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What is NYC FC § 5601.3.3?

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This section regulates the manufacture, storage, handling, and sale of pyrotechnic materials, requiring compliance with specific certifications and safety measures. It prohibits unauthorized access to stored pyrotechnics and restricts their use in residential buildings. Applies to pyrotechnic special effects contractors and related entities.

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5601.3.3 Pyrotechnic material.

FC § 5601.3.3

It shall be unlawful to: 1. Manufacture any pyrotechnic material, article or device, except as authorized by the department and when conducted by a person holding a certificate of fitness for such purpose who is employed by a pyrotechnic special effects contractor holding a company certificate.

2.Store for sale or display for sale any pyrotechnic material, article or device in an area that is not secured from unauthorized access, including any unsecured display in an area accessible to the public.

3.Store, handle or use any pyrotechnic material, article or device in any residential building or within 100 feet (30 480 mm) thereof, except as authorized by the department and when conducted by a person holding a certificate of fitness for such purpose who is employed by a pyrotechnic special effects contractor holding a company certificate.

4.Sell any pyrotechnic material, article or device designed to create a pyrotechnic special effect without the pyrotechnic contractor certificate required by this chapter.

5.Conduct any special effects using a pyrotechnic material, article or device without the certificate of fitness required by this chapter.

6.Store, handle, use or sell pyrotechnic material that has not been approved or has been forbidden in accordance with the regulations of the United States Department of Transportation, as set forth in 49 CFR Sections 173.51 and/or 173.54.

7.Store, handle, use or sell pyrotechnic material that has not been packed or marked in accordance with the regulations of the United States Department of Transportation, as set forth in 49 CFR Parts 100-180, and this chapter.

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