A retail fireworks stand must comply with the following requirements:
(1) The fireworks stand in which Fireworks 1.4G are
held for retail sale must be constructed of wood, metal, masonry,
or concrete, or combinations thereof.
(2) Each stand of less than 16 feet in length must
have at least one walk door that opens outward. Stands measuring 16
feet or longer must have at least two walk doors, one in each end,
that open outward.
(3) A minimum of combustible material such as posters,
signs, and decorations may be used on interior walls.
(4) A minimum distance of six feet must be maintained
from the front of the customer counter to the back side of the stand.
Fireworks must not be displayed on the customer counter or in any
manner that allows the customer to handle fireworks without an attendant
directly assisting the customer.
(5) Electrical service to the stand must be installed
at least eight feet above ground or buried underground according to
standards acceptable to the local AHJ.
(6) Each stand that uses electricity must have a point
of power interruption, either inside or outside the stand, (switch
or switches) located near a walk door, that interrupts all electric
supply to devices and equipment located inside and on the stand.
(7) All electrical wiring, equipment, and devices,
both inside and outside the stand, must be UL approved, be securely
mounted to the structure, and be installed and maintained to prevent
electrical hazards. Splices in electrical wiring servicing equipment
and devices inside the stand must be enclosed in junction boxes. Light
fixtures and wiring used for illumination inside and outside of the
stand must be installed and maintained to prevent accidental contact
by the general public and employees.
(8) Drop cords with lights, extension cords, or bare
wiring must not be used in any manner inside a retail stand.
(9) In stands where generator-created power is used,
the generator must be located in an area free from grass, trash, and
other flammable materials and at least 10 feet from the stand. Reserve
fuel for the generator must be stored in an approved safety container
and a portable fire extinguisher rated to at least 6 BC must be provided.
(10) Fireworks stands must not be illuminated or heated
by any device that requires open flame or exposed heating elements.
Electric heaters must be equipped with a switching device to stop
the flow of current should the heater be tipped over.
(11) If the fireworks stand is used for the overnight
storage of Fireworks 1.4G, it must be equipped with suitable locking
devices to prevent unauthorized entry.
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| Source Note: The provisions of this §34.818 adopted to be effective June 30, 1986, 11 TexReg 2510; transferred effective September 1, 1991, as published in the Texas Register March 6, 1992, 17 TexReg 1745; amended to be effective June 4, 1993, 18 TexReg 3300; transferred effective September 1, 1997, as published in the Texas Register November 14, 1997, 22 TexReg 11091; amended to be effective September 14, 1998, 23 TexReg 9571; amended to be effective April 13, 1999, 24 TexReg 2949; amended to be effective December 8, 2002, 27 TexReg 11562; amended to be effective July 19, 2016, 41 TexReg 5180 |
