1 Del. Admin. Code § 704-2-5.0

Current through Reigster Vol. 28, No. 6, December 1, 2024

Section 704-2-5.0 - Operator Qualifications

5.1 Operator License Required.

5.1.1 All operators of public displays of fireworks and persons lighting or shooting fireworks shall be licensed by the State Fire Marshal.

5.1.2 Anyone desiring to be licensed as an operator of a public display of fireworks shall submit an application for licensing to the State Fire Marshal.

5.1.3 An application fee for a license to operate a public display of fireworks shall be as prescribed in these Regulations and shall accompany the application.

5.1.4 Applicants for licensing as operators and persons lighting or firing fireworks shall successfully complete a written or oral examination of laws, regulations, and safety practices, administered by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

5.1.5 All operators of public displays shall be at least 21 years of age. All assistants shall be at least 18 years of age.

5.1.6 Any license issued to an operator or persons lighting or firing fireworks for public display shall be valid for one year and renewed annually.

5.1.7 Fees for renewal of licenses shall be as prescribed in these Regulations.

5.1.8 Any operator, individual, or persons lighting or firing fireworks for public display without having obtained an individual license from the Office of the State Fire Marshal shall be charged in accordance with 16 Del.C. § 6614.

5.1.9 Any individual or person licensed by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to this Chapter who endangers life or property in the conduct of fireworks or pyrotechnics firing or shooting shall have his license suspended or revoked upon a finding of fact by the State Fire Marshal.

5.1.10 Any persons so licensed under the provisions of this Chapter may have his license suspended or revoked for infractions or non-compliance with any of the provisions called for in this Chapter.

5.1.11 Any person, who has their license suspended or revoked under the provisions of this Chapter or any other Chapter of these regulations, may appeal the action of suspension or revocation to the Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission under the provisions set forth in Regulation 701, Chapter 1.

1 Del. Admin. Code § 704-2-5.0

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (3/1/2016)
25 DE Reg. 79 (7/1/2021) (Final)