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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2002-090 Fireworks Display Permit - Yakima SpeedwayRESOLUTION NO. R-2002- 90 A RESOLUTION granting a public fireworks display permit to Entertainment Fireworks WHEREAS, Entertainment Fireworks has applied to the City for a public fireworks display permit to conduct a public fireworks display at Yakima Speedway on July 4, 2002; and WHEREAS, Entertainment Fireworks has complied with the requirements of Sections 10.15.040 and 10.15.050 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code in that it has shown proof of adequate insurance, is the holder of a valid State Fire Marshal Permit for such display and the Code Administration Manager has investigated and approved the location of such display, now, therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA: Pursuant to the provisions of Section 10.15 040 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code, Entertainment Fireworks is hereby granted a permit for public fireworks display according to the terms and conditions found upon the attached and incorporated peliiiit application. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of July 2nd ATTEST: CITY CLERK , 2002. 06/26/2002 06:29 5766576 CODES ADMINISTRATION PAGE 03/03 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND _F_f_.ONOMJC DFVE1.OPMNNT Office of Code Administration 129 North .Gerund Street, 2nd Floor Yakima, Washington 98901 ( 09) 5754126 or 5754121 0 Fax (509) 5764576 APPLICATION FOR PERMIT FOR PUBLIC DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA The undersigned does hereby apply this date 6 _ Z ' —® Z -- for a permit for public display of fireworks The applicant shall provide a detailed site plan of the exact location of the display, along with the signature of the property owner or person responsible upon whose property the public display of fireworks is located. The applicant for a public display of fireworks shall, at the time of application, submit his license issued by the State Fire Marshall for inspection. In addition, the applicant shall submit a Certificate of Insurance in an amount not less than Fifty Thousand Dollars and One Million Dollars for each person and event respectively. And not Tess than Twenty - Five Thousand Dollars for property damage liability for each event and the Certificate of Insurance shall also name, as additional insured parties, the City of Yakima, its officers and employees acting in their capacity as agents of the City. Display Date: Display Location: Li ft sr- ' c' "2 Signature of Responsible Person/Owner: Signature of WA St Licensed Pyrotechnic Operator. Cr'i V by r: Reviewed by Approved by: , Fire Code Inspector Enclosed: ► Site Plan Proof of Insurance , Code Admin. Manager Yakima 4 01'17- /9 r 4/4 \At 1 z. AA cpc2..MCZ-5 J1 Washington State Patrol Fire Protection Bureau Office Of The State Fire Marshal rum a Proncis Finch . . „ t•' 0127 thorized Signature censee Signature ACQRD. CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCEDATE(MM/DD/YY) 06/28/02 POLICY NUMBER PRODUCER Britton -Gallacher & Associates, 6240 SOM Center Road Solon, OH 44139 Eric Treend Inc. 1-440-248-4711 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE INSURED Entertainment Fireworks, Inc. P. O. Box 7160 ;Olympia, WA 98507-7160 I 4019742 12/15/01 INSURER A: Granite State Insurance Co. INSURER B: Lexington Insurance Company INSURER C: INSURER D: INSURER E: COVERAGES THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. AGGREGATE LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. INSR LTR TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFFECTIVE DATE (MM/DO/YY) POLICY EXPIRATION DATE (MM/DD/YY) LIMITS B GENERAL LIABILITY COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY 4019742 12/15/01 01/15/03 EACH OCCURRENCE $1000000 X FIRE DAMAGE (Any one fire) $ 50000 CLAIMS MADE X OCCUR MED EXP (Any one person) $ PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $ 1000000 GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2000000 GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG $ 2000000 POLICY jEcT X LOC A AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY ANY AUTO ALL OWNED AUTOS SCHEDULED AUTOS HIRED AUTOS NON -OWNED AUTOS CA93831310 12/15/01 01/15/03 COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT (Ea accident) $ 1000000 X BODILY INJURY (Per person) $ X BODILY INJURY (Per accident) X PROPERTY DAMAGE (Per accident) GARAGE LIABILITY ANY AUTO AUTO ONLY - EA ACCIDENT $ OTHER THAN EA ACC $ AUTO ONLY AGG $ EXCESS LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $ OCCUR CLAIMS MADE AGGREGATE $ DEDUCTIBLE RETENTION $ $ $ $ WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY WC STATU- OTH- TORY LIMITS ER E.L. EACH ACCIDENT $ E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $ E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT $ OTHER DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONSNEHICLES/EXCLUSIONS ADDED BY ENDORSEMENT/SPECIAL PROVISIONS Date of Display: July 4, 2002. Location: Behind Racetrack at 1600 Pacific Ave. Addl. Insureds: Yakima Speedway, Ted Pollock, City of Yakima, their officers, agents, and employees when acting in their official capacity as such. CERTIFICATE HOLDER ADDITIONAL INSURED; INSURER LETTER: CANCELLATION Yakima Speedway 1600 Pacific Ave Yakima, WA 98901 SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, THE ISSUING INSURER WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL 30 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT, BUT FAILURE TO DO SO SHALL IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY OF ANY KIND UPON THE INSURER, ITS AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ACORD 25-S (7/97) ENT40826 685426 O ACORD CORPORATION 1988 PART 1I PERMIT # 9 —/f d4 7 PERMIT DATE: In accordance with the provisions of RCW 70.77 and applicable local ordinances this permit is granted to conduct a fireworks display as per the above application. NAME L" i 771 -0 - ti (Full na of person, firm or corporation granted permit) RESTRICTIONS: Permit not valid without verification of State General Display License LICENSE NUMBER 4085 Signature of Offical granting permit) (Instructions on reverse side) (Title) Distribtuion: WHITE (A): Local Fire Authority; YELLOW(B): State Fire Marshal's Office; PINK(C): Permitee 3000-420-050 (R 01/01) I ®©� APPLICATION DATE OF APPLICATION PART I FAIN I STATE \1 PATROL 6-28-02 TO: Governing body of ) FOR PUBLIC FIREWORKS DISPLAY PERMIT city, town or county in which display is to be conducted. APPLICANT NAME Entertainment Fireworks, ADDRESS Inc. PO Box 7160 Olympia WA 98507-7160 PHONE 360-352-8911 SPONSOR Yakima Speedway July 4th ADDRESS 1600 Pacific Ave. Yakima WA 98901 PHONE PYROTECHNIC OPERATOR NAME Ellery Finch ADDRESS PO Box 5302 Kent WA 98064 LICENSE # 4119 NAMES OF ASSISTANTS: (at least one required) NAME Courtney Mulner ADDRESS PO Box 5302 Kent WA 98064 AGE Legal NAME ADDRESS AGE EXACT LOCATION OF PROPOSED DISPLAY LOCATION behind the track at 1600 Pacific Ave. Yakima WA DATE July 4, 2002 TIME Approx. 10:00 PM NUMBER AND KINDS OF FIREWORKS TO BE DISPLAYED 3.0" Salutes - 10, 3.0" Comets - 4, 3.0" Mines - 6, Roman Candles up to 1.0" - 5, Multi -shot Cake Devices up to 3.0" - 6, 2.0" Aerials - 20, 2.5" Aerials - 70, 3.0" Aerials - 100, 4.0" Aerials - MANNER & PLACE OF STORAGE PRIOR TO DISPLAY (Subject to approval of Local Fire Authority} Delivered to site day of display. / J S/ F 4t�Z�/ `�' FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY BONDING OR INSURANCE CO. Britton Gallagher & Associates (Ma - One) IN Bond or certificate of insurance attached Bond or certificate of insurance on file with State Fire Marsha ADDRESS 6240 SOM Center Rd. Cleveland OH 44139 Bond or certificate of insurance shall provide minimum coverage of $50,000/$1,000,000 bodily injury liability for each person and event, respectively, and $25,000 property damage PART 1I PERMIT # 9 —/f d4 7 PERMIT DATE: In accordance with the provisions of RCW 70.77 and applicable local ordinances this permit is granted to conduct a fireworks display as per the above application. NAME L" i 771 -0 - ti (Full na of person, firm or corporation granted permit) RESTRICTIONS: Permit not valid without verification of State General Display License LICENSE NUMBER 4085 Signature of Offical granting permit) (Instructions on reverse side) (Title) Distribtuion: WHITE (A): Local Fire Authority; YELLOW(B): State Fire Marshal's Office; PINK(C): Permitee 3000-420-050 (R 01/01) 1 1997 UNIFORM FIRE CODE ARTICLE 78 - FIREWORKS AND PYROTECHNIC SPECIAL EFFECTS MATERIAL SECTION 7801 — GENERAL 7801.1 Scope. Fireworks and temporary storage, use and han- dling of pyrotechnic special effects material used in motion pic- tures, television, and theatrical and group entertainment productions shall be in accordance with Article 78. 7801.2 Definitions. 7801.2.1 General. For the definitions of AERIAL SHELL; BINARY EXPLOSIVE; BREAK (Aerial Shell); DESIGNATED LANDING AREA; EXPLOSIVE; EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS; FIREWORKS; FIREWORKS, 1.4G; FIREWORKS, 1.3G; FIXED GROUND PIECE; GROUND PIECE; HIGH EXPLO- SIVE; LOW EXPLOSIVE; MORTAR; PYROTECHNIC OPER- ATOR; PYROTECHNIC SPECIAL EFFECTS MATERIAL; READY BOX; and SAFETY CAP, see Article 2. 7801.2.2 Limited application. For the purpose of Article 78, certain terms are defined as follows: DISPLAY is an outdoor display of aerial shells or ground dis- play pieces. TEMPORARY STORAGE is storage of pyrotechnic special effects material on site for a period of time of 72 hours or less. 7801.3 Permits. 7801.3.1 Fireworks. 7801.3.1.1 Manufacturing. The manufacturing of fireworks is prohibited except under special permits as required by local and state regulations. See Section 105, Permit e.1. 7801.3.1.2 Displays. Permits are required to conduct a fire- works display. See Section 105, Permit f.2. Permit application shall be made not less than 14 days prior to the scheduled date of the display. The permit application shall include a diagram of the grounds on which the display is to be held showing the point at which the fireworks are to be discharged; the location of build- ings, highways and other lines of communication; the lines behind which the audience will be restrained; and the location of nearby trees, telegraph or telephone lines and other overhead obstruc- tions. At the time of permit application, the chief shall be con- sulted regarding requirements for standby fire apparatus. 7801.3.2 Pyrotechnic special effects material. A permit is"fe- quired to manufacture, compound, store or use pyrotechnic spe- cial effects material. A permit for use shall be granted only to a pyrotechnic operator. See Section 105, Permit p.3. SECTION 7802 — FIREWORKS 7802.1 General. Storage, use and handling of fireworks shall be in accordance with Section 7802. EXCEPTIONS: 1. The use of fireworks by railroads or other transportation agencies for signaling or illumination. 2. The sale or use of blank cartridges for theatrics, signaling or ceremonial purposes. 3. The use of fireworks by the United States Armed Forces. 7802.2 Seizure of Fireworks. The chief is authorized to seize, take, remove or cause to be removed at the expense of the owner all stocks of fireworks offered or exposed for sale, stored or held in violation of Article 78. 7801 7802.4.4.4 7802.3 Prohibition. The storage, use and handling of fireworks are prohibited. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Storage and handling of fireworks are allowed as required for explosives in Article 77. 2. The use of fireworks for display is allowed as set forth in Sec- tion 7802.4. TABLE 7802.3-A—MINIMUM MORTAR SEPARATION DISTANCES MORTAR DIAMETER (inches) MINIMUM SEPARATION FROM SPECTATOR VIEWING AREAS, VEHICLES AND BUILDINGS (feet) x 25.4 for mm x 0.3048 for m less than 3 140 3 210 4 280 5 350 6 420 7 490 8 560 10 700 12 840 greater than 12 Approved 7802.4 Displays. 7802.4.1 General. Fireworks displays shall be in accordance with Section 7802.4. Only fireworks 1.4G (Class C Common) and fireworks 1.3G (special fireworks) are allowed to be used. When fireworks 1.3G (special fireworks) are used, see Section 7703. 7802.4.2 Pyrotechnic operator. Fireworks display operations shall be under the direct supervision of a pyrotechnic operator. The pyrotechnic operator shall be responsible for all aspects of a display related to pyrotechnics. 7802.4.3 Bond. The permittee shall furnish a bond or certificate of insurance in an amount deemed adequate by the chief for the payment of damages which could be caused either to a person or persons or to property by reason of the permitted display and aris- ing from acts of the permittee, agents, employees or subcontrac- tors. 7802.4.4 Mortars for aerial shell displays. 7802.4.4.1 Site criteria. Mortars for aerial displays shall be sep- arated from spectator viewing areas, vehicles and buildings as set forth in Table 7802.3-A. EXCEPTION: The chief is authorized to modify separation dis- tance requirements based on characteristics of specific sites. The designated landing area shall be an approved large, clear, open area. Spectators, vehicles and combustible materials shall not be allowed within the designated landing area. The designated landing area shall not be within 100 feet (30 480 mm) of tents, ca- nopies and membrane structures. 7802.4.4.2 Construction. Mortars shall be approved for use with the aerial shells to be fired. Mortars shall be constructed of heavy cardboard, paper or metal other than cast iron. 7802.4.4.3 Inspection. Prior to placement, mortars shall be in- spected for defects such as dents, bent ends, damaged interiors and damaged plugs. Mortars found to be defective shall not be used. 7802.4.4.4 Positioning. Mortars shall be positioned so that aeri- al shells are directed over the designated landing area and away from ground pieces. Mortars shall not be angled toward spectator viewing areas. 1-159 7802.4.4.4 7802.4.9.5 The trajectory of aerial shells shall be arranged such that a mini- mum clearance of 25 feet (7620 mm) is maintained from potential obstructions. Seamed metal mortars shall be placed such that the seam of a mortar faces to the side rather than to the top or bottom. 7802.4.4.5 Securing. Mortars shall be buried to a depth of not less than two thirds of their length, either in the ground or in above- ground troughs or drums. In soft ground, wood not less than 2 in- ches (50.8 mm) nominal thickness or rock slabs shall be placed beneath mortars which will be used more than once to prevent their sinking or being driven into the ground during firing. EXCEPTION: Approved securely positioned mortar racks are al- lowed for the firing of single -break shells 6 inches (152.4 mm) or less in diameter. 7802.4.4.6 Mortar separation. Mortars that are buried in the ground, in troughs or in drums shall be separated from adjacent mortars by a distance equal to or greater than the diameter of the mortar. EXCEPTION: Electrically fired mortars. 7802.4.4.7 Moisture protection. In damp ground, a weather -re- sistant bag shall be placed under the bottoms of mortars prior to placement in the ground to protect mortars from moisture. Weath- er -resistant bags shall be placed over the open end of mortars in damp weather to keep moisture from accumulating on the inside surface of mortars. 7802.4.4.8 Ground burst protection. Sand bags, dirt boxes or other suitable protection shall be placed around mortars on the up - range side to protect the operator from ground bursts. 7802.4.4.9 Paper mortars. 7802.4.4.9.1 Convolute. Paper mortars constructed of convo- lute wound paper shall be approved for the size aerial shells being discharged having a maximum double break. 7802.4.4.9.2 Spiral wound. Spiral -wound paper mortars shall not be used for greater than 3 -inch (76.2 mm) diameter aerial shells with a maximum double break. 7802.4.4.10 Grouping mortars. Mortars of the same diameter, which are to be reloaded during a display, shall be grouped togeth- er such that various sizes are not intermixed. Groups shall be sepa- rated. 7802.4.4.11 Loose gravel and rocks. Loose gravel, rocks and other loose solid objects shall be removed from the area around mortars to prevent such materials from being thrown from ground, bursts during firing. 7802.4.4.12 Cleaning tool. When mortars are to be fired more than once during a display, a cleaning tool shall be available for the cleaning of debris from mortars as necessary. For metal mortars, the tool shall be nonsparking. 7802.4.5 Ground pieces. 7802.4.5.1 Location. Ground pieces shall be located not less than 150 feet (45 720 mm) from spectators and vehicles; not less than 100 feet (30 480 mm) from tents, canopies or membrane structures; not less than 100 feet (30 480 mm) from mortars; and outside of the designated landing area. EXCEPTIONS: 1 Fixed ground pieces are allowed not less than 75 feet (22 860 mm) from spectators and vehicles. 2. Electrically fired ground pieces are allowed in the designated landing area. 7802.4.5.2 Combustibles. The area beneath ground pieces shall be free of dry grass and combustibles. 1-160 1997 UNIFORM FIRE CODE 7802.4.5.3 Securing. Poles for ground pieces shall be securely placed and braced. 7802.4.6 Electrical fire units. 7802.4.6.1 General. Electrical firing units shall be in accord- ance with Section 7802.4.6. 7802.4.6.2 Wiring. Electrical wiring associated with an electri- cal firing unit shall be prevented from contacting metal objects in contact with the ground. 7802.4.6.3 Power supply. AC -powered electrical firing units shall be isolated from the power source using an isolation trans- former. 7802.4.6.4 Security. Electrical firing units shall require opera- tion of a key -operated switch or other similar device to prevent un- authorized operation. EXCEPTION: Hand-held electrical firing units connected to fire- works only during a display 7802.4.6.5 Manually activated firing units. Manually acti- vated electrical firing units shall require two or more distinct ac- tions to apply electric current to an electric match. 7802.4.6.6 Automatic -firing units. Automatic -sequencing - type electrical firing units shall include a momentary contact switch which must be held to cause application of current to an electric match and which will immediately disconnect current to all electric matches upon release. 7802.4.6.7 Testing of firing circuits. The pyrotechnic operator shall ensure that personnel are kept at a safe distance from fire- works which are connected to electrical firing units during testing. Electrical firing units with integral test circuits shall be designed to limit the maximum current output during a test to 0.05 ampere or to 20 percent of the no -fire current of electric matches, which- ever is less. Multitesters shall not be used for testing unless the maximum current output has been measured and determined not to exceed the current output limits for integral test circuits. 7802.4.7 Inspection. Fireworks shall be inspected upon deliv- ery to the display site by the pyrotechnic operator. Aerial shells having tears, leaks or broken fuses or showing signs of having been wet shall be properly disposed of. 7802.4.8 Supervision. Fireworks shall not be left unattended or allowed to become wet at the display site. 7802.4.9 Display operation. 7802.4.9.1 General. Display operation shall be in accordance with Section 7802.4.9. 7802.4.9.2 Fire protection. When required by the chief, the py- rotechnic operator shall provide portable fire extinguishers for the discharge area and arrange for standby fire apparatus for protec- tion down range. 7802.4.9.3 Monitors. The pyrotechnic operator shall employ monitors whose sole duty shall be the enforcement of crowd con- trol around the display area. Unauthorized persons shall not be al- lowed to enter the discharge site until the site has been inspected after the display by the pyrotechnic operator. 7802.4.9.4 Barriers. The chief is authorized to require rope bar- riers, fences, signs or other devices to be installed around the dis- play area to aid in crowd control. 7802.4.9.5 Display discontinued. If the chief or the pyrotechnic operator determines that there is a lack of crowd control or that the crowd is in danger, the display shall be immediately discontinued. If at any time high winds or wet weather creates a danger, the dis- -f 1997 UNIFORM FIRE CODE play shall be postponed until weather conditions are acceptable to the chief. 7802.4.9.6 Illumination. Display operators shall use only flash- lights or electric lighting for illumination. 7802.4.9.7 Smoking and open flames. Smoking and use of open flames are prohibited in the aerial shell storage area. NO SMOKING OR OPEN FLAME signs shall be conspicuously posted. 7802.4.9.8 Aerial shells. 7802.4.9.8.1 General. Aerial shell operations shall be in ac- cordance with Section 7802.4.9.8. 7802.4.9.8.2 Ready boxes. Ready boxes shall be located not less than 25 feet (7620 mm) in an upwind direction from mortars. 7802.4.9.8.3 Transporting and loading. Aerial shells shall be carried to mortars by the shell body. For the purpose of loading mortars, aerial shells shall be held by the thick portion of the fuse and carefully lowered into mortars. 7802.4.9.8.4 Proper fit. Aerial shells shall be checked for prop- er fit in mortars prior to discharge. The pyrotechnic operator shall inspect all aerial shells to be certain that they are properly seated in mortars prior to firing. Aerial shells that do not fit properly shall not be fired. ' 7802.4.9.8.5 Safety cap. The safety cap protecting a fuse shall not be removed until immediately before an aerial shell is to be fired. 7802.4.9.8.6 Ignition. Aerial shells shall be ignited by lighting the tips of fuses with a fuse, torch, portfire, electrical ignition source or similar device. Operators shall not place any part of their bodies over the throat of a mortar. 7802.4.9.8.7 Trajectory. The first aerial shell fired shall be carefully observed to determine that its trajectory will carry it into the intended firing range and that the aerial shell will function over and debris will drop into the designated landing area. Mortars shall be reangled or reset if necessary at any time during the dis- play to properly maintain trajectories over the designated landing area. 7802.4.9.8.8 Defective aerial shells. If an aerial shell fails ig- nite in a mortar, the mortar shall be Left alone for a minimum of 15 minutes, then carefully flooded with water. Immediately follow- ing the display, and not less than 5 minutes after flooding the mor- tar, the mortar shall be emptied into a bucket of water and properly disposed of. Damaged aerial shells shall not be repaired or dis- mantled. 7802.4.9.8.9 Range inspection. The entire firing range shall be inspected immediately following a display and prior to allowing public access for the purpose of locating unexploded aerial shells. Such shells shall not be handled within 15 minutes of their firing. Such shells shall then be doused with water, allowed to stand for not less than 5 minutes and placed in a bucket of water. When the firing range cannot be thoroughly inspected due to darkness, the site shall be reinspected the following morning. 7802.4.9.8.10 Record. The pyrotechnic operator shall keep a record of aerial shells that fail to ignite or fail to function. 7802.4.9.5 7803.4.5 SECTION 7803 — PYROTECHNIC SPECIAL EFFECTS MATERIAL 7803.1 General. Temporary storage, use and handling of pyro- technic special effects material used in motion picture, television, theatrical and group entertainment productions shall be in accord- ance with Section 7803. Permanent storage of pyrotechnic special effects material shall be in accordance with Article 77. 7803.2 Classification of Materials. Pyrotechnic special effects material shall be classified in accordance with DOT regulations and procedures. See Appendix VI -F. EXCEPTION: Pyrotechnic special effects material which is manufactured on-site and which is in storage or use need not be classi- fied. 7803.3 Construction of Magazines. Magazines used for the storage of pyrotechnic special effects material shall be constructed in accordance with Section 7702.3. 7803.4 Storage. 7803.4.1 Fireworks 1.4G. Fireworks 1.4G (Class C common fireworks) shall be stored in accordance with the requirements for low explosives in Article 77. 7803.4.2 Other pyrotechnic special effects material. 7803.4.2.1 General. Storage of pyrotechnic special effects ma- terial other than fireworks 1.4G (Class C common fireworks) shall be in accordance with the requirements of Sections 7702 and 7803.4.2. Containers of explosive materials shall be closed when stored. 7803.4.2.2 Storage magazines. 7803.4.2.2.1 Within buildings. Explosives stored within a building shall not exceed 50 pounds (22.7 kg). Low explosives stored within a building shall be stored in a Type 2 or 4 magazine. High explosives shall be stored in a Type 2 magazine. Detonators shall be stored in a separate Type 2 magazine. 7803.4.2.2.2 Outside of buildings. Pyrotechnic special effects material which is to be stored outdoors shall be stored in a Type 2 or 4 magazine. Pyrotechnic special effects material which is clas- sified as a high explosive, including detonating cord and detona- tors that will mass detonate, such as fuse caps, shall be stored in a Type 2 magazine. When a Type 4 magazine is used for outdoor storage, such stor- age shall be in a constantly attended location or, if unattended, shall have wheels removed or the magazine immobilized by king- pin locking devices or by other approved security measures. When a quantity in excess of 50 pounds (22.7 kg) of explosive materials is stored outside of a building, such storage shall be located in accordance with nationally recognized standards. See Appendix VI -F. 7803.4.3 Storage against walls. Explosive materials within a magazine shall not be placed directly against interior walls and shall not interfere with ventilation. To prevent contact of stored explosive materials with walls, a nonsparking lattice -work or other nonsparking material is allowed to be used. 7803.4.4 Marking of containers. Containers of explosive ma- terials shall be stored such that identifying marks are visible. Stocks of explosive materials shall be stored so they can be easily counted and checked upon inspection. 7803.4.5 Unpacking and repacking containers. Containers of explosive materials shall not be unpacked or repacked inside a magazine or within 50 feet (15 240 mm) of a magazine, and shall not be unpacked or repacked close to other explosive materials. 1-161 1 1 7803.4.5 1997 UNIFORM FIRE CODE 7803.9 EXCEPTION: Unpacking and repacking of fiberboard and other nonmetallic containers. 7803.4.6 Tools. Tools used for opening or closing containers of explosive materials shall be of nonsparking materials. A wood wedge and a fiber, rubber or wooden mallet shall be used for open- ing or closing wood containers of explosive materials. Metal tools, other than nonsparking transfer conveyors, shall not be stored in magazines containing high explosives. EXCEPTION: Metal slitters are allowed to be used for opening fi- berboard containers. 7803.5 Smoking and Open Flames. Controls on smoking and open flames shall be in accordance with Sections 7702.1.14, 7703.1.4 and 7703.1.5. 7803.6 Housekeeping. Housekeeping shall be in accordance with Article 77. 7803.7 Pyrotechnic Operators. A pyrotechnic operator shall obtain required permits and be responsible for notifying the chief prior to using the pyrotechnic special effects material. The pyro- technic operator shall have the authority and responsibility for the storage, use and handling of the pyrotechnic special effects mate- rial. The authority of the pyrotechnic operator shall not be as- sumed by anyone and shall be superseded only by the chief. 7803.8 Use of Pyrotechnic Special Effects Material. 7803.8.1 General precautions. 7803.8.1.1 Demonstration and approval. When required by the chief, a test shall be conducted to demonstrate the safe use of pyrotechnic special effects material prior to normal use. The use of pyrotechnic special effects material shall be ap- proved by the pyrotechnic operator in charge. i 7803.8.1.2 Preparation. The company or producer shall allo- cate sufficient time to the pyrotechnic operator to prepare for the transportation, packing, storing and daily securing, and to dispose of or otherwise handle pyrotechnic special effects material in a safe manner. 7803.8.1.3 Crowd control. Onlookers shall be kept at a safe dis- tance from the area where the pyrotechnic special effects material is discharged and so restrained until the area is cleared. 7803.8.2 Smoke control. When pyrotechnic special effects material is fired within a building, the quantity of smoke devel- oped shall not obscure the visibility of exit signs or paths of egress travel. The maximum density of smoke shall be approved, and the py- rotechnic operator shall ensure that the maximum density is not exceeded. When required by the chief, provisions shall be made to confine smoke generated by pyrotechnic special effects material to an ap- proved area and to remove such smoke from the building. 7803.8.3 Binary explosives. When binary explosives are used, the compounding and firing shall be performed by a pyrotechnic operator. Firing shall be subject to the conditions described in the permit. 7803.8.4 Surplus materials. Surplus materials shall be proper- ly stored until it can be disposed of in a safe manner. 7803.9 Standby Personnel and Equipment. When necessary for the preservation of life or property, the chief is authorized to require the attendance of standby personnel and fire equipment as set forth in Section 2501.18. BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. 023 For Meeting Of July 2, 2002 ITEM TITLE: Applicatign for permit for Public Display of Fireworks SUBMITTED BY: Cook, Director of Community & Economic Development CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Doug Maples, Code Admin. Manager SUMMARY EXPLANATION: Entertainment Fireworks, sponsor for Yakima Speedway, has applied for a special fireworks permit for a fireworks display to be held July 4, 2002 from approximately 10:15 to 10:30 PM. at the Yakima Speedway. The Fifty Dollar fee has been paid. Evidence of liability insurance, state permit and site plan have been submitted and are on file in the office of Code Administration. The Public Display of Fireworks application complies with the provisions of Chapter 10.15 of the Yakima Municipal Code. Resolution x Ordinance_Contract Other (Specify) Public fireworks display pmt Funding Source APPROVAL FOR SUBMITTAL: --as" " City Manager STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Pass Resolution BOARD RECOMMENDATION: COUNCIL ACTION: Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION NO. R-2002-90