slit trench shelter described above.
(e) Rocket loading facilities shall be housed in a lightly constructed and covered structure located not less than 100 feet distant from any other structure including any launching device.
Within this State, all fuel or propellant compounding or loading of experimental rockets unlimited shall be performed by licensed pyrotechnic operators or by experienced persons directly supervised by these pyrotechnic operators.
Note: Authority cited: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code.
s 1012. Rocket Launchers.
Rocket launchers shall have a length sufficient to insure stabilization to any rocket fired from them and shall be constructed of appropriate material such as metal or rigid flame-resistant plastic and designed for the specific intended purpose and use. Special protection shall be provided for persons setting and arming all rockets. The use of any two rail, "V" or "U" trough launcher, which depends solely on gravity to control the rocket during launching is prohibited.
Note: Authority cited: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code.
s 1013. Setting Rocket Launchers.
All adjustments and alignments of the rocket launcher and connections shall be completed before the rocket is armed. Final rocket launcher adjustments shall be checked by the licensed pyrotechnic operator in charge.
Note: Authority cited: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code.
s 1014. Firing Procedure.
A definite ordered firing procedure shall be established by the licensed pyrotechnic operator in charge. Both visible and audible signals shall be used to alert all persons in the test area. Any launch or firing code used shall be reduced to writing and posted conspicuously in the test area.
Note: Authority cited: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code.
s 1015. Launching Rockets.
(a) Rockets may not be armed or launched except by an experienced pyrotechnic operator, who, if he or she is not licensed, shall be directly responsible to the licensed pyrotechnic operator in charge. The actual arming operation shall be accomplished by a competent person. During all arming operations all personnel shall take shelter when launching, excepting only the individual arming the rocket and his or her necessary assistants.
All internal self-contained firing circuits (within the rocket) including, but not by way of limitation, multiple stage ignition, parachute releases, bursting charges, etc., shall be provided with an arming and disarming device operable remotely from without the assembled rocket in the launching position.
(b) The firing circuit shall be shunted at both the control center and the launching site by the pyrotechnic operator assigned to arm the rocket. Both shunts shall be in place and he or she shall test them to insure that the firing circuit is effectively short circuited, before the rocket is set in the launching position.
(c) The single special key, which removes the launching site shunt from the firing circuit, shall be the sole means for completing the firing circuit at the control center. The arming operator shall retain the shunt key in his or her personal possession from the time the circuit is initially shunted until the arming operations are completed and he or she removes the last shunt in the control center and establishes a ready firing circuit.
(d) No other means or device than a remotely controlled electric circuit of an approved design may be used to launch single stage rockets or the first stage of multistage rockets.
Note: Authority cited: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code.
s 1016. Reports.
Note: Authority cited: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code.
s 1017. General.
s 1018. Test Areas.
s 1019. Rocket Launchers.
s 1020. General.
Nothing in this article is intended to regulate the sale or the construction of model rockets, provided that such model rockets are not equipped with a model rocket motor.
Note: Authority cited: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code.
s 1021. Classification and Labeling.
All types of model rocket motors shall be submitted to the State Fire Marshal by a licensed model rocket motor manufacturer, importer/exporter, or wholesaler for classification A copy of a certificate of classification indicating the item has been classified as a model rocket motor by a laboratory approved by the Department of Transportation shall accompany the request for classification by the State Fire Marshal. Three samples of each motor type shall be submitted to the State Fire Marshal for classification. Standards for the classification of model rocket motors shall conform to the National Fire Protection Association (N.F.P.A.) 1122 (1987), Code for Unmanned Rockets, Sections 3-1.1, 3-1.2, 3-1.3, 3-1.4, 3-1.5, 3-1.6, 3-1.7, 3-1.8, 3-1.9, 3-1.10.
(b) Individual engines shall bear the California State Fire Marshal seal and the registration number of the licensee.
Note: Authority cited: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 12552, 12560 and 12565, Health and Safety Code.
s 1022. Model Rocket Standards and Use.
(a) Model rocket standards and use shall comply with: N.F.P.A. 1122, the Code for Unmanned Rockets, Chapter 3, Sections 3-1.1 through 3-1.10, Chapter 4, Chapter 5, Chapter 6, and Appendix A-2-(1987), which is incorporated by reference herein except for Appendices A-2.3 and A-2.4.
Note: Authority cited: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code.
s 1023. Storage and Sale.
No model rocket motors shall be stored, sold or offered for sale at retail unless such model rocket motors have been classified by the California State Fire Marshal.
Note: Authority cited: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code.
s 1024. Restrictions.
The provisions of this article shall not be used to establish the authority to possess, launch or use experimental unlimited or experimental/high powered rocket motors.
Note: Authority cited: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code.
s 1025. Authorization.
(a) No model rocket user shall launch any model rocket motor from any site without first securing authorization from the authority having jurisdiction. The authority having jurisdiction may require notification each time that model rockets are to be launched.
(b) It shall be the responsibility of the model rocket user to secure permission of the owner of private lands when such land is intended to be used to launch model rockets.
Note: Authority cited: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code.
s 1026. Revocation of Permits and Authorized Use of Launching Area.
The authority having jurisdiction may immediately revoke a permit to sell model rocket motors at retail if it is found that those persons granted a permit have violated these regulations. The authority having jurisdiction may immediately revoke its authorization to use a firing area if it is found that an undue hazard exists, including, but not limited to, fire safety hazards or life safety hazards.
Note: Authority cited: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code.
s 1027. Minimum Age.
(a) No model rocket motors shall be sold, given, or delivered to any person under 18 years of age.
Exceptions: (1) Model rocket motors bearing the standardized coding 1/4A, 1/2A, A, B, C, and D may be sold, given, or delivered to any person 14 years of age or older. (2) Persons who are 12 years of age or older and who are taking part in a model rocket education program may receive model rocket motors and launch approved model rockets when under the direct supervision and control of a person 18 years of age or older. Model rocket motors must be obtained only from the adult in charge of the launching. Approved model rocket motors for this exception shall bear the motor coding 1/4A, 1/2A, A, B, C, or D.
Note: Authority cited: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code.
s 1028. Supervision.
The permittee shall be responsible for the safety of all spectators and other persons connected with the launching of model rockets.
Note: Authority cited: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code.
s 1029. Use.
s 1030. General.
This article is intended to regulate the sale, storage, construction and use of experimental high power rocket motors and experimental high power rockets.
Note: Authority cited: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code.
s 1031. Classification and Labeling.
(a) All types of experimental high power rocket motors shall be submitted by a licensed experimental high power rocket motor manufacturer, importer/exporter, or wholesaler to the State Fire Marshal for classification.
(b) All motors shall bear the State Fire Marshal seal and the registration number of the licensee. Classified motors contained within packages may have the State Fire Marshal seal and registration number on the package, provided that such packages are sealed.
Note: Authority cited: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code.
s 1032. Experimental High Power Rocket Motor Standards and Use.
(a) Experimental high power rocket motor design and construction standards shall comply with all of the following:
(1) The maximum total impulse per rocket motor shall not exceed 10,240 Newton-seconds (2302.2 lb.-seconds).
(2) When more than one rocket motor is utilized, the combined total impulse shall not exceed 20,480 Newton-seconds (4604.4 lb.-seconds).
(b) If an experimental high power rocket is equipped with an experimental high power rocket motor, then the rocket shall:
(1) be constructed of paper, plastic, rubber, aluminum or wood except that minor components such as screw eyes or motor mounts may be of other light-gauge metals; and
(2) include an effective means or device for returning the rocket safely to the ground without causing personal injury or property damage; and
(3) The rocket shall not contain any type of explosive or pyrotechnic warhead of any type.
(c) An experimental high power rocket shall not be used as a weapon.
Note: Authority cited: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code.
s 1033. License Required.
No person shall possess, receive, transport, store, or launch any experimental high power rocket motor without first securing a valid license as a Pyrotechnic Operator -Rockets First, Second, or Third Class from the State Fire Marshal. No person shall sell an experimental high power rocket motor to any person unless the seller possesses a valid license as a wholesaler or retailer under this chapter.
Note: Authority cited: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code.
s 1034. Local Permit Required -Seller.
No person shall sell an experimental high power rocket motor without first securing a permit from the authority having jurisdiction. This permit shall be in addition to, not in lieu of, a valid license issued by the State Fire Marshal for the sale of these motors. This permit shall be deemed separate from a local permit allowing the launching of rockets utilizing such motors.
Note: Authority cited: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code.
s 1035. Local Permit Required -Launch.
(a) No experimental high power rocket motor user shall launch any experimental high power rocket motor from any site without first securing a permit from the authority having jurisdiction.
(b) The authority having jurisdiction may require notification by the permittee each time an experimental high power rocket motor is to be launched. It shall be the responsibility of the experimental high power rocket motor user to also secure the permission of the owner of private land when such land is intended to be used as a launch site.
Note: Authority cited: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code.
s 1036. Launching Facilities.
(a) Experimental high power rocket motors shall be launched from platforms meeting the following specifications:
(1) A launch guide (tube, rod, tower or other suitable device) shall be used to restrict the horizontal motion of the rocket until flight velocity sufficient to maintain stability during flight is achieved.
(2) A launch angle of not more than twenty degrees (20 degrees) from the vertical shall be used.
(b) Rocket motor launching shall be by remote electrical means only, and under the supervision and control of an individual properly licensed in accordance with this chapter.
(c) Surface wind at the launch site shall not exceed twenty miles per hour (20 m.p.h.), and visibility above the launching area shall be at least five thousand feet (5,000 ft.).
(d) The recovery device wadding ejected from the rocket during the launch flight sequence, if used, shall be of flame retardant material meeting the standards of Title 19, California Code of Regulations, Chapter 8, Sections 1171 through 1355.
(e) Experimental high power rocket motors shall be launched only during daylight hours unless specifically approved by the authority having jurisdiction.
(f) All personnel, including those conducting the actual launching of the experimental high power rocket motor(s), shall maintain a clear radial distance from the launch platform during the countdown and launch, pursuant to the guidelines in Table 18A.
TABLE 18A
REQUIRED LAUNCH DISTANCES
Total Impulse of Rocket Radial Distance From Launcher
0-320 Newton-Seconds [FNa1] 30 feet
320.01-1280 Newton-Seconds [FNa1] 150 feet
1280.01-2560 Newton-Seconds [FNa1] 200 feet
2560.01-5120 Newton-Seconds [FNa1] 300 feet
5120.01-10240 Newton Seconds [FNa1] 500 feet
10241-20480 Newton Seconds [FNa1] 1000 feet
[FNa1] Rockets propelled by clusters of motors shall use the distance specified for the next higher impulse category.
Note: Authority cited: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code.
s 1037. Launch Site Standards.
(a) The launch site shall consist of a launching area and a recovery area. The launching area shall consist of an area surrounding the launching devices a radial distance from the launching device as specified in Table 18A above. The recovery area shall consist of the launching area and the minimum area necessary to retrieve the rocket, based on the estimated altitude likely to be achieved by the rocket. These calculations shall take into account the weight of the rocket and the specific type of motor used (or combined total impulse). Table 18B shall be used to determine the minimum launch site dimensions for the various classes of experimental high power rockets.
(b) The launch site shall not be located in any grain field, dry grass, brush-or forest-covered lands.
(c) The launch site shall not contain any buildings or structures, unless specifically approved in advance by the authority having jurisdiction, and under no circumstances shall such buildings or structures be less than one thousand five hundred feet (1,500 ft.) from the launch site.
(d) The launch site shall not contain any high voltage electrical lines or major highways.
(e) The launch site shall not contain any natural or artificially constructed obstacle deemed by the authority having jurisdiction to pose a hazard during launching.
(f) The launching area shall be located as near as possible to the center of the launch site but in no case less than seven hundred fifty feet (750 ft.) from the boundary of the launch site.
(g) The launching area shall have appropriate barriers around it such that spectators will be restrained from encroaching upon it. These barriers may be of any type approved by the authority having jurisdiction.
TABLE 18B
MINIMUM EXPERIMENTAL HIGH POWER ROCKET MOTOR LAUNCH SITE STANDARDS
Maximum Combined Minimum Launch
Equivalent Total Impulse Site Dimensions
Motor Type (N-Seconds) (feet)
H 320 1,500
I 640 2,500
J 1,280 3,500
K 2,560 5,000
L 5,120 7,000
M 10,240 10,000
N 20,480 15,000
Note: Authority cited: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code.
s 1038. Testing.
At locations approved by the authority having jurisdiction, experimental high power rocket motors may be ignited on the ground for the purpose of determining their performance. All of the following procedures shall be followed during the firing of these motors:
(a) The experimental high power rocket motor shall be affixed to a testing device or to an immovable structure in such a manner that the motor will not work itself free during the testing or the experimentation process.
(b) The experimental high power rocket motor shall be ignited only by remotely operated electrical means fully under the control and supervision of the licensed pyrotechnic operator conducting the testing or experimentation.
(c) The exhaust path of the motor shall be cleared of all flammable objects prior to its firing.
(d) All persons, whether they are conducting, participating in or observing the testing or experiment, shall stand away from the motor, and particularly its exhaust path, at all times during the test or experiment.
(e) Under no circumstances shall testing or experimentation of experimental high power rocket motors be conducted indoors.
Note: Authority cited: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code.
s 1039. Supervision and Responsibility.
The licensed pyrotechnic operator in charge of the launch site or test sites shall supervise the arming of every experimental high power rocket motor, the launching of all motors, and the disposal of all unwanted or defective motors. The licensed pyrotechnic operator shall also be responsible for the safety of all spectators or observers and all other persons connected with the launching of experimental high power rocket motors.
Note: Authority cited: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code . Reference: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code.
s 1040. Launch Site Standards.
s 1041. Testing.
s 1042. Supervision.
s 1043. General.
s 1044. Sale, Distribution, and Use.
s 1045. Fire Hazard.
Whenever the authority having jurisdiction declares that the use of an emergency signaling device would create a fire hazard, no emergency signaling device shall be used regardless of its indicated registration and labeling. This prohibition shall continue as long as the fire hazard condition exists in the specific area, as determined by the authority having jurisdiction.
Note: Authority cited: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code.
s 1046. License Required.
Manufacturers of emergency signaling devices whose manufacturing operations take place in California must possess a valid fireworks manufacturing license from the State Fire Marshal to manufacture emergency signaling devices.
Note: Authority cited: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 12526, 12552 and 12571, Health and Safety Code.
s 1047. Labeling.
s 1048. Prohibited Use.
s 1049. Registration.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 12552, 12560, 12565 and 12632, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 12632, Health and Safety Code.
s 1050. Denial of Registration.
s 1051. Notice of Denial.
s 1052. Statement of Issues.
s 1053. Suspension or Revocation of Registration.
s 1121. TRIS.
(a) The chemical known as "TRIS" (2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate is prohibited for use with wearing apparel.
Note: Authority cited: Section 19821, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 19821, Health and Safety Code.
s 1160.3. Scope.
These regulations apply to fabric and fabric-like materials used as examination gowns, sleepwear, robes sheets and pillowcases and used in all hospitals as defined herein.
Exceptions: Fabrics or fabric-like materials which are the personal property of patients.
Note: Authority cited: Section 19818, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 19818, Health and Safety Code.
s 1160.5. Definitions.
(a) Fabric and fabric-like. Materials formed of fibers or yarns, either natural or synthetic, knitted, felted, bonded, woven, or non-woven; and flexible film or sheeting formed of synthetic resins, supported or unsupported
(b) Hospital. An acute general hospital, (general acute care hospital), acute psychiatric hospital, skilled nursing facility or intermediate care facility.
(c) Items. Examination gowns, robes, sleepwear, sheets or pillowcases made of fabric or fabric-like material.
Note: Authority cited: Section 19818, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 19818, Health and Safety Code.
s 1160.10. General.
(a) Examination Gowns and Sleepwear. Fabric or fabric-like material in examination gowns and sleepwear shall be tested in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4, Standard Number 702-1975 of the National Fire Protection Association and shall have an average time of burning of 8.0 seconds or more.
Exceptions:
(1) Smooth-surfaced fabrics (without nap or pile) weighing 4.0 ounces per square yard or more. Weight shall be determined in accordance with ASTM D1910.
(2) Items need not be preconditioned as specified in Sections 3-2 and 4-1 of Standard 702 if they are intended to be used only once and discarded, not intended to be washed or laundered, and are labeled accordingly.
(b) Sheets and Pillowcases. Fabric or fabric-like material in sheets and pillowcases shall have an average time of burning of 7.0 seconds or more when tested in the manner specified in this section.
Exceptions:
(1) Smooth-surfaced fabrics (without nap or pile) weighing 3.2 ounces per square yard or more. Weight shall be determined in accordance with ASTM D1910.
(2) Items need not be preconditioned as specified in Sections 3-2 and 4-1 of Standard 702 if they are intended to be used only once and discarded, not intended to be washed or laundered, and are labeled accordingly.
(c) Sleepwear and Robes, Children's sleepwear and robes shall meet the flammability standards adopted in Title 16, CFR, Chapter II, Subchapter D. Adult clothing including robes shall meet the flammability standards adopted in Title 16, CFR, Chapter 11, Subchapter D.
Note: Authority cited: Section 19818, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 19810-19818, Health and Safety Code.
s 1160.15. Labeling.
All packages or containers of items purchased for use in any hospital shall be labeled to indicate conformance with the applicable Criteria of Acceptance set forth in Article 2.
Note: Authority cited: Section 19818, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 19818, Health and Safety Code.
s 1160.16. Certification.
Manufacturers of items may be required to furnish substantiation of conformance in a form satisfactory to the inspection authority, such as a formal certification, or may be required to furnish a copy of the test report from a qualified testing laboratory.
s 1171. Title.
These rules and regulations shall be known as the "Rules and Regulations of the State Fire Marshal," may be cited as such, and will be referred to herein as "these rules and regulations."
Note: Sections 1171 to 1355, inclusive, issued under authority contained in Sections 13120 and 13126, Health and Safety Code.
s 1172. Purpose.
These rules and regulations have been prepared and adopted for the purpose of establishing minimum standards for the prevention of fire and for the protection of life and property against fire and panic through the use of flame-retardant chemicals, fabrics and materials.
s 1173. Scope.
These rules and regulations shall govern the manufacture, sale and application of flame-retardant chemicals used in connection with fabrics or materials required to be treated and maintained in a flame-retardant condition as provided in Sections 13115 or 1311 of the Health and Safety Code. These rules and regulations shall also apply to fabrics or materials inherently nonflammable and, they shall also establish minimum fire-resistive standards for such fabrics or materials.
These rules and regulations shall also establish minimum standards and specific procedures for the approval of flame-retardant chemicals, flame-retardant materials and flame-retardant applicator concerns.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13120, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13100 through 13132, Health and Safety Code.
s 1174. Basis.
These rules and regulations are based upon the presumption of fact that fabrics and similar materials commonly known to be flammable increase, or may cause the increase of, the hazard or menace of fir; that proper and adequate flame-retardant treatment through the use of certain chemicals is possible whereby the danger to life and property from fire and panic can be materially reduced; and, that there do exist certain fabrics and materials which by nature are nonflammable.
s 1175. Local Ordinances.
Nothing contained in these rules and regulations shall be considered as abrogating the provisions of any ordinance, rules or regulations of any city, city and county, county or political subdivision nor will they prohibit the enactment of more stringent regulations by these political subdivisions. (continued)