NFPA 1123-2018 Code for Fireworks Display

NFPA 1123-2018 Code for Fireworks Display. 5.1.2.2* The site plan shall include the dimensions of the display site and location of discharge site(s), spectator viewing area(s), parking area(s), fallout area(s), and the associated separation distances. N 5.1.2.2.1 For display sites where freworks are to be discharged from an elevation greater than 25 ft (7.5 m) above ground level (see 5.2.1.2), the elevation of the fring site(s) shall be included in the site plan. N 5.1.2.2.2 For display sites where freworks are to be discharged at angles for aesthetic purposes (see 5.2.1.4.4), the location of the point(s) of discharge, the direction(s) of fring, and the fring tilt angle(s) shall be included in the site plan. 5.1.2.3 After review of the site plan, the AHJ shall inspect the area depicted on the site plan. (See Annex B for additional infor‐ mation.) 5.1.2.4 When trenches or holes are dug into the ground in order to place mortars, the operator shall consult with the sponsor and the AHJ in order to locate any buried utility lines in the discharge site. 5.1.3* Minimum Site Size Requirements. The site for the outdoor land or water display shall have a radius at least as great as specifed for those items in the display with the greatest required radius. Δ 5.1.3.1 For aerial shells, the minimum required radius of the display site shall be 70 ft/in. (22 m/25 mm) of the internal mortar diameter of the largest aerial shell to be fred, as shown in Table 5.1.3.1. 5.1.3.2 For non-splitting or non-bursting comets and mines containing only stars or non-splitting or non-bursting comets, the minimum required radius of the display site shall be 35 ft/in. (11 m/25 mm) of the internal mortar diameter of the largest comet or mine to be fred, one-half that shown in Table 5.1.3.1. 5.1.3.3 Minimum Radius for Chain-Fused Aerial Shells, Comets, and Mines. 5.1.3.3.1 For chain-fused aerial shells, comets, and mines to be fred from mortars, racks, or other holders that are suffciently strong to prevent their being repositioned in the event of an explosive malfunction of the aerial shells, comets, or mines, the minimum required radius of the display site shall be the same as that required in 5.1.3.1 and 5.1.3.2. (See also Section 4.6.) Δ 5.1.3.3.2 For chain-fused aerial shells, comets, and mines to be fred from mortars, racks, or other holders that are not suff‐ ciently strong to prevent their...