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SB 343 Statewide Fire Prevention Code; use of consumer and restricted consumer fireworks, etc.
Introduced by: Thomas A. Garrett | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:
Statewide Fire Prevention Code; State Fire Marshal; consumer grade fireworks. Authorizes the use of consumer-grade fireworks in the Commonwealth. The bill defines "consumer fireworks" as small fireworks devices containing restricted amounts of pyrotechnic composition designed primarily to produce visible or audible effects by combustion and complying with certain federal regulations regarding composition and labeling. The bill also defines "display fireworks" and "restricted consumer fireworks" and provides that consumer and restricted consumer fireworks are to be considered the same hazard class of 1.4G explosives under the Statewide Fire Prevention Code and Uniform Statewide Building Code. The provisions of the bill are set to become effective January 1, 2015.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Statewide Fire Prevention Code; State Fire Marshal; consumer grade fireworks. Authorizes the use of consumer-grade fireworks in the Commonwealth. The bill defines "consumer fireworks" as small fireworks devices containing restricted amounts of pyrotechnic composition designed primarily to produce visible or audible effects by combustion and complying with certain federal regulations regarding composition and labeling. The bill also defines "display fireworks" and "restricted consumer fireworks." The provisions of the bill are set to become effective January 1, 2015.