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What is NYC FC § 5608.9?

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This section mandates that certificate of fitness holders inspect the fireworks display site immediately after the event to locate any unexploded fireworks. A follow-up inspection is required at sunrise for nighttime displays. Records of any aerial shells that do not discharge must be maintained. Applies to certificate of fitness holders overseeing fireworks displays.

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5608.9 Post-display site safety measures.

FC § 5608.9

Immediately upon conclusion of the fireworks display, the certificate of fitness holders shall conduct an inspection of the display site, including each mortar or other device used to discharge fireworks, for the purpose of locating unexploded fireworks. This inspection shall be conducted before public access to the site is permitted. Certificate of fitness holders conducting a nighttime display shall conduct a daylight search of the display site at the next sunrise. The certificate of fitness holder shall keep a record of all aerial shells that fail to fire.

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