NFPA 1126, Use of Pyrotechnics Before a Proximate Audience, is
modified to include the following additional requirements:
a) Definitions for use in this Section:
"Loading" refers to preparing or mixing for use pyrotechnic
material.
"Mixing room" means the room within the facility used for
mixing or loading of pyrotechnic materials. The room shall be secure and shall
be proximate to the display area.
b) The following are additions to the
requirements of Chapter 5 (Storage of Pyrotechnic Materials and Devices):
1) At any time pyrotechnic materials are
stored within the facility, they must be stored in the on-site storage magazine
that must be, at minimum, a Type 3 Storage "Day Box" that complies with the
requirements set forth by ATF and/or DNR (62 Ill. Adm. Code
200.700) for Type 3 magazines.
The magazine shall be located in the mixing room.
2) All pyrotechnic material in the lead
operator's possession, when not in use or being loaded, must be stored in the
magazine.
3) The mixing room shall
be placarded with a "1.4 G" USDOT standard placard and a "No Smoking" placard
that is 81/2" x 11" with 1" lettering.
4) At least one approved 21/2 gallon
pressurized water fire extinguisher shall be located within 10' of the mixing
room and the door shall be locked when not attended. The lead operator shall
have a key to the room.
5) The
mixing room shall not have carpeting on the floor.
c) In addition to the requirements of Chapter
8.1 (General Fire Protection), at least 4 pressurized water or pump
extinguishers shall be readily available for use (with the manufacturer's
instructions).
d) The following are
additions to the requirements of Chapter 8.2 (Firing Prerequisites):
1) At no time shall the path of a rocket or
grid rocket pass directly over an audience in its travel.
2) All temporary suspended truss components,
whether supported from the ground or from a building's ceiling, shall have
either a steel aircraft cable 3/8" galvanized wire rope safety backup
protecting standard polyester spansets (polyester roundslings) or use GACflexa
wire rope soft sling to attach truss to the chain motor.
e) Section 8.3.6 of Chapter 8.3 (Firing
Safeguards) is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
1) Warning signal lights must be used to
indicate the impending firing of a concussion special effect. The warning
signal lights shall be located at least 25' from the concussion effect but
within a distance to warn working personnel and other individuals of the
impending concussion effect firing.
2) Warning signs shall be posted backstage
and onstage by the warning light to indicate the purpose of the warning signal
lights.
f) In addition
to the requirements of Chapter 8.3 (Firing Safeguards), prior to commencement
of the live entertainment, an announcement to the patrons of the licensed
premises must be made to inform the patrons of the locations of exits and fire
escapes at the licensed premises.
g) Section
8.5.7 of Chapter 8.5 (Safety
Precautions) is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
The lead operator and assistants shall wear safety glasses and
clothing made of cotton during the preparation and loading of the pyrotechnic
devices.
