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What is NYC FC § 5601.5.3.1?

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This section establishes the requirements for companies seeking a pyrotechnic special effects contractor certificate, which is necessary to engage in pyrotechnic displays and related activities. The certificate is issued by the department based on the qualifications of the company's owners and staff. Applies to companies involved in pyrotechnic special effects events.

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5601.5.3.1 Pyrotechnic special effects contractor.

FC § 5601.5.3.1

Only a company holding a pyrotechnic special effects contractor certificate issued pursuant to FC 115 and this section is authorized to engage in pyrotechnic special effects or other event involving the discharge or other use of pyrotechnic and special effects materials, and all related storage, handling, use and transportation of such materials. Such a certificate shall be issued only to a company whose owners, principals and officers demonstrate to the satisfaction of the department that they possess the requisite character and fitness, education, experience, licenses, facilities, equipment and qualified staff to safely conduct special effects or other events involving the discharge or other use of pyrotechnic and other special effects materials. The pyrotechnic special effects contractor shall be responsible for the safe conduct of pyrotechnic special effects displays, in the manner prescribed by the department.

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