5601.5.4.1 Pyrotechnic operator.
FC § 5601.5.4.1
Unless otherwise authorized by the department by rule or special effects permit, all non-pyrotechnic special effects displays shall be conducted under the personal supervision of a pyrotechnic operator holding a certificate of fitness for that purpose. Each pyrotechnic operator conducting a non-pyrotechnic special effects display shall be responsible for the safe handling, installation and discharge of materials, articles and devices used for the special effects display, in accordance with this section, the rules, the terms and conditions of the fireworks display permit, and all other applicable laws, rules and regulations. The duties of the pyrotechnic operator may be delegated to a pyrotechnic assistant holding a certificate of fitness for that purpose or, if authorized by rule or special effects permit, other trained and knowledgeable persons, except for the authority to approve the special effect and initiate its conduct.
