Report of the Committee on Bruce E. Kelly, Orem, UT (Alt. to C. E. Rogers) Pyrotechnics Jane B. McCanlley, D &J Assoc., VA (Alt. to D. F. McCaulley) Randall W, A. Davidson, Chair Robert E. Melton, Dallas Fire Dept., TX Risk Int'l Inc"/USITT, CA (Alt. toJ. IL Colon) J. Patrick Miller, Nat'l Assn. of Rocketry, TX Kenneth L. Kosunke, S~reCa~ (Alt. to G. H. Stine) Pyrolabs, CO Thalne Morris, MP Assoc" Inc., CA (AIt. to D.J. Pier) Dane Boles, Quest Aerospace Education, Inc., AZ David S. Shatzer, U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms, DC Maurice Cardinal, Mfg. Co., MD (Alt. to L. M. McCune) Rep. American Pyrotechnics Assn. Bill Stlne, Quest Aerospace Education, Inc", AZ Jose R, Colon, Dept. of Public Safety, CT (Alt. to D. Boles) Rep. Fire Marshals Assn. of North America John A. Conkling, Chestertown, MD Nonvoting John G. Degenkolb, Carson City, NV Rep. Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers Richard Bowes, Canadian Explosives Research Laboratory, ON Thomas DeWiBe, Luna Tech Inc., AL (Alt. to E. Contestabile) Vernon Fates, Canon City, CO Ettore Contestabile, Canadian Explosives Research Laboratory, ON Gary A. Fadorsen, Pyrotech Int'l Inc., OH Glen E. Gardner, U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Admin, DC ~ Grucci, Fireworks by Grucci, Inc., NY (Alt. toJ. Zucchero) n E. Hill, E. E. Hill & Son, Inc/Pyro Shows, TN Samuel B. Hall, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, DC AlfredJ. Hogan, Reedy Creek Improvement District, FL Gary Zeller, Zeller Int'l, NY Bonnie J. Kosanke, Whitewater, CO JamesJ. Zucchero, U.S. Dept. of Labor, OH Rep. Pyrotechnics Guild Int'l Leslie W Ledogar, U.S. Aerials, Inc, AL Duane B. Matthews, State of , CA Staff Liaison: Martha H. Curtis Donald F. McCaulley, Falls Church, VA FLar~eJri. Mceune, U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms, DC This llst represents the membership at the time the Committee was ck L. McIntyre, FLMc, Inc., MS balloted on the text of this editio~ Since that time, changes in the Dale C. Miller, Falls Church, VA membership may have occurred. BillyJ. Phillips, Division of State Fire Marshal, OH DavldJ. Pier, MP Assoc., Inc., CA Committee Scope: This Committee shall have primary responsibil- Michael W. Platt, High Power Rocket Mfrs. & Dealers Assn., Inc., NY ity for documents on protection against the fire and life hazards Mary Roberts, Estes Industries, CO associated with the manufacture, transportation, and storage of Charles E. Rogers, Lancaster, CA fireworks; fireworks used in outdoor displays; pyrotechnics used Rep. Tripoli RocketryAssn., Inc before a proximate audience; and the construction, launching, and Gary C. Rosenfield, Industrial Solid Propulsion Inc., NV other operations that involve unmanned rockets, including the G. Harry Stine, Phoenix, AZ manufacture of model rocket motors. This committee does not have Pep. Nat'l Assn. of Rocketry responsibility for documents on the use of fireworks by the general Pamela IL Stout Hunt, Fireworks Productions lntT Inc., AZ public. Gerald D. Ward, Bethany Fire & Protection Disuict, IL Rep. NFPA Fire Service Section The Report of the Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics is Charles Weeth, Skyrockets of La Crosse, Inc., W1 presented for adoption in 2 pasts. Part I of this Report was prepared by the Technical Committee on Alternates Pyrotechnics and proposes for adoption amendments to NFPA 1123- 1990, Code for the Outdoor Display of Fireworkg NFPA 1123-1990 Bruce E. Blom, Pyrotechnics Guild Int'l., WI is published in Volume 8 of the 1994 National Fire Codes and in (Alt. to B.J. Kosanke) separate pamphlet form. Ernest F. DeBlasio, Keystone Fireworks Mfg Co. Inc., PA (Alt. to M. Cardinal) Part I of this Report has been submited to letter ballot of the David Degenkolb, Degenkolb Engineering, NV Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics which consists of 30 voting (Alt. toJ. G. Degenkolb) members. The results of the balloting can be found in the report. Tom Foster, Luna Tech Inc., AL (Alt. to T. DeWille) Part 11 of this Report was prepared by the Technical Committee on FellxJ. (Phil) Grucei, Fireworks by Grucci, Inc., NY Pyrotechnics andproposes for adoption a new document NFPA (Alt. to F.J. Grucd,Jr.) 1127-1995, Code for High Power Rocketry. Paul C. Hans, P. Hans & Co., AZ (Alt. to G. C. Rosenfield) Part II of this Report has been submitted to letter ballot of the Julie L. Heckman, Keller and Heckman, DC Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics consists of 30 voting (Alt. toJ. A. Conkling) members; of whom all 30 voted affirmatively.

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PART I (Log #23) 1123- 3 - (1-1.6): Accept in Principle (Log #18) SUBMITEgR: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. 1123- 1 - (1-1.1): Reject RECOMMENDATION: This code shall not apl)lY to the use of SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. pyrotechnic devices or materials in the performing arts at distances RECOMMENDATION: This code shall apply to the construction of less than those specified in this Code and used in conformance with display fireworksprovided by the Supplier(s) to the Operator of a NFPA 1126, Pyrotechnics Before a Proximate Audience. public fireworks display. SUBSTANTIATION: With the adoption of NFPA 1126, this clarifies SUBSTANTIATION: Separates and clarifies the responsibilities of the scope of 1123 to traditional outdoor fireworks displays. the 4 principals this Code applies to (Supplier, Operator, AHJs and COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. Sponsors) Correct the title of the reference document to "NFPA 1126, GOMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics Before A Proximate Audience." COMMITYF~ STATEMENT: The current edition (1990) of the COMMITFEE STATEMENT: Editorial correction. code addresses the issue. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 AFFIRMATIVE: 20 NEGATIVE: Weeth NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negativeon Proposal WEETH: There were some significant improvements made to 1123 1123-1 (Log #18). that are easily supported, such as the requirements for protective EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: clothing. However, I do not believe we have provided operators, STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on sponsors, suppliers and AHJs with enough detailed definitions Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). requirements and specifications for display fireworks equipment and methods to reduce risks and assure a healthy fireworks display industry, Thus in its present form, I cannot support this Report 100% and I prefer to cast my ballot on the entire document, rather (Log #24) than proposal by proposal. 1123- 4 - (1-1.7): Accept in Principle EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. STOUT HUNT: I cannot in good conscience vote on something I RECOMMENDATION: This code shall not apply to the s,31e and have not studied. use of model rockets or model rocket motors used in conformance with NFPA 1122, Code for Model Rockets. SUBSTANTIATION: Updated. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. (Log #CP4) Revise 1-1.7 to read: 1123- 2 - (1-1.3): Accept 1-1.7 This code shall not apply to the sale and use of model SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics rockets, motors, reloading kits, or components used in conformance RECOMMENDATION: 1. Revise 1-1.3 to read: with NFPA 1122, Code for Model Rocketry. • 1-1.3 This code shall not apply to the use of consumer fireworks COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The committee revision better by the general public. reflects the content of NFPA 1122. 2. Make this change in terminology wherever applicable in the Editorial correction of the title of the document to be consistent document. with the NFPA title. SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee revsion reflects the new UN NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 classification system for fireworks. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 AFFIRMATIVE: 26 VOTE ON COMMHTEE ACTION: NEGATIVE: Weeth AFFIRMATIVE: 26 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NEGATIVE: Weeth NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 1123-1 (Log #18). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: 1123-1 (Log #18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: Proposal 1127-1 (Log #18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). (Log#25) 1123- 5 - (1-1.8 (New)): Reject (Log #'22) SUBMITTEl~ Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. 1123- ga - (1-1.3): Reject RECOMMENDATION: This code shall not apply to the use of SUBMITITA~ Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. exp.losive, firearm or flammable special effects used in historical RECOMMENDATION: This code shall not apply to the use of military battle recreations, old west gnu battle enactments, live stunt consumer fireworks or non-fireworks toys or novelties by the general erformance shows or other similar entertainment performances. ublic. g UBSTANTIATION: This further clarifies the scope of 1123 so it ~UBSTANTIATION: Corrects the language to current regulation. does not or cannot be applied to these uses. Examples are bombing COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. runs using gasoline and dynamite by the Confederate Air Force, COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The code is a fireworks code and it is numerous and "rendezvous" and "old west" shows, and Civil War unnecessary to say it applies to non-fireworks toys or novelties by the battle enactments. general public. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 COMMITTEE STATEMENT: Some of the items listed in the VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: recommendation may be subject to the requirements of the code. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NEGATIVE: Weeth VOTE ON COMMITIT.E ACTION: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: Plait, Roberts NEGATIVE: Weeth EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). 1123-1 (Log #18).

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EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: (Log #19) STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on 1123- 9 - (1-1.x): Reject Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: This code shall apply to the planning, setup operation and cleanup of a public display of fireworks bythe Operator and in cooperation with the AHJs and the sponsor(s) of (Log #26) that public fireworks display. 1123- 6 - (1-1.9 (New)): Accept SUBSTANTIATION: Separates and clarifies the responsibilities of SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. the 4 principals this Code applies to (Supplier, Operator, AHJs and RECOMMENDATION: This code shall not apply to the use of ~PoOnSors) explosive, firearm or flammable special effects used in the motion MMITrEE ACTION: Reject. icture, television or other entertainment industries. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The current edition (1990) of the g UBSTANTIATION: This further clarifies the scope of 1123 so it code addresses the issue. does not or cannot be applied to these industries or venues. NUMBER OF COMMITrEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 COMMITFEE ACTION: Accept. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 AFFIRMATIVE: 26 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NEGATIVE: Weeth AFFIRMATIVE: 26 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NEGATIVE: Weeth NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 1123-1 (Log #18). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: 1123-1 (Log #18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). (Log #20) 1123- 10 - (1-1.x (New)): Reject (Log #27) SUB~ Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. 1123- 7- (1-1.10 (New)): Reject RECOMMENDATION: This code shall apply to the planning, setup SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. and operation of crowd control, security measures, fire protection RECOMMENDATION: This code shall not apply to the sale and and other emergency services by the Sponsor(s) the public fireworks use of model rockets or model rocket motors used in conformance display, and in cooperation with the AHJs and the Operator of a with NFPA 1125, Code for Manufacture of Model Rocket Motors. public fireworks display. SUBSTANTIATION: Added. SUBSTANTIATION: Separates and clarifies the responsibilities of COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. the 4 principals this Code applies to (Supplier, Operator, AHJs and COMMFFFEE STATEMENT: The sale and use of rockets is not ~PoOnSors) regulated by NFPA 1125, Code for the Manufacture of Model Rocket MMITI'EE ACTION: Reject. Motors. COMMITFEE STATEMENT: The current edition (1990) of the ~ER OF COMMITI'EE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 code addresses the issue. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 AFFIRMATIVE: 26 VOTE ON COMMrI~EE ACTION: NEGATIVE: Weeth AFFIRMATIVE: 26 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NEGATIVE: Weeth NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 1123-1 (Log #18). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: 1123-1 (Log #18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18i. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18).

(Log #28) 1123- 8 - (1-1.11 (New)): Reject (Log #21) SLrBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. 1123- 11 - (1-1.x): Reject RECOMMENDATION: This code shall not apply to the sale and SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. use of high powered sporting rockets or. hi~lgnhpowered sporting RECOMMENDATION: This code shall apply to the planning, setup rocket motors used in conformance with NFPA 1127, Code for and operation of crowd control, security measures, fire protection Unmanned Rocketry. and other emergency services by the AHJ(s) for the public fireworks SUBSTANTIATION: Added. display, and in cooperation with the Sponsor(s) and the Operator of CO~ ACTION: Reject. a public fireworks display. COMMITrRg STATEMENT'. The reference code does not exist. SUBSTANTIATION: Separates and clarifies the responsibilities of NUMBER OF COMMIT~E MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 the 4 principals this Code applies to (Supplier, Operator, AHJs and VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: ~PoMMITrEE°ns°rs) AFFIRMATIVE: 26 ACTION: Reject. NEGATIVE: Weeth COMMITYEE STATEMENT: The current version of the code ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt addresses the issue. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: VOTE ON COMMrlTEE ACTION: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal AFFIRMATIVE: 26 1123-1 (Log #18). NEGATIVE: Weeth EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18).

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(Log#29) EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: 1125-12 - (1-2.1): Reject STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). RECOMMENDATION: The purpose of this code is to provide minimum requirements for the resonably risk free planning, setup, operation and cleanup of outdoor fireworks displays as entertain- ment at cultural, religious, political, community and other celebra- (Log #32) tions and events. 1123- 15 - (1-2.x): Reject SUBSTANTIATION: An expanded purpose that places additional SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. emphasis on the factors involved in the conduct of a fireworks RECOMMI~NDATION: The purpose of this code is to provide display rather than only safety. This is not to lower the demand for a minimum requirements for the coordination of emergency services safe display, but to place the other variables that are involved as part and fire protection for, as well as the inspection and approval by the of the purpose. AHJ (s) of, outdoor fireworks displays as entertainment. COMMITI'EE ACTION: Reject. SUBSTANTIATION: An expanded purpose specifying the COMMITrE~ STATEMENT: Paragraph 2-1 as currently written in requirements of the AHJ (s). the existing code is ade:quatuate. COMMITYEE ACTION: Reject. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 COMMITrEE STATEMENT: Paragraph 2-1 as currently written in VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: the existing code already covers the subject. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NEGATIVE: Weeth VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NEGATIVE: Weeth EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on 1123-1 (Log #18). Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18).

(Log #30) 1123- 13- (1-2.x): Reject SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. (Log #33) RECOMMENDATION: The purpose of this code is to provide 1123- lfi - (1-2.x): Reject minimum requirements for the construction, configuration, labeling SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. and instruction of fireworks supplied by the Supplier(s) to the RECOMMENDATION: The purpose of this code is to provide Operator of outdoor fireworks displays as entertainment. additional information in the Referenced Documents sections, SUBSTANTIATION: An expanded purpose specifying that it is the Appendices and Glossary on fireworks and fireworks displays as Supplier, not the Operator responsible for providing fireworks and reference in order to assist in the understanding and ability to equipment that meets the minimum standards called for in the implement this Code. Code. SUBSTANTIATION: A general purpose statement. COMMITI'EE ACTION: Reject. COMMITrF.~ ACTION: Reject. COMMITrEE STATEMENT: Paragraph 2-1 as currently written in COMMITrEE STATEMENT: Paragraph 2-1 as currently written in the existing code already covers the subject. the existing code (1990) already covers the subject. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMITYEE ACTION: VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18).

(Log #31) (Log #34). 1123- 14- (1-2.x): Reject 1123- 17- (1-3): Reject SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: The purpose of this code is to provide RECOMMENDATION: Equivalency and New Developments. minimum requirements for the reasonably risk free planning, setup SUBSTANTIATION: Format correction of this important section and operation of crowd control, security and fire protection and addition of new developments. measures by the Sponsor(s) of outdoor fireworks displays as COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. entertainment. COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: The equivalency statement covers the SUBSTANTIATION: An expanded purpose specifying that it is the subject sufficiendy. Sponsor, not the Operator responsible for providing fire protection, NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 monitors crowd control and other services m order to meet the VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: minimum standards called for in the Code. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 COMMITI'EE ACTION: Reject. NEGATIVE: Weeth COMMIq['rEE STATEMENT: Paragraph 2-1 as currently written in ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt the existing code already covers the subject. NOT RETURNED: Piatt, Roberts NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: VOTE ON COMMITI'EE ACTION: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal AFFIRMATIVE: 26 1123-1 (Log #18). NEGATIVE: Weeth EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18).

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(Log #35) (Log #38) 1123-18 - (1-3.1 (New)): Reject 1123- 21 - (1-3.4 (New)): Reject SUBMITITAt: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inn SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: This code shall not prevent the develop- RECOMMENDATION: The Supplier shall be responsible for ment or use of new, modified or improved devices, systems, providing the Operator with the necessary information of any new, materials or methods that meet or exceed the purpose of this Code, modifiedor improved devices, systems, materials or methods in providing equivalency can be presented or demonslrated to the order for the Operator to demonstrate equivalency to the Authority Authority HavingJurisdiction. Having Jurisdiction. SUBSTANTIATION: Clarifies the basic equivalency clause for SUBSTANTIATION: Specifies who is responsible for showing different devices, systems, materials or methods. equivalency and how this may be accompfished. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. COMME[TEE STATEMENT: The equivalency statement covers the COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The equivalency statement covers the ~ suffidentiy. subject sufficiently. ER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMrITEE ACTION: VOTE ON COMMITIT.E ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18).

(Log #36) (Log #CP39) 1123-19 - (1-3.2 (New)): Reject 1123- 21 a- (1-4 Approved, Authority Having Jurisdiction, Listed - SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. NOTES): Accept RECOMMENDATION: This code shall not prevent the use of SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics fireworks at a unique display site, providing equivalency can be RECOMMENDATION: Add an asterisk to the following terms and presented or demonstrated to the Authority Having Jurisdiction. move the NOTES for Approved, Authority Having Jurisdiction and Examples: A display site over a body of water or from the top of a Listed to Appendix A. building or bluff, or from a barge or trailer. SUBSTANTIATION: Conformance with the NFPA Manual of Style. SUBSTANTIATION: Clarifies the basic equivalency clause for These notes contain nonmandatory language. unique display sites. COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept. COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE ~ERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The equivalency statement covers the VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: subject sufficiendy. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NEGATIVE: Weeth VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NEGATIVE: Weeth EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts 1123-1 (LOg #18). EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on 1123-1 (LOg #18). Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). (Log #8) 1123- $1b- (1-4): Accept in Principle in Part SUBMITrER= Sarah A. Buenz, BOCA International (Log #37) RECOMMENDATION: a. No-fire Current - Replace "may" with 1123- 20 - (1-3.3 (New)): Reject "shall" in the first line. SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. b. Portfire - Delete "that can be" in the second line. RECOMMENDATION: The Operator shall be responsible for c. Should - Delete entire definition. providing the Authority HavingJurisdiction with the necessary d. Theatrical Flash Powder - Replace "may produce" with "pro- information of the new, modified or improved devices, systems, duces" in the fifth line. materials or methods in order to receive approval from the SUBSTANTIATION: The basis for my comments is the lack of Authority Having Jurisdiction. This information shall be in the form clarity in the entire standard caused by the widespread use of of a demonstration, reference or other documentation. permissive and unclear terms, such as the terms "may", "can" and SUBSTANTIATION: Specifies who is responsible for showing "should". The use of these terms obscures the intent of the standard equivalency and how this may be accomplished. by not clearly stating the requirements for the standard in simple COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. mandatory language. COMMITI'EE STA~: The equivalency statement covers the This standard has potential use as a regulatory document and the subject sufficiently. use of permissive terms jeopardizes the enforceability of the NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 standard. In its present form, the document is not a suitable VOTE ON COMMITI'EE ACTION: regulatory document. It is my recommendation that this standard AFFIRMATIVE: 26 should undergo a review with the goal of becoming a suitable NEGATIVE: Weeth standard for regulatory purposes. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt COMMFFFEE ACTION." Accept in Principle in Part. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts 1. Accept in Principle. The Committee replaced the word "may" in EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: the definition with "ean". WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 2. Accept in Principle. The Committee replaced the words "that 1123-1 (Log #18). can be" in the definition with "is sometimes." EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: 3. Reject. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on 4. Accept in Principle. The Committee deleted the definition for Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). theatrical flash powder.

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COMMITFEE STATEMENT: 1. Editorial. COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept. 2. Editorial. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 3. The recommendation is not in conformance with the NFPA VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: Manual of Style. The cited definition is one of the NFPA basic AFFIRMATIVE: 20 definitions in all codes and standards. NEGATIVE: Weeth 4. The definition was deleted as itwas not used in the document. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NEGATIVE: Weeth 1123-1 (Log #18). ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on (LOg #41) Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). 1123- 25 - (1-4 Barematch): Accept in Principle SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. RECOMMFAqDATION: Bare . See Black Match. SUBSTANTIATION: New definition for a commonly used item. (Log #39) COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. 1123- 22 - (1-4 Audience): Accept in Principle Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the RECOMMENDATION: Audience. Those spectators whose primary code, but it may not be used directlyin the ~ocument. urpose is to view a performance. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 ~ UBSTANTIATION: New definition for a common term. From VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NFPA 1126. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. NEGATIVE: Weeth Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt COMMIT]'EE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts code, but it may not be used directly in the document. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: 1123-1 (Log #18). AFFIRMATIVE: 26 EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: NEGATIVE: Weeth STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). (Log #42) EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: 1123- 26 - (1-4 Barrage Bond): Accept in Principle STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on SUBMITI'ER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). RECOMMENDATION: Barrage Boar& A short board of short mortars, usuallypaper or cardboard and small caliber glued to the board, preloadedwith aerial shells or mindes and chain fused together. (Log #40) SUBSTANTIATION: New definition for common display item. 1123- 23 - (1-4 Audience Viewing Area): Accept in Principle COMMITI'EE ACTION: Accept in Principle. SUBMITIF.,R: Charles P. Wecth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. RECOMMENDATION: Audience Viewing Area. The area(s) where COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the tors watch the fireworks display from or park their cars in. code, but it may not be used direcdy In the dbcument. TIATION: New definition for a commonly used item. NUMBER OF COMMITIT~ MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the NEGATIVE: Weeth code, hut it may not be used directlyin the document. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NOT RETURNED: Plan, Roberts VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NEGATIVE: Weeth 1123-1 (LOg #18). ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on (Log #43) Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). 1123- 27 - (1-4 Barrage Rack): Accept in Principle SUBMrlWER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Barrage Rack. A rack of cardboard tubes glued on a flat board, preloaded with 12, 24 or more aerial shells, (Log #CPS) usuallysmaller i:aliber, and chain fused. 1123- 24 - ( 1-4 Automatic Electrical Firing Unit (New)): Accept SUBSTANTIATION: New definition for common display item. SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. RECOMMP.NDATION: Add a new definition for Automatic Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. Electrical Firing Unit to read: COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The term,supports the use of the • Automatic Electrical Firing Unit` Apanei or box which operates code, but it may not be used directlyin the document. automatically to provide the source of electric current used to ignite NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 electric . The unit is attached by wires or cables to junctions VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: that are connected to the electric matches, which in turn are AFFIRMATIVE: 26 attached to fireworks devices. Automatic units are often operated by NEGATIVE: Weeth magnetic tape or by a computer. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee has added a definition for a NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts new term that is introduced into the code during this revision.

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EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on 1125-1 (LOg #18). Proposal 1125-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1125-1 (Log #18). (Log #46) 1125- 31 - (1-4 Black Match): Reject SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, In~ (Log #44) RECOMMENDATION: Black Match. A fuse made from string 1123- 28 - (1-4 Battery): Accept in Principle impregnated with blackpowder and often used for igniting pyrotech- SUBM]TrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. nic devices. Bare black match burns faster than time fuse but much RECOMMENDATION: Battery. A group of barrage racks or slower than quickmatch. It is the portion of the quickmatch that is mortars organized in a logical pattern, either by location at the exposed on quickmatch and used as the fuse for most special discharge site(s), by device size, device type or other criteria. All of fireworks. See fuse, leader and quickmatch. the batteries at a fireworks site make up the entire display. SUBSTANTIATION: Additional details for clarity. SUBSTANTIATION: Adefinition is required in order to include COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. sections in the Code regarding batteries. The Code currently does COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee did not support this not use the term, although it is commonly used and there are certain recommended change to the definition. The Committee beUeves management techniques that change when the site has more than that the definition that was used in the 1990 edition of NFPA 1123 is one battery, especially for manually fired displays. still adequate. COMMITIT_,E ACTION: Accept in Principle. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action on 1125-29 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: (CP #6) adding a definition for battery. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NEGATIVE: Weeth VOTE ON COMMITIT.E ACTION: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NEGATIVE: Weeth EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts 1125-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on 1125-1 (LOg #18). Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). (Log #47) 1123- 32 - (1-4 Blind Effects): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. (Log #CP6) RECOMMENDATION: Blind effects. Stars or other pyrotechnic 1125- 29 - (1-4 Battery (New)): Accept components that after ignition, the burst or lift from a pyrotechnic SUBMITrER: Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics device, fail to ignite or fall to ignite completely. If an aerial RECOMMENDATION: Add a new definition for Battery to read: fireworks, these blind effects fall to the ground. • Battery. A collection of fireworks devices such as a group of SUBSTANTIATION: A new definition for a commonly used term. mortars (finale battery) or a bundle of roman candies (candle COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. battery) fused together in such a manner so as to be fired within a Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. short period of time. This term is not to be confused with an COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the electrical battery used to provide a source of current. code, but it may not be used directly in the document. SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee has added a definition for a NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 new term that is introduced into the code during this revision. VOTE ON COMMITrEE ACTION: COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NEGATIVE: Weeth VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NEGATIVE: Weeth EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on 1125-1 (Log #18). Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). (Log #49) 1125- $3 - (1-4 Box Barrage): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. - (Log #45) RECOMMENDATION: Box Barrage. A box containing low level 1125- 30 - (1-4 Birthday Cake): Accept in Principle aerial fireworks preloaded, usually cardboard tubes of less than 2" SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrnckers, Inc. ID, and chain fused together. They are usually designed for one use RECOMMENDATION: Birthday Cake. (See Cake). only. See also Box Finale. SUBSTANTIATION: A new definition for a commonly used term. SUBSTANTIATION: A new definition for a commonly used term. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. I Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the code, but it may not be used directly in the document. code, but it may not be used directly in the document. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: VOTE ON COMMITIT.E ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NOT RETURNED: Plait, Roberts XPIAJqATION OF NEGATIVE: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1125-1 (Log #18). 1125-1 (Log #18).

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EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: (Log #52) STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstentlon on I123-37-(I-4 Caliber): Accept in Principle Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). SUBMITrER: Charles P. Wee:h, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc RECOMMENDATION: Caliber. The standard measurement of the size of a fireworks mortar or launching tube. It is equal to the inside diameter of a mortar, roman candle, fountain, gerb or other tube (Log #48) used to fire or launch fireworks. 1123- 34 - (1-4 Box Finale or Barrage): Accept in Prindple SUBSTANTIATION: A new definition for a commonly used term. SUBMIq[q"ER: Charles P. Wee:h, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. RECOMMENDATION: Box Finale or Barrage, A box containing Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. aerial shells and mines preloaded, usually in 2"-3" cardboard COMMITIT.E STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the mortars, and chain fused together. They are usually designed for code, but it may not be used directly in the document. one use only. See also Box Barrage. NUMBER OF COMMIIWEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 SUBSTANTIATION: A new definition for a commonly used term. VOTE ON CoMMrlWEE ACTION: COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. NEGATIVE: Weeth COMMrFrEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt code, but it may not be used directly in the document. NOT RETURNED: Plat:, Rober~ NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal AFFIRMATIVE: 26 1123-1 (Log #18). NEGATIVE: Weeth EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on NOT RETURNED: Plat:, Roberts Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal I123-I (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: (Log #53) STOUT HUNT: Please refer to myExplanation of Abstention on 1123- 38 - (1-4 Ckain Fusing): Reject Proposal 1123-I (Log #18). SUBMITTER: Charles P. Wee:h, La Crosse Skyrockers, In~ RECOMMENDATION: Chain Fusing. A series of two or more aerial shells and mines fused so as to fire in sequence from a single ignition. Flights, finales and barrages typically are chain fused. (Log #50) SUBSTANTIATION: Add flights. 1123- 35 - (1-4 Burst Charge): Accept in Prindple COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. SUBMITTER: Charles P. Wee:h, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. COMMITrF_.E STATEMENT: The Committee did not support this RECOMMENDATION: Burst Charge. The pyrotechnic composi- recommended change to the definition. The Committee believes tion or explosive inside an aerial shell that breaks it open and ignites that the definition that was used in the 1990 edition of NFPA 1123 is the visual or other effects. It is activated by the time fuse which is still adequate. attached to the leader. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MI~IBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 SUBSTANTIATION: A new definition for a commonly used term. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. NEGATIVE: Weeth COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt code, but it may not be used direcflyin the document. NOT RETURNED: Plait, Roberts NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal AFFIRMATIVE: 28 1123-1 (Log #18). NEGATIVE: Weeth EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: (LOg#54) STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on 1123- 39 - (1-4 Cleaning): Accept in Principle Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). SUBMITIT_~ Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Cleaning. The process of removing paper and other debris from a mortar. Cleaning is usually done prior to loading and is often repeated in a manually fired display. (Log #51) SUBSTANTIATION: A new definition for a common term. 1123- 36 - (1-4 Cake): Accept in Principle COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc~ Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. RECOMMENDATION: Cake. A short, paper wrapped group of COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the small tubes, preioaded with low level aerial fireworks and resembles code, but it may not be used directly in the document. a cake in shape. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 SUBSTANTIATION: A new definition for a commonly used term. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: COMMITrEEACTION: Accept in Principle. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. NEGATIVE: Weeth COMMrrlT.E STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt code, but it may not be used directly in the document. NOT RETURNED: Plat:, Roberts NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: VOTE ON COMMrrrEE ACTION: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal AFFIRMATIVE: 26 1123-1 (Log #18). _.. NEGATIVE: Weeth EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18).

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(Log #55) COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. 1123- 40 - (1-4 (aeaning Stick): Accept in Principle coumTrEE SrA~rr: The Committee's revisions to the SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. cited definitions for Common Fireworks have been moved to the RECOMMENDATION: Gleaning stick. A long stick or metal rod, Appendix and suggested language changes have been made. See often with short nails or fasteners on one end used to clean mortars Committee Action and Committee Statement on 1123-43 (Log #91) of paper and other debris. and 1123-44 (Log #92). SUBb'TANTIATION: A new definition for a common term. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 COMMI~ STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the NEGATIVE: Weeth code, but it may not be used directly in the document. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NEGATIVE: Weeth 1123-1 (Log #18). ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negadve on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on (Log #91) Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). 1123- 43 - (1-4 Common Fhreworks): Accept in Principle SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Common Fireworks A, B, G, D, E. SUKSTANTIATION: Move all descriptions and definitions of (Log #CP7) Common Fireworks not used in this Code to Glossary and modify to 1123- 41 - (1-4 Comet (New)): Accept meet NFPA Manual of Style be deleting the mandatory requirements SUBM1TTER: Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics or modifying with generally, usually and are often• Move those RECOMMENDATION: Add a new definition for Comet to read: definitions for those common fireworks to Ground and low level Comet. A fireworks device consisting of a large pellet of pyrotech- aerial fireworks and modify to meet the needs of the Code. And nic composition which is ignited and propelled from a mortar tube expand on any of these that have similar names but different by a charge of black powder. Comets frequently leave a trail of descriptions or performance such as the differences between a sparks as they rise in the air, and they sometimes burst into smaller common fireworks roman candle and a 40mm display candle, a 1 3/ G ts attheir,riATI zenith" 4" aerial shell and a 12" aerial shell, etc. ON: The Committee has added a definition for a COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. new term that is introduced into the code during this revision. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Gommittee Action and Commit- COMMrITEE ACTION: Accept. tee Statement on 1123-473 (Log CP #38). NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Plait, Roberts NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18).

(Log #7) (Log #92) 1123- 42 - (1-4 Common Fireworks): Accept in Principle 1123- 44 - (1-4 Special Fireworks): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Sarah A. Buenz, BOCA International SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Section 1-4, Common Fireworks, PartA. RECOMMENDATION: Special Fireworks. Larger or more a. Replace "may" with "does" in the third line of Part (1). powerful fireworks primanl"y designed for fireworks displays and not b. Replace "may" with "do" in the fifth line of Part (1). approved for sale to the general public. Special fireworks make up c. Replace "may" with "is" in the fifth line of Part (2). the largest portion of Display Fireworks and usually require permits d. Replace "may" with "is" in the third line of Part (4). or licenses to possess or use commercially. Examples are most aerial e. Replace "may contain",with "contains" in the second line of Part shells and mines, display roman candies, fountains and gerbs, larger (5). wheels and ground level fireworks. PartB (1) NOTE: Special Fireworks sometimes have the same names as Replace "may contain" with "contains" in the second line. Consumer Fireworks. They also function in the same way and some Part C (2) may even look the same on the outside, except for the label. The Replace "may" with "shall" in the fourth line. differences are in the internal pyrotechnic compositions and Part E. components, the configuration, the quantity, size or power. ~ Replace "may" with "shall" in the fourth line of Part (1). SUBSTANTIATION: A more general term in conformity to NFPA • Replace "may" with "shall" in the third and fifth lines of Part (3). Manual of Style. c. Delete the second sentence of Part (4)(0 and replace with COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. "Containing up to 50 mg of explosive, used to produce a small Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the SUe~'rANTIATION: The basis for my comments is the lack of code, but it may not be used directly in the document. clarity in the entire standard caused by the widespread use of NUMBER OF COMMITI~g MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 permissive and unclear terms, such as the terms "may", "can" and VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: %hould~. The use of these terms obscures the intent of the standard AFFIRMATIVE: 26 by not clearly stating the requirements for the standard in simple NEGATIVE: Weeth mandatory language. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt This standard has potential use as a regulatory document and the NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts use of permissive terms jeopardizes the enforceability of the EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: standard. In its present form, the document is not a suitable WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal regulatory document. It is my recommendation that this standard 1123-1 (Log #18). should undergo a review with the goal of becoming a suitable standard for regulatory purposes.

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EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: (Log #59) STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on 1123- 47- (1-4 Discharge Site): Reject Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). SUBMITIT~ Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Discharge Site. The area(s) from which the fireworks at a display are setup and fired from. The discharge site is not a safety zone or fallout area, but is within both. Debris is (Log #90) expected to in the discharge site. See safety zone, staging area and 1123- 45 - (1-4 Consumer Fireworks): Accept in Principle fallout area. SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. SUBSTANTIATION: Clarifies this important term. Not all RECOMblENDATION: Consumer Fireworks. The smaller, less fireworks are aerial nor are they all fired from mortars. Large powerful fireworks that are approved by federal and state agencies display candles, gerbs, rockets and other devices are not tired from for sale to the ~eneral public. They are often used in backyard mortars. displays by famUies. Some of these are used in the larger, public COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. displays. Examples are , snakes, cones, fountains, small COMMITIT.E STATEMENT: The Committee did not support this , bottle rockets, roman candies, cakes and aerial shells. recommended change to the definition. The Committee believes See the Glossary for specific definitions of these items. that the definition that was used in the 1990 edition of NFPA 1123 is SUBSTANTIATION: This definition is more in keeping with the still adequate. N-FPA Style Manual, 1M 1986. Definitions cannot have require- NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 ments, rather they tell what something is. If'requirements are felt to VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: be needed that need to be spelled out in the Code. If the require- AFFIRMATIVE: 26 ments are going to match federal requirements, we can reference NEGATIVE: Weeth them in the appropriate chapter, but not in the text of the Code. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt COMMrI'IT.E ACTION: Accept in Principle. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts Replace the definition of Common Fireworks with a definition for EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: "Consumer Fireworks" to read: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal Consumer Fireworks. (formerly known as "Common Fireworks"). 1123-1 (Log #18). Any small fireworks device designed primarily to produce visible EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: effects by combustion that complies with the construction, chemical STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on composition, and labeling regulations of the U.S. Consumer Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). Products Safety Commission, as set forth in Title 16, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 1500 and 1507. Some small devices designed to produce audible effects are included, such as whistling dexaces, ground devices containing 50 mg or less of explosive composition (Log#60) (salute powder), and aerial devices containing 130 mg or less of 1123- 48 - (1-4 Disclosure): Accept in Principle explosive composition (salute powder) per explosive unit. Con- SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. sumer fireworks are normally classed as Explosives, 1.4G and RECOMMENDATION: Disclosure. The dlrect written or verbal described as Fireworks, UN 0386 by the U.S. Department of communication to neighbors of the display site and the indirect Transportation. See the Glossary in Appendix E. communication via news media to the general public of the COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee revision incorporates community of the display site, of the date, time, general type, the submitter's intent. duration and site and other pertinent data of a fireworks display at NUMBER OF COMMITIT.E MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 that site. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: SUBSTANTIATION: 1123 does not require any of the three AFFIRMATIVE: 26 princil~als involved in the display (Sponsor, Operator, AHJ) to notify NEGATIVE: Weeth the ne,ghbors or public of the time, type or location of a display. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt This has led to problems where the public has been alarmed and NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts flooded emergency dispatch centers with calls, expecially with EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: surprise displays. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal A definition is required in order to include a section in the Code 1123-1 (Log #18). regarding disclosure. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the code, but it may not be used directly in the document. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMITrl~ ACTION: (Log #56) AFFIRMATIVE: 26 1123- 46 - (1.4 Debris): Accept in Principle NEGATIVE: Weeth SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt RECOMMENDATION: Debris. The remainder of a fireworks NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts device after functioninl~, typically the cardboard, paper or plastic EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: casing or cover, some cinders and ash, and the partially or com- WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal pletely unspent stars or components of the device. See, blind effects 1123-1 (Log #18). and duds. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: SUBSTANTIATION: A new definition for commonly used term. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. COMMrrrEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the code, but it may not be used directly in the document. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 (Log #58) VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: 1123- 49 - (1-4 Display Fireworks): Accept in Principle AFFIRMATIVE: 26 SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. NEGATIVE: Weeth RECOMMENDATION: Display Fireworks. Fireworks made ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt specifically for outdoor performances. They are larger and more NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts powerful than fireworks for consumers or have more specialized and EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: specific purposes. The), range from small lance pieces, wheels and WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal other ground level fireworks to very large and heavy aerial fireworks. 1123-1 (Log #18). There are four general types of fireworks use in displays. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: Aerial Fireworks. Fireworks or their effects that are fired up into STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on the air from the ground. Examples include aerial shells and mines, Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). comets, roman candles, fountains, gerbs and rockets. Within aerial fireworks, there are three general classes based on the altitude at which the reach or function. Low level aerial fireworks. Low-level aerial fireworks are those aerial fireworks that function up to and at treetop level. These are typically aerial shells, box barrages and finales, barrage boards up to

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2", roman candles, cakes, fountains, gerbs up to 3/4". They NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 sometimes may be consumer fireworEs as we-ll. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: small roman candles, AFFIRMATIVE: 26 cakes NEGATIVE: Weeth fountains ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt erbs NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts g arrage boards EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: bottle rockets WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal small stick rockets 1123-1 (Log #18). aerial shells EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: Medium level aerial fireworks. Medium level fireworks are those STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on aerial fireworks that function above treetop level to around 500 feet Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). high. These are typically aerial shells 3" to 5", box barrages and finales, barrage boards usually 3", roman candies, cakes, fountains, gerbs over 3/4". aerial shells (Log #61) box barrages and finales 1123- 51 - (1-4 Display Site): Accept in Principle barrage boards SUBMIT1T.R: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. roman candles RECOMMENDATION: Display Site. The discharge site(s), safety cakes zone(s), fallout area(s) and audience viewing area(s) together make fountains up the entire area where a display is to be performed, including the High level aerial fireworks. High-level aerial fireworks are those air space above those sites. These sites may be very small only a few aerial fireworks that function above 500 feet high. These are thousand cubic.feet of sp;sace. and area to very large, encompassing typically 5" and larger aerial shells and some rockets. many square miles of cubic space and area. aerial shells SUBSTANTIATION: New definition for a commonly used item. larger rockets COMMITFEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. Ground level fireworks. Fireworks that illuminate, spell out words or COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- show designs, spin or are otherwise are fastened to or on the ground tee Statement on 1123-50 (Log CP #8). or a structure when they function. NUMBER OF COMMITFEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 Setpieces VOTE ON COMMrlWEE ACTION: Bengal pots AFFIRMATIVE: 26 Strobes NEGATIVE: Weeth Wheels ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt Firecrackers NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts Ground bombs EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: Pigeons WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal Niagara Falls 1123-1 (Log#18). Nautical fireworks. Fireworks that are placed on or launched into EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: the water where their effects can reflect offthe surface of the water. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on There are often specially designed for use on or into the water. Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). illuminations roman candies ~oerbs untaius (Log #63) aerial shells 1123- 52 - (1-4 Display Site Diagram): Accept in Principle Extraordinary Fireworks. The unique, one of a kind type of SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. fireworks or configurations of fireworks that are especially built, RECOMMENDATION: Display Site Diagram. A sketch of the designed or setup for extraordinary displays. These are rarely used display site and any staging areas plus surrounding area showing the in public displays because of their cost. topography of the area with any major landmarks, roads, buildings, very large aerial shells fadlities and expected placement of fireworks, equipment and other extremely large, multiple break aerial shells important details. strings of firecrackers in hundreds of thousands or millions SUBSTANTIATION: New definition for a commonly used item. very large wheels and setpieces, COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. See also Fireworks and Common Fireworks and the Glossary. Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. SUBSTANTIATION: A new definition for commonly used term. COMMITIT~ STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the COMMITI'EE ACTION: Accept in Principle. code, but it may not be used directly in the document. COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 tee Statement on 1123-79 (Log CP#13). VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NUMBER OF COMMIT1T.E MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 AFFIRMATIVE: 26 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NEGATIVE: Weeth AFFIRMATIVE: 26 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NEGATIVE: Weeth NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 1123-1 (Log#18). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: 1123-1 (Log #18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). (Log #62) 1123- 53 - (1-4 Display Site Plan): Accept in Principle (Log #CP8) SUBMITIT_.R: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. 1123- 50 - (1-4 Display Site (New)): Accept RECOMMENDATION: Display Site Plan. A written plan of the SUBMITTER: Technical Committee onPyrotechnics fireworks display describing the quantity, type, and general RECOMMENDATION: Add a new defintion for display site to read: description of the fireworks to be used, including any unique or Display Site. The immediate area in which a fireworks display is extraordinary fireworks, installations or use and the expected length conducted. This includes the discharge site, the fallout area, and of the display in time. It basically describes the script of the display, the required separation distance from mortars to spectator viewing lists of personnel, and other important information. areas.The display site does not include spectator viewing areas or SUBSTANTIATION: New definition for a commonly used item. vehicle parking areas. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee has added a definition for a Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. new term that is introduced into the code during this revision. COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the COMMITFEE ACTION: Accept. code, but it may not be used direcdy in the document.

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NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMrITEE ACTION: VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18).

(Log #93) (Log #65) 1123- 54 - (I-4 Display Site Storage): Accept in Principle 1123- 57- (1-4 Driver): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, I.a Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Display Site Storage. The short term RECOMMENDATION: Driver. A pyrotechnic component made of holding of fireworks at the displaysite aftertransportation from the cylindrical cardboard or heavy paper tube containing pyrotechnic magazine. Usually the fireworks will be kept in the vehicle they composition that is usually attached to awheel. Upon ignition it arrived in, placed in ready boxes or put under a tarpaulin untilthey produces a shower of sparks and energy so it can turn the wheel. can be inspected, sorted and setup for the displaythat day. (See SUBSTANTIATION: The common definition for a basic term. also: Storage and Magazine) COMMITIT~ ACTION: Accept in Principle. SUBSTANTIATION: A new definitiondescribing when fireworks [ Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. are in storage. This will help differentiatebetween transportation COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the and Display Site Storage. code, but it may not be used directly in the document. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 Move the term to the new glossary identifiedas Appendix E. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the NEGATIVE: Weeth code, but it may not be used directlyin the document. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts AFFIRMATIVE: 26 EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NEGATIVE: Weeth WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt 1123-1 (Log #18). NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on (Log #60) Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). 1123- 58 - (1-4 Driver): Accept in Principle SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Driver. A pyrotechnic component made of cylindrical cardboard or heavy paper tube containing pyrotechnic (Log #64) composition that is usually attached to a wheel. Upon ignition it 1123-55-(1-4 Downrange): Acceptin Principle produces a shower of sparks and energy so it can tilrn th-e wheel. SLrB~ Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. SUBSTANTIATION: Revised for clarity. RECOMMENDATION: Downrange. The direction fireworks and COMMrFrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. especially aerial fireworks are generally aimed or angled towards. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- See also Uprange. tee Statement on 1123-57 (Log #65). SUB,S~ANTIATION: New definition for a commonly used item. NUMBER OF COMMITI'EE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the NEGATIVE: Weeth code, but it may not be used directly in the document. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: ~LANATION OF NEGATIVE: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NEGATIVE: Weeth 1123-1 (LOg #18). ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberls STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on (Log #66) Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). 1123- 59 - (1-4 Dud): Accept in Principle SUB~ Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Dud. The condition of any fireworks device I that after ignition of the fuse has begun to function but has failed to ( Log #79) I function properly or totally. The fuse has ignited the next stage but 1123- 56- (1-4 Downrange): Accept in Principle I the following stage(s) have failed to function at all. SUBMITrgR: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. SUBSTANTIATION: A common definition for a basic term. RECOMMENDATION: Downrange. The direction fireworks and especially aerial fireworks are generally aimed or angled towards. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. See also Uprange. [ COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the SUBSTANTIATION: Clarifies this important definition. Not all code, but it may not be used directly in the document. fireworks with aedal effects are aerial shells and even some so called NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 "ground effects" need a fallout area. Examples would be larger VOTE ON COMMrrTEE ACTION: mines, rockets, display candies and gerbs. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept inPrindple. NEGATIVE: Weeth CO~ STATEMENT: See Gommittee Action and Commit- ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt tee Statement on I123-55 (Log #64). NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts

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EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: (Log #71) WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123- 63 - (1-4 Electric Connectors): Accept in Principle 1123-1 (Log #18). SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: RECOMMENDATION: Electric Connectors. Usually spring loaded STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on plastic slots to attach electric wire to. They are on electrical Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). JsunCtions and used to connect the wires from the electric match. UBSTANTIATION: A common definition for a basic term. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. (Log #67) COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the . 1123- 60 - (1-4 Dud retrieval): Accept in Principle SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, l_a/Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. code, but it may not be used directly in the document. RECOMMENDATION: Dud retrieval. The process of carefully NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 removing duds or blind stars or components from the discharge VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: site(s) and fallout area(s). AFFIRMATIVE: 26 SUBSTANTIATION: New definition for a commonly used item. NEGATIVE: Weeth COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt I Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: code, hut it may not be used directly in the document. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 1123-1 (Log #18). VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 STOUT HUNT: Please refer to myExplanation of Abstention on NEGATIVE: Weeth Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: (Log #CP10) WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123- 64- (1-4 Electrical Firing Junction (New)): Accept 1123-1 (Log #18). SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: RECOMMENDATION: Add a new definition for Electrical Firing STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Junction to read: Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). * Electrical Firing Junction. A box or slat, connected by wire or cable to the firing unit, that contains electrical connectors that are intended to be attached to electric matches. (Log #68) SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee has added a definition for a 1123-61- (1-4 Effect): Accept in Principle new term that is introduced into the code during this revision. SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept. RECOMMENDATION: Effect. The desired product of a fireworks NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 device functioning. They may be visual (stars, flash, comets, VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: fountains, strobes, etc.) or audible (salute or report, whistle, buzz, AFFIRMATIVE: 26 etc.) and even in various combinations in the same device. NEGATIVE: Weeth SUBSTANTIATION: New definition for a commonly used item. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal code, but it may not be used direcdy in the document. 1123-1 (Log #18). NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: VOTE ON COMMrITEE ACTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts (Log #72) EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 1123- 65 - (1-4 Electric Firing Junction): Accept in Principle WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. 1123-1 (Log #18). RECOMMENDATION: Electric FiringJunction. Plastic tubes or EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: boxes or wooden slats that have electrical connectors, usually ten at a STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on time. The electrical firing cables are connected on one end to the Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). electrical firing system and the electric match(s) is connected to the electricjunctions, sometimes with additional electrical wire. SUBSTANTIATION: A common definition for a basic term. (Log #70) COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. 1123- 62- (1-4 Electric Cable): Accept in Principle COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. tee Statement on 1123-64 (Log CP#10). RECOMMENDATION: Electric Gable. A heavy cable usually NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 containing 10 sets of wires mad 100 ft. long or more. They are VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: plugged into the electricjunctions and electrical firing system. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 SUBSTANTIATION: A common definition for a basic term. NEGATIVE: Weeth COMMITYEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: code, but it may not be used directly in the document. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NUMBER OF COMMITIXE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 1123-1 (Log #18). VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on AFFIRMATIVE: 26 Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: (Log #CP11) WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123- 66 - (1-4 Electrical Firing Unit): Accept 1123-1 (Log #18). SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: RECOMMENDATION: Revise existing definition of Electrical STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Firing Unit to read: Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). • Electrical Firing Unit. A device that provides and controls the electric current used to ignite fireworks during an outdoor display.

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A firing unit normally has switches to control the routing of the EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: current to the devices to be used during the display, and might also STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on contain test circuits and warning indicators. Units are either Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). Manual, Automatic, or Hand-Held. SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee has added a definition for a new term that is introduced into the code during this revision. COMMITI'EE ACTION: Accept. (Log #CP9) NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 1123- 69 - (1-4 Electric Match): Accept VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics AFFIRMATIVE: 26 RECOMMENDATION: Add a sentence to the existing defintion of NEGATIVE: Weeth Electric Match to read: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt "For the purposes of this code, the term electric match also refers NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts to other similar technologies in which an electric current is used to EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 'oduce a high temperature for ignition purposes." WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal UBSTANTIATION: New technologies make an expansion of this 1123-1 (Log #18). definiton necessary for clarity.

EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: • COMMITI'EE ACTION: Accept. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt (Log #Ta) NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts 1123- 67 - (1-4 Electric Firing Unit): Accept in Principle EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: SUBMITTEl~ Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal RECOMMENDATION: Electric Firing Unit. There are three basic 1123-1 (Log #18). ~PMes employed: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: anual Electrical Firing Unit. A panel(s) or box(es) which have a STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on larger number of manually operated switches and is the source of Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). electrical current used to ignite electric matches. The unit is attached by cables to junctions that are connected to the electric matches attached to the fireworks. Units have an external electrical power source or connection, test circuits and warning indicators, etc. (Log #CP12) Hand Held Electrical Firing Unit. A small, hand-held box with only 1123- 70 - (1-4 Electrical Ignition): Accept a small number of manually operated switches and is a source of SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics electrical current used to ignite electric matches. The unit is directly RECOMMENDATION: Revise the existing definition of Electrlcal connected to the electric matches via electrical wires and has an Ignition to read: internal electrical battery as the source of electrical power. s Electrical Ignition. . A technique, used to. ignite fireworks using a Automatic Electrical Firing Unit. A panel(s) or box(es) which are source of electric current. Typically, electric matches are attached automatically operated and is the source of electrical current used to prior to the display and are attached to wires leading back to an ignite electric matches. The unit is attached to the fireworks. electrical firing unit. During the display, the operator or an assistant Automatic units are often computer or magnetic tape operated controls the ignition of the fireworks using the electrical firing unit. attached by cables to junctions are connected to the electric SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee has added a definition for a matches. They have an external source of electrical power to new term that is introduced into the code during this revision. operate the unit and to ignite electric matches. COMMI'ITEE ACTION: Accept. SUBSTANTIATION: Adds computer. NUMBER OF COMMrFTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- AFFIRMATIVE: 26 tee Statement on 1123-66 (Log CP #11). NEGATIVE: Weeth NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberls AFFIRMATIVE: 26 EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NEGATIVE: Weeth WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt 1123-1 (Log #18). NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). (Log #69) 1123- 71 - (1-4 Electrical Wire): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc RECOMMENDATION: Electrical Wire. Plastic coated copper wires (Log #75) used to extend the electric match to the electrical firing junctions or 1123- 68- (1-4 Electric Ignition): Accept in Principle firing system. SUBMITTEl~ Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. SUBSTANTIATION: A common definition for a basic term. RECOMMENDATION: Electric Ignition. A technique used to fire COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. fireworks in which an electric match and source of electric current Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. are used to light leaders, fuses or lift charges. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the SUBSTANTIATION: Not all fireworks ar~e discharged, some simply code, but it may not be used directly in the document. function. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 COMMITrFJg ACTION: Accept in Principle. VOTE ON COMMr[TEE ACTION: CO~ STATEMENT: See Cormm~ttee Action and Commit- AFFIRMATIVE: 26 tee Statement on 1123-70 (Log CP #12). NEGATIVE: Weeth NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts AFFIRMATIVE: 26 EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NEGATIVE: Weeth WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt 1123-1 (LOg #18), NOT RETURNED: Piatt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). 1123-1 (Log #18).

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(Log #74) EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: 1123- 72 - (1.4 Electrically Fired Display): Accept in Principle STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). RECOMMENDATION: Electrically Fired Display. A method of attaching electric match to fireworks devices including aerial shells, placing them around the discharge site or into mortars, connecting cables, junctious and wires from an electrical firing unit(s) and (Log #77) igniting the fireworks by activating the switches on the electrical 1193- 75 - (1-4 Event Site Plan): Accept in Principle firing unit. SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. SUBSTANTIATION: 1123 currently defines Electrical Ignition RECOMMENDATION: Event Site Plan. A written [Man of the event which is the ignition of any fireworks device, which could be a single the fireworks display is to be performed at or in conjunction with. It device or more than one or an aerial device or a ground display basically describes the schedule of events, the types, quantities and piece. This defines the method of firing the display electronically in expectations of attendance, traffic, parking, facilities, personnel, and order to set the requirements in the body of the Code for manually other important information. fired displays. SUBSTANTIATION: New definition for a commonly used item. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the code, but it may not be used directly in the document. code, but it may not be used direcdy in the document. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: VOTE ON COMMITrEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 96 AFFIRMATIVE: 96 NEGATIVE: Weeth NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1193-1 (Log #18). Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18).

(Log #169) (Log #76) 1123- 75a - (1-4 Fallout Radius): Accept in Principle 1193- 73 - (1-4 Emergency Response Personnel): Accept in SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. Principle RECOMMENDATION: Add all Definitions from 1126 that will and SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. can be used in NFPA 1123. Examples. Fallout radius, Hazardous RECOMMENDATION: Emergency Response Personnel. The debris, holder, Isolated Power supply, Lift Charge, Magazine various police, fire and medical personnel who often are stationed at Manufacturer, Pyrotechnics, Support Personnel. or on standby at events, including events with fireworks displays, SUBSTANTIATION: Provides continuity. where large numbers of people attend. COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. SUBSTANTIATION: Abroad definition for a basic term. Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. code, but it may not be used direcdyin the document. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 code, but it may not be used directly in the document. VOTE ON COMMFFrEE ACTION: NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 AFFIRMATIVE: 26 VOTE ON COMMITTI/Sg ACTION: NEGATIVE: Weeth AFFIRMATIVE: 26 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NEGATIVE: Weeth NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 1123-1 (Log #18). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: 1123-1 (Log #18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: Proposal 1193-1 (Log #18 ). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). (Log#81) 1123- 76 - (1-4 Fire): Accept in Principle (Log #78) SUBMITI~R: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc~ 1123- 74 - (1-4 Event Site Diagram): Accept in Principle RECOMMENDATION: Fire. The process of igniting any fireworks. SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. This is usually done by igniting the leader or fuse wit[i a fusee or torch, or using an electronic firing unit connected to an electric RECOMMENDATION: Event Site Diagram. A sketch of the event match which lights the leader, fuse or lift charge. site including the display site plus surrounding area showing the SUBSTANTIATION: A new definition for a common term. topography of the area with any major landmarks, roads, buildings, COMMrlTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. facilities and expected placement of fire protection equipment, Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. g ersotmel and monitors. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the UBSTANTIATION: New definition for a commonly used item. code, but it may not be used directly in the document. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. NUMBER OF COMMITrEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. VOTE ON COMMITI'EE ACTION: COMMrI'rEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the AFFIRMATIVE: 26 code, but it may not be used directly in the document. NEGATIVE: Weeth NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt VOTE ON COMMrrTEE ACTION: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts AFFIRMATIVE: 26 EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NEGATIVE: Weeth WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt 1125-1 (Log #18). NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal Proposal 1125-1 (Log #18). 1123-1 (Log #18).

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(Log #82) EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: 1125- 77 - (1-4 Fire Monitor): Accept in Principle STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. Proposal 1125-1 (Log #18). RECOMMENDATION: Fire Monitor. An Assistant stands by in the safety zone(s) or fallout area(s) with water, fire extinguishers or shovels and other tools to put out any small grass or Brush fires that ccur during the performance. (Log #84) ~l~ TANTIATION: A new definition for a common task. 1123- 80 - (1-4 Fireworks): Accept in Principle COMMITI'EEACTION: Accept in Principle. SUBMITrER= Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. I Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. RECOMMENDATION: Fireworks. A device used for entertainment COMMrlTEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the urposes that on ignition produce visible or audible effects or both code, but it may not be used direcdy in the document. ~y the combustion, defLagration, or detonation of pyrotechnic NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 composition. They come in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles and VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: may contain a number of different pyrotechnic compositions or AFFIRMATIVE: 26 components. They are often made of paper, cardboard or plastic or NEGATIVE: Weeth commnations of all three. There are ground level, low levelaerial, ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt medium level aerial and high level aerial fireworks. See also Display NOT RETURNED: Piatt, Roberts Fireworks, Consumer Fireworks and the Glossary. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: SUBSTANTIATION: A more general term. Definitions should not WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal include requirements. We also need to provide descriptions of what 1123-1 (Log #18). things are as well as how they work and what they may look like. EXPLANATION OF AKSTENTION: NFPA Codes should provide AHJs in particular with a definition they STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on do not need to cross reference in the field with a federal document Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). they are unlikely to have with them at the time. Of course we must reference federal documents. COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- (Log#83) tee Statement on 1123-79 (Log CP #13). 1123- 78- (1-4 Fire Transfer): Accept in Principle NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 SUBMITIX~ Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: RECOMMENDATION: Fire Transfer. The process of flame moving AFFIRMATIVE: 26 from the ignition source at the end of the leader or fuse, down that NEGATIVE: Weeth leader or fuse to a fireworks device and any internal time fuse(s), lift ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt charges, burst charge(s) and finally the stars or effects or both in NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts that fireworks device. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: SUBSTANTIATION: New definition for a commonly used item. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept inPrinciple. 1125-1 (LOg #18). Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on code, but it may not be used dlrectlyin the document. Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMrITEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth (Log #85) ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt 1123- 81 - (1-4 Fireworks): Accept in Principle NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: RECOMMENDATION: Fireworks. Fireworks, Exception No. 1. Toy WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal pistols, toy canes, toy guns, or other devices in which paper and/or 1123-1 (Log #18). plastic caps, are not considered to be fireworks. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: SUBSTANTIATION: Move to Glossary and revise. Not used within STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on this document. Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). COMMITrEEACTION: Acceptin Principle. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- tee Statement on 1123-79 (Log CP #15). NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: ~0 (Log #CP13) VOTE ON COMMrrTEE ACTION: 1125-79 - (1-4 Fireworks): Accept AFFIRMATIVE: 26 SUBMITIT.R: Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics NEGATIVE: Weeth RECOMMENDATION: Revise the existing definition of Fireworks ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt to read: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts Fireworks. Any composition or device for the purpose of produc- EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: ing a visible or an audible effect by combustion, deflagratidn, or WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal detonation, and which meets the definition of"Consumer" or 1125-1 (LOg #18). "Display Fireworks" as set forth in this code. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: Exception No. 1 : Toy caps for use in toy pistols, toy canes, toy , STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on guns, and novelties and trick noisemakers are not considered to be Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). fireworks. See Appendix C. Exception No. 2: Model rockets and model rocket motors designed, sold, and use for thepurpose of propelling recoverable aero models are not considered to be fireworks. (See NFPA 1122, (Log #86) Code for Model Rocketry.) 1123- 82- (1-4 Fireworks): Acceptin Principle SUBSTANTIATION: The revison incorporates the new UN SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. terminolgy for fireworks. RECOMMENDATION: Fireworks, Exception No. 2. Model rockets COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. and rocket motors designed, sold, and used in compliance with NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NFPA 1122, Code for Model Rockets, are not considered fireworks. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: (See NFPA 112~, Code for Model Rockets.) AFFIRMATIVE: 26 SUBSTANTIATION: Update to new terminology for Model NEGATIVE: Weeth Rockets. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt COMMrITEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts COMMITIT, E STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: tee Statement on 1123-79 (Log CP #13). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 1123-1 (Log #18). VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth

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ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt (Log #CP15) NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts 1123- 86 - (1-4 Fireworks Display): Accept EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: SUBMITrER: Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal RECOMMENDATION: Revise the existing definition of Fireworks 1123-1 (Log #18). Display to read: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: * Fireworks Display. An outdoor display of fireworks presented as STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on entertainment. Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). SUBSTANTIATION: The revision incorporated the new UN terminology for fireworks. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 (Log #87) VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: 1123- 83 - (1-4 Fireworks): Accept in Principle AFFIRMATIVE: 26 SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. NEGATIVE: Weeth RECOMMENDATION: Fireworks, Exception No. 3. Delete. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt SUBSTANTIATION: Serves no purpose. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal tee Statement on 1123-79 (Log CP #13). 1123-1 (Log #18). NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on AFFIRMATIVE: 26 Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: (Log #94) WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123- 87 - (1-4 Fireworks Display): Accept in Principle 1123-1 (Log #18). SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: RECOMMENDATION: Fireworks Display. A show of fireworks STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on performed outdoors as entertainment. It may be fired manually or Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). elctronicaUy or both, and from one or more sites. See also Family Fireworks Display and Public Fireworks Display. SUBSTANTIATION: An expanded definition. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. (Log #88) COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- 1123- 84 - (1-4 Fireworks): Accept in Principle tee Statement on 1123-80 (Log CP #15). SUBMrI~FER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 RECOMMENDATION: Fireworks, Exception No. 4. Delete. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: SUBSTANTIATION: All Common fireworks will be moved to the AFFIRMATIVE: 20 Glossary as they are not used in the Code. New definitions for items NEGATIVE: Weeth with similar names are proposed. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts COMMITrEESTATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: tee Statement on 1123-79 (Log C2 #13). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 1123-1 (Log #18). VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 20 STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on NEGATIVE: Weeth Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal (Log #95) 1123-1 (Log #18). 1123- 88 - (1-4 Flash Powder): Reject EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on RECOMMENDATION: Flash Powder. An explosive composition Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). used in firecrackers, salutes and some lift and break charges. Flash owder produces an audible report and a flash of light when ignited. ypical flash powder composition contains potassium chlorate or potassium perchlorate, sultur or antimony sulfide, and powdered (Log #89) aluminum. 1123- 85 - (1-4 Fireworks): Accept in Principle SUBSTANTIATION: A more comprehensive definition. SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. COMMITI?EE ACTION: Reject. RECOMMENDATION: Fireworks, Exception No. X: Pyrotechnic COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The Committee did not support this special effects designed, sold, and used in compliance with NFPA recommended change to the definition. The Committee believes 1120, Pyrotechnics Before a Proximate Audience. (See NFPA 1126, that the definition that was used in the 1990 edition of NFPA 1123 is sP~echnics Before a Proximate Audience.) still adequate. TANTIATION: New exception. NUMBER OF COMMI'VI'EE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- AFFIRMATIVE: 26 tee Statement on 1123-79 (Log CP #13). NEGATIVE: Weeth NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts AFFIRMATIVE: 26 EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NEGATIVE: Weeth WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt 1123-1 (Log #18). NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negatlve on Proposal Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18).

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(Log #96) (Log #98) 1123- 89 - (1-4 Flight): Accept in Principle 1123- 92 - (1-4 Fusee Holder): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER= Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Flight (See Barrage) RECOMMENDATION: Fusee Holder. A wood stick or metal tube, SUBSTANTIATION: A new definition for a commonly used term. usually 12 in. or longer, which holds a highway distress flare when COMMITI'EE ACTION: Accept in Principle. used to ignite fireworks at outdoor fireworks displays. I Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. SUIK~TANTIATION: New definition for a common term. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. code, but it may not be used directly in the document. Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 COMMrITEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: code, but it may not be used directly in the document. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NUMBER OF COMMITI~E MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NEGATIVE: Weeth VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NEGATIVE: Weeth EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NOT RETURNED: Plan, Roberts 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on 1123-1 (Log#18). Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18).

(Log 097) 1123- 90 - (1-4 Flowerpot): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. (Log #100) RECOMMENDATION: Flowerpot. An aerial shell that after 1123- 95 - (1-4 Ground Display Piece): Reject ignition of the leader or electric match has had a malfunction of the SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. lift charge, fails to leave the mortar and functions in the mortar RECOMMENDATION: Ground Display Piece. Delete. instead of the sky. With smaller caliber star shells, the result is SUBSTANTIATION: Replaced by Ground level fireworks and Low- usually similar to a mine. With larger caliber star aerial shells and level fireworks and specific definitions for those types, including mines and almost any size with reports, the result can destroy the definitions. mortar, tip over the rack or knock neighboring mortars over. See COMMITI'EE ACTION: Reject. also muzzlebreak and detonation. COMMrITEE STATEMENT: The Committee did not support this SUBSTANTIATION: A new definition for a commonly used term. recommended change to the definition. The Committee believes COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. that the definition that was used in the 1990 edition of NFPA 1123 is Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. still adequate. COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 code, but it may not be used directly in the document. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 AFFIRMATIVE: 26 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NEGATIVE: Weeth AFFIRMATIVE: 26 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NEGATIVE: Weeth NOT RETURNED: Platt, Rober~ ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 1123-1 (Log #18). WEETH: Please refer to my ExPlanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: ' 1123-1 (Log #18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18).

(Log #101) 1123- 94- (1-4 Ground Salute): Accept in Principle (Log #99) SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. 1123-91- (1-4 Fuse): Accept in Principle RECOMMENDATION: Ground Salute. A cardboard tube or casing SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. containing salute powder with a leader attached and usually placed RECOMMENDATION: Fuse. The ignition point or fire transfer on the ground or hung from a pole or platform. Upon ignition, a method for a fireworks device. Most aerial fireworks have a black very loud noise and a very bright flash of light are produced. match fuse or a visco fuse attached to a length quickmatch which is SUBSTANTIATION: New definition for a commonly used item. in turn attached to a time fuse. Most consumer fireworks and COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. rUBSOUndlevel fireworks have a visco fuse or cotton twine fuse. Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. ~ TANTIATION: A new definition for a basic term. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the COMMrITEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. code, but it may not be used directlyin the document. Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: code, but it may not be used directly in the document. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NEGATIVE: Weeth VOTE ON COMMrI'I'EE ACTION: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NEGATIVE: Weeth EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on 1123-1 (Log #18). Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18).

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(Log #CP16) (Log #117) 1123- 95 - (1-4 Hand-held Electrical Firing Unit (New)): Accept 1123- 97 - (1-4 Head Monitor): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Add a new definition for Hand-held RECOMMENDATION: Head Monitor. The Monitor whose Electrical F'wing unit to read: rimary function is to supervise the other Monitors and who acts as * Hand-Held Electrical Firing Unit. A small, hand-held box with ~ialson with the Operator, emergency services personnel and the manually operated switches that control the flow of electric current ~l~S °r(s)" to electric matches attached to fireworks devices. The unit is directly TANTIATION: New designation for an important link of the connected to the electric matches by means of wires. managing team. SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee has added a definition for a COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. new term that is introduced into the code during this revision. Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the NUMBER OF COMMITYEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 code, but it may not be used directly in the document. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NUMBER OF COMMITIT, E MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: $0 AFFIRMATIVE: 26 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NEGATIVE: Weeth AFFIRMATIVE: 26 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NEGATIVE: Weeth NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 1123-1 (Log #18). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: 1123-1 (Log #18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18).

(Log #102) 1123-96-(14 Hangfire): Accept in Principle (Log #104) SUBMFrTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. 1123- 98- (1-4 Lancework): Accept in Principle RECOMMENDATION: Hangfire. Afireworks device that after SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. ignition of the leader or fuse has not functioned in any way at all. RECOMMENDATION: Lancework. See Set Piece. SUBSTANTIATION: A common definition for a basic term. SUBSTANTIATION: New definition for a commonly used item. COMMrlTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the code, but it may not be used directly in the document. code, but it may not be used directly in the document. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NUMBER OF COMMITI'EE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18).

(Log #103) (Log #105) 1123-97- (1-4 Lance): Reject 1123- 99 - (1-4 Launching Tube): Accept in Principle SUBMFIWER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Lance. A thin cardboard or heavy paper RECOMMENDATION: Launching robe. The paper, cardboard or tube pyrotechnic composition used to construct ground display laStiC robe some aerial fireworks effects are fired from. They differ pieces, lances are mounted on a frame and fused with quickmatch om mortars in that the fireworks are pressed into as opposed to so that ignition of all tubes is nearly simultaneous. being loaded loosely. Many often contain more than one aerial SUBSTANTIATION: Adds quickmatch with explanation of how effe~ Examples: Roman candle, gerbs, comets. See also mortar. used. SUBSTANTIATION: New definition for a commonly used item. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. This will allow the differentiation between mortars and launching COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: The Committee did not support this tubes, such as for roman candles and gerbs. recommended change to the definition. The Committee believes COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. that the definition that was used in the 1990 edition of NFPA 1123 is Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. still adequate. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 code, but it may not be used directly in the document. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 AFFIRMATIVE: 26 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NEGATIVE: Weeth AFFIRMATIVE: 26 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NEGATIVE: Weeth NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NOT RETURNED: Piatt, Roberts WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 1123-1 (Log #18). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: 1123-1 (Log #18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1193-1 (Log #18).

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(Log #106) (Log #109) 1123- 100 - (1-4 Leader): Accept in Principle 1123- 103- (1-4 Loader): Accept in Principle SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. SUBI~TTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Leader. The piece ofquickmatch or other RECOMMENDATION: Loader. An assistant who loads aerial shells fuse that is attached to a fireworks device. Leaders usually are a and mines into mortars, sets up ground setpieces or installs other section of bare match covered by a safety cap and is connected to the low-level aerial fireworks prior to a display. They connect, match lift charge and time fuse of an aerial shell or mine, or the fireworks and fuse fireworks and connect the wires,junction boxes and device itself like a barrage rack, box finale, setplece or wheel. electrical firing units before an electrically fired display. SUBSTANTIATION: A common definition for a basic term. SUBSTANTIATION: A new definition for a common task. COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. [ Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. ] Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the code, but it may not be used direcdy in the document. code, but it may not be used directly in the document. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18).

(Log #107) (Log #110) 1123- 101 - (1-4 Lift Charge): Reject 1123- 104- (1-4 Low Break): Accept in Principle SUBMITrER: Charles P.Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. SUBMITI~R: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc~ RECOMMENDATION: Lift Charge. The composition on the RECOMMENDATION: Low Break. An aerial shell that after bottom of an aerial shell or mine that propels (lifts) the shell into ignition of the fuse and function of the lift charge and propulsion the air when ignited. It usually consists of a black powder charge from the mortar has had a malfunction of the time fuse orburst ignited by a leader and may be in a paper wrapping, cardboard tube charge, and functions lower than designed, sending effects into the or plastic cup. lffuBsound. See also muzzlebreak and flowerpot. SUBSTANTIATION: A more accurate description of what, where TANTIATION: A newdefinition for a common task. and how lift charges work. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. I Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The Committee did not support this COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the recommended change to the definition. The Committee believes code, but it may not be used direcdy in the document. that the definition that was used in the 1990 edition of NFPA 1123 is NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 still adequate. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 AFFIRMATIVE: 26 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NEGATIVE: Weeth AFFIRMATIVE: 26 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NEGATIVE: Weeth NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NOT RETURNED:' Platt, Roberts WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 1123-1 (Log #18). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: 1123-1 (Log #18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18).

(Log#111) 1123- 105 - (1-4 Magazine): Accept in Principle (Log #108) SUBMITrRR: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. 1123- 102 - (1-4 Load): Accept in Principle RECOMMENDATION: Magazine. Any building, structure or SUBMITrER= Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. container used exclusively for the storage of explosive materials as RECOMMENDATION: Load. The process of loading an aerial defined in NFPA 495, Explosive Materials Code. Magazines may be shell or mine into a mortar, or setting up or installing fireworks that permanent or portable. See ready box and day box. has not been fired. See also loader. SUBSTANTIATION: A new definition for a basic term commonly SUBSTANTIATION: A new definition for a common task. used. From 1126. COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. COMMITrRE ACTION: Accept in Principle. Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the code, but it may not be us.ed direcdy in the document. code, but it may not be used directly in the document. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTF2qTION: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18).

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(Log #CP17) EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: 1123- 106 - (1-4 Manual Electrical Firing Unit (New)): Accept STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on $UBMITTEPa Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). RECOMMENDATION: Add a new definition for Manual Electrical Firing Unit to read: • Manual Electrical Firing Unit. A panel or box with manually- operated switches that control the flow of electric current to electric (Log #114) matches attached to fireworks devices. The unit contains wires or 1123-109 - (1-4 Manufacturer): Accept in Principle cables that are attached to junctions, that are in turn connected to SUBMr[TER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. the electric matches. RECOMMENDATION: Manufacturer. The person or entity who: SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee has added a definition for a Prepares any fireworks from raw materials, chemicals and powders new term that is introduced into the code during this revision. Loads or assembles any fireworks device with stars, components or CoMMrI'I~E ACTION: Accept. both. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 Loads or attaches lift charges, burst charges or time fuses. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: Exception: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 The assembly of ~ound level fireworks, installation of aerial NEGATIVE: Weeth fireworks, installation of electric match, chaining of leaders or other ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt final preparatory work at the display site is not considered manufac- NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts turing. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: S~ANTIATION: New specific definition for a common term. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. 1123-1 (Log #18). Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on code, but it may not be used directly in the document. Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth ( Log #113) ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt 1123- 107- (1-4 Manual Ignition): Reject NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts SUBMITTER: Charles P.Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: RECOMMENDATION: Manual Ignition. A technique used to WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal ignite fireworks using a hand-held ignition source such as a fusee, 1123-1 (Log #18). ort fire or torch. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: ~ UBSTANTIATION: Adds torch. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on COMMITI~E ACTION: Reject. Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). COMMIT][~E STATEMENT: The Committee did not support this recommended change to the definition. The Committee believes that the definition that was used in the 1990 edition of NFPA 1123 is still adequate. (Log #CP18) NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 1123- 110- (1-4 Mine (New)): Accept VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: SUBMITrER: Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics AFFIRMATIVE: 26 RECOMMENDATION: Add a new definition for Mine to read: NEGATIVE: Weeth Mine. A device designed to project numerous stars, and possibly ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt other effects such as whistle tubes and firecrackers, into the air from NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts a mortar. A black powder charge ignites the contents of the mine, EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: propelling its contents into the air to altitudes that are usually lower WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal than those reached by aerial shells. 1123-1 (Log #18). SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee has added a definition for a EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: new term that is introduced into the code during this revision. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth (Log #112) ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt 1123-108 - (1-4 Manually Fired Display): Accept in Principle NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts SUBMITrEI~ Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: RECOMMENDATION: Manually Fired Display. The traditional WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal method of loading an aerial shell or mine into a mortar, manually 1123-1 (LOg #18). igniting it, reloading the mortar with another aerial shell or mine, EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: manually igniting it, and so on. This method generally employs STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on crews of 3-4 per battery, with a shooter to manually ignite, one to Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). tend the ready box, one to load and one to spot. SUBSTANTIATION: 1123 currently defines Manual Ignition which is the ignition of any fireworks device, which could be a single device or more than one or an aerial device or a ground display piece. This (Log #115) defines the traditional method of load, fire, reload, fire.., of aerial 1123- 111 - (1-4 Misfire): Accept in Principle shells in order to differentiate this method from electronic ignition SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. and in order to set the requirements in the body of the Code for RECOMMENDATION: Misfire. A fireworks devise that has not manually fired displays. received ignition and has failed to function. Typical misfires are COMMITIT~ ACTION: Accept in Principle. where a leader has become disconnected, fails to function, an Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. electric match has come undone, had a short in the wire, etc. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the NOTE: A misfire is not the same as a hangfire although from a code, but it may not be used directly in the document. distance they may behave the same way. It is only upon close NUMBER OF COMMITTEE M~IBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 inspection that the difference is apparent. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: SUBSTANTIATION: New definition for a commonly used item. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 COMMrlTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. NEGATIVE: Weeth [ Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts code, but it may not be used directly in.the document. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: 1123-1 (LOg #18). AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth

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ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 1123-1 (Log #18). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: 1123-1 (Log #18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). (Log #57) 1123- 115 - (1-4 Mortar Detonation): Accept in Principle (Log #116) SUBMITTERa Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Mortar Detonation. The functioning of the 1123- 112 - (1-4 Monitor): Reject SUBMITTERa Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. entire device, including any lift powders in one explosion. With RECOMMENDATION: Monitor. A person whose primary purpose almost any caliber or type device, the result can destroy the tube or is to keep the audience in the viewing area and out of the discharge mortar, tip over the rack or knock neighboring devices over. See site (s), safety zone(s) and fallout area(s). also muzzlebreak and flowerpot. SUBSTANTIATION: Clarification. SUBSTANTIATION: A new definition for commonly used term. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. COMMFITEE STATEMENT: The Committee did not support this Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. recommended change to the definition. The Committee believes COMMITrF~ STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the that the definition that was used in the 1990 edition of NFPA 1123 is code, but it may not be used directly in the document. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 still adequate. NUMBER OF COMMI'fffEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: VOTE ON COMMrlTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: 1123-1 (Log #18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: Proposal 1125-1 (Log #18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123.1 (Log#18).

(Log #119) 1123- 116- (1-4 Mortar Rack): Reject (Log#118) SUBMITI'ER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. 1123. 113- (1-4 Mortar): Reject RECOMMENDATION: Mortar Rack. A sturdy frame of wood, SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. plastic or metal containing a single mortar or many mortars, RECOMMENDATION: Mortar. An open ended tube or pipe, enerally of the same caliber. Mortar rocks most often are used for usually made of steel, heavy cardboard or plastic with a bottom plug arrages and finales and in electrically ignited displays. They may be or plate. Aerial shells and mines and some other fireworks are fired free standing, built onto or into wailers or boxes, and come in a from mortars. variety of other configurations. SUBSTANTIATION: Revised definition for darity. SUBSTANTIATION: Clarification. Not all racks contain more than COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. one mortar. It also describes what materials they are often made of, COMMIT'IT2E STATEMENT: The Committee did not support this and the configurations they are found in. recommended change to the definition. The Committee believes COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. that the definition that was used in the 1990 edition of NFPA 1123 is COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee did not support this still adequate. recommended change to the definition. The Committee believes NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 that the definition that was used in the 1990 edition of NFPA 1123 is VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: still adequate. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NEGATIVE: Weeth VOTE ON COMMrlWEE ACTION: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NEGATIVE: Weeth EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts 1123.1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on 1123-1 (Log #18). Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). (Log#121) 1123. 114-(1-4 Mortar Box): Accept in Principle SUBMI~['EIta Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. (Log #120) RECOMMENDATION: Mortar Box. An above-ground level 1123- 117 - (1-4 Mortar Trench): Accept in Principle receptacle made of wood or plastic into which a single mortar or SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. many mortars, generally of the same caliber are placed and the RECOMMENDATION: Mortar Trench. A below-ground level ditch remaining space is then filled with loose dirt or sand. into which mortars are placed and the remaining space is then filled SUBSTANTIATION: Grammar changes. with dirt or sand. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. SUBSTANTIATION: New definition for a common term. Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. code, but it may not be used directiy in the document. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 code, but it may not be used directly in the document. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 AFFIRMATIVE: 26 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NEGATIVE: Weeth AFFIRMATIVE: 96 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NEGATIVE: Weeth NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts

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EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. 1123-1 (Log #18). COMMITTEE STATH~[~: The term supports the use of the EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: code, but it may not be used direcdy in the document. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt (Log #122) NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts 1123- 118 - (1.4 Muzzle): Accept in Principle EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE." SUBMITTER= Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal RECOMMENDATION: Muzzle. The top, open end of a mortar 1123-1 (Log #18). tube. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: SUBSTANTIATION: A new definition for a commonly used term. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on COMMITrF~ ACTION: Accept in Principle. Proposal 1123.1 (Log #18). Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the code, but it may not be used directly in the document. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 (Log #125) VOTE ON COMMITr]~ ACTION: 1123. 121 - (1.4 Operator): Reject AFFIRMATIVE: 26 SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. NEGATIVE: Weeth RECOMMENDATION: Operator. The person with overall ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt responsibility for planning, orga.n,ization and management of an NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts outdoor fireworks display. This includes the management and EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: direction of the Assistants, coordination with the AHJ(s) and WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal Sponsor(s) and the overall setting up, discharge and clean up of an 1123-1 (Log #18). outdoor fireworks display. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: S~ANTIATION: A more comprehensive definition of an STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Operator. Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee did not support this recommended change to the definition. The Committee believes that the definition that was used in the 1990 edition of NFPA 1123 is (Log #123) still adequate. 1123. 119 - (1-4 Muzzlebreak): Accept in Principle NUMBER OF COMMIT[Y_J~ MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 SUB~ Charles P. Weeth, ka Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: RECOMMENDATION: Muzzlebreak. An aerial shell that after AFFIRMATIVE: 26 ignition of the leader and function of the lift charge and propulsion NEGATIVE: Weeth from the mortar has had a malfunction of the time fuse or burst ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt charge, and functions at or near the muzzle of the mortar, sending NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts effects into the ground around the battery. Muzzlebreaks, especially EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: in larger calibers and aerial shells and mines with reports can burst WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal the mortar itself. See also Iowbreak and flowerpot. 1123-1 (Log #18). SUBSTANTIATION: A new definition for a commonly used term. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. COMMrrrEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the code, but it may not be used directly in the document. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 (Log #126) VOTE ON COMMrlWEE ACTION: 1123- 122- (1-4 Parachute Effect): Accept in Principle AFFIRMATIVE: 26 SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. NEGATIVE: Weeth RECOMMENDATION: Parachute Effect. An aerial effect in an ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt aerial shell, barrage box or cake. It functions by opening a small, NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts paper parachute and trailing a bright pyrotechnic star or string of EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: stars underneath as it drifts in the sky. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal SUBSTANTIATION: A newdefinition for a common effect and is 1123.1 (Log #18). required in order to include a section in the Code regarding EXPLANATION OF ~TION: notification. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on CO MITrEEACTION: Acceptin Principle. Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the code, hut it may not be used directly in the document. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 (Log #124) VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: 1123-120 - (1-4 Notification): Accept in Prindple AFFIRMATIVE: 26 SUBMITIT, R: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. NEGATIVE: Weeth RECOMMENDATION: Notification. The direct written or verbal ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt communication to other departments in the municipality, any NOT RETURNED: Hart, Roberts municipalities immediately bordering the display site,, and. the EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: appropriate emergency dispatch center(s) of the dtsplay stte, of the WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal date, time, general type, duration and site and other pertinent data 1123-1 (LOg #18). of a fireworks display at that site. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: SUBSTANTIATION: Most displays are performed in one munid- STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on pality. However, 1123 does not require any of the three principals Proposal 1123.1 (Log #18). involved in the display (Sponsor, Operator, AHJ) to notify any of the other departments in that municipality or any regional emergency dispatch centers or neighboring municipalities of the display. This has caused lack of planning between departments and neighboring (Log #127) municipalities leading to confusion at some displays as to which 1123- 123 - (1-4 Performance): Accept in Principle department or municipality is responsible for providing crowd and SUBMITI'ER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. traffic control, egress for emergency services, and other services. RECOMMENDATION: Performance. See Fireworks Display. A definition is required in order to include a section in the Code S~ANTIATION: A synonym for "an outdoor display of regarding notification. fireworks" and by creating the definition it can be used in the Code. Currently we use phrases such as "During performance of an

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outdoor display of fireworks" more accurate to what a ready box is (Log #130) (wood or plastic for temporary storage during a manually fired 11`)3.1`)6 - (1.4 Public Hreworks Display): Accept in Principle display) and what it is not (metal or cardboard or permanent SUB~ Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. storage) and when it is used. RECOMMENDATION: Public Fireworks Display. A fireworks COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. display performed by a professional company or local civic group in Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. order to entertain a large audience, and using common fireworks or COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the display fireworks or both. See Family Fireworks Display. code, but it may not be used directly in the document. SLrI~TANTIATION: Clarification and style. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 COMMITIT~ACTION: Acceptin Principle. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 COMMrrrEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the NEGATIVE: Weeth code, but it may not be used directly in the document. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts VOTE ON COMMrrTEE ACTION: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: AFFIRMATIVE: `)6 WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NEGATIVE: Weeth 1123-1 (LOg#18). ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on (Log #128) Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). 1123- 124- (1-4 Plug): Accept in Principle SuBMrrrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Plug. The bottom end of a mortar that closes it offand provides a base for the aerial shell to rest when (Log #131) loaded and keeps all or most of the lift charge gasses that propel the 1123- 127 - (1-4 Pyrotechnics): Accept in Principle aerial shell from escaping when ignited. Plugs vary in type and SuBMrlTRR: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. fastening method but generally are steel plate welded to steel pipe, RECOMMENDATION: Pyrotechnics. Use NFPA 1126. wood plugs nailed, screwed or bolted into cardboard or plastic, or SUI~TANTIATION: New definition for a common term. plastic welded into plastic. -COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. SUBSTANTIATION: A new definition for a commonly used term. Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. CO MITrEE STAT~gNT: The term supports the use of the Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. code, but it may not be used directly in the document. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the NUMBER OF COMMrrrEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 code, but it may not be used directly in the document. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 AFFIRMATIVE: `)6 VOTE ON COMMITIT~ ACTION: NEGAT/VE: Weeth AFFIRMATIVE: 26 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NEGATIVE: Weeth NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 11`)3-1 (Log #18). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: 11`)3-1 (Log #18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: Proposal 11")3.1 (Log #18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 112~-1 (Log #18).

(Log #132) 1123- 128- (1-4 Pyrotechnic Component): Accept in Principle (Log #129) SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. 1123- 125 - (14 Policingthe Grounds): Accept in Principle RECOMMENDATION: Pyrotechnic component. A smaller SUBMITTER: CharlesP. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. pyrotechnic device that contains pyrotechnic composition and is RECOMMENDATION: Policing the Grounds. The process of combined with other materials making up a completed fireworks carefully sweeping the discharge site(s), safety zone(s), fallout item. Examples are whistles and reports, lance and fountains, gerbs area(s) and audience area(s) for any debris, duds or blind effects. and drivers, etc. Generally this is done immediately after the display and the next SUBSTANTIATION: New definition for a common term. morning at first light by the Operator and Assistant(s). COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. SUBSTANTIATION: New definition for a commonly used item. Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the I Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. code, but it may not be used directly in the document. COMMHTEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the NUMBER OF COMMITIY~ MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 code, but it may not be used directly in the document. VOTE ON CoMMrITEE ACTION: NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 AFFIRMATIVE: 26 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NEGATIVE: Weeth AFFIRMATIVE: `)6 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NEGATIVE: Weeth NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 1123-1 (Log #18). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: 1123-1 (LOg #18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: Proposal 112~-1 (Log #18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18).

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(Log #133) (Log #1S6) 1123.129 - (1-4 Pyrotechnic Composition): Accept in Prindple 1123-132 - (1-4 Quick Match): Reject SUBMITI'ER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Pryotechnic composition. The combined RECOMMENDATION: Quick Match. Black match that is encased chemicals that are placed inside fireworks that upon ignition create in a loose-fitting paper sheath. Quick match propagates flame the pyrotechnic effects. These chemicals are usually dry powders extremely rapidly, almost instantaneously andcan cover hundreds of and contain fuel(s) and oxidizer(s) as well as binding agents and feet in a few seconds. Quickmatch is used as leaders for aerial shells other chemicals. and mines for near simultaneous ignition of a number of pyrotech- SUBSTANTIATION: New definition for a common term. nic devices, such al lances in a ground display piece. See leader. COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. SUBSTANTIATION: Move black match descnption to black match Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. definition. Also more descriptive and accurate definition. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the COMMFITEE ACTION: Reject. code, but it may not be used directly in the document. COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The Committee did not support this NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 recommended change to the definition. The Committee 6~lieves VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: that the definition that was used in the 1990 edition of NFPA 1123 is AFF1RMATWE: 26 still adequate. NEGATIVE: Weeth NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt VOTE ON CO~ ACTION: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts AFFIRMATIVE: 26 EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NEGATIVE: Weeth WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to myExplanation of Abstention on WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negatlve on Proposal Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). (Log #134) 1123-150 - (1-4 Pyrotechnic Device): Accept in Principle SUBMITFER= Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. (Log #137) RECOMMENDATION: Pyrotechnic device. A single fireworks item 1123-133 - (1-4 Rate of Fire): Accept in Principle made up of pyrotechnic compositions and devices or both as well as SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. the tube or casing, leader or fuse, lift charge, break charge or RECOMMENDATION: Rate of Fire. The number of aerial combinations. Examples are an aerial shell, wheel, setpiece, roman fireworks that are fired, reloaded and fired again from the same candle, gerb, fountain, etc. mortar in one minute. The rate of fire is stated in aerial shells per SUBSTANTIATION: New definition for a common term. gun per minute. (E.g. A display has 5 - $" mortars and 100 $" aerial COMMITI'EE ACTION: Accept in Prindple. shells. The shows is plannedfor 10 minutes in length. The rate of Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. fire is lO0/Sffi20.20/lOffi2; the rate of fire then is 2 $' shells per COMMI'ITEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the minute.) code, but it may not be used directly in the document. SURSTANTIATION: A new definition for a common term. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 COMMITFEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. VOTE ON COMMrlWEE ACTION: Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the NEGATIVE: Weeth code, but it may not be used directly in the document. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NOT RETURNED: Piatt, Roberts VOTE ON COMMITI'EE ACTION: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NEGATIVE: Weeth 112~q (Log #18). ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on (Log #135) Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). 1123- 131 - (1-4 Pyrotechnic Effect): Accept in Principle SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Pyrotechnic effect. The result of a fireworks device functioning. Examples are comets, crossettes, (Log #140) chrysanthemums, peonies, audible reports or whistles, strobes, and 1123- 134- (1-4 ReadyBox): Reject the like. SUBMITI'ER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. SUBSTANTIATION: New definition for a common term. RECOMMENDATION: Ready Box. A temporary storage container COMMITFEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. for aerial shells and mines andother fireworks at the display site, Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. ~enerally made mostly of wood or plastic. COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the UBSTANTIATION: A more comprehensive definition. code, but it may not be used directly in the document. COMMITI'EE ACTION: Reject. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee did not support this VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: recommended change to the definition. The Committee believes AFFIRMATIVE: 26 that the definition that was used in the 1990 edition of NFPA 1123 is still adequate. NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts VOTE ON COMMIT1T~ ACTION: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NEGATIVE: Weeth 1123-1 (Log #18). ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1125.-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123.1 (Log #18).

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(Log #141) SUBSTANTIATION: The Code does not define the basics for 1123-135 - (1-4 Ready box tender): Accept in Principle reloading during a manually fired display. A definition is required SuBMrI'I~R: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. in order to establish them. RECOMMENDATION: Ready box tender. The Assistant(s) who GOMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. manage the ready box during a manually fired display. Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. SUBSTANTIATION: The Code does not define the requirements COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the for managing the ready box during a manually fired display. A code, but it may not be used directly in the document~ definition is required in order to set the requirements for tending NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 the ready box. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: COMMI'ITEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 I Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. NEGATIVE: Weeth COMMITIT~ STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt code, but it may not be used direcdy in the document. NOT RETURNED: Platt,Roberts NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal AFFIRMATIVE: 26 1125-1 (Log #18). NEGATIVE: Weeth EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts Proposal ]123-1 (Log#18). EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1125-1 (Log #18), EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: (Log #143) STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on 1123- 139- (1-4 Report): Accept in Principle Proposal 1125-1 (Log #18). SUBMI~I~R: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Report. See Salute. SUBSTANTIATION: Provides the synonym for Report. COMMrFI~E ACTION: Accept in Principle. (Log #142) Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. 1125-156-(1-4 Recovery): Accept in Principle CO~ STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. code, but it may not be used directly in the document. RECOMMENDATION: Recovery. The process of retrieving NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: ~0 • misfires from mortars, frames or holders for evaluation and possible VOTE ON COMMITrEE ACTION: future use. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 SUBSTANTIATION: None. NEGATIVE: Weeth COMMITIT_,E ACTION: Accept in Principle. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt I Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: code, but it may not be used directly in the document. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 1125-1 (Log #18). VOTE ON COMMFfTEE ACTION: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 STOUT HUNT: Please refer to myExplanation of Abstention on NEGATIVE: Weeth Proposal 1125-1 (Log #18). ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal (Log #144) 1123-1 (Log #18). 1125-140- (1-4 Safety Fuse): Accept in Principle EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: SUBMITI'ER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on RECOMMENDATION: Safety Fuse. Twine impregnated with Proposal 1125-1 (Log #18). yrotechnic composition, usually red or green in color, and that ~ urns at a specific rate of time over a spedfic length of fuse, generally faster than time fuse but not as fast as bare match. Quite slowly. Safety fuses are generally found on low level aerial effects, (Log #138) many fireworks that are preloaded and often are used with 1123- 137- (1-4 Reload): Accept in Principle quickmatch to create delays in ignition in chain fuses or between SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. effects. RECOMMENDATION: Reload. The process of loading another SUBSTANTIATION: Newdefinition for a commonly used item. aerial shell or mine into a mortar that has already been fired. See COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. also Load. Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. SUBSTANTIATION: A new definition for a common term. COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. code, but it may not be used directly in the document. Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 COMMITYEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: code, but it may not be used direcdy in the document. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NEGATIVE: Weeth VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NEGATIVE: Weeth EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NOT RETURNED: Platt,Roberts 1125-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on 1123-1 (Log #18). Proposal 1125-1 (Log#18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to myExplanation of Abstention on Proposal 1125-1 (Log #18). (Log #145) 1125- 141 - (1-4 Safety Zone): Accept in Prindple SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc~ (Log #139) RECOMMENDATION: Safety Zone. The immediate area(s) 1125-138 - (1-4 Reloader): Accept in Principle around the discharge site(s) and any staging area(s) that are free SIYBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. and clear of any audience viewing areas, occupied buildings or RECOMMENDATION: Reloader. The Assistant(s) who carry aerial parking lots, open roads or waters, and is secured and monitored. fireworks from the ready box(m) and loads them into the mortars This area is not the same as a fallout area, although debris may fall during a manually fired display. into it

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SUBSTANTIATION: A new definition to differentiate the sequence to music or other entertainment` Scripts can be very differences between the display site and the fallout zone. broad outlines to precise computer generated plans. COMMITI'EE ACTION: Accept in Principle. SUBSTANTIATION: New definition for a commonly used item. Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. COMMITI'EE ACTION: Accept in Principle. COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. code, but it may not be used directiy in the document. COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 code, but it may not be used directiy in the document. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NUMBER OF COMMITFEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 AFFIRMATIVE: 26 VOTE ON COMMITFEE ACTION: NEGATIVE: Weeth AFFIRMATIVE: 26 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NEGATIVE: Weeth NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 1123-1 (Log #18). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: 1123-1 (Log #18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to myExplanation of Abstention on EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18).

(Log #146) 1123- 142- (1-4 Salute): Reject (Log #149) SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. 1123- 145 - (1-4 Set Piece): Accept in Principle RECOMMENDATION: Salute. An aerial shell or ground effect SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. filled with flash powder that is designed to produce very loud report RECOMMENDATION: Set Piece. Aground level fireworks device and very bright flash effect. Many also have a small shower of sparks that is made up of a series of lances on a wood or other frame, or color accompanying the flash. spelling out words or symbols or in a design. The lances are all SUBSTANTIATION: Adds flash effect. fused with quickmatch and when lit, the lances burn showing the COMMITFEE ACTION: Reject. design. COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: The Committee did not support this SUBSTANTIATION: Adds a definition for a commonly used term. recommended change to the definition. The Committee believes COMMITI'EE ACTION: Accept in Principle. that the definition that was used in the 1990 edition of NFPA 1123 is Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. still adequate. COMMITFEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 code, but it may not be used directly in the document. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NUMBER OF COMMITI'EE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 AFFIRMATIVE: 26 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NEGATIVE: Weeth AFFIRMATIVE: 26 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NEGATIVE: Weeth NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 1123-1 (Log #18). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: 1123-1 (Log #18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: Proposal 1123-I (Log #18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18).

(Log #147) 1123- 143- (1-4 Salute Powder): Reject (Log #150) SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. 1123- 146- (1-4 Setup): Accept in Principle RECOMMENDATION: Salute Powder. See Flash powder. SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. SUBSTANTIATION: Make this a synonym to Flash powder, RECOMMENDATION: Setup. Theprocess of putting together all although it is not technically correct. A salute is any fireworks device of the equipment, preparing and loading the fireworks and placing that creates a loud audible effect. This traditionally was accom- them in position at the discharge site(s) and staging area(s). plished with black powder until flash powder was developed. Salutes SUBSTANTIATION: New definition for a commonly used item. in the future may have other pyrotechnic or explosives other than or COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. in addition to flash powder. Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. COMMITIT.E ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the COMMITFEE STATEMENT: The Committee did not support this code, but it may not be used direcdy in the document. recommended change to the definition. The Committee believes NUMBER OF COMMITI'EE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 that the definition that was used in the 1990 edition of NFPA 1123 is VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: still adequate. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NUMBER OF COMMITFEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NEGATIVE: Weeth VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NEGATIVE: Weeth EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts 1123-1 (LOg #18). EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on 1123-1 (Log #18). Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). (Log #CP19) 1123- 147 - (1-4 Shooter): Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics (Log #148) RECOMMENDATION: Revise the existing definition of Shooter to 1125- 144- (1-4 Script): Accept in Principle read: SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. Shooter. A member of the fireworks display crew (either the RECOMMENDATION: Script. The written plan of how the operator or an asssistant) who performs the actual ignition of the fireworks display will be performed. It usually has a time frame, fireworks, either by manual or electrical means. listing of what fireworks will be fired when, what the cues are or in

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SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee has changed the duties of the EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: shooter in this revision to be distinct from the operator. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on COMMITFEE ACTION: Accept. Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth (Log #153) ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt 1123-150- (1-4 Spectator): Accept in Principle NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc_ EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: RECOMMENDATION: Spectator. An individual member of the WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal audience. See audience. 1123-1 (LOg #18). SUBSTANTIATION: Commonly used synonym for audience. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Prindple. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the code, but it may not be used directly in the document. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: (Log #152) AFFIRMATIVE: 26 1123- 148- (1-4 Shooter): Accept in Principle NEGATIVE: Weeth SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc~ ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt RECOMMENDATION: Shooter. The Operator or an Assistant who NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts ignites the fireworks, either by manual or electronic ignition. The EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: Operator shall designate a sufficient number of Assistants to be a WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal Ready Box Tenders for each battery's ready boxes at a manually 1123-1 (Log #18). fired display. The Ready Box Tenders shall inspect and sort the EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: aerial shells in their ready box, inspect and prepare the ready box STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on and the area it will be placed at and correct any problems with the Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). ready box or area. They shall also carefully distribute the aerial shells and mines from their ready box to the Reloaders during the display. During the display, while aerial shells are being fired and the expected paper andcinders are falling to the ground nearby, the (Log #CP20) ready box tender shall keep the lid closed. In the event the wind 1123- 151 - (1-4 Sponsor (New)): Accept shifts, so that it is impossible to open the lid because of falling paper SUBMITrEI~ Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics and cinders, the ready box tender shall move the ready box upwind RECOMMENDATION: Add a new definition for Sponsor to read as as needed. follows: SUBSTANTIATION: Currently the term is used as an interchange- • Sponsor. The organization (person, company, group, or able term for Operator. As there is only one Operator, this does not government agency) who is issued the permit for an outdoor display reflect the actual methods when there is more than one person who of fireworks. Payment for the display can be made by some entity shoots the display. In both manually and electrically fired displays, other than the sponsor. The sponsor arranges with a commercial there may be more than one shooter and this provides a more fireworks company for its services in presenting the display or accurate definition. providing fireworks for use in the display. COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee has added a definition for a COMM]TrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- new term that is introduced into the code during this revision. tee Statement on 1123-147 (Log CP #19). COMMIT]'EE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMrITEE ACTION: VOTE ON COMMFITEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 28 AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Piatt, Roberts NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). 1123-1 (LOg #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18).

(Log #CPI 4) (Log #I 54) 1123- 149 - (1-4 Spedai Fireworks (Display Fireworks)): Accept 1123-152 - (1-4 Sponsor): Acceptin Principle SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Revise the existing defintlon of Special RECOMMENDATION: Sponsor. The person(s) or group(s) that Fireworks to read: plan and organize the event the fireworks display is to be performed Display Fireworks. Large fireworks primarily designed to produce at. GenerallySponsors are municipalities, fairs, festivals, civic visible or audible effects by combustion, deflagration, or detonation. groups, theme parks, and other entertainment groups, but some- This term includes, but is not limited to, firecrackers containing times may be private companies or individuals. In some situations more than 2 grains (130 mg) of explosive composition, aerial shells there may be more than one Sponsor for an event. containing more than 40 g of pyrotechnic composition, and other SUBSTANTIATION: Currently the term is used in the Code but is display pieces that exceed the limits for classification as "Consumer not defined. A definition is required in order to include sections in Fireworks." Display fireworks are classified as 1.3G explosives by the the Code regarding Sponsors. As one of the three principals in U.S. Department of Transportation. organizing a display and with specific responsibilities, this is also an SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee revision incorporate the new area that needs to be addressed in more detail. UN terminology for fireworks. COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 tee Statement on 1123-151 (Log CP #~). VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 AFFIRMATIVE: 26 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NEGATIVE: Weeth AFFIRMATIVE: 26 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NEGATIVE: Weeth NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18).

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EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: (Log #159) WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123- 150 - (1-4 StagingArea): Accept in Principle 1123-1 (Log #18). SUBM][TTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: RECOMMENDATION: Staging area. A short term area away from STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on the display site but not at a factory where fireworks or equipment is Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). inspected, organized, sorted, prepared and assembled prior to being transported to the display site. Staging areas are often garages, sheds or open areas that are near the display site. SUBSTANTIATION: New definition for a commonly used item. (Log #CP21) This will permit fireworks to be prepared at a site other than the 1123- 153- (1-4 Spotter (New)): Accept discharge site. SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. RECOMMENDATION: Add a new definition for Spotter to read: Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. Spotter. A member of the fireworks display crew (either the COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the operator or an assistant) who observes the firing and bursting of code, but it may not be used directly in the document. aerial shells and other display fireworks for the purpose of detecting NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 proper mortar angling, noting the occurrence of duds, and watching VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: for other potentially hazardous situations. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee has added a definition for a NEGATIVE: Weeth new term that is introduced into the code during this revision. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NEGATIVE: Weeth 1123-1 (Log #18). ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). __ EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: (Log #158) STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on 1123- 157 - (1-4 Stars): Accept in Principle Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Stars. The pellets in various shapes and sizes of pressed pyrotechnic composition that burn with bright color (Log #155) and generally found in aerial shells, mines, roman candles and 1123- 154- (1-4 Spotter): Accept in Principle others etc. that give the visual color effects when ignited by the lift or SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. burst charge. RECOMMENDATION: Spotter. An assistant who watches the SUBSTANTIATION: A new definition for a basic term. aerial shells and mines andother effects for malfunctions or other COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. roblems. Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. ~ UBSTANTIATION: None. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the COMMITFEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. code, but it may not be used direcdy in the document. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 tee Statement on 1123-153 (Log CP #21). VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 AFFIRMATIVE: 26 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NEGATIVE: Weeth AFFIRMATIVE: 26 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NEGATIVE: Weeth NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 1123-1 (Lo~ #18). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: 1123-1 (Log #18). STOUT HuNvr: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). (Log #160) 1123- 158 - (1-4 Storage): Accept in Principle (Log #157) SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. 1123- 155- (1-4 Squib ): Accept in Principle RECOMMENDATION: Storage. The long term holding of SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. fireworks in an approved magazine after manufacture and before RECOMMENDATION: Squib. An old, and technically incorrect transportation to the discharge site. (See also: Discharge Site and term for electric match. Squibs are actually used in blasting and not Magazine) used in fireworks displays. See electric match. SUBSTANTIATION: A new definition describing when fireworks SUBSTANTIATION: Although not technically correct, it is a are in storage. This will help differentiate between transportation commonly used term by many and should be referenced. and Display Site Storage. COMMITFEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the code, but it may not be used directly in the document. code, but it may not be used directly in the document. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (LOg #18). 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1125-1 (Log #18). Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18).

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(Log #156) (Log #1 fi3) 1123-159 - (1-4 Supplier): Accept in Principle 1125- 1fi2 - (1-4 Time Fuse): Accept in Principle SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. SUBMITTRR: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Supplier. The manufacturer(s), RECOMMENDATION: Time Fuse. A thicker twine impregnated wholesaler(s) or distributor(s) of the fireworks, supplies and with pyrotechnic composition, usually white or multicolored and equipment used in the display. that bums at a specific rate of time over a specific length of fuse, SUBSTANTIATION: A definition for a term used in the Code. generally quite slowly. Time fuses are inside aerial shells and mines COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. and are ignited by the lift charge and ignite the burst charge. They Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. are also used with quickmatch to create delays in ignition in chain COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the fuses or between effects. code, but it may not be used directly in the document. SUBSTANTIATION: A definition for a commonly used term. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: $0 COMMITI~E ACTION: Accept in Principle. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. AFFIRMATIVE: 2fi COMMITrEE STATgMRNT: The term supports the use of the NEGATIVE: Weeth code, but it may not be used directly in the document. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NUMBER OF COMMITrEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: $0 NOT RETURNED: Piatt, Roberts VOTE ON COMMrFrEE ACTION: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NEGATIVE: Weeth 1125.1 (Log #18). ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: Proposal 1125-1 (Log#18). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1125-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on (Log #161) Proposal 1125-1 (Log #18). 1125- 160 - (1-4 Surprise Display): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Surprise display. Afireworks display that is performed on a date or site that otherwise would not normally have (Log #1fi4) a display at that time in order to surprise an honored guest or crowd. 1125- 163 - (1-4 Torch): Accept in Principle SUBSTANTIATION: Some displays have been performed in order SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. to surprise an honored guest or a crowd. This has caused public RECOMMENDATION: Torch. A gas operated cutting or brazing concern when they did not know of the display, floods, of phone tool, some with manually switched on-off flame control, often used calls to emergency dispatch centers, police arriving at a display site as an ignition source for manual ignition instead of fuses and with weapons drawn and other problems. portfires. A definition is required in order to include a section in the Code SUBSTANTIATION: A new definition for an item commonly nsed regarding surprise displays. at manually fired displays. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the code, but it may not be used directly in the document. code, but it may not be used directly in the document. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMITrEE ACTION: VOTE ON COMMrlWEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NOT RETURNED: Plan, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 ( Log #18). 1125-1 (LOg #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). Proposal 1125-1 (Log #18).

(Log #1 fi2) (Log #105) 1123- lfil - (1-4 Teardown): Accept in Prindple 1125- 104 - (1-4 Tourbilliom): Accept in Principle SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Teardown. The process of all equipment RECOMMENDATION: Tourbillions. A small cardboard or paper and removing it from the discharge site(s). The process of taking tube with paper or plastic propellers with an attached fused. When apart all of the equipment and removing them from the discharge ignited, tourbillions fly into the air in a shower of sparks. site(s). SUBSTANTIATION: A basic minimum requirement. SUBSTANTIATION: New definition for a commonly used item. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. COMMITI'EE ACTION: Accept in Principle. Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The term supports the me of the code, but it may not be used directlyin the document. code, but it may not be used directiy in the document. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: $0 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 AFFIRMATIVE: 2fi NEGATIVE: Weeth NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1125-1 (Log #18). 1125.1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1125-1 (Log #18). Proposal 1125.1 (Log #18).

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(Log #166) Supplier) is responsible for meeting the minimum requirements in 1123-165 - (1-4 Uprange): Accept in Prindple this chapter. It is also important to detail and clarify what these SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. minimum requirements are so that manufacturers and Suppliers RECOMMENDATION: Uprange. The opposite direction fireworks know what is expected of them so they can comply and have a and especially aerial fireworks are generally aimed or angled uniform, national basis for manufacturing and supplying fireworks. towards. See also Downrange. COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. SUBSTANTIATION: New definition for a commonly used item. COMMITI"EE STATEMENT: This chapter addresses more than COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. display fireworks. Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. NUMBER OF COMMITIqEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: code, but it may not be used directly in the document. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NEGATIVE: Weeth VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NEGATIVE: Weeth EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on 1123-1 (Log #18). Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). 1123- 169 - (2-1): Reject (Log #171) SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. (Log #167) RECOMMENDATION: Fireworks & Equipment 1123-166 - (1-4 Visco Fuse): Accept in Principle SUBSFANTIATION: Revise to include all fireworks and all SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. equipment, noQust aerial shells. RECOMMENDATION: Visco Fuse. See.safety fuse. COMMI'I~EE .~CTION: Reject. SUBSTANTIATION: New definition for a commonly used term. COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The current title better describes the COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. contents of this section. Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the VOTE ON COMMITI'EE ACTION: code, but it may not be used directly in the document. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NEGATIVE: Weeth VOTE ON COMMITIT~ ACTION: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NEGATIVE: Weeth EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on 1123-1 (Log #18). Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). (Log #172) 1123- 170 - (2-1): Reject SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: The purpose of this section is to provide (Log #168) the Suppliers of fireworks and the equipment used to display them 1125- 167- (1-4 Wick): Accept in Principle with the minimum requirements for the most commonly used SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. fireworks and equipment. RECOMMENDATION: Wick. See Leader. NOTE: Given the nature of fireworks displays and the many SUBSTANTIATION: New definition for a commonly used term. variables involved, there are often times when custom manufactured COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. fireworks or equipment is used. In those instances where fireworks Move the term to the new glossary identified as Appendix E. or equipment does not meet the minimum requirements of this COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The term supports the use of the Code, but believes the situation to be unique or without major risks, code, but it may not be used directly in the document. the Supplier shall provide information showing either equivalency or NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 that the fireworks or equipment will function as designed or VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: intended with as little risk to the audience, Operator, crew or natural AFFIRMATIVE: 26 resources as possible. NEGATIVE: Weeth SUBSTANTIATION: Open all Chapters and sections with a similar ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt general statement of purpose for that section or chapter. Include a NOT RETURNED: Plat~, Roberts NOTE with examples as appropriate. The purpose is to provide EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: AHJs in particular and Operators, Suppliers and Sponsors with WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal additional information. Remove all references that include 1123-1 (Log #18). "guidelines" "may" and "should" and replace with shall or shall be EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: ermitted as needed. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on OMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The purpose of the section is to provide the information to a broader audience than the suppliers. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: (Log #170) AFFIRMATIVE: 26 1123- 168 - (Chapter 2): Reject NEGATIVE: Weeth SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt RECOMMENDATION: Chapter2. Construction of Display NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts Fireworks. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: SUBSTANTIATION: Revise all of Chapter 2 and move the WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal appendix into the text of the Code. The majority of the require- 1123-1 (Log #18). ments in Chapter 2 are better if in NFPA 1124 than 1123 as most of EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: the requirements are beyond the Operator's control and are only STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). able to be complied with by the manufacturer. However, it is important to distinguish in this Chapter exactly who (Operator or

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(Log #173) NOTE: The amount of gap between an aerial shell and the mortar 1123- 171 - (2-1.1): Accept in Principle wall can release some of the lift gas in what is known as blowby, SUB~ Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. reducing the energy the aerial shell receives and thus not allowing it RECOMMENDATION: Aerial shells and mines shall be classified to reach the normal height for it to function. A small gap is and described only in terms of the caliber of the mortar in which expected and normal and is actually required in order to load the they will be loaded into and fired from. {e.g., 3 in. (76 ram) aerial shell into the mortar and allow the shell to fire from it normally. shells and mines are only for use in 3 in. (76 ram) mortars}. SUBSTANTIATION: The testing of shells at a display site to see if SUlk~;TANTIATION: Keeps the terms dear with the definitions of there is too much gap is not prudent with other fireworks possibly aerial shells, adds mines, uses the correct definition for measuring a setup and around, and does not and cannot take into account mortars ID and removes "safely" as that implies a level of functioning variables which should be dealt with the Supplier of the fireworks subject to interpretation. and mortars well beforehand. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. Revise 2-1.1 to read: COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The quantitative information belongs 2-1.1 Aerial shells, mines and comets shall be classified and in the Appendix where it currently resides. These measurements are described only in terms of the inside diameter of the mortar from considered as guidelines. which they are fired. {e.g., 3 in. (76 mm) aerial shells, mines and NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 comets are only for use in 3 in. (76 ram) mortars}. VOTE ON COMMFFFEE ACTION: COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: Clarification of the requirement. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLETO VOTE: 30 NEGATIVE: Weeth VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NEGATIVE: Weeth EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on 1123-1 (Log #18). Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). (Log #175) 1123- 174- (2-1.2): Reject SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. (Log #174) RECOMMENDATION: Move to new section regarding labeling of 1123-172 - (2-1.2): Reject fireworks and revise or meld as needed. SUBMITTRR: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. SUBSTANTIATION: See newsection 2-2. RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. Supplier(s) shall provide aerial shells or mines that fit easily into COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The submitter did not provide any the corresponding caliber mortar or tube. Any leader shall be lift recommendation for the Committee to act on. charge and internal delay fuse are appropriate to propel the shell to NUMBER OF COMMITI'EE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 a safe altitude before functioning. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: SUBSTANTIATION: Revised to specify who is responsible for AFFIRMATIVE: 26 compliance. Additional clarity. NEGATIVE: Weeth COMMITIT.E ACTION: Reject. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The Committee did not support this NOT RETURNED: Platx, Roberts recommended change. They did not believe that it was a necessary EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: change. The language in the present code text addresses the WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). oF GIBLE TO VOTE 30 EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: VOTE ON COMMITI'EE ACTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on AFFIRMATIVE: 26 Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: (Log #176) WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123- 175 - (2-1.3): Reject 1123-1 (Log #18). SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: RECOMMENDATION: Move to new section regarding labeling of STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on fireworks and revise or meld as needed. Also add the following: Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). NOTE: If the fireworks is too small to bear this label, this informa- tion shall be printed on the instruction sheet or on the shipping container of the fireworks devise. Exception: Consumer fireworks used in a public display. (Log #426) SUBSTANTIATION: See new section 2-2. 1123- 173 - (2-1.2): Reject COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. SLIBMITTIglta Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The Committee did not support this RECOMMENDATION: Aerial fireworks shall be constructed so that recommended change. They did not believe that it was a necessary the difference between the inside diameter of the mortar and the change. The language in the present code text addresses the outside diameter of the shell is no less than 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) of that subject. caliber (eg. A3" aerial shall be no less than 2 7/8" OD). NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 The mortars used to launch them shall be constructed so that the VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: difference between the inside diameter of the mortar and the AFFIRMATIVE: 26 outside diameter of the shell is no more than: NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt Mortar Maximum NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts ID (in.) Gap EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 2 0.25 (6.4mm) WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 3 0.25 (6.4ram) 1123-1 (Log #I8). 4 0.375 (9.44mm) EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: 5 0.375 (9.44mm) STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on 6 0.375 (9.44mm) Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). 8 0.50 (152ram) 10 0.50 (152mm) 12 0.50 (152ram) 16 0.50 (152ram)

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(Log #457) The label should be at least 9 sq. in. (57.8 sq. cm), unless the size of 1123- 176 - (2-1.3.1): Reject the fireworks is too small to accommodate such size, in which case SUBMITTER: Charles P. Wee(h, La Crosse Skyrnckers, Inc. the size may be reduced but to a size no smaller than necessary. RECOMMENDATION: As a minimum, each fireworks shall bear a SUBSTANTIATION: Revised text of Appendix B for Chapter 2. label containing the following information: COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. A description of the size of the fireworks (e.g., "3-in. (76 ram) COMMFITEE STATEMENT: The material in the proposal is too shell"); restrictive to be in the body of the code. The infonTmtion would be A description of the type of fireworks (e.g., "2-break with report"); more appropriate in the Appendix. Sections 2-1.2 through 2-1.3.2 A description of the type of effects or functions (e.g. "Loud report contain requirements for hazard communication warnings. and brilliant flash; shower of sparks 30 feet high; Streams of color NUMBEROF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TOVOTE: 30 stars 100 feet high). VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: A warning statement reading: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 WARNING: DANGEROUS EXPLOSIVE NEGATIVE: Weeth If found, do not handle. Contact local fire or police department; ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt The name and place of business of the manufacturer, importer, or NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts distributor. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: SUBSTANTIATION: Revised text of Appendlx B for Chapter 2. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. 1123-1 (Log #18). COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The material in the proposal is too EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: restrictive to be in the body of the code. The information would be STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on more appropriate in the Appendix. Sections 2-1.2 through 2-1.3.2 Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). contain requirements for hazard communication warnings. NUMBEROF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 (Log #177) NEGATIVE: Weeth 1123- 178 - (2-1.3.2): Reject ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. NOT RETURNED: Plan, Roberts RECOMMENDATION: Move to new section regarding labeling of EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: fireworks and revise or meld as needed. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal SUBSTANTIATION: See new section 2-2. 1123-1 (Log #18). COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee did not support this STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on recommended change. They did not believe that it was a necessary Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). change. The language in the present code text addresses the

NI~IBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMITIT_~ ACTION: (Log #CP1 ) AFFIRMATIVE: 26 1123- 176a- (2-1.3): Accept NEGATIVE: Weeth SUBMITrER: Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt RECOMMENDATION: 1. Revise 2-1.3 and add an asterisk to read: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts 2-1.3" Shells shall be marked with the type of shell, the shell size, EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: and the name of the manufacturer or distributor. Shells shall also WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal carry a warning label, as described in Appendix B. 1123-1 (Log #18). 2. Add new Appendix text to read as follows: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: A-2-1.3 Shells which function to deploy a parachute suspending STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on burning pyrotechnic composition can present additional safety Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). concerns if the parachute does not properly deploy or if the shell is fired in high winds. SUBSTANTIATION: 1. The Committee revision reflects the proper intent of the word "labeled." Labeled has a specific meaning (Log #178) m the NFPA Standards-Making System and that is not the intent of 1123- 179 - (2-1.4): Reject the Committee in this instance. SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. 2. The new appendix language gives an example of the type of RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: information that will be available for the shooter through the The Supplier shall provide aerial shells or mines that have marking of aerial shells. sufficient leaders, lift charge and an internal delay fuse that are COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept. ropriate to ignite and fire the shell or mine to the designed NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 ~taprude for functioning. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: Exception: This requirement does not apply when shells are to be AFFIRMATIVE: 26 fired electrically. NEGATIVE: Weeth SUBSTANTIATION: Includes definition of leader. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. NOT RETURNED: Plat(, Roberts COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The subject is already covered in EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: sections 2-1.2 and 2-1.4. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 1123-1 (Log #18). VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on NEGATIVE: Weeth Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal (Log #458) 1123-1 (Log #18). 1123- 177- (2-1.3.2): Reject EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: SUBMITTER= Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on RECOMMENDATION: Consciousness of labels. Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). The statement "WARNING: DANGEROUS EXPLOSIVE" shall be rinted in capital letters having a printed image of at least 1/8 in. •2 ram) and should be underlined. The remaining printed matter shall have a printed image at least (Log #179) 1/8 in. (3.2 ram), but need not be printed in capital letters. 1123- 180- (2-1.5): Reject The required statements shall be printed in a color contrasting SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. sharply with the background and should be printed within a RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follow borderline. The leader on all aerial shells of mines shall be connected to the time fuse and lift charge. The leader shall function no less than 3

733 NFPA 1123 -- A95 ROP seconds or more than 6 seconds. This is in order to allow the EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: shooter adequate time to retreat to a reasonable distance away from WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal the mortar before the aerial shell or mine fires from the mortar. 1123-1 (Log #18). Exception: For electrically ignited displays there is no requirement EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: for a delay period to be less than 3 seconds or more than fi seconds. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Exception 2: For extraordinary fireworks, leaders may exceed 6 Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). seconds in delay time. SUBSTANTIATION: Revised for clarity, acccuracy and additional information. COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. (Log #183) COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The language of the recommenda- 1123- 183 - (2-1.7.1): Accept in Principle tion does not accurately depict the construction of the device. SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. NUMBER OF COMMITI'EE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: Single break aerial shells greater than 3 in. (76 nun) in diameter AFFIRMATIVE: 26 containing multiple internal salutes and for multi-break aerial shells NEGATIVE: Weeth greater than 3 in. (76 wan) in diameter, the maximum quantity of ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt salutepowder per shell shall not exceed 32 oz (896 g). NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts SUBSTANTIATION: The logic of reducing salute sizes and EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: composition weights follows that less is safer. Thus none is safest. If WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal that logic was applied to all display fireworks, none would be used. 1123-1 (Log#18). No research has been presented to show that single salutes that are EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: larger are anymore dangerous. A significantportion of the industry STOUT HUNT: Please refer to myExplanation of Abstention on has not followed this requirement to date andno incidents have Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). been reported that were caused by salutes .being larger. Please note in Chapter # however, the finng of these larger salutes will have restrictions on their hariding and firing methods so in the event of failures, Operators and crowds are placed at less risk of (Log #180) injur~ry.. 1123- 181 - (2-1.6): Accept COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- RECOMMENDATION: A safety cap shall be installed over the tee Statement on proposal 1123-185 (Log #1). exposed end of the fuse. The safety cap shall be of a different color NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 than that of the fuse. The safety cap shall be installed in such a VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: manner that the fuse is not damaged. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 Exception: For electrically fired displays there is no requirement NEGATIVE: Weeth for safety caps except that there shall be no exposed pyrotechnic ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt composition. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts SUBSTANTIATION: Revised for clarity, accuracy and additional EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: information. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal COMMITI'EE ACTION: AcceDe 1123-1 (LOg #18). NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on AFFIRMATIVE: 26 Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: PIaR, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: (Log #184) WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-184 - (2-1.7.2 (New)): Accept in Principle 1123-1 (Log #18). SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: RECOMMENDATION: Ground salutes shall not exceed 12" (305 STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on mm) in diameter or 64 oz (1,792 g). Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). SUBSTANTIATION: New requirement for ground salutes. COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- tee Statement on 1123-185 (Log #1). (Log #182) NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 1123- 182 - (2-1.7): Accept in Principle VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: NEGATIVE: Weeth Single break aerial salute shells shall not exceed 5 in. (127 nun) in ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt diameter or 5 in. (127 mm) in length (exclusive of the lift charge). NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts The maximum quantity of salute powder shall not exceed 1 (5 oz EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: (448 g). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal SUBSTANTIATION: The logic of reducing salute sizes and 1123-1 (Log #18). composition weights follows that less is safer. Thus none is safest If EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: that logic was applied to all display fireworks, none would be used. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on No research has been presented to show that single salutes that are Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). larger are anymore dangerous. A significant portion of the industry has not followed this requirement to date and no incidents have been reported that were caused by salutes being larger. • Please note in Chapter # however, the firing of these larger salutes ( Log #1 ) will have restrictions on their handing and firing methods so in the 1123- 185 - (2-1.8 (New)): Accept in Principle event of failures, Operators and crowds are placed at less risk of Note: This proposal appeared as comment 1123-30 which was held injury. for further study from the Fall 89 TCD, which was on proposal COMMITrEEACTION: Accept in Principle. 1123-1 (Log #18). COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- SUBMITTER: BonnieJ Kosanke, Pyrotechnics Guild tee Statement on 1123-185 (Log #1). RECOMMENDATION:- Insert the following text: NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 2-1.8 Salutes shall not be constructed using brittle plastic or other VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: similar dangerously fragmenting materials. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 SUBSTANTIATION: Such construction would obviously be NEGATIVE: Weeth cda~l~llO~S in the event of shell malfunction. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EE ACTION: Accept in Principle. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts Revise existing Section 2-1.7 to read: 2-1.7 Salute Shell Limits.

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2-1.7.1 Single break salute shells shall not exceed 3 in. (76 mm) in EXPLANATION OF AKSTENTION: diameter or~ in. (76 ram) in length (exclusive of the propellant STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on charge). The maximum quantity of salute powder in such salutes Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). shall not exceed 2.5 oz (71 g). 2-1.7.2 For single break shells greater than 3 in. (76 nun) in diameter containing multiple internal salutes and for multibreak shells greater than 3in. (7~ nun) in diameter, the maximum (Log #187) quantity of salutepowder per shell shall not exceed 5 oz (142 g). 1123- 188 - (2-1.10 (New)): Reject 2-1.7.3 Ground Salutes. SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. 2-1.7.3.1 Ground salutes shall not exceed 3 in. (76 mm) in RECOMMENDATION: The Suppller(s) of the mortars, racks, wire, diameter for 3 in. (76 mm ) in length. electric matches, electric firing systems and other specialized 2-1.7.3.2 The maximum quantity of salute powder in ground equipment use to fire the display shall provide instructions and salutes shall not exceed 2.5 oz (71 g). specifications for the proper use of that equipment. 2-1.7.3.3 Ground salutes shall not be constructed using brittle SUBSTANTIATION: General requirement of Suppliers of Pclastic. equipment. Expands and provides more detail. OMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee believes the revised COMMITTEE ACTION:Reject. text addresses the submitter's concern with greater clarity. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This a manufacturer's specification NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 that belongs in the manufacturing code. It is not covered in the VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: scope of this document. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NEGATIVE: Weeth VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NEGATIVE: Weeth EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on 1123-1 (Log #18). Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to myExplanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). (Log #185) 1123. 186 - (2-1.8 (New)): Reject SUBMI'FrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. (Log #188) RECOMMENDATION: Aerial shells shall have the leader attached 1123- 189- (2-1.11 (New)): Reject to the time fuse either on the top or the bottom of the shell and in a SUBMITrER~ Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. manner securely enough that it can hold the weight of the shell RECOMMENDATION: Racks for holding mortars made of wood $dUu~ANnormal handling and loading. shall. TIATION: New requirement describing what a larger Have at least 3 side boars, bottom, middle and top. shells must have as a minimum. Secure or hold the mortars in the rack so that they do not bounce. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. For mortars with plugs, this can be accomplished by adding a COMMITTEE STATEMENT: There are new technologies available fastener such as a nail or screw through the sideboard into the plug. that would not involve the use of leaders or llft charges. The subject Or the sideboards can be installed using bolts so that by tightening 9 f the~pyoposal is also a manufacturing quality control issue. the bolts, genflepressure is placed on the mortars holding them in. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 At no time shall any fastener be placed into a mortar above the VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: plug in such a way that it might plerce or impede the shell during AFFIRMATIVE: 26 loading or firing. NEGATIVE: Weeth Eyebolts or hardware for attaching stakes or spikes in the ground ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt shall be on the endboards so that at least 2 stakes or spikes can be NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts attached if placed on the ground. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: Feet equal to half the length of the rack shall be attached to each WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal end on ground that is too hard to use spikes or stakes. 1123-1 (Log #18). NOTE: There are many types and styles of racks in use, with EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: various designs and methods of placement depending on the STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on topography they are used in. Strong, well built and well maintained Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). racks are a basic tool of most fireworks displays. SUBSTANTIATION: General requirements of most racks systems. Sets some minimum requirements for their construction. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject, (Log #186) COMMITrEE STATEMENT: This would restrict the use of new 1125-187 - (2-1.9 (New)): Reject technology. The requirement is too restrictive. SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. NUMBER OF COMMITIXE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: ~0 RECOMMENDATION: Aerial shells greater than 0" in caliber or VOTE ON COMMITrEE ACTION: over 15 Ibs in total weight, shall have a rope or heavy twine handle AFFIRMATIVE: 26 securely attached and long enough that it can be loaded into the NEGATIVE: Weeth app ro~plriate mortar. This rop~e or twine handle, shall be stron ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt enough and attached securely enough that it can hold the weight of NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts the shell during normal handling and loading. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: SUBSTANTIATION: New requirement describing what a larger WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal shells must have as a minimum. 1123.1 (LOg #18). COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: COMMrrrEE STATEMENT: This a manufacturer's specification STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on that belongs in the manufacturing code. It is not covered in the Proposal 1123.1 (Log #18). scope of this document. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMITYEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 (Log #181) NEGATIVE: Weeth 1123. 189a- (2d.x): Reject ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt SUBMITIXR: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrocket*, Inc. NOT RETURNED: Piath Roberts RECOMMENDATION: Leaders shall he encased completely in EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: paper, masking tape or other covering material up to where the bare WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal t'use will be covered by the safety cap so that no part of the bare 1123.1 (Log #18). match, time fuse or safety fuse is exposed to stray sparks, ash or effects with the safety cap on.

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SUBSTANTIATION: New requirement describing what a leader EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: must be as a minimum. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on COMMITI'EE ACTION: Reject. Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The action recommended in the gr IRiS not within the scope of me document OF COMMITTEEMEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: (Log #205) AFFIRMATIVE: 26 1123.191 - (2-2.1): Accept NEGATIVE: Weeth SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts All fireworks materials and devices in transit to the fireworks EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: discharge site shall be transported in accordance with Title 49, Code WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal of Federal Regulations ("Federal Regulation for Transport") and 1123.1 (Log #18). NFPA 1124, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, and Storage EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: of Fireworks. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on SUBSTANTIATION: A more specific and detailed requirement. Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 (Log #204) NEGATIVE: Weeth 1123-190 - (2-2): Accept in Principle ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: Transportation to and Storage at the Discharge Site. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal SUBSTANTIATION: Revised title to include the proposed 1123.1 (Log #18). transportation and storage actions permitted'and required. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). Revise the heading of Section 2-2 to read: "Transportation to and Storage of Fireworks at the Discharge Site." COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The revised title better reflects the subject of this chapter. (Log #207) NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 1123-192 - (2-2.2): Reject VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: NEGATIVE: Weeth As soon as the fireworks have been delivered to the discharge ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt site(s) or staging area(s) all of the fireworks shall immediately be NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts placed under the direct control of the Operator or Assistant(s). The EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: discharge site(s) or staging area(s) shall be closed to the public WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negatlve on Proposal unless an individual(s) is being escorted by the Operator or 1123.1 (Log #18). Assistant(s). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: All egress and traffic shall be closed to the discharge site (s) or STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on staging area(s), except to authorized personnel. (d) All smoking or Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). any open flame in the discharge site shall be extinguished and all personnel within the discharge site, including the Operator, and Assistant(s), shall remove all smoking materials from their person and the discharge site. ( Log #189) All fireworks sfiall be temporarily stored in an area of the discharge 1123.190a- (2-1.12 (New)): Reject site(s) or staging area(s) where they are dry and clear of any open SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, In Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. flame or sparks, static discharge or other electrical discharge until RECOMMENDATION: Ready boxes and day boxes shall be they can be inspected, prepared and loaded for the display. constructed mostly of wood (preferably chipboard) or plastic Any electric matches shalltemporarily be stored in an area at least (preferably high density polyethylene). The lid shall be restrained, 25 ft. away from where the fireworks are temporarily stored. either by a short rope or a jam on the top, so it cannot open beyond NOTE: A day box is the preferred method of temporary storage at 90 °, is large enough to cover 100% of the opening, and is heavy discharge site(s) or staging area(s). Electric matches are not likely enough so if it is let go it will close by itself. The outside of the box to be ignited by any stray voltage, radio waves or nearby lighming shall have at least one handle or grip on at least two sides so it can strikes, however it is prudent to store them a reasonable distance easily be pulled or dragged by one person. It shall be constructed so away. that no sparks or cinders can enter it when the lid is closed and is SUBSTANTIATION: A more detailed description of requirements. reasonably waterti!ght. It shall be no wider than 36", deeper than 24" COMMYI'rEE ACTION: Reject. or longer than 48'. COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: The proposed language is too They shall not be made primarily of metal, canvas or cardboard. restrictive for application in the field. They shall be permitted to have a canvas or cloth drape inside, some NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 metal in the construction (fasteners, hinges, handles), and an VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: additional outside canvas covering or other specialized features. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 SUBSTANTIATION: The Code currently has no requirements for NEGATIVE: Weeth ready box construction,. There have been a number of incidents ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt due to the type of containers used as ready boxes. Cardboard NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts cartons, loose shells with plastic tarps, 55 gallon steel barrels or 30 EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: gallon steel or plastic garbage cans are examples. These have all WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal caused incidents when sparks fell on or into them. These minimum 1123-1 (Log #18). requirements will help reduce the risks of these incidents happen- EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: in . STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on C~MMITI'EE ACTION: Reject. Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: This is a design specification and does not belong in this standard. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: (Log #208) AFFIRMATIVE: 26 1123- 193- (2-2.3): Accept in Principle NEGATIVE: Weeth SUBMITTEPa Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts All display fireworks shall be inspected by the Operator or EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: Assistant(s). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal Any fireworks having tears, leaks, broken fuses, or showing signs of 1123-1 (Log #18). having been wet or other damage shall be returned to the storage

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area in a separate carton marked "Damaged Do not Use" and shall After preparation, and until they are loaded into mortars or placed not be used. in ready boxes, all fireworks shall be stored in the vehicle used to Minor repairs using tape, glue, paper, twine or fuse shall be transport them to the site, day boxes or in their original packing permitted. cartons, offthe ground and covered with an approved tarpaulin. After the display any damaged fireworks shall either be returned to SUBSTANTIATION: Provides a more detailed description of the Supplier or disposed of according to PG2.1. preparation at the display site. NOTE: The preferred method of inspection is to unpack each box, COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. one at a time, lay each fireworks on a table or tarpaulin on the COMMITTEE STATEMENT: These requirements are too detailed ground, visually inspect it and the leader and then proceed to for the code. The present section adequately addresses the prepare it as needed for loading or installation. submitter's concerns. SUBSTANTIATION: Removes "upon deliver" as that may not be NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 the best time to do an inspection. Expands what to inspect for and VOTE ON COMMrlWEE ACTION: how to correct any defects. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. NEGATIVE: Weeth Revise 2-2.3 to read: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt • 2-2.~ All shells shall be inspected following delivery to the display NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts site by the operator or assistants. Any shells having tears, leaks, EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: broken fuses, or showing signs of having been wet shall be set aside WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal and shall not be fired. After the display any such shells shall either 1123-1 (Log #18). be returned to the supplier or destroyed according to the supplier's EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: instructions. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on • Exception: Minor repairs to fuses shall be permitted. Also, for Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). electrically ignited displays, attachment of electric matches and other similar tasks shall be permitted. COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The Committee clarifies the intent of the requirement. An assistant is capable of inspecting the shells as (Log #427) ~E rator. 1123- 195 - (2-2.5 Note (New)): Reject R OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 SUBM]TTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: RECOMMENDATION: Move to 2-2.5 as a NOTE: an example of AFFIRMATIVE: 26 additional protection to ready boxes would be the use of a flame- NEGATIVE: Weeth resistant tarpaulin meetingthe requirements of NFPA 701, Standard ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt Methods of Fire Tests for Flame-Resistant Textiles and Films. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts SUBSTANTIATION: Provides easier reading and reference. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The i)roposal is recommending an 1123-1 (Log #18). action that is not in conformance with the NFPA Manual of Style. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on VOTE ON COMMITrF~ ACTION: Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts (Log #CP23) EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 1123-194- (2-2.5): Accept WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics 1123-1 (Log #18). RECOMMENDATION: Revise 2-2.5 to read: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: • 2-2.5* During performance of an outdoor fireworks display, STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstentlon on readyboxes shall be located at a distance of not less than 25ft (7.7 Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). m) upwind from the mortarplacements. If the wind shifts during a display, the ready boxes shall be located to again be upwind from the discharge site. Exception No. 1: When acceptable to the authority having (Log #206) jurisdiction, alternate measures shall be taken. 1123-195a- (2-2.x): Reject Exception No. 2: When there are no shells needing storage during SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. a display, such as for an electrically ignited display, there is no need RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: for ready boxes. Extraordinary restrictions on the transportation of fireworks SUBSTANTIATION: The revision clarifies the Committee intent to beyond those in accordance with Title 49, Code of Federal Regula- have the ready box upwind of the discharge site at all times. tions ("Federal Regulation for Transport") and NFPA 1124, Code for COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. the Manufacture, Transportation, and Storage of Fireworks shall not NUMBER OF COMMITrEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 be permitted. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NOTE: It is not necessary to escort a shipment of display fireworks AFFIRMATIVE: 26 in any manner different that any other explosive or flammable NEGATIVE: Weeth materials. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt SUBSTANTIATION: Some local restrictions add to the economic NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts burden or increase risks. Examples are AHJs that will not permit EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: fireworks to be transported except in their fire trucks, only allowing WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal the fireworks for the show in their community so a crew must haul 1123-1 (Log #18). the next night's show out of town, etc. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on COMMITTEE STATEMENT: It is beyond the scope of this Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). Committee to write transportation requirements. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 (Log #210) NEGATIVE: Weeth 1123-194a - (2-2.4): Reject ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt SU-B~R: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: All aerial shells shall be sorted and stored in ready boxes or day WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal boxes based on the display method to be employed: 1123-1 (Log #18). For manually fired displays or batteries, all aerial shells and mines EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: shall be separated according to caliber and as to whether they are STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on salute or contain salutes. Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). For electrical fired displays or batteries, all aerial shells and mines shall be organized according to the script.

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(Log #'2O9) VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: 1123- 195b- (2-2.x): Reject AFFIRMATIVE: 2G SISBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. NEGATIVE: Weeth RECOMMENDATION: All display fireworks shall be prepared ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt according to the manufacturer's instructions for setup or |oading by NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts the Operator or Assistant(s). Unique setup and use of fireworks EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: shall Ge included in the show plan and diagram and shall be WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal permitted upon inspection and approval of the AHJ. 1123-1 (Log #18). Leaders shall be unraveled and checked for breaks, kinks or tears EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: and the proper length. Safety caps will be checked and any leader STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on without one shall have one installed. Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). Fireworks that require final assembly, chain fusing, connecting, attachment to frames, poles or other bases shall be prepared according to the manufacturer's insWuctious. For electronically fired displays, electric matches shall be attached (Log #2) using masking tape, string or other appropriate fastener to the 1123- 197- (2-3.3): Accept in Principle in Part leader or the lift charge. Note: This proposal appeared as comment 1123-34 which was held NOTE: Some display Operators use a great deal of creativity in for further study from the Fall 89 TCD, which was on proposal their setup and operation of the display. 1123-1. Examples would be firing aerial shells at steeper than normal SUBMITrER: BonnieJ Kosanke, Pyrotechnics Guild angles from the tops of buildings or hills, handing Niagara falls from RECOMMENDATION: Revise 2-3.3 to read as follows: structures, bridges and hills, etc. 2-3.3 Mortars shall be buried to a depth of at least 3/4 of their SUBSTANTIATION: Provides a more detailed description of length in the ground or above ground in troughs or drums. reparation at the display site. Exception: For paper, High Density Polyethylene and mortars of OMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. simila/su'ength and burst characteristics, secure positioning in COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This is more detail than is required in mortar racks shall be allowed. the code. SUBSTANTIATION: Allowing burial to only 2/3 of the length of NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 the mortar does not provide sufficient safety. Previous wording VOTE ON CoMMrlTEE ACTION: unnecessarily impugns the safety of steel mortars. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle in Part. NEGATIVE: Weeth Revise 2-3.3 to read: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt * 2-3.3* Mortars shall be buried to a depth of at least 2/3 to 3/4 of NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts their length, either in the ground or in above-ground troughs or EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: drums. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal • Exception No. 1: Securely-positioned mortar racks shall be 1123-1 (Log#18). permitted for the firing of single break shells not exceeding 6 in. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: (152 mm) in diameter. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on • Exception No. 2: Securely-positioned mortar racks shall be Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). permitted for firing single break shells that are 8 in. (203 ram) in diameter provided that the mortar is not metallic, provided that electrical ignition is used to fire the shell, and the shell is not chain fused to any other shells. (Log#213) COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The submitter's concerns have been 1123- 196- (2-3.1): Reject addressed in Exception No. 1 and by the addition of Exception No. SUB~R~ Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. 2. The Committee believed that the proposal to bury mortars to 3/4 RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: of their length was too restrictive. Mortars, troughs, drums and racks shall be carefully inspected prior NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 to placement for defects, such as dents, cracks, bent ends, especially VOTE ON COMMrrTEE ACTION: on the inside of the muzzle, and any significant damage to the AFFIRMATIVE: 26 interiors and plugs. Any found to be damaged, defective or suspect NEGATIVE: Weeth shall be marked conspicuously and not be used. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt SUBSTANTIATION: Move to new section 3-4. This also has a more NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts detailed description. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The language is too restrictive and 1123-1 (Log #18). the current language is appropriate. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: Proposal 112~-1 (Log #18). AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts CLog #9) EXPLANATION OF NF~ATIVE: 1123- 198 - (2-3.3 Exception): Accept in Principle WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal SUBMITrER: Sarah A. Buenz, BOCA International 1123-1 (Log #18). RECOMMENDATION: Replace "may" with "shall" in the first line. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: SUBSTANTIATION: The basis for my comments is the lack of STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on clarity in the entire standard caused by the widespread use of Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). permissive and unclear terms, such as the terms ~inay", "can" and "should". The use of these terms obscures the intent of the standard by not clearly stating the requirements for the standard in simple mandatory language. (Log #428) This standard has potential use as a regulatory document and the 1123- 196a- (2-3.1 (New)): Reject use of permissive terms jeopardizes the enforceability of the SUBMIIWER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. standard. In its present form, the document is not a suitable RECOMMENDATION: Move to 2-3.1 as a NOTE: The require- regulatory document. It is my recommendation that this standard ments for careful inspection of mortars is of particular importance should undergo a review with the goal of becoming a suitable for paper and plastic mortars that can sustain undetected damage to standard for regulatory purposes. their interiors, and especially the muzzles that can result in serious COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. malfunctions. COMMITrRE STATEMENT: The Committee does not believe that SUBSTANTIATION: Provides easier reading and reference. the word "sbalF should be used in this instance. The Committee COMMIT]'EE ACTION: Reject. used a phrase that is consistent with flexibi/ity in the application of COMMIIWEE STA~ENT: The 1proposal is recommending an the exception. See Committee Action and Committee Statement on action that is not in conformance with the NFPA Manual of Style. 1123-197(Lo #'2). TOVOT 30 NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NUMBER 0 COMMI TrEE M~IBERS ELIGIBLE E:

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VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: (Log #221) AFFIRMATIVE: 26 1123- 201 - (2-3.3.1.1): Reject NEGATIVE: Weeth SUBMrrrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt RECOMMENDATION: Delete NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts SUBSTANTIATION: Revised 2-3.3.1 takes this into account. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: COMMITrEE ACTION: R~ect. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal COMMFITEE STATEMENT: The Committee does not support 1123-1 (Log#IS). combination of the two requirements. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: NUMBER OF COMMIaWEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on VOTE ON COMMITIZE ACTION: Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts (Log #10) EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 1123- 199 - (2-3.3.1): Accept in Principle WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal SUBMITrER: Sarah A. Buenz, BOCA International 1123-1 (Log #18). RECOMMENDATION: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: Reword the section to read: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). ~,l~e,,4,,[, When paver mortars are to be vlaced in damp ground, they shall be place~t inside a moisture-resistant bag prior to lacement :,, d~;, v g;-,au& ~UBSTANTIATION: The basis for my comments is the lack of (Log #222) clarity in the entire standard caused by the widespread use of 1123- 202 - (2-3.3.2): Reject permissive and unclear terms, such as the terms may", "can" and SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, I_a Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. "should". The use of these terms obscures the intent of the standard RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: by not clearly stating the requirements for the standard in simple Weather-resistant coverings shall be placed completely over the mandatory language. muzzle of mortars and any fireworks that have been setup whenever This standard has potential use as a regulatory document and the there is imminent danger of water collecting in the mortars from use of permissive terms jeopardizes the enforceability of the rain, snow, or fog. standard. In its present form, the document is not a suitable NOTE: It is possible to place plastic bags over the muzzle of a regulatory document. It is my recommendation that this standard mortar, hold them down with string or rubber bands and actually should undergo a review with the goal of becoming a suitable fire the aerial shells through the plastic. standard for regulatory purposes. SUBSTANTIATION: Revised with more information and clarity. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. Revise 2-3.3.1 to read: COMMITFEE STATEMENT: The current code text adequately 2-3.3.1 When paper mortars are to be placed in damp ground or addresses the subject of the proposal. damp sand, or will be in the ground or sand for more than 12 hours NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 prior to the display, they shall be placed inside a water-resistant bag VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: or otherwise protected against moisture prior to placement in the AFFIRMATIVE: 26 ground or sand. NEGATIVE: Weeth COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The Committee has rewritten the ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt ~_~l~R h to remove the permissive language and for clarification. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal AFFIRMATIVE: 26 1123-1 (Log #18). NEGATIVE: Weeth EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (LOg #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: (Log #223) STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on 1123- 203 - (2-3.3.3 Exception): Reject Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Delete the exception. SUBSTANTIATION: Whether it is fired manually or electrically, if the ground is so soft it needs bracing, bracing is needed to reduce (Log #220) Iowbreaks. 1123- 200 - (2-3.3.1): Accept in Principle COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: Safety is not an issue in this instance. RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 Under conditions when mortars, especially paper and cardboard VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: mortars or those with wood plugs in the bottom, or the fireworks AFFIRMATIVE: 26 they have been loaded with may be damaged by placement in damp NEGATIVE: Weeth ground, or water is likely to seep in, the mortars shall be placed ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt inside a moisture-resistant bag prior to placement in damp ground. NOT RETURNED: Piatt, Roberts SUBSTANTIATION: A more detailed description. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- 1123-1 (Log #18). tee Statement on 1123-199 (Log #10). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts (Log #431) EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 1123- 204 - (2-3.3.3 Note (New)): Reject WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. 1123-1 (Log #18). RECOMMENDATION: Move to 2-3.3.3 as a NOTE: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: SUBSTANTIATION: None. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The proposal is recommending an action that is not in conformance with the NFPA Manual of Style. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30

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VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: (Log #3) AFFIRMATIVE: 26 1123- 207 - (2-3.3.5): Accept in Principle NEGATIVE: Weeth Note: This proposal appeared as comment 1123-39 which was held ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt for further study from the Fall 89 TCD, which was on proposal NOT RETURNED: Piatt, Roberts 1123.1. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: SUBMI~'ER: BonnieJ Kosanke, Pyrotechnics Guild International WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal Inc. 1123-1 (Log #18). RECOMMENDATION: Revise 2-3.3.5 to read as follows: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: 2-3.3.5 If paper, high density polyethylene or other mortars of STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on similar strength andburst characteristics are placed in troughs or Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). drums, the minimum distance from the mortar to the wall of the trough or drum shall be at least equal to one-half the diameter of the mortar. (Also deleted reference to A-2-3.4 from above text.) (Log #6) SUBSTANTIATION: Text ofaI?pendix incorporated in 2-3.4. Also 1123-205- (2-3.3.4): Accept in Principle previous wording unnecessarily impugned steel mortars. SUBMITrF_,R: Ken Kosanke, Whitewater, CO COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. RECOMMENDATION: Revised text: Revise 2-3.3.4" to read: 2-3.3.4 Mortars that are buried in the ground, in troughs, or in • 2-3.3.4* Mortars that are buried in the ground, in troughs, or in drums shall be separated from adjacent mortar by a distance at least drums shall be separated from adjacent mortars by a distance at least equal to the diameter of the mortar. equal to the diameter of the mortar. 2-3.3.4.1 Mortars in troughs or drums shall be positioned to afford Exception: When electrical ignition is used, all mortars buried in the maximum protection to the shooters. earth or placed in drums or troughs shall be spaced at least 2 in. Exception: This requirement shall not apply when electrical firing (50 mm) apart. is usea. 2-3.3.4.1 Mortars in troughs or drums shall be positioned to afford SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee members in attendance at the the maximum protection to the shooter. Fall meeting in Grand Junction (Oct~ 1990) discusses this paragraph * Exception: This requirement shall not apply when electrical and voted that it had not been their intention to have the original firing is used. exception apply to both requirements in the original paragraph 2- 2-3.3.4.2 There shall be a separation distance of at least 2 in. 3.3.4. This is important because a requirement for mortar separa- (50 ram) or 1/2 the diameter of the mortar, whichever is greater, tion must apply whether or not electrical firing is used. This between the mortar and the trough or drum. proposal is to correct that error in the text as published in NFPA • Exception: When electrical ignition is used, all mortars placed in 1123-1991. drums or troughs shall be spaced at least 2 in. (50 ram) from the COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. wall of the drum or trough. COMMITIT.E STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee revision more fully tee Statement on 1123-209 (Log #226). clarifies the requirements for this section. The renumbering was NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 done to comply with the NFPA Manual of Style. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 AFFIRMATIVE: 26 VOTE ON COMMrrTEE ACTION: NEGATIVE: Weeth AFFIRMATIVE: 26 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NEGATIVE: Weeth NOT RETURNED: Platr, Roberts ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NOT RETURNED: Platr, Roberts WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 1123-1 (Log #18). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: 1123.1 (Log #18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Ahstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18).

(Log #224) 1123- 206 - (2-3.3.4): Accept in Principle SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. (Log #225) RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: 1123- 208 - (2-3.3.5): Reject Mortars that are buried in the ground, in trenches, in mortar SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. boxes, or in drums shall: RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: Be separated from adjacent mortars by a distance at least twice the If boxes or drums are used, they shall: be made of plastic or wood, diameter of the mortar for low and medium level aerial fireworks not metal or cardboard; be filled with sand or soft dirt and in no and four times the diameter of the mortars for high level aerial case shall stones or other possibly dangerous debris be present; have fireworks. Be positioned to afford the maximum protection to the sand bags filled with sand or soft dirt placed around the outside of shooter, if for a manually fired display. Angled into the wind as the trough or drum at least halfway to the top of the mortar. needed to reduce debris drifting outside of the fallout areas. Never SUBSTANTIATION: Provides a more detailed description of the be angled at anything lower than 60° [~azardesof drums that can be used. Metal drums present a shrapnel Exception: The angle may be less than 60 ° when fallout area(s) are and with the availability of plastic and cardboard drums, this increased appropriately or the mortars are used for nautical risk can be eliminated. fireworks or from a unique discharge site, such as building or hill. COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. SUBSTANTIATION: Provides a more detailed description of the COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The proposed language is unneces- installation of mortars. sarily restrictive. Cardboard has been found to be an acceptable COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. material to be for boxed finales. COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- NUMBER OF COMMITIT~ MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 tee Statement on 1123-207 (Log #3). VOTE ON COMMITT]~ ACTION: NUMBER OF COMMITIT_.E MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 AFFIRMATIVE: 26 VOTE ON COMMrI'rEE ACTION: NEGATIVE: Weeth AFFIRMATIVE: 26 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NEGATIVE: Weeth NOT RETURNED: Platr, Roberts ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 1123-1 (LOg #18). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: 1123-1 (Log #18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Ahstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18).

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(Log #'226) (Log #4) 1123- 209 - (2-3.3.6): Accept in Principle 1123- 210 - (2-3.3.8Exception (New)): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. Note: This proposal appeared as comment 1123-41 which was held RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: for further study from the Fall 89 TCD, which was on proposal Whenever shells are chain fused together, such as for flights, 1123-1. barrages and fmales, additional measures shall be required to SUBMITTER: BonnieJ Kosanke, Pyrotechnics Guild International reduce the risks of adjacent mortars being tipped, tilted or reposi- Inc. tioned in the event that a malfunction or recoil would move or shift RECOMMENDATION: Add the following exception: adjacent mortars, or damage or break open the rack they are being Exception: In the event that mortar racks are used that are solidly held in. constructed yet uncertainty remains as to whether they can withstand In the event shells are chain fused together: a shell detonation without allowing adjacent mortars to be reposi- Mortars buried in the ground, boxes or troughs shall be placed tioned, then the separation distances between mortars and with a minimum separation of four times their diameter for low level spectators of Table 3-2.3 shall be doubled for chain fused aerial and medium level aerial fireworks and six times their diameter for shells. h~h-level aerial fireworks. SUBSTANTIATION: An alternative should be allowed for mortar ortars in racks shall be buried at least 1/4 of their height into the racks made using traditional construction methods. ground or have sandbags placed all along the bottom on both sides. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. NOTE: Few drums, boxes, troughs, or racks or the mortars inside COMMrITEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- them will likely survive 100% intact from detonation malfunction. tee Statement on 1123-209 (Log #'226). While rare, they present a difficult challenge and a worst case NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 scenario and must be planned for accordingly. The best solution is VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: to use space and sandbags, however this presents logistical as well as AFFIRMATIVE: 26 economic problems that cannot always be overcome. NEGATIVE: Weeth SUBSTANTIATION: Revise and update. Also drop the exceptions. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt If there is doubt about the racks, they should not be used no matter NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts how much separation distance is involved, as the Operator and crew EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: are at risk. And the distances between guns must be increased as the WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal only way to reduce incidents of guns tipping over, shells being 1123-1 (LOg #18). loaded in the wrong gun, etc. Is to spread them apart more. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: COMMrFrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Revise Subsection 2-3.3.6 to read: Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). 2-3.3.6 Provisions for Chain Fusing. Whenever more than 3 shells are to be chain fused, such as for sequential firing, additional measures are required to prevent adjacent mortars from being repositioned in the event that a shell detonates in a mortar, causing (Log #5) it to burst. 1123- 211 - (2-3.4 Exception): Reject * 2-3.3.6.1 For buffed mortars, this shall be accomplished by Note: This proposal appeared as comment 1123-44 which was held placing the mortars with a minimum separation of four times their for further study from the Fall 89 TCD, which was on proposal 1123- diameter. 1. • Exception: When the separation distance is two times that SUBMITrER: BonnieJ Kosanke, Pyrotechnics Guild Infl Inc required in Table 3-1.3, buffed mortars shall be separated by a RECOMMENDATION: Revise Exception to read: minimum of one times the internal diameter of the largest mortar in Exception: This shall not be required for paper, high density the sequence. polyethylene or other mortars of similar s~ength and burst • 2-3.3.6.2 For mortars in racks, this shall be accomplished by characteristics. using mortar racks that have sufficient, strength to successfully (Delete A-2-3.4 and "*" on 2-3.4.) withstand such a failure. SUBSTANTIATION: Text of appendix incorporated in 2-3.4. Also * Exception: When there is doubt concerning the strength of previous wording unnecessarily impugned steel mortars. racks holding chain fused mortars, the separation distances for those COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. racks to spectators shall be twice those listed in Table 3-1.3 for the COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The Committee believes that this largest mortar in the sequence. exception is not warranted because these mortars can generate • 2-3.3.6.3 Chain-fused mortar racks shall be positioned to tentiaily dangerous debris. maximize the placement of racks perpendicular to spectator viewing ER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: $0 areas. VOTE ON COMMrITEE ACTION: * 2-3.3.6.4 Chain-fused mortar racks containing only mortars 3 in. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 (76 mm) or less in diameter shall be limited to a maximum of 15 NEGATIVE: Weeth tubes per unit. Racks containing tubes 4-6 in. (100-150 ram) in ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt diameter shall be limited to 10 tubes. Racks shall not be used for NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts chain-fused mortars greater than 6 in. (150 nun) in diameter. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: Exception: Boxed finale items containing only tubes 2.5 in. (75 WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal ram) or less in diameter are not subject to the limitation in 2-3.3.6.4. 1123-1 (Log #18). • 2-3.3.6.5 Chain-fused aerial fireworks devices other than mortar- EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: fired aerial shells, such as roman candle batteries and multiple-tube STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on mines, shall be securely positioned to prevent tipover or movement Proposal 1123-I (Log #18). during operation. This shall be accomplished by the use of stakes, racks, sand bags, earth, or equivalent means. COMMITTEE STATEbiENT: The Committee revision more fully addresses the issue of chain fusing. (Log #228) NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 1123- 212- (2-3.6.1): Accept in Principle VOTE ON COMMITrEE ACTION: SUB~ Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: NEGATIVE: Weeth Cast iron, stove pipe, corrugated culvert, clay, bamboo, wood, ABS, ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt PVC plastic or other materials that are or present shrapnel hazards NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts shall not be used to make mortars. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: SUBSTANTIATION: Adds the other types of materials that are WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal occasionally still used, Suggest moving to equipment section. 1123-1 (Log #18). COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: Revise the submitter's recommendation to read: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on 2-3.6.1 Cast iron, stove pipe, corrugated culvert, clay, bamboo, and Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). wood shall not be used to make mortars. COMMITIqgE STATEMENT: The proposal as modified prohibits those materials the Committee believes are inappropriate. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30

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VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 Paper Mortars (Convolute or Spiral): Z NEGATIVE: Weeth Minimum Mortar Wall Thickness (inches) (a) ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt Mortar Cylindrical Cylindrical NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: ID(in.) Spherical Single-Break Two-Break WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 3 0.25 0.25 0.37 1123-1 (Log #18). 4 0.25 0.33 0.50 EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on 5 0.31 0.42 0.62 Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). 6 0.37 0.50 0.75 8 0.50 0.62 (b) 10 0.62 0.75 (b) (Log #435) 12 0.75 " 1.00 (b) 1123- 213 - (2-3.6.1 (New)): Reject SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. NOTE: Paper and cardboard mortars are commonly used in RECOMMENDATION: Steel Mortars shall be manufactured finales and flight racks. They offer an economical and proven specificallyfor use for display fireworks. They shall be reasonably method for us in outdoor displays. While the manual ffrin~ and smooth and clear of excessive rust, pocking, indentations, or other reloading of paper and cardboard is commonlypractice, it is not the anomalies, especially the interior w£11s. Ttiey shall be free ofvisible preferred method, especially with high-level aerfal fireworks. cracks or def6rmities. The bottom plate shall be equal to the SUBSTANTIATION: Moves to Code, adds more detail and required wall thickness for that caliber. All welds along the seam information and sets a minimum,standard. This will allow all the and bottom plate shall be clean and smooth and along the entire nebulous and general statements regarding mortar strength and length of the joint. specifications t-o be removed, as they were ~neaningless afiyway. Insert Tbl 2-13.6.1 here COMMITIT, E ACTION: Reiect. COMMITYEE STATEMENT: The material is appropriate appendix Minimum Mortar Wall Thickness (inches(a) material. It is too restrictive to move to the body of the code. Mortar Cylindrical Cylindrical NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 ID(in.) Spherical Single-Break Multi-Break(b) VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 3 0.04 0.11 0.21 NEGATIVE: Weeth 4 0.05 0.12 0.23 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt 5 0.06 0.13 0.25 NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 6 0.07 0.14 0.27 WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 8 0.09 0.16 0.31 11231 (Log #18). 10 0.11 0.18 0.35 EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on 12 0.13 0.20 0.39 Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). 16 0.15 0.25 0.50

For SI units; 1 in. = 25.4 mm (a) The tensile strength of steelpipe should be at least 40,000 psi. (Log #229) (b) Wall thicknesses are those of Kmerican National Standard 1123- 215 - (2-3.6.2): Reiect Schedule 40 wrought pipe. SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. NOTE: Steel mortars are considered the strongest of all materials. RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: They are the preferred material for manual firing where reloading is Seamed steel mortars shall be placed such that the seam is facing employed andfor firing extraordinary aerial fireworks. either right or left as one faces the line of mortars. SUBSTANTIATION: l~loves to Code, adds more detail and SUBSTANTIATION: Revises in light of added mortar require- information and sets a minimum standard. This will allow all the ments. nebulous and general statements regarding mortar strength and COMMITTEE ACTION: Reiect. specifications to be removed, as they were meaningless anyway. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The current language in the code COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. addresses the submitter's concerns. COMMITTEE STATEMENvI[': The material is appropriate appendix NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 material. It is too restrictive to move to the bod~ bf the code. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 AFFIRMATIVE: 26 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NEGATIVE: Weeth AFFIRMATIVE: 26 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NEGATIVE: Weeth NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 1123-1 (Log #18). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: 1123-1 (Log #18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). (Log#151) 1123- 216 - (1-4 Aerial Shell): Accept in Principle (Log #436) SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, Lai Crosse Sk~rockers, Inc. 1123- 214- (2-3.6.2 (New)): Reject RECOMMENDATION: Aerial Shell. A c3dindricai or spherical SUBMITI"ER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. cardboard, paper or plastic cartridge usually containing stars, RECOMMENDATION: Paper Mortars shall be manufactured p.~rotechnic effects, pyrotechnic composition(s) or combinations of specificallyfor use for display fireworks. They shall be reasonably ~II, with a black powaer lift charge on the bottom. Generally a smooth and clear of excessive tears, rips, loose paper, indentations, leader is attacheit to the lift charge and is the usual source of water damage, or other anomalies, especially the interior walls. They ignition. They range in size from 2 in. (76 ram) to 16 in. (152 mm) shall be free of visible cracks or deformities. The bottom plug shall or la(ger outside diameter and are fired from mortars. Upon be equal to the ID of that caliber, and shall conform to the ignition the lift charge functions, propelling the shell from the requwements of plu~ under 2-3.6.4. Small gaps between the plug mortar into the air 200' to 2,000'. As tt travels in the air the time fuse and the mortar ~all shall be permitted so long as they do not exceed inside is burning towards the burst charge, which then is ignited and 5% of the ID (e.g. on a 5" the gap shall not be greater than 0.15"). breaks the shell open while igniting the stars, compositions or effects Insert Table 2-8.6.2 here inside. For SI Units: 1 in.ffi25.4 nun SUBSTANTIATION: A more accurate and detailed definition of (a) The cross-grain tensile strength of the paper shall be at least what it is and how it functions. 2,300psi. COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. (b) Data not currently available. Revise the existing en.t~ for "Shell (Aerial)" to read "Aerial Shell" and use the same definition from the 1990 edition of NFPA 1123.

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COMMITIT, E STATEMENT: Editorial change. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The material is appropriate appendix NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 material. It is too restrictive to move to the body of the code. VOTE ON COMMrITEE ACTION: NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 AFFIRMATIVE: 26 VOTE ON COM~ ACTION: NEGATIVE: Weeth AFFIRMATIVE: 26 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NEGATIVE: Weeth NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal STOUT HUNT: Please refer to myExplanation of Abstention on 1123-1 (Log #18). Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18).

(Log #230) 1123- 216a - (2-3.6.3): Reject SUB~ Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. (Log #439) RECOMMENDATION: Delete 1123- 218 - (2-3.6.3): Reject SUBSTANTIATION: This is meaningless without specifics. By SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. shiftinlz the appendix requirements to the Code, the committee is RECOMMENDATION: All mortars shall be of sufficient inside establishing ff/ninimum strength of the 3 most popular materials. length so they will effectively fire the aerial fireworks to the proper COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. range of heights for functioning. Mortars longer than the mini- COMMI'I'rRE STATEMENT." The language to be deleted would create a safety hazard by its removal. mums shall be permitted. NUMBER.OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 Insert Table 2-3.6.3 here VOTE ON COMMITI'EE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 Minimum Inside Mortar Length (inches) NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt Mortar Single Double Upto NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts ID(in.) Spherical Break 4-Break EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 2 10 12 14 WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). $ 15 18 21 EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: 4 20 23 27 STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstentinn on 5 24 28 32 Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). 6 28 32 37 8 34 40 46 10 40 46 54 (Log #437) 1123- 217 - (2-3.6.3 (New)): Reject 12 46 52 62 SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. 16 52 58 68 RECOMMFANDATION: HDPE Mortars shall be manufactured specificallyfor use for displayfireworks. They shall be reasonably shaooth and clear of excessivetears, rips, burs, indentations,or other For SI units: 1 in. =25.4 mm anomalies, cspedallythe interiorwalls. They shall be free of visible NOTE: For aerial fireworks over 4 breaks or extraordinary lengths, cracks or deformities. The bottom plug, lfinst~.d,led, shall be equal volumes or weights, it is not uncommon to have the top of the shell to the ID of that caliber,and shall conform to me requirements ot visible or even protruding from the mortar itself. plugs under 2-3.6.4. Small gaps between the plug and the mortar SUBSTANTIATION: The testing of mortacs at a display is not Wall-shallbe permitted so longas they do not exceed 5% of the ID always prudent with other fireworks possibly setup and around, and (e.g. on a 3" ~he gap shall notbc greater than 0.15"). does not and cannot take into account variables which should be Insert Table 2-3.6.5 here dealt with by the Supplier of the mortar well beforehand. High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Mortars Move to code and revise, and update to Code language. Minimum Mortar Wall Thickness (inches)(a) COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The material is appropriate appendix Mortar Cylindrical Cylindrical material. It is too restrictive to move to the body of the code. ID(in.) Spherical Single-Break Two-Break NUMBER OF COMMrrlT, E MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 3 0.15 0.25 0.25 VOTE ON COMMrrTEE ACTION: 4 0.20 0.25 0.25 AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth 5 0.25 0.25 0.375 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt 6 0.30 0.375 0.375 NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts 8 0.375 0.375 0.375 EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 10 0.50 0.50 0.50 WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (LOg #18). 12 0.50 0.50 0.50 EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: 16 0.75 0.75 (b) STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). For SI units; 1 in. =25.4 nun (a) The tensile strength of plastic shall be at least 3,500 psi. (b) Data not currently available. NOTE: Not all HDPE mortars will have or need a plug. There are (Log #438) mortars that are 100% HDPE and simply a blow molded onepiece 1123- 219 - (2-3.6.4 (New)): Reject tube with a plastic bottom. Others have a plate of HDPE welded to SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. the bottom m place of the woodplug. Also, HDPE has a tendency RECOMMENDATION: Wood plugs used inpaper or HDPE for the muzzle to shrink slighdy (commonly called necking in) and mortars shall be made of a clean piece of solidwood or pieces of unless the ID is too small, poses no problem to normal function. wood tightly laminated together. It shall be equal in height as me NOTE: HDPE mortars are commonly used in finales and flight ID of the mortar it is installed in (e.g. a 3 mortar will have a 3" tall racks. While the manual firing and reloading of HDPE is commonly plug). The plug shall be free of cracks or excessive knots, rotting or practiced, it is not the preferred method, especially with high-level other deformities. Plugs shall be places so the grain is parallel to the aerial fireworks. wall of the mortar to provide thegreatest strength and grip for the SUI~TANTIATION: Moves to Code, adds more detail and fasteners. Each plug shall be heldin place to the mortar wall by no information and sets a minimum standard. This will allow all the less than 2 fasteners of sufficient type and number to secure the plug nebulous and general statements regarding mortar strength and in the mortar. Glue or caulk shall not be considered sufficient for specifications to be removed, as they were meaningless anyway. use as a fastener, only as a filler for small gaps between the wall and COMMrITEE ACTION: Reject. plug.

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NOTE: The preferred woods for plugs are hardwoods such as COMMITrF~ ACTION: Reiect. maple or oak. There are a variety of fastening methods from staples, COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee believes that marking nails, screws and bolts most common. The type of fastener and the a mortar is a mandatory requirement. size and number is dependent on the caliber of the mortar, the types NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOT~ 30 of shells to be fired and the placement methods employed. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: SUBSTANTIATION: Provides more detailed inforfnation and AFFIRMATIVE: 26 moves to Code, adds more detail and information and sets a NEGATIVE: Weeth minimum standard. This will allow all the nebulous and general ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt statements regarding mortar strength and specifications to be NOT RETURNED: Hart, Roberts removed, as they were meaningless anyway. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: COMMIT1T~ ACTION: Reiect. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negatlve on Proposal COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The material is appropriate appendi~ 1123-1 (LOg #18). material. It is too restrictive to move to the bodj~bf the code. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth (Log #190) ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt 1123- 225 - (2-X): Reject NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, In~ EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: RECOMMENDATION: Labeling of Display Fireworks WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal SUBSTANTIATION: Create a new section for labeling of fireworks 1123-1 (Log #18). and move all of Appendix B into this new section. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: COMMITIT~ ACTION: Reject. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to myExplanation of Abstention on COMMITTEE STATEMENT: Labeling is already addressed in 2-1.3 Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). . FndixB R OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 (Log #231) VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: 1123- 220 - (2-3.7)." Reject AFFIRMATIVE: 26 SUBMITI'ER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. NEGATIVE: Weeth RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt Each battery at a manually fred display shall be provided by the NOT RETURNED: Hatt, Roberts Operator with at least one cleaning tool for the cleaning of debris [3~PLANATION OF NEGATIVE: from mortars as necessary. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal SUBSTANTIATION: More spedfic and detailed and deletes the 1123-1 (Log #18). exception. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: COMMITFEE ACTION: Reiect. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on COMMIIWEE STATEMENT: The Committee believes that Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). requiring a cleaning tool to be used might pose a safety hazard. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 (Log #191) VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: 1123- 224 - (2-x.1): Reject AFFIRMATIVE: 26 SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. NEGATIVE: Weeth RECOMMENDATION: The label or wrapper of any type of aerial ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt or ground salute shall be printed in capit~i-letters havinga printed NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts image of at least 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) with the word "Salute.TM EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: SUBSTANTIATION: Revised from appendix and includes ground WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal salutes. 1123-1 (Log #18). COMMITTEE ACTION: Reiect. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: COMMITrEE STATEMENT: Labeling is already addressed in 2-1.3 STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on nl~ndix B of the code. Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 (Log #13) NEGATIVE: Weeth 1123- 221 - (2-3.7, A-2-3.7): Accept ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt SUBMITTER: Pamela S. Hunt, Fireworks Productions Intl., Inc. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts RECOMMENDATION: Delete entirely. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: SUBSTANTIATION: There is nothing more unsafe than instruct- WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal ing someone to put their hand over a mortar and stick a broom 1123-1 (LOg #18). handle with nails in a mortar after a firing. The presence of debris EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: in the mortar is minute today. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept. Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMITI'EE ACTION: (Log #192) AFFIRMATIVE: 26 1123- 225 - (2-x.2): Reject NEGATIVE: Weeth SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc~ ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt RECOMMENDATION: The label or wrapper of anytype of NOT RETURNED: Platx, Roberts fireworks containing a parachute effect shall be printed-in capital EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: letters having a printedimage of at least 1/8 in. (3.2 nun) with the WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal word ~Parachute." 1123-1 (Log #18). v SUBSTANTIATION: Parachute shells present an extra hazard EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: because of their ability to drift much fa/ther than other aerial shells. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on They are not appropriate for use at some sites and Operators need Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). to be advised the effect is a parachute one. COMMITrEE ACTION: R-eiect. COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: Labeling is already addressed in 2-1.3 (LOg #232) Kndix B in the code 112~- 222 - (2-3.8): Reject OF COMMITrEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 SUBMYIWER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 Numeral.s indicating the inside diameter of the mortar shall be NEGATIVE: Weeth permitteo to be conspicuously painted or otherwise marked on the ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt top of all mortars. NOT RETURNED: Hath Roberts NOTE: .Marking the mortars is a preferred practice, however given the fact that the mortars are buriedand sandbagged, in the dark and EXPtANATION OF NEGATIVE: if manually fired, only visible by the light of a bright, red fusee, these WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal numbers.... are not readily visible. Proper planning and communica- 1123-1 (Log #18). tion, espeoall~ of a hand fired dmplay ,s the best way to ensure EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: proper reloading. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on SUBSTATION: As nice as marking them is it iust doesn't Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). work. We ve got them buried and sandlJhgged, in the dark and if manually fired, only visible by the light of/~]3right, red fusee.

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(Log #203) SUBSTANTIATION: New section that provides more detail and 1123- 225a- (2(x).3 (New)): Reject information on the policing and cleanup, including dud removal at SUBMrITER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. a display. RECOMMENDATION: The label or wrapper of any aerial shell COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. with a plastic casing that is covered by an outside paper wrapper so Revise 3-1.1 to read: the plastic casing is not apparent, shall be printed in having a • 3-1.1 The intent of this chapter is to provide requirements for printed image of at least 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) with the word "Plastic". clearances upon which the authority havingjurisdiction shall base its SUBSTANTIATION: With many display sites banning plastic aerial approval of the outdoor fireworks display site. shell casings, operators must know. With outside paper wrappings, it COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee's revisions incorpo- is often difficult to tell otherwise. rate the submitter's intent. COMMITI'EE ACTION: Reject. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 COMMYITEE STATEMENT: The proposal addresses manufactur- VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: ing requirements and should be directed to NFPA 1124, Code for AFFIRMATIVE: 26 the Manufacture, Transportation, and Storage of Fireworks. NEGATIVE: Weeth NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts AFFIRMATIVE: 26 EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NEGATIVE: Weeth WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt 1123-1 (Log #18). NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). (Log #268) 1123- 229 - (3-1.2): Reject SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: The display site and any staging areas shall (Log #CP24) be inspected and approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. 1123- 226 - (Chapter 3 Tide): Accept During the inspection, the AHJ(s) shall meet with the Operator and SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics Sponsor(s) andgo through the show plan and diagram and the RECOMMENDATION: Revise the tide of Chapter 3 from "Site event plan and diagram together. Any changes made shall be noted Selection" to "Display Site Selection." on the plan or diagram and copies distributed to the Operator, SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee has added a definition for Sponsor(s) and AHJ(s) prior to the display. display site that more appropriately reflects the contents of this NOTE: Plans and diagrams can be very simple handwritten lists chapter. and sketches to very elaborate and detailed documents. The type, COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. size mad other unique factors of each event will often dictate how NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 elaborate and detailed the plan and diagram need to be. Plans and VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: diagrams are often used each year, with modifications, at annual AFFIRMATIVE: 26 events. NEGATIVE: Weeth SUBSTANTIATION: Revises to display site and adds staging areas ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt and corresponds to new Appendix which details inspection and NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts approval process. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The additional requirements 1123-1 (Log #18). proposed are too detailed for the purposes of the code. Current EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: language in the existing code addresses the submitter's concern. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on NUMBER OF COMMrITEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth (Log #211) ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt 1123- 227 - (Chapter 3): Accept in Principle NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal Chapter 3 Display Site Selection & Setup 1123-1 (Log #18). SUBSTANTIATION: Expand Chapter 3 to include section 2-3 as EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: this section deals more with the issues involving site selection. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- tee Statement on 1123-226 (Log CP#24). NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 (Log #269) VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: 1123- 230 - (3-1.3): Reject AFFIRMATIVE: 26 SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. NEGATIVE: Weeth RECOMMENDATION: Delete. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt SUBSTANTIATION: Replaced by new Safety Zone and Fallout area NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts proposals, whichprovide more detail. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal COMMITTEE STATEMENT: Section 3-1.3 is considered to be an 1123-1 (Log #18). integral part of the code. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts (Log #267) EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 1123- 228 - (3-1.1): Accept in Principle WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. 1123-1 (Log #18). RECOMMENDATION: The intent of this chapter is toprovide EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: minimum requirements for clearances upon which the Operator STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on shall plan, setup and operate and the Authority Having Jurisdiction Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). shall base its inspection and approval of the outdoor fireworks display site.

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(Log #272) EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: 1123- 231 - (3-1.3): Accept in Principle STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on SUB~ Charles F. Weeth, IN Crosse Skyrockcrs, Inc. Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). RECOMMENDATION: Revise into new Safety Zone and fallout requirements. (Log #270) SUBSTANTIATION: Replaced by new Safety Zone and Fallout area 1123- 232 - (3-1.3.1): Accept in Principle proposals, which provide more detail. SUBMITIY_~ Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. COMMrrrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. RECOMMENDATION: Distances from health care and detention Revise Subsection $-1.3 to read: and correctional facilities shall be at least twice the distances • 3-1.~* The site for the outdoor display shall have at least a 70 ft specified in Table 3-1.3 (22 m) radius per inch of internal mortar diameter of the largest NOTE: See NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, for definitions of health aerial shell to fie fired as shown in Table 3-1.3. care and detention and correctional facilities. Exception: For mortars less than 3 in. (76 ram) in diameter or Exception: With the approval of the health care or detention and greater than 12 in. (305 ram) in diameter, see Table 3.1.3. correctional facility, this requirement shall be waived. SUBSTANTIATION: Move to new Fallout Area section and revises Table S-I.$ Distancesfor Outdoor FireworksDiwplay Sites. to meet new fallout area distances. COMMITrF,E ACTION: Accept in Principle. COMMI'I~rEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- Minimum SeparationDistaaces tee Statement on 1123.231 (Log #272). Mormm to Spectaton NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: Mlnllman AFFIRMATIVE: 26 Shen Secured Mortars to NEGATIVE: Weeth Site Diameter Verecal AngledMortars (d) Special ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt (a) of Site (b) Mortars (c) 1/$ offset Htttrds (e) NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 2~ 1~ 95 2~ 1123.1 (Log #18). 3 ~0 210 1~ 420 EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: , 4 5~ 2~ 1~ 5~ STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on 5 7~ 3~ 2~ 7~ Proposal 1123.1 (Log #18). 6 840 ~0 2~ 8~ (Log #I 4) 7 9~ 4~ 3~ 9~ 1123. 233 - (3.1.3.2): Accept in Principle 8 1,120 5~ 3~ 1,1~ SUBMrrrER: Pamela S. Hunt, Fireworks Productions Intl.,Inc. 10 1A~ 7~ 4~ 1,400 RECOMMENDATION: Revise text: 12 1,680 840 5~ 1,680 "The distance between the mortar line and bulk sto_rage areas of materials that have a flammability, explosive, or toxic l~zard shall be >12 Approvalof the AHJ twice that required by Table 3.1.$." SUBSTANTYATION: Clarification as to committee intent. COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. (a) See 2-1.1 COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- (b) See 3-1.3 tee Statement on 1123-231 (Log #272). (c) See 3-2.3. NUMBER OF COMMrITEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 (d) See 3-2.3.1. Note that for angled mortars, the minimumsecured VOTE ON COMMrrTEE ACTION: diameter of the displaysite does not change. Onlythe location of the AFFIRMATIVE: 26 mortars within the secured area is changed when the mortars are angled. NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt (e) See 3-1.3.2. Note that it is only the distance to the Special Hazards. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts The minimum secured diameter of the displaysite does not change. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). • 3.1-3.1 For mortardaunched devices other than aerial shells, such EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: as mines and comets, the separation distances shall be one-half of STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on those required for the corresponding diameter aerial shell in Table Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). 3-1.3. • 3.1.3.2 No spectators or spectator parking areas shall be located (Log #271) within the displa~ site. 1123- 234 - (3-1.3.2): Accept in Principle • 3-1.3.$ Dwellings, buildin~ and structures shall be permitted to SUBMrrrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. be located within die display stte with the approval of the authority RECOMMENDATION: Distances from bulk storage areas of havingjurisdiction and the owner of the d~e-lling, building, or materials that have .a flammability, explosive, or toxic hazard shall be structore. twice mat requireo by Table FA-2.1. Exception: In cases where the owner can not be located or NOTE: To determine whether materials are considered to possess identified within the time required to process the permit applica- these hazards, see NFPA 325M, Fire Hazard Properties of Flammable tion, then the authority havingjurisdiction shall be permitted to Liquids, Gases, and Volatile Solids, and NFPA 49, Hazardous authorize use of the display site. Chemicals Data. 3-1.3.4 Distances from health care and detention and correctional SUBSTANTIATION: Move to new FalloutArea section and revises facilities shall be at least twice the distances specified in Table 3.1.3. to meet new fallout area distances. NOTE: See NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, for definitions of health COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. care and detention and correctional facilities. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Commtttee Action and Commit- Exception: Wi.th the approval of the health care or detention and tee Statement on 1123-231 (Log #272). correctional fadllty, this requirement shall be waived. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 3-1.3.5 The distance between the mortar line and bulk storage VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: areas of mate~ais that have a flammability, explosive, or toxic'hazard AFFIRMATIVE: 26 snan De twice mat required by Table 3-1.3. NEGATIVE: Weeth NOTE: To determifie whether materials are considered to possess ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt these hazards, see NFPA 325, Fire Hazard Properties of Flammable Liquids, Gases, and Volatile Solids, and NFPA 49, Hazardous NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts Chemicals Data. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee's revisions address WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal the submitter's concern. The renumbering was done to comply with 1123-1 (Log #18). the NFPA Manual of Style. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth (Log #276) ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt 1123- 235 - (3.2.2): Reject NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: RECOMMENDATION: Ground level and low level aerial fireworks WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal shall be located at a minimum distance of 150 ft (46.2m) from 1123-1 (Log #18). spectator viewing areas and parking areas.

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Exception: For gyound pieces with greater hazard potential (such (Log #304) as large wheels wiih powerful drivers or items employing large 1123- 237a - (3-3.1): Accept in Principle salutds) the minimu/n separation distance shall b~ incrdasedto 300 SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. ft (92.4 m). RECOMMENDATION: Revise, update and expand, move all of SUBSTANTIATION: Increases the distances for ground display appendix material to Code and add additional NOTE information, piec.es and includes low level aerial fireworks. This provides a nto account wind, mortar angle and other variables. mlmmum. ANTIATION: A very important section which needs to have COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. ~l~ COMMITFEE STATEMENT: The Committee also believes the more detail to be more useful, allow displays at sites that they are minimum distances specified in the code are sufficient. now restricted from, and provide more information on how to work NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 within the many variables Operators and AHJs encounter. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: COMMITrEEACTION: Acceptin Principle. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- NEGATIVE: Weeth tee Statement on 1123-257 (Log #303). ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NEGATIVE: Weeth 1123-1 (Log #18). ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (LOg #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: (Log #277) STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on 1123- 230 - (3-2.3): Reject Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Delete. SUI~TANTIATION: The placement of the largest caliber mortars or the mortars on the furthest edge of the display determines the (Log #15) distances, not the angle they are at. This also does not take into 1123- 238 - (3-3.2 Exception (New)): Accept in Principle account the placement of mortars anywhere except the center of the SUBMITTER: Pamela S. Hunt, Fireworks Productions Ind., Inc. display, or cfianges in angle due to wind. RECOMMENDATION: Add an Exception to read: COMMrITEE KCTION: Reject. Exception: This does not include pyrotechnic crew, pyrotechnic COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee does not support this equipment and when necessary, fire support personnel. deletion of safe~ information. SUBSTANTIATION: The problem is two fold - one is the permit- NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 ting authority not allowing the mortars to be in the fallout area and VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: one of some fire support personnel believing themselves to be AFFIRMATIVE: 26 exempt from the rule. This allows for the mortars to be in the NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt fallout area where they will be 95 percent of the time. It also allows NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts for fire support personnel in the area as needed. While you do not EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: wish to exclude them from the area when needed, you want them to WEETH: Please refer to my Explanagon of Negative on Proposal be outside the fallout when not needed as they deserve the same 1123-1 (Log #18). Pthrotection as the spectator which for purposes of firing a display, EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: ey are. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). Add a new 3-3.3 to read: * 3-3.3 Fire protection personnel and their vehicles and other emergency response personnel and vehicles shall remain at or beyond the perimeter of the display site during the actual firing of (Log'#278) the display. 1123- 237 - (3-2.3.1): Accept in Principle COMMYITEE STATEMENT: The Committee added a new section SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. to address the submitter's concern. RECOMMENDATION: Revise and move to Site Setup section. NUMBER OF COMMrlWEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 SUBSTANTIATION: Revised with new proposals under Site Setup. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 Revise 3-2.3.1" to read: NEGATIVE: Weeth 3-2.3.1" Mortars shall be permitted to be angled during a display to ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt allow for wind and to carry shells away from main spectator viewing NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts areas, EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 3-2.3.1.1 The mortars shall be permitted to be placed up to 1/3 the WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal distance from the center of the display site (See Table ?,-1.3) toward 1123-1 (LOg #18). the main spectator viewing area. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: 3-2.3.1.2 The mortars shall be angled such that any dud shells will STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on fall at a point approximately equal to the offset of the mortars from Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). the center of the display site but in the opposite direction. COMM]TI'EE STATEMENT: The Committee's revisions have incorporated the submitter's intent. Renumbering was done to comply with the NFPA Manual of Style. (Log #212) NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 1123- 239 - (3-4): Reject VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. AFFIRMATIVE: 20 RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: NEGATIVE: Weeth Placement and Installation of Mortars ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt SUBSTANTIATION: Move all of section 2-3 to Chapter 3, revise NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts and upgrade and renumber accordingly. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: COMMITI'EE ACTION: Reject. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal COMMI'FFEE STATEMENT: The current location of the material 1123-1 (LOg #18). is appropriate in Chapter 3. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts

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EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: (Log#217) WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123- 242 - (3-4.4): Reject 1123-1 (Log #18). SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows; STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Mortars placed above ground in racks. Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). Mortar racks shall be made of as little wood, plastic or metal as possible. Mortar racks shall be strong enough and sturdy enough that they will not tip or fall over from normalfiring. (Log #214) Mortar racks shall be secured to theground using stakes or rods or 1123- 240 - (3-4.2): Reject shall have bases or feet wide enough that they will not tip or fall over SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. from normal firing(d) Mortar racks shall be constructed so as to RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: securely hold the mortars in the rack so they do not bounce or tip as Mortars, troughs, drums and racks shall be positioned so that the other mortars in the rack are fired. aerial shells or mines are fired over a fallout area and taking into Mortars shall be secured in or to the racks so that they will not account the audience viewingarea(s), prevailing Winds, anucipated bounce or tip while other mortars are fired. conditions at showtime, overhead projections, and other consider- Mortar racks shall be permitted to be buried in the ground. ations. SUBSTANTIATION: More detail description. Replaces exception. SUBSTANTIATION: The majority of display sites are completely COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. surrounded by spectators, making this virtually impossible to comply COMMITFEE STATEMENT: The requirement as proposed is too with. When there is a large enough fallout zone between the subjective. discharge site and the spectators, this allows reasonable protections. NUMBER OF COMMITrEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 See new table of distances. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: COMMrrFEE ACTION: Reject. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 COMMITrEE STA~ENT: The Committee did not support this NEGATIVE: Weeth recommended change. They did not believe that it was a necessary ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt change. The language in the present code text in 2-3.2 and 3-2 NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts addresses the subject. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: 1123-1 (Log #18). AFFIRMATIVE: 26 EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: NEGATIVE: Weeth STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). (Log#216) EXPLANATION OF AKSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on 1123- 243 - (3-4.5): Reject Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: When the winds around a discharge site raise doubts about where the debris of the display is likely to fall, the Operator shall fire one (Log #215) or more aerial shells as a test prior to the start of the display in order 1123- 241 - (3.4.3): Reject to determine the probable fallout of the debris of the display. SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. This test shall be conducted no more than 30 minutes before the RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: scheduled display time. Mortars placed in the ground or troughs or drums. The test aerial shell(s) shall be at least half the caliber of the largest When mortars are placed in the ground or troughs or drums, they aerial shell in the show. shall be buried in sand or dirt to a depth of at least 2/3 to 3/4 of The Operator shall inform the head monitor of the tests and the their length. results providing instructions to the head monitor on any changes in If the display is to be manually fired, theground is soft or the aerial the operation of the display. shells or mines are powerful, sufficient wide flat rock(s) or long NOTE: Aerial salutes are not usually good indicators of wind heavywooden beam(s) shall be placed under the mortar(s) in order effects, especially at higher altitudes. With many shows fired at or to provide it with a strong base so it does not push itself into the right after disk, winds tend to shift significantly. ground or cause lowbreaks. SUBSTANTIATION: Provides the Operator with the opportunity to (b) Mortars exceeding6 in. (152 mm) in caliber shall be buried in test fire prior to a display. theground or in troughs or drums filled with sand or dirt and COMMITIT.,E ACTION: Reject. sandbag(s) shall be placed so as to provide additional protection to COMMrFFEE STATEMENT: The Committee did not support this the shooter. recommended change. They did not believe that it was a necessary If the display is to be manually fired, the remaining portion of the change. The language in the present code text addresses the mortar above ground on the side which the shooter will ignite the subject. The subj%et of the proposal is addressed in 4-2.7 in the aerial shell or device, sandbag(s) shall be placed so as to provide current edition of the code. additional protection to the shooter. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 Mortars shall not be burned in loose rock or gravel. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: SUBSTANTIATION: More detailed description. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. NEGATIVE: Weeth COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee did not support this ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt recommended change. They did not believe that it was a necessary NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts change. The language in the present code text addresses the EJ~LANATION OF NEGATIVE: subject. The subject material is covered in the code in sections 2-3.3 WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal and 2-3.3.3. 1123-1 (Log #18). NUMBER OF COMMFrTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on AFFIRMATIVE: 26 Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: (Log#218) WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123- 244- (3-4.5.1): Reject 1123-1 (Log #18). SUBM]TIY_,R: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on When the test shows a significant amount of the expected debris is Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). likely to fall outside of the fallout area(s) or into spectator area(s), the Operator shall: re-angle the mortars so they are not likely to do so; move the mortars farther away from those spectator areas;

748 NFPA 1123 m A95 ROP require the monitors to move the audience farther back; or EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: combinations of all three as need. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to nay Explanation of Abstention on Once these adjustments have been made, another test shall be Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). performed and the process repeated until the risks of the expected debris falling into the spectator areas is reduced as much as is possible. NOTE: Some small bits of paper can and are expected to blow (Log #280) around in the sky, and may travel long distances. These pose little 1123- 247a - (DS-1 (New)): Accept in Principle risk to the audience and the main concern is debris that may still SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. have ash or embers on it, blind effects and of course low breaks and RECOMMENDATION: A display site shall be the discharge site (s), duds. safety zone(s), fallout area(s) and audience viewing area(s) SUBSTANTIATION: More detailed description. including the airspace above those sites. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. SUBSTANTIATION: Details what makes up the entire display site. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee did not support this COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. recommended change. They did not believe that it was a necessary COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- change. The language in the present code text addresses the tee Statement on 1123-231 (Log #272) for display site. subject. The material is covered in the current edition of the code NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 in 4-2.7.1. VOTE ON COMMITrEE ACTION: NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBER~q ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 AFFIRMATIVE: 26 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NEGATIVE: Weeth AFFIRMATIVE: 26 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NEGATIVE: Weeth NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NOT RETURNED: Plan, Roberts WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 1123-1 (Log #18). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: 1123-1 (Log #18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18).

(Log #287) 1123- 248 - (DS-I.1 (New)): Accept in Principle (Log #219) SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. 1123- 245 - (34.5.1): Reject RECOMMENDATION: Discharge sites shall not be permitted: SUBM]TrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. In any wildlife refuge, zoo, or other animal sanctuary. RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: In any cemetery or area of burial mounds. When the winds are of such speed or gusts from a direction or SUBSTANTIATION: Restricts discharge sites to what should be the directions that make it impossible to reasonably predict where debris obvious. may fall, the Operator shall either delay or postpone the display COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. until the conditions moderate. COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- NOTE: There is no set wind speed one can use to delay or tee Statement for 1123-231 (Log #272) for display site. postpone all displays, as every display site, the type, size and quantity NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 of aerial fireworks, and the distances to spectators and dwellings VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: varies so widely. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 SUBSTANTIATION: More detailed description of a very important NEGATIVE: Weeth consideration. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts COMMI'ITEE STATEMENT: The Committee did not support this EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: recommended change. They did not believe that it was a necessary WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal change. The language in the present code text addresses the 1123-1 (Log #18). subject. The subject material is addressed in 4-1.4.2 in the current EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: edition of the code. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: ~0 Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt (Log #284) NOT RETURNED: Piatt, Roberts 1123- 249 - (DS-1.2 (New)): Accept in Principle EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal RECOMMENDATION: Discharge site(s) and staging areas shall be 1123-1 (Log #18). restricted to authorized personnel upon arrival of any fireworks. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: Access by the public until after the discharge site has been com- STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on pletely turndown and policed shall be restricted to escorted guests Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). only. SUBSTANTIATION: Details the restrictions on the general public to the display site. (Log #283) COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. 1123- 247 - (DS-1 (New)): Accept in Principle COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. tee Statement for 1123-231 (Log #272) for display site. RECOMMENDATION: The pu~ose of this section is to provide NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 the minimum requirements for discharge site(s) and staging area(s). VOTE ON COMMITrEE ACTION: SUBSTANTIATION: Details the purpose for the new section. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 COMMITIW_~ ACTION: Accept in Principle. NEGATIVE: Weeth COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt tee Statement for 1123-231 (Log #272) display site. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal AFFIRMATIVE: 26 1123-1 (Log #18). NEGATIVE: Weeth EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18).

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(Log #285) From piers, wharves, barges, rafts, boats and other watercraft. 1123- 250 - (DS-1.3 (New)): Accept in Principle From irailers, flatbeds, trucks or other vehicles. SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. From roofs or sides of buildings Which have *** fire according to RECOMMENDATION: Each discharge site and staging area shall NFPA ***.(e)From a parking lot and ramp, road, street or bridge. be surrounded by a safety zone upon the arrival of any fireworks. From parks, ball fields, and stadiums. SUBSTANTIATION: Specifies when a safety zone is required and Rivers, lakes and other open water areas, including when frozen. where. Airports and airfields. COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. NOTE: Fireworks have been fired from some very unique locations COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- including moving trains, the tops of giass bank builders, buildings tee Statement for 1123-231 (Log #272) for display site. that were in the process of being demolished, moving trucks and NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 floats, national monuments, statues, trees, lightpoles, flagpoles, VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: fences, etc. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 SUBSTANTIATION: Permits displays from the usual sites they are NEGATIVE: Weeth often performed at or from. This provides AHJs with guidance that ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt they ca (balance of text missing from original proposal) NOT RETURNED: Plait, Roberts COMMITI'EE ACTION: Accept in Principle. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Commfttee Action and Commit- WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal tee Statement for 1123-231 (Log #272) for display site. 1123-1 (Log #18). NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on AFFIRMATIVE: 26 Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: (Log #281) WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123- 251 - (DS-2 (New)): Accept in Principle 1123-1 (Log #18). SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, la Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on RECOMMENDATION: A display site shall managed by the Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). Sponsor(s), the Operator and AHJ(s) and their supportpersonnel, each with specific minimum requirements describedin this Code. SUBSTANTIATION: Details who is responsible for the display site. COMMITI'EE ACTION: Accept in Principle. (Log #289) COMMIq['rEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- 1123- 254 - (DS-3 (New)): Accept in Principle tee Statement on 1123-231 (Log #272) for display site. SUBMITTER= Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 RECOMMENDATION: Discharge site(s) and staging area(s) shall VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: be supervised by the Operator. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 SUBSTANTIATION: Specifies exactly who is responsible for these NEGATIVE: Weeth areas. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: tee Statement for 1123-231 (Log #272) for display site. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NUMBER OF COMMITI"EE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 1123-1 (Log #18). VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on NEGATIVE: Weeth Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal (Log #'288) 1123-1 (Log #18). 1123- 252 - (DS-2 (New)): Accept in Principle EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: SUBMITTER= Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on RECOMMENDATION: Staging area(s) shall be permitted to be in Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). any open area, unoccupied work building, garage, shed or tent for the purposes of prepanng the fireworks and equipment for the nearby display. No loose pyrotechnic powders or compositions shall be permitted in stagingareas. (Log #279) SUBSTANTIATION: Permits areas for fireworks to be prepared 1123- 255 - (DS-X (New)): Accept in Principle away from the discharge site. SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. RECOMMENDATION: Display Site. COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- SUBSTANTIATION: Provides a new section detailing What a display tee Statement for 1123-231 (Log #272) for display site. site is. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: COMMITI"EE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- AFFIRMATIVE: 26 tee Statement on 1123-50 (Log #CP8) on display site definition. NEGATIVE: Weeth The Committee revisions to Chapters 3 and 41n 1123- 226 (Log ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt #CP24), 1123-228 (Log #267), 1123-23t (Log #272), 1123-237 (Log NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts #278), 1123-238 (Log #15), 1123-293 (Log #11), 1123-284 (Log EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: #CP25), 1123-287 (Log #CP29), 1123-288 (Log #CP26), 1123-295 WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal (Log #CP27), 1123-285 (Log #CP30), 1123-286 (Log #CP31), and 1123-1 (Log #18). 1125-300 (Log #CP3) address the submitter's concerns. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: NUMBER OFCOMMITrEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts (Log #286) EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 1123- 253 - (DS-2.1 (New)): Accept in Principle WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, L?t Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. 1123-1 (Log #18). RECOMMENDATION: Discharge site(s) shall be permitted to be, EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: subject to approval of the AHJ (s): STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on In any area with sufficient open space to launch fireworks from Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). clearly with no overhead projection.

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(Log #'282) 1123- 256 - (DS-X (New)): Accept in Principle Wind Speed Wind speed $UBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. 0-10mph 10-20mph RECOMMENDATION: Discharge Site and Staging Are~_ Motar SUKSTANTIATION: Provides a new section deiail~mg what a ID (in.) Length Width Lenght Width discharge site is, where they are permitted or restricted, and when they need to be secured. 2 200 150 250 188 COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in PrInciple. 3 300 225 375 282 COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- 4 400 $00 500 376 tee Statement on 1123-50 (Log #CPS) on display site definition. The 5 500 375 625 470 Committee revisions to chapters 3 and 4in 1123-226 (Log #CP24), 6 600 450 750 654 1123-228 (Log #267), 1123-231 (Log #272), 1123-237 (Log #278), 1123-238 (Log #15), 1123-284 (Log#CP25), 1123-285 (Leg #CP$0), 8 800 600 1,000 752 1123-286 (Log #CP31), 1123-287 (Log #CP20), 1123-288(Log 10 1,000 750 1,250 940 #CP29), 1123-293(Log #CPll), 1123-295 (Log #CP27), 1123-296 12 1,200 900 1,500 1,128 (Log #GP28), and 1123-300 (Log #GP$) addresses the submitter's 16 1,600 1,200 2,000 1,504 concerns. N~ER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: >16 approval of the AHJ AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth SUBSTANTIATION: Move and revise 5-1.3 to the Fallout Area ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt section. NOT RETURNED: Plat% Roberts COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: COMMITTEE STATEM-~'h/T: See Committee Action and Commit- WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal tee Statement on 1123-257 (Log #~03). 1123-1 (Log #18). NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: $0 EXPLANATION OF ~TION: VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on AFFIRMATIVE: 26 Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Plat% Rober~ EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: (Log #$03) WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123- 257 - (FA-1 (New)): Accept in Principle 1123-1 (Log #18). SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: RECOMMENDATION: The purpose of a fallout area shall be to STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on provide a large open area wherethe normal and expected debris Proposal 1125-1 (Log #18). and any duds or blind effects from a fireworks display is likely to fall and not pose a significant risk to life or property. SUBSTANTIATION: Additional purpose for this section. Provides more information and clarity. (Log #306) COMMrlTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. 1123- 259 - (FA-2.1.1 (New)): Accept in Principle COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- SUBMITrEI~ Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, In~ tee Statement for 1123-207 (Log#CP3), 1123-284 (Log #GP25), RECOMMENDATION: Aerial shells containing parachute effects 1123-288 (Log #CP26), 1125-295 (Log #CP27), 1123-296 (Log shall have a fallout area twice that normally associated with their #GP28), 1125-287 ( Log #CP29), 1123-285 (Log #CP$0), 1123-286 caliber, or at least 200 ft (##m) per inch of internal diameter (ID) (Log #CP$1), 1123-289 (Log #CP32), 1123-292 (Log #CP33), 1123- downrange and 150 ft (##m) per inch of internal diameter (ID) $01 (.Log #CP36), and 1123-$01 (Log #CP$7) on Chapter 3 and 4 wide. revisions. S~ANTIATION: Requires extra fallout area for parachute NUMBER OF COMMITFEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: $0 shells. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. Add an Appendix note to existing 2-1.~* to read: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 ' NEGATIVE: Weeth A-2-1.$ Shells which function to deploy a parachute suspending ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt burning fireworks composition can present additional hazards if the NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts parachute does not properly deploy or is fired in high winds. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: COMMITrEE STATEMENT: Parachutes represent an added WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal hazard and the display operator needs to be aware that there is more 1125-1 (Log #18). danger to firingthese types of shells. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: $0 STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Plat% Roberts (Log #3O5) EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 1125- 258 - (FA-2.1): Accept in Principle WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. 1123-1 (Log #18). RECOMMENDATION: The fallout area for each mortar in the EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: display and with winds 0-10 mph shall have at least a 100 ft (##m) STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on per inch of internal diameter (ID) downrange and 75 ft (##m) per Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). inch of internal diameter (ID) wide. For every 10 mph increase in wind speed, the fallout area shall be increased by 25% (e.g. wind speed is 20 mph so the rate is 125 ft. (##In) per inch of Internal diameter (ID) iiownrange and 94 ft (Log #307) (##m) per inch of internal diameter (ID) wide). 1125- 260 - (FA-2.2): Accept in Principle NOTE: Large, multiple break aerial shells, some high performance SU]gM]~ Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. high level aerial fireworks, extraordinary fireworks, sites with known RECOMMENDATION: No spectators areas, occupied buildings, sudden changes in the wind or other unusual conditions that might dwellings, or spectator parking areas shall be located within the effect shell drift and need to be taken into account when establish- fallout area. ing fallout areas. Exception: Buildings that are not occupied at that time shall be See also Safety Zone. permitted to be in the display site provided that the following provisions are met and they have been inspected and approved by the AHJ the buildings or structures are press boxes, piers, out buildings, sheds or other structures that are often found at event locations and parks and can be reasonably protected from possible

751 NFPA 1123 w A95 ROP damage. Have outside facings and roofs that meet the NFPA COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Comittee requirements for ***** (See NFPA ####)are being monitored by the Statement on 1123-257 (Log #303). AHJ during the display. Have adequate fire protection systems or NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 addedprotection. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NOTE: Many displays are performed near buildings and some- AFI~RMATIVE: 26 times even from on top of buildings. With manysites being NEGATIVE: Weeth developed, especially in large urban areas, traditional locations for ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt festivals and events are hard pressed to provide space 100% free of NOT RETURNED: Piatt, Roberts all buildings for some displays. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: The risks to property can be managed through coordinated efforts, WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal additional communications and fire protection. -The Operator and 1123-1 (Log #18). AHJ need to carefully evaluate these risks in advance and take into EXPLANATION OF AI~STENTION: account possible shifts in the wind and audience locations. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on SUBSTANTIATION: Move and revises 3-3.2 and provides more Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). detail. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- (Log #310) tee Statement on 1123-257 (Log #303). 1125- 263 - (FA-5 (New)): Accept in Principle NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 SUBMITI'ER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: RECOMMENDATION: Once a fallout areas is established, the AFFIRMATIVE: 26 audience, automobiles, boats and other vehicles, including NEGATIVE: Weeth emergencyvehicles, occupied buildings, or readily combustible ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt materials shall not be located within iL NOT RETURNED: Plan, Roberts SUBSTANTIATION: Details what should not be in a fallout area for EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal clarity. COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. 1123-1 (Log #18). COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Comittee EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Statement on 1123-257 (Log #303). NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). VOTE ON COMMrlTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth (Log #308) ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt 1123- 261 - (FA-3 (New)): Accept in Principle NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: A fallout zone shall be established at least 4 WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal hours prior to the display or from the time the audience is reason- 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: ably expected to begin to assemble for that display and until after STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on the fallout area hasbeen policed. Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). NOTE: Generally large open areas in the dark are very difficult to monitor. People tend to arrive very early at a display, sometimes at dawn the morning of a display. The earlier a fallout are:a is dearly marked, the easier it is to keep it intact, even in the dark with (Log #311) hundreds and even thousands of people. 1123- 264 - (FA-fi (New)): Accept in Principle SUBSTANTIATION: Provides a time period for establishing and SUB~ Charles P. Weeth,La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. holding a fallout area. RECOMMENDATION: During the fireworks display, monitors, COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. emergency personnel, or Assistant(s) who have completed their tasks COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Comittee in setting up the display, shall remain on the farthest edge of the Statement on 1123-257 (Log #305). fallout area until after the display is over. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 SUBSTANTIATION: This requires all personnel who do not have VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: an assigned task to leave the discharge are~ AFFIRMATIVE: 26 COMM1TrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. NEGATIVE: Weeth COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Comittee ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt Statement on 1125-257 (Log#303). NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NUMBER OF COMMI'ITEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal AFFIRMATIVE: 26 1123-1 (Log #18). NEGATIVE: Weeth EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1125-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: (Log #3O9) STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on 1123- 262 - (FA~ (New)): Accept in Principle Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Once a fallout area is established, it shall be secured from access by the general public by the Sponsor(s) using natural barriers, fence, gates, roadblocks, barrier tape or other (LOg#312) means. 1123- 264a - (X-7 (New)): Accept in Principle Exception No. 1: A road, street, bridge, path or channel through a SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Cross/: Skyrockets, Inc. fallout area may be kept open until 30 minutes prior to the display RECOMMENDATION: Fallout area(s) shall be supervised solely by and re-opened, once that road, street, bridge, path or channel or the Operator. path has been policed by the Operator or Assistant(s). SUBSTANTIATION: Specifies who is responsible for this area. NOTE: As soon as a display is over, people tend to be in a great COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Princaple. hurry to get home. It is often easier to create paths for them to cross COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Comlttee fallout areas, and establish them early on, then police them Statement on 1125-257 (Log #303). immediately and open them, than to try to hold large numbers of NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 people back. It can help in crowd control management and traffic VOTE ON COMMrrTEE ACTION: control if this is setup and planned for prior to the display. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 SUBSTANTIATION: Provides a time period for establishing and NEGATIVE: Weeth holding a fallout area. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt COMMITYEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts

752 NFPA 1123 m A95 ROP

EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: (Log #273) WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123. 267 - (SS-1 (New)): Reject 1123-1 (Log #18). SUB~ Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: RECOMMENDATION: Surprise displays shall not be performed. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Exception: When the Sponsor(s), Operator and AHJ(s) can Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). coordinate notification and disclosure in such a way that it will not cause undue public concern. SUI~TANTIATION: Some displays have been performed in order to surprise an honored guest or a crowd. This has caused public (Log #314) concern when they did not know of the display, floods of phone calls 1123. 265 - (FP-2 (New)): Reject to emergency dispatch centers, police arriving at a display site with SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. weapons drawn and other problems. RECOMMENDATION: The Operator shall prepare a fireworks This proposal only allows surprise displays when the sponsor(s), display plan and diagram and provide a copy to the AHJ (s) and the Operator and AHJ(s) can be reasonable sure the display can be Sponsor(s). rformed without creating significant problems for the public. The plan shall list the quantity, type, and general description of the MMITrEE ACTION: Reject. fireworks to be used, including any unique or extraordinary COMMI'ITEE STATEMENT: The submitter's recommendad on fireworks, installations or use and the expected length of the display would create a maze of regulatory requirements that would not be in time. ruMBacticalnor necessary in many instances. The plan shall also list the type of equipment, method of firing, ER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 number of Assistants, time required to setup and other important VOTE ON COMMFFFEE ACTION: information about the planned display. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 The diagram shall show the Audience Area(s), Discharge Site(s), NEGATIVE: Weeth Safety Zone(s), and Fallout Area(s). ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt This diagram shall also detail any unique topographical features of NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts the site that will effect the display. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NOTE: Plans and diagrams can be very simple handwritten lists WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal and sketches to very elaborate and detailed documents. The type, 1123.1 (Log #18). size and other unique factors of each event will often dictate how EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: elaborate and detailed the plan and diagram need to be. Plans and STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on diagrams are often used each year, with modifications, at annual Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). events. EXAMPLES: A diagram of a typical display site with a single audience area and a single discharge site, safety zone and fallout arem (Log #274) A diagram of a typical display site with four audience areas and a 1123- 268 - (SS-2 (New)): Reject single discharge site, safety zone and fallout area. SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. A diagram of a typical display site with four audience areas and RECOMMENDATION: The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall three discharge sites, safety zones and fallout areas. provide notification of the display to other departments in the SUBSTANTIATION: Sets a basic requirement for the plan and municipality, any municipalities immediately bordering the display diagram and provides more information on what is expected. site, and the appropriate emergency dispatch center(s). This COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. notification shall include the time, site and duration of the display to COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This recommendation is too be performed including a rain date, a contact person, address and restrictive to incorporate into the code. phone number, and preferably be given in writing. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 SUI~TANTIATION: 1123 does not require any of the three VOTE ON COMMrrFEE ACTION: pthrincipals involved in the display (Sponsor, Operator, AHJ) to tell AFFIRMATIVE: 26 e other departments in a jurisdiction public of the time, type or NEGATIVE: Weeth location of a display. This has led to problems where the public has ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt been alarmed and flooded emergency dispatch centers with calls, NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts especially with surprise displays. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: This proposal requires the Sponsor to notify both the immediate WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal neighbors of the display site and the local news media so there is a 1123.1 (Log #18). less cause forpublic concern. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: COMMITrEEACTION: Reject. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on COMMITFEE STATEMENT: The submitter's recommendation Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). could create a maze of regulatory requirements that would not be ruMBacticalnor necessary in many instances. ER OF COMMrlTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMrI'rRE ACTION: (Log #313) AFFIRMATIVE: 26 1123- 266 - (FP-X (New)): Reject NEGATIVE: Weeth SUB~ Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt RECOMMENDATION: Display Plan and Diagram. NOT RETURNED: Plat~, Roberts SUBSTANTIATION: Meld the provisions from NFPA 1126 4-3 into EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NFPA 1123 and revise and modify as needed. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal CoMMrrrRR ACTION: Reject. 1123-1 (Log #18). CoMMrrrEE STATEMENT." The recommendation is too EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: restrictive as proposed. The subject is covered in Appendix C of the STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on existing document. Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth (Log #275) ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt 1123- 269 - (SS-3 (New)): Reject NOT RETURNED: Platt,Roberts SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: RECOMMENDATION: The Sponsor shall provide disclosure, WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal preferably in writing, to the immediate neighbors of the display site 1123-1 (Log #18). and the news media for the community of the display of the time, EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: site and duration of the display to be performed including a rain STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on date. Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). SUKSTANTIATION: 1123 does not require any of the three principals involved in the display (Sponsor, Operator, AHJ) to notify the public of the time, type of location of a display. This has led to problems where the public has been alarmed and flood dispatch centers with calls, especially with surprise displays.

753 NFPA 1123 -- A95 ROP

This proposal provides for the Sponsor to notify both the immedi- Exception: Upon inspection and approval of the AHJ, the safety ate netghbors of the display site and the local news media so there is zone shall be permitted to be decreased by the AHJ no more than a less cause forpublic concern. 25%, provided that the foiiowingcan be demonstrated. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. Added safety precautions havebeen taken such as adding substan- COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: The submitter's recommendation tial numbers of additional sandbags. could create a maze of regulatory requirements that would not be Particularly favorable conditions exist such as natural burros, thick practical nor necessary in many instances. rows of trees, buildings or other barriers exist. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 There is compelling reason it is needed in order to perform the VOTE ON COMMITFEE ACTION: a~rANTatthat site with these reductions in the safety zone. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 IATION: Establishes an area where fireworks can be NEGATIVE: Weeth stored, prepared and setup that keeps the general public form ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt wandering in with lit cigarettes, kids trying to steal fireworks or NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts people shooting their own fireworks into an area where there is live EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: material, often in the open. It also establishes a minimum distance WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal away from the fireworks and mortars uprange, increasing them for 1123.1 (Log #18). the smaller calibers in the event a mortar with a salute blows so there EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: is less likelihood of lethal debris hitting the crowd. It takes into STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on account steel mortars above ground and not sandbagged. This also Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). provides less distance uprange for larger caliber shells while in tandem with proposed fallout area, increases the distance down- range where falling debris and duds has been a problem. Revises 3. 1.3 along with new fallout area proposal. (Log #291) COMMITFEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. 1123- 270 - (SZ-1 (New)): Accept in Prindple COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: See Committee Statement on 1123. SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: The purpose of a safety zone shall be to o~~ISI~I~OMMITTEE o ~ MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 provide a minuteman distance from the area where fireworks are VOTE ON COMMITI'EE ACTION: stored, being prepared for the display or fired from to the audience AFFIRMATIVE: 26 area or areas where the general public has access. The goal is to NEGATIVE: Weeth minimize risks to the general public in the event of a fireworks or ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt equipment malfunction, the opportonity for the general public to NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts interfere with or access the fireworks while they are being setup or EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: fired, and provide a cushion of space for any crown control WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal breakdowns. 1123-1 (Log #18). SUBSTANTIATION: Provides more detail of what this section is EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: requiring and why. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- tee Statement on Chapter 3 and 4 revisions for 1123-282 (Log # 290). NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: ~0 (Log #293) VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: 1123- 272 - (SZ-2.2 (New)): Accept in Principle AFFIRMATIVE: 26 SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. NEGATIVE: Weeth RECOMMENDATION: Each safety zone shall be secured from ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt access by the general public by the Sponsor(s) using natural barriers, NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts fence, gates, roadblocks, barrier tape or other means and controlled EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: by a sufficient number of monitors. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal SUBSTANTIATION: Provides more detail and clarity on what the 1123-1 (Log #18). minimum requirements are. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on COMMYITEE STATEMENT: See Committee Statement on1123- Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). 282 (Log #290). NUMBER OF COMMITIXE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 (Log #292) NEGATIVE: Weeth 1123- 271 - (SZ-2 (New)): Accept in Principle ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts RECOMMENDATION: A safety zone shall be an area not less than EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 300 ft. in diameter around each end of each discharge site, and at WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal least 50 ft (15 m) per inch of internal diameter(ID) in diameter of 1123-1 (Log #18). internal diameter (ID). It shall be increased to at least 75 ft (20 m) EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: er inch of internal diameter (ID) in diameter of internal diameter STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on D) for any steel mortars placed above ground that are not Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). sandbagged to at least 3/4 their height.

All mortars Cardboard (Log #294) Mortar All mortars & plastic Steel 1123- 273 - (SZ-2.3 (New)): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. ID (in.) Buried Above ground Above ground RECOMMENDATION: A safety zone shall be permitted to have 2 300 300 300 unoccupied buildings inside it provided that any additional security 3 300 300 300 and fire protection have been provided by the Sponsor and the 4 300 300 300 building location has been approved by the AHJ. Exception: Buildings shall be permitted to be occupied and in use 5 300 300 375 during the setup and preparation of the display prowded additional 6 350 350 450 precautions are taken regarding security and upon approval by the 8 400 400 600 10 45O 450 750 NJO• TE: It is not unusual for buildings to be occupied and in use during the day when a display is being setup, but unoccupied in the 12 600 600 900 evening during the display. 16 800 800 1,200 SUBSTANTIATION: Provides the common exceptions to a total exclusion of buildings in a safety zone, including additional >16Approval of the AHJ information. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle.

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COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Statement on COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. 1123-282 (Log #290). COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Statement on NUMBER OFCOMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 1123-282 (Log #290). VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NUMBER OFCOMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 AFFIRMATIVE: 26 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NEGATIVE: Weeth AFFIRMATIVE: 26 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NEGATIVE: Weeth NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 1123-1 (Log #18). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: 1123-1 (Log#18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18).

(Log #295) 1123- 274- (SZ-2.3 (New)): Accept in Principle (Log #298) SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. 1123- 277- (SZ.6 (New)): Accept in Principle RECOMMENDATION: A safety zone shall be permitted to have SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. unoccupied buildings inside it provided that any additional security RECOMMENDATION: Once a safety zone is established, it shall be and fire protection have been provided by the Sponsor and the monitored by a sufficient number of monitors secured from access building location has been approved by the AHJ. by the general public. Exception: Buildings may be occupied and in use during the setup SUBSTANTIATION: Provides more detail and clarity on what the and preparation of the display. minimum requirements are. NOTE: It is not unusual for buildings to be occupied and in use COMMITYEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. during the day when a display is being setup, but unoccupied in the COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Statement on evening during the display. 1123-282 (Log #290). SUBSTANTIATION: Provides the common exceptions to a total NUMBER OFCOMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 exclusion of buildings in a safety zone, including additional VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: information. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 COMMITrEEACTION: Accept in Principle. NEGATIVE: Weeth COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Statement on ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt 1123-282 (Log #290). NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NUMBER OFCOMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal AFFIRMATIVE: 26 1123-1 (Log#18). NEGATIVE: Weeth EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: (Log #300) STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on 1123- 278 - (SZ-6 (New)): Accept in Principle Proposal 1125-1 (Log #18). SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: During the fireworks display, monitors, emergency personnel, or Assislant(s) who have completed their tasks in setting up the display, and their vehicles shall remain on the (Log #296) farthest edge of the safety zone or a minimum of 300 ft. from the 1125- 275 - (SZ-4 (New)): Accept in Principle discharge site until after the display is over. SUBMrITER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. SUBSTANTIATION: Provides more detail and clarity on what the RECOMMENDATION: A safety zone shall be established from the minimum requirements are. time any fireworks are being temporarily stored, setup or fired from, COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. until after the discharge site has been torndown and policed. COMMITFEE STATEMENT: See Committee Statement on 1123- SUBSTANTIATION: Provides more detail and clarity on what the 282 (Log #290). minimum requirements are. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 COMMITYEEACTION: Acceptin Principle. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Statement on AFFIRMATIVE: 26 1123-282 (Log #290). NEGATIVE: Weeth NUMBER OFCOMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts AFFIRMATIVE: 26 EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NEGATIVE: Weeth WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt 1123-1 (Log #18). NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). 1123-1 (Log 018). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). (Log #299) 1123- 279 - (SZ-7 (New)): Accept in Principle SUBMrrTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Once a safety zone is established, the (Log #297) audience, automobiles, boats and other vehicles, occupied buildings, 1123- 276 - (SZ-5 (New)): Accept in Principle or readily combustible materials shall not be located within the SUBMITrER= Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. safety zone. RECOMMENDATION: Once a safety zone is established, it shall be SUBSTANTIATION: Provides more detail and clarity on what the secured from access by the general public by the Sponsor(s) using minimum requirements are. natural harriers, fence, gates, roadblocks, barrier tape or other COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. mea13s. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Statement on 1123- SUBSTANTIATION: Provides more detail and clarity on what the 282 (Lo #290) minimum requirements are. NUMB~ OF ~OMMrrTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30

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VOTE ON COMMFIWEE ACTION: COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- NEGATIVE: Weeth tee Statement on Chapter 3 and 4 revision proposals 1123-226 (Log ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt #CP24), 1123-228 (Log #267), 1123-251 (Log #272), 1123-257 (Log NOT RETURNED: Platt, Robert; #278), 1125-238 (Log #15 ), 1123-284 (Log #CP25), 1123-285 (Log EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: #CP30), 1123-286 (Log #CP31), 1123-287 (Log #CP29), 1123-288 WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal (Log #CP26), 1123-293 (Log #11), 1123-295 (LOg #CP27), 1123-296 1123-1 (Log #18). (Log #CP28), and 1123-300 (Log #CP3). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Robert; (Log #301) EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 1123- 280 - (SZ-7 (New)): Accept in Principle WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal SUBMIT'ITAt: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. 1123-1 (Log #18). RECOMMENDATION: Safety zone(s) shall be supervised solely by EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: the Operator and the Operator shall be permitted to increase the STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on safety zone as needed. The Operator shall also designate who is Proposal 1125-1 (Log #18). authorized to enter the safety zone. SUBSTANTIATION: Provides more detail and clarity on what the minimum requirement; are. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. (Log #375) COMMITFEE STATEMENT: See Committee Statement on 1123- 282a - (4-1.2.1): Reject 1123-282 (Log #290). SUBMYI~I'ER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. NUMBER OFCOMMITFEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 RECOMMENDATION: Revise, expand and upgrade into new VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: section on Monitors. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 SUBSTANTIATION: See the new section on Monitors which NEGATIVE: Weeth PCrovides more detail of monitor duties. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt OMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Robert; COMMITTEE STATEMENT: Information already covered in EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: existing Chapters 3 and 4 of the code. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 1123-1 (Log #18). VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on NEGATIVE: Weeth Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal (Log #302) 1123-1 (Log #18). 1123- 281 - (SZ-8 (New)): Accept in Principle EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on RECOMMENDATION: Emergency Response Personnel and their Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). equipment shall not be stationed or standing by in the Safety Zone during the actual performance of a display. They shall stand by from the play : Many Emergency Response Personnel believe it is (Log #374) necessary for them to be as close to the discharge site as possible. 1123- 282b - (4-1.2.2): Reject The best location for them to be stationed is uprange from the SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. discharge sites so they are not at risk themselves and yet can reach RECOMMENDATION: Revise, expand and upgrade into new any areas, buildings or other areas of concern in the event of an section on Monitors. incident. Most incidents at fireworks displays do not involve the SUBSTANTIATION: See the new section on Monitors which fireworks themselves, but the normal and expected problems provides more detail of monitor duties. encountered anytime there is an event with large numbers of people COMMITFEE ACTION: Reject. gathered in one place at one time, such as at football games, COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- arades, concerts~ etc. tee Statement on 1123-304 (Log #321). ~ UBSTANTIATION: Provides more detail and clarity on what the NUMBER OF COMM1TrEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 minimum requirements are. Limit; where they can be, and explains VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: why. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. NEGATIVE: Weeth COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Statement on ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt 1123-282 (Log #290). NOT RETURNED: Platt, Robert; NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal AFFIRMATIVE: 26 1123-1 (LOg #18). NEGATIVE: Weeth EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on NOT RETURNED: Piatt, Robert; Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: (Log #387) 1123- 283 - (4-1.3.1): Reject STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). SUBMI'I[TER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc~ RECOMMENDATION: The Operator shallprovide a sufficient number of trained and Assistants are on hanafor the safe conduct of the fireworks display. NOTE: In order to differentiate between who is and who is not an (Log #290) Assistant, most fireworks crews wear some kind of shirt, hat, patch or 1123- 282 - (SZ-X (New)): Accept in Principle SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrorkers, Inc. badge to designate they are a part of the crew so that they can come RECOMMENDATION: Safety Zone. andgo through the safety zone and monitors know who is autho- rized and who is not. SUBSTANTIATION: Provides a new section that details the SUBSTANTIATION: Revised language for clarity. The last part is requirement; for a safety zone in order to reduce risks to the auolence. in the discharge site section.

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COMMITI?EE ACTION: Reject. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: Information already covered in WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal existing Chapters 3 and 4 of the code. 1123-1 (Log #18). NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on AFFIRMATIVE: 26 Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: (Log #CP29) 1123- 287- (4-1.4.2): Accept WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics 1123-1 (Log #18). RECOMMENDATION: Revise 4-1.4.2 to read: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on 4-1.4.2 If high winds, predpitation, or other adverse weather Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). conditions prevail, such that a significant hazard exists in the opinion of the operator or authority having jurisdiction, the fireworks display shall be postponed until weather conditions improve to an acceptable level. (Log #CP25) S~ANTIATION: Editorial clarification. 1123- 284- (4-1.3.3 (New)): Accept COMMITI'EE ACTION: Accept. SUB~ Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 RECOMMENDATION: Add a new 4-1.3.3 to read: VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: • 4-1.3.3 All personnel in the discharge site shall wear hard hats, AFFIRMATIVE: 26 eye protection, and shoes or boots covering the entire foot and shall NEGATIVE: Weeth wear cotton, wool, or similarly temperamre-resistanL long-sleeved, ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt long-legged clothing. All shooters shall, in addition, wear commer- NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts cial ear plugs or similar protection. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee believes that providing WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal minimum personal protective equipment for personnel in the 1123-1 (Log #18). discharge site is a necessity. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: COMMITFEE ACTION: Accept. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). VOTE ON COMMITI'EE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth (Log #CP26) ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt 1123- 288 - (4-1.4.3 (New)): Accept NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: RECOMMENDATION: Acid new 4-1.4.3 to read: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal • 4-1.4.3 One or more spotters shall watch the flight and behavior 1123-1 (Log #18). of aerial shells and other aerial fireworks to deternu'ne that they are EXPLANATION OF ~ON: functioning as intended. If any unsafe condition is detected such as STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). hazardous debris falling into the audience, the spotter shall signal the shooter to cease firing until the unsafe conditions can be corrected. SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee believes that it is important to (Log #CP30) specify this important duty in the code. 1123- 285 - (4-1.4): Accept COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. SUBMITTER: TechnicalCommittee on Pyrotechnics NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 RECOMMENDATION: Revise 4-1.4 to read: VOTE ON COMMrFFEE ACTION: 4-1.4 Whenever, in the opinion of the authority having jurisdiction AFFIRMATIVE: 26 or the operator, any hazardous condition exists, the fireworks display NEGATIVE: Weeth shall be postponed until the condition is corrected. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt SUBSTANTIATION: Editorial clarification. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts COMMNTEE ACTION: Accept. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal VOTE ON COMMrITEE ACTION: 1123-1 (Log #18). AFFIRMATIVE: 26 EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: NEGATIVE: Weeth STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal (Log #CP32) 1123-1 (Log #18). 1123- 289- (4-1.5): Accept EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on RECOMMENDATION: Revise 4-1.5 to read: Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). 4-1.5 Operators and assistants shall use only flashlights, electric lighting, or other nonincendive illumination such as chemilumines- cent devices. SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee has added a provision to (Log #CP31) include new technologies that provide safe illumination. 1123- 286 - (4-1.4.1): Accept COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. SUBMITrER: Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 RECOMMENDATION: Revise 4-1.4.1 to read: VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: 4-1.4.1 If, in the opinion of the authority having jurisdiction or the AFFIRMATIVE: 26 operator, the lack of crowd control I~oses a hazard, the fireworks NEGATIVE: Weeth display shall immediately be discontinued until such time as the ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt situation is corrected. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts SUBSTANTIATION: Editorial clarification. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NUMBF.R OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 1123-1 (Log #18). VOTE ON COMMITI'EE ACTION: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on NEGATIVE: Weeth Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts

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(Log #402) CLog #GP33) 1123- 289a- (4-1.5): Reject 1123- 292 - (4-2.5): Accept SUBMrITER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics RECOMMENDATION: Operators and Assistants shall use only RECOMMENDATION: Revise 4-2.5 to read: flashlights, other battery powered lamps or chemical glow sticks for 4-2.5 Shells shall not, under any circumstances, be forced into a personal use. Electrically powered overhead lights shall be mortar too small to accept them. Shells that do not fit properly into PNermitted at the discharge site, including generator operated. the mortars shall not be fired and shall be disposed of according to OTE: Chemical glow sticks are an excellent way to light up ready the procedure described in 4-2.10. boxes, Iocatiot~s where wires, junctions boxes and leaders are located SUBSTANTIATION: Editorial clarification. and to see other personnel during the display. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. SUBSTANTIATION: Adds chemical glow sticks as a source and NUMBER OF COMMITrEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 limits to personal use. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: COMM1TFEE ACTION: Reject. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: Information already covered in NEGATIVE: Weeth existing Chapters 3 mad 4 of the code. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NEGATIVE: Weeth 1123-1 (Log #18). ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on (Log #11) Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). 1123- 293- (4-2.6): Accept in Principle SUBMITrER: Sarah A. Buenz, BOCA International RECOMMENDATION: Delete the exception and reword the first sentence to read: (Log #403) "... with a fusee, torch, portfire, electric imaifion, or similar device." 1123- 290- (4-1.6): Reject SUBSTANTIATION: The basis for my co~mments is the lack of SuBMrITER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. darity in the entire standard caused by the wides~pread use of RECOMMENDATION: Smoking, matches, lighters or other permissive and unclear terms, such as the terms may", "can" and personal ignition sources shall not be allowed within the safety zone "should". The use of these terms obscures the intent of the standard once it has been established. by not clearly stating the requirements for the standard in simple SUBSTANTIATION: Additional detail. Move to safety zone section. mandatory language. COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. This standard ha~ potential use as a regulatory document and the COMMITTEE STATEMENT: Information already covered in use of permissive terms jeopardizes the enforceability of the existing Chapters 3 and 4 of the code. standard. In its present form, the document is not a suitable NUMBER O1¢ COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 regulatory document. It is my recommendation that this standard VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: should undergo a review with the goal of becoming a suitable AFFIRMATIVE: 26 standard for regulatory purposes. NEGATIVE: Weeth COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt 1. Revise 4-2.6 to read: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts * 4-2.6 Manually-fired shells shall be ignited bylighting the tip of EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: the fuse with a fusee, torch, portiire, or similar device. As soon as WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negati've on Proposal the fuse is ignited, the shooter shall vacate the mortar area. 1123-1 (Log #18). 2. Delete the exception to 4-2.6 and 4-2.0.1. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: COMMI~fEE STATEMENT: The Committee has revised 4-2.6 to STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explariation of Abstention on clarify that it only applies to manually fired displays which eliminates Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). the need for the exception. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 (Log #404) NEGATIVE: Weeth 1123- 291 - (4-2): Reject ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. NOT RETURNED: Pitt, Roberts RECOMMENDATION: Move all to Manually Fired Display Chapter EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: or the General display Chapter as needed, and remove exceptions WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal for electrically ignition. 1123-1 (Log #18). SUBSTANTIATION: Provides more clarity and detail between EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: manually fired displays and electrically fired displays. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). COMMI'I'rEE STATEMENT: Information already covered in existing Chapters 3 and 4 of the code. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 (Log #406) VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: 1123- 294 - (4-2.6): Reject AFFIRMATIVE: 26 SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. NEGATIVE: Weeth RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt Shells shall be ignited by lighting the tip of the fuse with a fusee, NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts torch, portiire, or similar device. The Operator shall never place EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: any part of his body over the mortar at anytime. As soon as the fuse WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal is ignited, the Operator shall retreat from the mortar area. 1123-1 (Log #18). SUBSTANTIATION: Add the important "retreat~ portion to EXPLANATION OF A1KgTENTION: requirement. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- tee Statement on 1123-314 (Log #405). NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: $O- VOTE ON COMMITrEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts

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EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal AFFIRMATIVE: 26 1123-1 (Log #18). NEGATIVE: Weeth EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on NOT RETURNED: Plat% Roberts Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE~ WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1193-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: (Log #CP27) STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on 1193- 295 - (4-2.7 (New)): Accept Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics RECOMMENDATION: 1. Add new 4-2.7 to read: • 4-2.7 No one shall ever place any part of his body over the (Log #409) mortar during the loading and firing of a display, until mortars have 1123- 298 - (4-2.8.1): Reject been cbeckedfor the absence of any shells following the display. SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. 2. Renumber the subsequent sections appropriately. RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: SUBSTANTIATION: 1. The committee believes that this important Each shooter shall carefully keep track of every ignition. In the information that was formerly found in 4-2.6 should be numbered event of a hangfire or any other problem, the shooter shall separately. immediately advise, either through prearranged hand signals or 2. Conformance with the NFPA Manual of Style. verbally what the problem is and where, before proceeding with COMMITFEE ACTION: Accept. , more.rewor NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 IATION: Clarifies who "this person is" using the VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: definition of Shooter. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. NEGATIVE: Weeth COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt tee Statement on 1123-314 (Log #405). NOT RETURNED: Plat% Roberts NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal AFFIRMATIVE: 26 1123-1 (Log #18). NEGATIVE: Weeth EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt STOUTHUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on NOT RETURNED: Plat% Roberts Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (LOg #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: (Log #CP28) STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on 1123- 296 - (4.2.8 (New)): Accept Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). SUBMITIXR: Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics RECOMMENDATION: Add a new subsection 4.2.8 to read and renumber subsequent paragraphs: • 4-2.8 Large Diameter Shells. (Log #12) 4-2.8.1 All aerial shells greater than 8 in. (203 ram) in diameter 1123- 299 - (4-2.8.1 Exception): Accept in Principle shall be preloaded into mortars prior to the beginning of the SUBMITI'ER: Sarah A. Buenz, BOCA International display. RECOMMENDATION: Replace "may be salvaged" with "shall be 4-2.8.2 All aerial shells greater than 12 in. (305 mm) in diameter salvaged or properly disposed of' in the third line. shall be fired using electrical ignition (see new Chapter 5). SUBSTANTIATION: The basis for my comments is the lack of SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee believes that these two clarity in the entire standard caused by the widespread use of requirements are necessary to minimize the presence of personnel permissive and unclear terms, such as the terms "may", "can" and in the firing area when these larger shells are ignited. %hould'. The use of these terms obscures the intent of the standard COMMrlTEE ACTION: Accept. by not clearly stating the requirements for the standard in simple NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 mandatory language. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: This standard has potential use as a regulatory document and the AFFIRMATIVE: 26 use of permissive terms jeopardizes the enforceability of the NEGATIVE: Weeth standard. In its present form, the document is not a suitable ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt regulatory document. It is my recommendation that this standard NOT RETURNED: Plat% Roberts should undergo a review with the goal of becoming a suitable EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: standard for regulatory purposes. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. 1123-1 (Log #18). COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action on Committee EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: Proposal 1123-300 (Log CP#3). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt (Log #407) NOT RETURNED: Plat% Roberts 1123- 297 - (4.2.8): Reject EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: SUB~ Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: 1123-1 (LOg #18). In the event ofa hangfire, the mortar shall be marked by the EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: shooter in some manner to indicate the presence of a hangfire, and STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on the mortar shall not be reloaded or reused so long as the hangtire Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). remains. NOTE: A chemical glow stick or unused flare are excellent ways of marking a mortar. (Log #CP3) SUBSTANTIATION: Revise to use hang,fire definition. And 1123- 300 - (4-2.8, 4-2.8.1 and Exception): Accept separate process of bangfire retrieval. SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics COMMITFEE ACTION: R~ect. RECOMMENDATION: * Revise and renumber 4-2.8 and 4-2.8.1 as COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- section 4-2.10 as follows: tee Statement on 1123-314 (Log #405). 4-2.10" In the event of a shell failing to ignite in the mortar, the NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 mortar shall be marked in some manner to indicate the presence of an unfired shell, and the mortar shall not be reloaded or reused so long as the misfired shell remains.

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4.2.10.1.1 Immediately following the display but no sooner than 15 t were fired. The fireworks shall then be doused with water and minutes after the attempted firing, if the shell still has not fired, the allowed to remain for at least five more minutes before being mortar shall be cautiously flooded with water and let stand for a cautiouslyplaced in a plastic bucket or fiberboard box. minimum of 5 minutes before it is cautiously emptied of the shell. 4-2.12.2 The proper disposal instructions provided with the * Exception: When electrical ignition is used and the firing failure fireworks by the supplier shall be followed. is electrical in nature or the aerial shell was intentionally not fired, LSUBSTANTIATION: Conformance with the NFPA Manual of Style. the shell shall be permitted to be salvaged by the operator. The Committee believes that disposal instructions must accompany 4-2.10.1.2 The proper disposal instructions shall be provided by the all shipments of fireworks. supplier and shall be followed. COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept. 4-2.10.1.3" It is the responsibility of the person igniting the aerial NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 shells to detect when a shell does not fire from a mortar. That VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: person shall warn or.hers in the area and immediately shall cause the AFFIRMATIVE: 26 mortar to be marked to indicate the presence of an unfired aerial NEGATIVE: Weeth shell. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt Exception: When electrically firing, it is not necessary to mark the NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts mortar. However, persons entering the area after the fireworks EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: display shall conduct themselves as though unfired shells remain WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal until advised to the contrary by the operator. 1123-1 (Log #18). SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee revision more fully explains EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: the procedure for handling a shell that fails to ignite. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept. Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBER~ ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth (Log #CP37) ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt 1123- 301b- (4-2.10.1): Accept NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: ] RECOMMENDATION: Renumber 4-2.10.1 to 4-2.13. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal I SUBSTANTIATION: Conformance with the NFPA Manual of Style. 1123-1 (Log #18). COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on VOTE ON COMMITI'EE ACTION: Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts (Log #410) EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 1123- 301 - (4-2.10): Reject WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal SUBMITTEPa Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. 1123-1 (Log #18). RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: Following the display and prior to any areas being opened to the STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on public, the firing crew shall police the entire display site using Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). artificial light conduct an inspection of the entire display site fallout area for the purpose of locating any unexploded aerial shells. Any duds or blind components found during the search shall be marked and not be handled until at least thirty minutes have elapsed from (Log #411) the time the shells were fired. They shall be recovered and disposed 1123- 302 - (4-2.11): Reject of according to PG2.1. SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. NOTE: Duds and larger debris is more likely to be found closer RECOMMENDATION: Delete. Revised in 4-2.11 proposal. into the discharge site than farther away. Duds from the finale or SUBSTANTIATION: See 4-2.11 proposal. other rapidly fired barrages or flights are also more likely to not have COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. been tracked by the spotters during the display. An excellent way to COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- police in the dark is to line everyone up about 6-10 feet apart and tee Statement on 1123-314 (Log #405). walk the site in a line. NUMBER OF COMMITrEE MEMBER5 ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 SUBSTANTIATION: Revised with more detail on how to perform. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: Also increase the time for handling duds. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. NEGATIVE: Weeth COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt tee Statement on 1123-314 (LOg #405). NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal AFFIRMATIVE: 26 1123-1 (LOg #18). NEGATIVE: Weeth EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: (Log #412) STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on 1123- 303 - (4-3.4 Exception): Reject Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Delete the exception. SUI~TANTIATION: There is no way to determine what a professional is or is not. The fact someone is getting paid or the (Log #CP36) display is performed by a fireworks company does not mean 1123- 301a- (4-2.10): Accept instructions do not need to be supplied and available. Even if the SUBMITTI~R: Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics operator knows what they are doing. Assistants may wish to refer to RECOMMENDATION: Revise and renumber existing 4-2.10 to the instructions while the operator is busy or the AHJ may wish to become 4-2.12 to read: reference them if the item is new to them. 4-2.12" Following the display, the firing crew shall conduct an COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. inspection of the fallout area for the purpose of locating any COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- unexploded aerial shells. This inspection shall be conducted before tee Statement on 1123-314 (Log #405). any public access to the site is allowed. NUMBER OF COMMI'I~'EE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 4-2.12.1 Anyshells found during the search shall not be handled VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: until at least fifteen minutes have elapsed from the time the shells AFFIRMATIVE: 26

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NEGATIVE: Weeth SUBSTANTIATION: The Code currently has no requirements for ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt ready box construction. There have been a number of incidents due NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts to the type of containers used as ready boxes. Cardboard cartons, EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: looses shells with plastic tarps, 55 gallon steel barrels or 30 gallon WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal steel or plastic garbage cans are examples. These have all caused 1123-1 (Log #18). incidents when sparks fell on or into them. These minimum EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: requirements will reduce the risks. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). COMMI'['I'EE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- tee Statement on 1123-304 (Log #321). NUMBER OF COMMII~rEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: (Log #321) AFFIRMATIVE: 26 1123- 304 - (MD (New)): Reject NEGATIVE: Weeth SUBMITI'ER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt RECOMMENDATION: Chapter MD. Manually Fired Display. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts SUBSTANTIATION: A new Chapter for a rapidly common method EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: of firing displays. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal COMMIT~E ACTION: Reject. 1123-1 (Log #18). COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The proposal is too detailed for EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: application in the code. The subject is covered in the current edition of the code in Chapters 2, 3 and 4. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). NUMBER OF COMMITrEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMITFEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth (Log #324) ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt 1123- 307- (MD-1.2 (New)): Reject NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: RECOMMENDATION: Fusee holder shall be a wooden stick or WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal metal tube at least 12 in. in length, with some type of fastener or 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: method and so it can easily hold a fusee. They shall be used with STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on fnssee for manually igniting all aerial fireworks. Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). NOTE: The purpose of the holder is to provide extra distance from the aerial fireworks as it is being ignited and the shooter, reducing the risk they may be hit by an aerial shell. SUBSTANTIATION: A basic requirement for a common tool. (Log #522) COMMITI'EE ACTION: Reject. 1123- ~05 - (MD-1 (New)): Reject COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. tee Statement on 1123-304 (Log #321). RECOMMENDATION: Manual Firing Equipment. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 SUBSTANTIATION: A new chapter to specifically cover manual VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: firing operations. The purpose is to distinguish the differences in AFFIRMATIVE: 26 the operation from electrically fired displays and make it easier, NEGATIVE: Weeth for AHJs not familiar with the differences, to find them. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt TI'EE ACTION: Reject. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: tee Statement on 1123-304 (Log #321). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 1123-1 (Log #18). VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstendon on NEGATIVE: Weeth Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanalion of Negative on Proposal (Log #326) 1123-1 (Log #18). 1123- 308 - (MD-1.2 (New)): Reject EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: SUBMITI'ER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on RECOMMENDATION: A manually fired display shall be organized Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). by the Operator so that the Operator and Assistant(s) have specific tasks such as to load and reload, tend the ready box, clean the mortars, etc., they know what those tasks are, how they are to be carried out and what variables may be encountered. (Log #323) SUBSTANTIATION: 1123 currently defines Manual Ignition which 1123- 306 - (MD-I.1 (New)): Reject is the ignition of any fireworks device, which could be a single device SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. or more than one or an aerial device or a ground display piece. This RECOMMENDATION: Ready boxes shall be constructed mostly of sets a minimum basis for organizes a manually fired display and wood (preferably chipboard) or plastic (preferably high density differentiates this method from electronic ignition. polyethylene). COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. The lid shall be restrained, either by a short rope or a jam on the COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- top, so it cannot open beyond 90 ° , is large enough to cover 100% of tee Statement on 1123-304 (Log #321). the opening, and is heavy enough so if it is let go it will close by NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 itself. The outside of the box shall have at least one handle or grip VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: on at least two sides so it can easily be pulled or dragged by one AFFIRMATIVE: 26 person. NEGATIVE: Weeth It shall be constructed so that no sparks or cinders can enter it ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt when the lid is closed and is reasonably watertight. (d) It shall be no NOT RETURNED: Pla~, Roberts wider than 36", deeper than 24" or longer than 48" if used for aerial EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: shells and mines with no limit on length if used for large rockets WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal with sticks. 1123-1 (Log #18). They shall not be made primarily of metal, canvas or cardboard. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: Ready boxes shall bepermitted to have a canvas or cloth drape STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on inside, some metal in the construction (fasteners, hinges, handles), Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). and an outside canvas covering. NOTE: Extraordinary fireworks, such as very large and long rockets often will have unique or special ready boxes.

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(Log #327) (Log #329) 1123- 309 - (MD-1.3 (New)): Reject 1123- 312- (MD-2 (New)): Reject SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc~ SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: During a manually fired display, the ready RECOMMENDATION: Manual Firing Operation. box shall remain closed and no aerial shells or mines shall be SUBSTANTIATION: New Section for Clarity. brought out of the ready box or held by a tender or loader, while COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. aerialshells and mines from that battery are being fired. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- SUBSTANTIATION: Sets a basic standard for a common practice. tee Statement on 1123-304 (Log #321). COMMITIT, E ACTION: Reject. HUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- VOTE ON COMMrITEE ACTION: tee Statement on 1123-304 (Log #321). AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NUMBER OF COMMITrEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NEGATIVE: Weeth VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NEGATIVE: Weeth EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts 1125-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on 1123-1 (Log #18). Proposal 1123-I (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstontion on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). (Log #330) 1123- 313 - (MD-2): Reject SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. (Log #328) RECOMMENDATION: During performance of an outdoor 1123- 310 - (MD-1.4 (New)): Reject fireworks display, ready boxes shall be located at a distance of not SUBMITIT.R: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. less than 25 ft (7.7m) upwind from the mortar placements. If the RECOMMENDATION: During a manually fired Display where a wind should shift during a display, the ready boxes shall be moved so fusee or other open flame device is used as the source of ignition, as to again be upwind from the discharge site. the shooter for the display or each battery shall move away from the SUBSTANTIATION: 2-2.5 Moved andrevised. Delete the mortars and the ready box as they are being reloaded. exception as there are none! Ready boxes must always be upwind. Exception: When the source of ignition is a controlled flame COMMITI'EE ACTION: Reject. device such as a butane torch with a manual switch for on-off COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- tee Statement on 1123-304 (Log #321). ON: 1123 currently does not give any guidance to NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TOVOTE: 30 the shooter with an open flame device to move away from the VOTE ON COMMrITEE ACTION: loaders. This is a basic requirement of keeping fire and powder AFFIRMATIVE: 26 away from each other when not in the proper places at the proper NEGATIVE: Weeth times. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. NOT RETURNED: Piath Roberts COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: tee Statement on 1123-304 (Log #321). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 1123-1 (Log #18). VOTE ON COMMrITEE ACTION: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on NEGATIVE: Weeth Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal (Log #405) 1123-1 (Log #18). 1123- 314- (MF-1 (New)): Reject EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: SuBMrrTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on RECOMMENDATION: This purpose of this Chapter is to provide Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). the minimum requirements for the manual ignition of fireworks during a display. In particular, it details the process of loading, firing and reloadingof aerial shells. SUBSTANTIATION: General purpose description for Manually (Log #325) Fired Chapter. 1123- 311 - (MD-2 (New)): Reject COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. COMMrlTEE STATEMENT: The material is already covered in RECOMMENDATION: Manual Firing Organization. current code Chapter 4. SUBSTANTIATION: New Section for Clarity. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 COMMI'PrEE ACTION: Reject. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- AFFIRMATIVE: 20 tee Statement on 1123-304 (Log #321). NEGATIVE: Weeth NUMBER OF COMMITI'EE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts AFFIRMATIVE: 26 EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NEGATIVE: Weeth WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt 1123-1 (Log #18). NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). 1123-1 (LOg #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). (Log #408) 1123- 315 - (MF-2.8): Reject SUBMrITER= Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: Immediately following the display but no sooner than 15 minutes after the attempted firing, if the hangfire still has not fired, the mortar shall be cautiously flooded with onlywater to cover the top of

762 NFPA 1123 -- A95 ROP the shell inside the mortar. The water shall stand for a minimum of VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: 15 minutes before it is cautiously emptied of the shell. The AFFIRMATIVE: 26 recovered hangtire shall be considered a dud and disposed of NEGATIVE: Weeth according to PC-2.1. ABSTENTION: Smut Hunt SUBSTANTIATION: Details how to manage a hangtire. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts COMMITI'EE ACTION: Reject. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: COMMI'I~EE STATEMENT: See Conunittee Action and Commit- WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal tee Statement on 1123-314 (Log #405). 1123-1 (Log #18). NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: VOTE ON COMMrIWEE ACTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on AFFIRMATIVE: 26 Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: (Log #361) WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123- 319 - (GD-1.2 (New)): Reject 1123-1 (Log #18). SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: RECOMMENDATION: The Sponsor(s) of the display shall set the STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on display budget, display time, and general outline of the display script Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). and shall propose a display site. SUBSTANTIATION: Establishes a minimum standard for display organization, and details who will do what, when and where. COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. (Log #358) COMMH~rEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- 1123- 316 - (GD): Reject tee Statement on 1123-316 (Log #358). SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 RECOMMENDATION: Chapter GD. General Display Require- VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: ments. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 SUBSTANTIATION: Revise to general requirements encompassing NEGATIVE: Weeth electrical and n~nual display operations. These are the basic ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt requirements, no matter which method of ignition is used. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts COMMI'Iq'EE ACTION: Reject. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: COMMITYEE STATEMENT: hfformadon already covered in WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal existing Chapters 3 and 4 of the code. 1123-1 (Log #18). NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on AFFIRMATIVE: 26 Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: (Log #362) WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123- 320 - (GD-I.2 (New)): Reject 1123-1 (Log #18). SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: RECOMMENDATION: The Operator of the display shall, with the STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Sponsor(s) and AHJs, develop a plan for the proposed display in Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). accordance with the display budget, display time, and general outline of the display provided by the Sponsor(s). SUBSTANTIATION: Establishes a minimum standard for display organization, and details who will do what, when and where. (Log #359) COMMITI'EE ACTION: Reject. 1123- 317- (GD-I (New)): Reject COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- SUBMITTERz Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. tee Statement on 1123-316 (Log #358). RECOMMENDATION: Display Organization. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 SUBSTANTIATION: New section for overall display organization. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- NEGATIVE: Weeth tee Statement on 1123-316 (Log #358). ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NUMBER OF COMMrIq'EE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NEGATIVE: Weeth 1123-1 (Log #18). ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on (Log #363) Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). 1123-321 - (GD-I.3 (New)): Reject SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: The AHJ(s) shall, with the Sponsor(s) and Operator, develop.a plan for the proposed display and event (Log #360) regarding any reqmred emergency personnel, traffic, crowd control 1123- 318- (GD-I.1 (New)): Reject or other measures. SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. SUBSTANTIATION: Establishes a minimum standard for display RECOMMENDATION: A display shall be organized and operated organization, and details who will do what, when and where. by the Sponsor(s) and their staff, Operator and Assistant(s) and COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. ,Hu~ST)and all of their additional support personnel. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- ANTIATION: Establishes a minimum standard for display tee Statement on 1123-316 (Log #358). organization, and details who will do what, when and where. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action mad Commit- AFFIRMATIVE: 26 tee Statement on 1123-316 (Log #358). NEGATIVE: Weeth NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts

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EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: (Log #349) WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123- 325 - (GL-1.2 (New)): Reject 1123-1 (Log #18). SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: RECOMMENDATION: The immediate area shall be free from STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on dead undergrowth and dry grass. Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). NOTE: The burning sparks from ground-level fireworks may touch the ground and keeping it free from dead undergrowth and dry grass reduces risks of grass fires. SUBSTANTIATION: A basic minimum requirement. (Log #364) COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. 1123- 322 - (GD-1.4 (New)): Reject COMMITYEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. tee Statement on 1123-304 (Log #321). RECOMMENDATION: Upon the request of any of the AHJ (s), NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 sponsor(s) or Operator, all of the AHJ(s), Sponsor(s) or Operator VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: shall visit the displaysite together at one time prior to the display AFFIRMATIVE: 26 and conduct a walk-through of the display site. This walk-through NEGATIVE: Weeth shall assess the display site and plan in order that a permit can be ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt issued for the display or modifications in the plan can be made to NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts improve the organization of the display and enhance general public EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: safety. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal SUBSTANTIATION: Establishes a minimum standard for display 1123-1 (Log #18). organization, and details who will do what, when and where. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). tee Statement on 1123-316 (Log #358). NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 (Log #350) NEGATIVE: Weeth 1123- 325 - (GL-1.3 (New)): Reject ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts RECOMMENDATION: Ground level fireworks shall be spaced #ft. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: or (8m) apart. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). NOTE: This spacing reduces risks of premature ignition of ground EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: level fireworks. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on SUBSTANTIATION: A basic minimum requirement. Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- tee Statement on 1123-304 (Log #321). NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 (Log #347) VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: 1123- 323 - (GL (New)): Reject AFFIRMATIVE: 26 SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. NEGATIVE: Weeth RECOMMENDATION: Section GL Ground-level Fireworks. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt SUBSTANTIATION: New section for clarity. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts COMMITFEE ACTION: Reject. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal tee Statement on 1123-304 (Log #321). 1123-1 (Log #18). NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: VOTE ON COMMITrEE ACTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on AFFIRMATIVE: 26 Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: (Log #351) WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123- 327 - (GL-2.1 (New)): Reject 1123-1 (Log #18). SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: RECOMMENDATION: Candles, Batteries, Fountains, Bouquets STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on and Mines shall be buried half their length in the ground or sand Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). boxes. SUBSTANTIATION: A basic minimum requirement. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- (Log #348) tee Statement on 1193-304 (Log #321). 1123- 324- (GL-1 (New)): Reject NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TOVOTE: 30 SUBMYFFER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACq'ION: RECOMMENDATION: Ground-level displays of fireworks shall be AFFIRMATIVE: 26 placed ## (35m) from spectators or at such greater distance NEGATIVE: Weeth stipulated by the Supplier. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt SUBSTANTIATION: A basic minimum requirement. NOT RETURNED: P[att, Roberts COMMITIT, E ACTION: Reject. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: COMMITFEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal tee Statement on 1123-304 (Log #321). 1123-1 (Log #18). NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: VOTE ON COMMITFEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: (Log #3.52) WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123- 328- (Gb3.1 (New)): Reject 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on RECOMMENDATION: Wheels shall be mounted on vertical poles Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). at the height recommended by the Supplier. Before erecting, the Operator or an Assistant shall ensue that the wheel:

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(a) Will turn freely in the correct horizontal or vertical position. COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. (b) The string bunching the leader is cut allowing it to hang down. COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- (c) The leader shall be tied to the pole so that it is easily accessible tee Statement on 1123-304 (Log #321). and does not blow with the wind. NUMBER OF COMMITIVA~ MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 The minimum distance between each wheel shall be 33 ft. (8m). VOTE ON COMMITI'EE ACTION: NOTE: An easy way to erect the poles is to drive a stake firmly into AFFIRMATIVE: 96 the ground and then lash the pole to it. NEGATIVE: Weeth SUBSTANTIATION: A basic ininimum requirement. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt COMMITI'EE ACTION: Reject. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: tee Statement on 1123-304 (Log #321). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 1123-1 (Log #18). VOTE ON COMMNWEE ACTION: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on NEGATIVE: Weeth Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal (Log #355) 1123-1 (Log #18). 1123- 331 - (GL-5.2 (New)): Reject EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on RECOMMENDATION: llluminations shall not be in the spectators Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). direct line of vision. They shall not be placed near enough objects to set them afire. SUBSTANTIATION: A basic minimum requirement. COMMITI'EE ACTION: Reject. (Log #386) COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- 1123- 328a- (G1A): Reject tee Statement on 1123-304 (Log #321). SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 RECOMMENDATION: The Operator of the display shall be VOTE ON COMMITITAS ACTION: responsible supervising all Assistants, coordinating the display with AFFIRMATIVE: 26 the Sponsor(s), the AHJ (s), the emergency personnel and Head NEGATIVE: Weeth Monitor and Monitors. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt SUBSTANTIATION: Establishes a minimum standard for display NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts organization, and details who will do what, when and where. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- 1123-1 (Log #18). tee Statement on 1193-316 (Log #358). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on VOTE ON COMMrITEE ACTION: Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts (Log #356) EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 1123- 332- (GL-6.1 (New)): Reject WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. 1123-1 (Log #18). RECOMMENDATION: Set piece~ shall be firmly attached to the EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: PTOles according to the Supplier's instruction. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on he poles or frames shall be securely braced and guyed to prevent Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). accidental displacement. The leader shall be tied to one of the poles so that it is easily accessible and does not blow with the wind. NOTE: It helps to mark guywires with colored cloth or plastic tape (Log #353) so the crew does not trip over them in the dark. 1123- 329 - (GIA.1 (New)): Reject SUBSTANTIATION: A basic minimum requirement. SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. COMMIq['rEE ACTION: Reject. RECOMMENDATION: Waterfalls shall be mounted between two COMMIT]FEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- pToles set at the height and distance recommended by the Supplier. tee Statement on 1123-304 (Log #321). he leader shall be tied to one of the poles so that it is easily NUMBER OF COMMrffrEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 accessible and does not blow with the wind. VOTE ON COMMITrEE ACTION: SUBSTANTIATION: A basic minimum requirement. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 COMMIT[EE ACTION: Reject. NEGATIVE: Weeth COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt tee Statement on 1193-304 (Log #391). NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal AFFIRMATIVE: 26 1123-1 (Log #18). NEGATIVE: Weeth EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on NOT RETURNED: Plan, Roberts Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: (Log #357) STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on 1123- 333- (GL-7.1 (New)): Reject Proposal 1193-1 (Log #18). SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Pigeons or similar flying devices shall have a controlled flight along a guided wire. They shall be installed to prevent flights in the direction of spectators if accidentally released (Log #354) during flight. 1123- 330 - (GL-5.1 (New)): Reject SUBSTANTIATION: A basic minimum requirement. SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. RECOMMENDATION: Flares to provide illuminations shall be laid COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- on the ground. tee Statement on 1123-304 (Log #321). SUBSTANTIATION: A basic minimum requirement. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30

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VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NEGATIVE: Weeth 1123-1 (Log #18). ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on (Log #333) Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). 1123- 336 - (LL-1.2 (New)): Reject SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Low level aerial fireworks shall not be reloaded into cardboard or plastic mortars at a rate of fire less than 1 (Log #475) sheUper minute. 1123- 333a- (GL-X (New)): Reject NOTE: This reduce rate of fire is in order to allow the mortar to SUBMIq[TER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. cool down significanfly and allow the mortar to have any paper RECOMMENDATION: Meld all requirements from 1126 6-3 Firing cleaned, if needed. Safeguards will and can be used in NFPA 1123. SUBSTANTIATION: The reloading of these aerial shells into SUI~TANTIATION: Provides continuity. cardboard and plastic presents different risks than into steel, mostly COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. due to the unknown variables in mortar integrity as the temperature COMMITTEE STATEMENT: No specific recommended text was rises. While the rate is not varied by mortar placement or air provided by the submitter for the Committee to act on. temperature or other variables, it is prudent to establish some rate of NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 fire as a minimum standard. VOTE ON COMMrI'I'EE ACTION: COMMITI'EE ACTION: Reject. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- NEGATIVE: Weeth tee Statement on 1123-304 (Log #321). ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NEGATIVE: Weeth 1123-1 (Log #18). ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on (Log #331) Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). 1123- 334 - (LL (New)): Reject SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Section LL Lowqevel aerial fireworks. SUBSTANTIATION: New Section for Clarity. By breaking down (Log #334) aerial fireworks into four basic groups, it allows the Code to set 1123- 337 - (LL-2.1 (New)): Reject standards based on the performance of the fireworks, rather than SUBMITI'ER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. the caliber, which is not always the indicator of the performance of RECOMMENDATION: Low-level displays of fireworks shall be the fireworks and thus its risk. ignited ##(45m) from spectators or at such greater distance COMMITI'EE ACTION: Reject. stipulated by the Supplier. COMMrlTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- SUBSTANTIATION: A basic minimum requirement. tee Statement on 1123-304 (Log #321). COMMITI'EE ACTION: Reject. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: tee Statement on 1123-304 (Log #321). AFF/RMATIVE: 26 NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NEGATIVE: Weeth VOTE ON CoMMrI~EE ACTION: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NEGATIVE: Weeth EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on 1123-1 (LOg #18). Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstentlon on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18).

(Log #332) 1123- 335 - (LL-1 (New)): Reject SUBMrrTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. (Log #335) RECOMMENDATION: The rate of fire for low level fireworks shall 1123- 338 - (LL-2.2 (New)): Reject be no more than 5 shells per minute per mortar during a manually SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. fired display. RECOMMENDATION: ff low level fireworks are used in conjunc- SUBSTANTIATION: Sets a minimum rate of fire for medium level tion with medium level and high-level display fireworks, they shall be aerial shells. The purpose is to provide a minimum standard for the located in a separate area or battery. number of mortars supplied and to reduce the risks associated with NOTE: It is often convenient to locate them to one side of the handling too many shells from too few mortars in too short a period centerline of the discharge site and to fire them during the of time. reloading of mortars at the medium high level batteries during a COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. manually fired display. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- SUBSTANTIATION: A basic minimum requirement. tee Statement on 1123.304 (Log#321). COMMIT~E ACTION: Reject. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: tee Statement on 1123-304 (Log #321). AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NEGATIVE: Weeth VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NEGATIVE: Weeth

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ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on (Log #339) Proposal 1123-1 (Log #I 8). 1123- 342 - (ML-1 (New)): Reject SUBMrr'rEI~ Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc~ RECOMM]~-NDATION: Medium level fireworks shall be supplied only to those Operators who have received some training in their (Log #336) use. 1123- 339 - (LL-2.3 (New)): Reject NOTE: Medium level aerial fireworks present different problems SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. and risks, in part because of their additional power but also from the RECOMMENDATION: Barrage and finale racks that are placed ruBseater distances they generally fly into the sky. above ground shall be firmly anchored to level ground with at least 2 TANTIATION: The majority of shows performed in small feet or 2 stakes on each end or 4 sandbags (2 on each side) to towns often have only ground and low level fireworks, often at the Pthreventthem from jumping, bouncing or tilting from the recoil of high school football field. These sites do not always have the room e firing progresses. Rocks, bricks or concrete blocks shall not be for medium level fireworks yet some sponsors and operators want to used for weighting as anchors. use them at these small sites, often with no training. This establishes SUBSTANTIATION: A basic minimum requirement. additional cautionary language for these aerial fireworks. COMMITrEE ACq'ION: Reject. COMMI2WEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITI~E STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- tee Statement on 1123-304 (LOg #321). tee Statement on 1123-304 (Log #321). NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). Proposal 1123.1 (Log #18).

(Log #337) (Log #340) 1123- 340- (LL-2.4 (New)): Reject 1123- 343 - (ML-I.1 (New)): Reject SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. SUBMIT1"ER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Tourbillious shall he fired from a flat level RECOMMENDATION: The rate of fire for medium level fireworks surface. They shall be placed wing downwards. shall be no more than 3 shells per minute per mortar during a NOTE: A 4 ft. x 8ft. ## in (20ram) sheet of plywood is ideal. manually fired display. SUI~TANTIATION: A basic minimum requirement. SUBSTANTIATION: Sets a minimum rate of fire for medium level COMMI2TEE ACTION: Reject. aerial shells. The purpose is to provide a minimum standard for the COMMITIT~ STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- number of mortars supplied and to reduce the risks associated with tee Statement on 1123-304 (Log #321). handling too many shells from too few mortars in too short a period NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 of time. VOTE ON COIVlIVlrI'TEEACTION: COMMrI'IT~ ACTION: Reject. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- NEGATIVE: Weeth tee Statement on 1123-304 (Log #321). ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NEGATIVE: Weeth 1123-1 (LOg #18). ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on (Log #338) Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). 1125- 341 - (ML-1 (New)): Reject SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Section ML Medium-level aerial fireworks. SUBSTANTIATION: New Section for clarity. By breaking down (Log #341) aerial fireworks into three groups, it allows the Code to set standards 1123- 344 - (ML-1.2 (New)): Reject based on the performance of the fireworks, rather than the caliber, SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. which is not always the indicator of the perforrmmce of the fireworks RECOMMENDATION: Medium level aerial fireworks shall not be and thus its risk. reloaded into cardboard or plastic mortars at a rate of fire less than 1 COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. shell per 3 minute period. COMMITFEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- SUBSTANTIATION: The reloading of these more powerful aerial tee Statement on 1123-304 (LOg #321). shells into cardboard and plastic presents different risks than into NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 steel, mostly due to the unknown variables in mortar integrity as the VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: temperature rises. While the rate is not varled by mortar placement AFFIRMATIVE: 26 or air temperature or other variables, it is prudent to establish some NEGATIVE: Weeth rate of fire as a minimum standard. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts COMMI2WEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: tee Statement on 1123-304 (Log #321). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 1123-1 (Log #18).

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VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18).

(Log #342) (Log #345) 1123- 345 - (HL (New)): Reject 1123- 348 - (HL-I.3): Reject SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, In~ SUBMI'FI'ER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Section HL High-level aerial fireworks. RECOMMENDATION: High level aerial fireworks shall not be SUBSTANTIATION: New section for clarity. By breaking down reloaded into cardboard or plastic mortars at a rate of fire less than 1 aerial fireworks into three groups, it allows the Code to set standards shell per 5 minute period. based on the performance of the fireworks, rather than the caliber, NOTE: This reduce rate of fire is in order to allow the mortar to which is not always the indicator of the performance of the fireworks cool down significantly and allow the mortar to have any paper and thus its risk. cleaned, if needed. COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. SUBSTANTIATION: The reloading of these more powerful aerial COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- shells into cardboard and plastic presents different risks than into tee Statement on 1123-304 (Log #321). steel, mostly due to the unknown variables in mortar integrity as the NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 temperature rises. While the rate is not varied by mortar placement VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: or mr temperature or other variables, it is prudent to establish some AFFIRMATIVE: 26 rate of fire as a minimum standard. NEGATIVE: Weeth COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- NOT RETURNED: Piatt, Roberts tee Statement on 1123-304 (Log #321). EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NUMBER OF COMMITrEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: 1123-1 (Log #18). AFFIRMATIVE: 26 EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: NEGATIVE: Weeth STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). (Log #343) EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: 1123- 346 - (HL-I.1 (New)): Reject STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). RECOMMENDATION: High level fireworks shall be supplied only to those operators who have received some training and who have firsthand experience in their use. NOTE: High level aerial fireworks present significantly different (Log #346) problems and risks from medium-level aerial fireworks, in part 1123- 349- (HL-4 (New)): Reject becausse of their additional power but also from the greater distances SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. sthey generally fly into the sky. RECOMMENDATION: High level aerial fireworks with trailing UBSTAIqTIATION: None. effects, parachute effects orlarge numbers of multiple breaks shall COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. clearly be listed on the display plan. COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- NOTE: It is preferred that these high level fireworks be given tee Statement on 1123-304 (Log #321). additional fallout area, even uprange given the higher altitudes and NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 drift effects they may have, even when surface winds are moderate. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: SUBSTANTIATION: Gives avery minimum guidelines for the very AFFIRMATIVE: 26 unique shells. NEGATIVE: Weeth COMMITIT~ ACTION: Reject. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt COMMrlTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts tee Statement on 1123-304 (Log #321). EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: 1123-1 (Log #18). AFFIRMATIVE: 26 EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: NEGATIVE: Weeth STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). (Log #344) EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: 1123- 347 - (HL-1.2 (New)): Reject STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, la Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). RECOMMENDATION: The rate of fire for high level fireworks shall be no more than 2 shells per minute per mortar during a manually fired display. SUBSTANTIATION: Sets a minimum rate of fire for medium level CLog #413) aerial shells. The purpose is toprovide a minimum standard for the 1123- 350 - (Chapter 5): Reject number of mortars supplied and to reduce the risks associated with SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. handling too many shells from too few mortars in too short a period RECOMMENDATION: Requirements of Principals. of time. SUIILgrANTIATION: Change to Requirements of Principals and COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. include new sections on Operator, Assistant, Sponsor, AHJ, Supplier COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- and Manufacturer requirements. These provide more detailed- tee Statement on 1123-304 (Log #321). information and minimum requirements of these principals. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 COMMI'ITEE ACTION: Reject.

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COMMrlTEE STATEMENT: The title in the current edition of NFPA 1123 (1988) addresses the subject of the proposed new 1123- 353 - (5-2): Reject (Log #416) SUBMITI'ER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. g'i~rL'~ or cO~vwrrEE M~ntS ELIGmLE TO VOTE: SO RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: VOTE ON COMMrrTEE ACTION: All Assistants shall be at least 18 years of age and shall be assigned AFFIRMATIVE: 26 only those tasks by the Operator they have sufficient training, NEGATIVE: Weeth experience proficiency and competency to perform. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt SUBSTANTIATION: Provides additional information. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee did not support this WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal recommended change. They did not believe that it was a necessary 1125-1 (Log #18). change. The language in the present code text addresses the EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: subject. The material is covered In current code chapter 5. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLETO VOTE: 30 Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt (Log #414) NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts 1123- 351 - (5-1.1): Accept in Principle EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: 1123-1 (Log #18). An Operator shall be at least 21 years old and licensed or approved EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: by the Authority Having Jurisdiction in accordance with any and all STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on applicable laws. Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). SUBSTANTIATION: There is only one Operator per display. Change for consistency. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. (Log#417) Change the "an" to "the" at the beginning of paragraph 5-1.1. 1123- 354 - (5-3): Reject COMMITTEE STATEMENT: Editorial clarification. SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: Permits Required. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 SUBSTANTIATION: Move to Chapter 3 Display Site Selection & NEGATIVE: Weeth Setup. The permit process is more in line with the planning, ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt inspection and approval process prior to the display. Realign all NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts existing sections and proposed sections so they are more in EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: chronological order from the requirements of the principals, the WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal planning and setup of the display to the operation and eventual 1123-1 (Log #18). cleanup and teardown stages. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee did not support this Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). recommended change. They did not believe that it was a necessary. change. The language in the present code text addresses the subiei:t. The material is covered in current code chapter 5. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLETO VOTE: 30 (Log #415) VOTE ON COMMrITEE ACTION: 1123- 352 - (5-1.2): Reject AFFIRMATIVE: 28 SUBMITI'ER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. NEGATIVE: Weeth RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt Applicants for licensing as an Operator shall successfully complete NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts a written examination of laws, regulations, and safety practices EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: pertaining to the discharge of fireworks administered by the WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal Authority Having Jurisdiction, or otherwise demonstrate proficiency. 1123-1 (Log #18). NOTE: Many Operators have completed a basic display training EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: course at schools or seminars provided by companies and assoda- STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on tions. Completion or certification of these training programs is one Proposal 1123.1 (Log #18). method of demonstrating proficiency for approval in those j'urisdictions that. have no. hcensinag,requirements. Others methods of demonstrauon profioency would be letters of recommendauon from known companies or other AHJs, resumes listing other show (Log #418) experience, etc~ 1123- 355 - (5-3.1): Reject SUBSTANTIATION: Provides additional information. SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. COMMI'ITEE ACTION: Reject. RECOMMENDATION: The Operator shall obtain a permit from COMMITrRE STATEME2qT: The Committee did not support this the Authority Having Jurisdiction prior to performing the fireworks recommended change. They did not believe that itwas a necessary change. The language in the present code text addresses the sdiI~ANTIATION: None of these entities has been defined. This subject. The material is covered in current code chapter 5. aoedfies who is actually responsible. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLETO VOTE: 30 MMITrEE ACTION: Reject. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee did not support this AFFIRMATIVE: 26 recommended change. They did not believe that it was a necessary NEGATIVE: Weeth change. The language in the present code text addresses the ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt subject. The material is covered in current code chapter 5. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLETO VOTE: 30 EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: VOTE ON COMMITIT, E ACTION: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal AFFIRMATIVE: 26 1123-1 (Log #18). NEGATIVE: Weeth EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18).

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(Log #419) NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 1125- 350 - (5-3.1): Reject VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 RECOMMENDATION: As part of thepermit process, the Operator NEGATIVE: Weeth and Sponsor shall demonstrate financial responsibility by providing ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt groof of insurance or by other means approved by the AHJ. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts UBSTANTIATION: None of these entities has been defined. This EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: eCifies who is actually responsible. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal MMITrEE ACTION: Reject. 1125-1 (Log #18). COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee did not support this EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: recommended change. They did not believe that it was a necessary STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on change. The language in the present code text addresses the Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). subject. The material is covered in current code chapter 5. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLETO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 (Log #235) NEGATIVE: Weeth 1125- 359 - (EF-I.1 (New)): Accept in Principle ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt SUBMITTER= Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts RECOMMENDATION: The purpose of this section is to provide EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: minimum requirements the design and manufacturing of electrical WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal firing units for displays or portions of displays that are electrically 1123-1 (Log #18). fired. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: SUBSTANTIATION: Remove guidance from this and all other STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on introductorypurposes in the Code. Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). COMMITrEEACTION: Acceptin Principle. COMMrITEE STATEMENT: The Committee Actions and Statements reflected in proposals 1125-372 (Log #193), 1125-373 (Log #194), 1123-374 (LOg#195), 1125-375 (Log 196), 1125-376 (Log #233) (Log #197), 1123-377 (Log #198), 1125- 378 (Log #199), 1123-379 1125- 357- (EF (New)): Accept in Principle (LOg #200), 1123-380 (Log #201), and 1125-381 (Log #202) address SUBMITTEPe Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. the submitter s concern by adding a new chapter on electrical firing RECOMMENDATION: Chapter EF Electrically Fired Display requirements. Much of the submitter's proposed recommendation SUBSTANTIATION: Create a new Chapter for electrical firing. is duplication of the Committee Actions on proposals 1125-372 (LOg Include requirements for equipment, setup and operations. This is #193), 1123-373 (Log #194), 1125-374 (Log#195), 1125-375 (Log needed to distinguish between the very different equipment, #196), 1123-376 (Log #197), 1125-377 (Log #198), 1125-378 (Log methods and operations of manually fired displays and provide the #199), 1123-379 (Log #200), 1125-380 (LOg#201), and 1125-381 industry and the AI-IJs with the basics of this developing method. COMMITrEEACTION: Accept in Principle. TO VOTE 30 COMMITrRR STATEMENT: The Committee Actions and VOTE ON COMMrITEE ACTION: Statements reflected in proposals 1125-372 (Log #193), 1125-~73 AFFIRMATIVE: 26 (Log#104), 1123-374 (Log#195), 1123-375 (Log 196), 1123-376 NEGATIVE: Weeth (Log #197), 1123-377 (Log #198), 1123-378 (Log #199), 1125-379 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt (LOg #'200), 1123-380 (Log #201 ), and 1125-381 (Log #202) address NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts the submitter's concern by adding a new chapter on electrical firing EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: requirements. Much of the submitter's proposed recommendation WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal is duplication of the Committee Actions on proposals 1125-372 (LOg 1125-1 (Log #18). #193), 1125-373 (Log #194), 1125-374 (Log #195), 1125-375 (Log EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: #196), 1123-376 (Log #197), 1125-377 (Log #198), 1125.378 (Log STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on #199), 1123-379 (Log #200), 1125.380 (Log #201), and 1125-381 Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). NUMBER(Log#202)=0~...... uummaTTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 (Log #236) NEGATIVE: Weeth 1125- 360 - (EFq.2): Accept in Principle ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts RECOMMENDATION: Manual and automatic units shall include a EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: key-operated switch or other similar device that greatly reduces the WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal possibility that unauthorized or unintentional firings can occur. 1125-1 (Log #18). This switch shall be clearly labeled and when activated, shall be EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: permitted to have lights and buzzers to indicate the shams of the STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on system. Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). Hand held electrical firing unit shall have two switches, one to arm and one to fire the unit, and that require both switches be activated at the same time in order to fire the unit. The switches shall be clearly labeled and have a light that goes on when the unit is armed. (Log #254) NOTE: Many firing systems used in display fireworks are custom 1125- 358 - (EF (New)): Accept in Principle manufactured. There are a variety of systems and many have the SUB~ Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. same basic design, but use different methods to accomplish the same RECOMMENDATION: Electrical Fa,ing Equipment task. SUBSTANTIATION: Move all of 2-4 to this new section for SUBSTANTIATION: A more detailed description of the minimum electrical equipment in the new chapter, revise, expand and update requirements. as needed. COMMIT1"EEACTION: Accept in Principle. COMMITrRE ACTION: Accept in Principle. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee Actions and COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee Actions and Statements reflected in proposals 1125-372 (Log #193), 1123-373 Statements reflected in proposals 1125-372 (Log #193), 1125-~73 (Log #194), 1123-374 (Log #195), 1125.37.5 (Log 196), 1125-37 6 (Log #194), 1123-374 (Log#195), 1123-375 (Log 196), 1125-376 (Log #197), 1123-377 (Log #198), 1125- 378 (Log #199), 1125-379 (Log #197), 1123-377 (Log #198), 1125- 378 (Log #199), 1125-379 (Log #'200), 1123-380 (Log #201), and 1125-381 (Log #202) address (Log #'200), 1123-380 (Log #201), and 1123-381 (Log #'202) address the submitter's concern by adding a new chapter on electrical firing the submitter's concern by addin~ a new chapter on electrical firing requirements. Much of the submltter's proposed recommendation requirements. Much ofthe submmer's proposed recommendation is duplicationof the Committee Actions on proposals 1123-372 (Log is duplication of the Committee Actions on proposals 1125-372 (Log #193), 1125.373 (Log #194), 1123-374 (Log #195), 1125.375 (Log #193), 1125-373 (Log #194), 1125.374 (Log#195), 1125-375 (Log #196), 1123-376 (LOg #197), 1125.377 (Log #198), 1125.378 (Log #196), 1125-376 (Log #197), 1125.377 (Log #198), 1125-378 (Log #199), 1125-379 (Log #200), 1125-380 (Log #201), and 1125-381 #199), 1123-379 (Log #200), 1125-380 (Log #201), and 1125-381 tl r~ :k~/39~ (Log #'202). N'~'(JI~F~I~I()FCOMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30

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VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: (Log #239) AFFIRMATIVE: 26 1123- 303 - (EF-2.1 (New)): Acceptin Principle NEGATIVE: Weeth SUBMITTER= Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt RECOMMENDATION: All electrical firing unit(s), cables and NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts junctions and the attached electric matches shall be visually EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: inspected by the Operator or Assistant(s) prior to the display. The WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal umt shall not be in test or arm status at this time. 1123-1 (Log #18). SUBSTANTIATION: New text that provides more detail and EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: information on the setup and operation of electrical firing, STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on including the various systems and equipment used. Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). COMMITFEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee Actions and Statements reflected in proposals 1123-372 (Log #193), 1123-373 (Log#194), 1123-374 (LOg #195), 1123-375 (Log 196), 1123-376 (Log #237) (Log #197), 1123-377 (LOg #198), 1123- 378 (Log #199), 1123-379 1123- 301 - (EF-1.5 (New)): Accept in Principle (Log #200), 1123-380 (LOg #201), and 1123-381 (Log #202) address SUBMITIT.R: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. the submitter's concern by adding a new chapter on electrical firing RECOMMRNDATION: Shunts shall not be required on any requirements. Much of the submitter's proposed recommendation electrical firing unit. is duplication of the Committee Actions on proposals 1123-372 (Log NOTE: While shunts are required for blasting, electric matches #193), 1193-373 (Log #194), 1123-374 (Log#195), 1193-375 (Log used in fireworks with firing systems do not need shunts to provide extra protection, as they are less sensitive and powerful than similar #196), 1123-376 (Log #197), 1123-377 (Log #198), 1123-378 (Log systems used in blasting. #199), 1123-379 (Log #200), 1123-380 (Log #201), and 1123-381 (Lo;og~,#202). BEltS SUKSTANTIATION: New text to prevent shunts from being NulvmER OF COMMITTEE MEM ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 required where they are not needed. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: COMMITYEEACTION: Acceptin Principle. AFFIRMATIVE: 20 COMMITYEE STATEMENT: The Committee Actions and NEGATIVE: Weeth Statements reflected in proposals 1123-372 (Log #193), 1123-373 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt (Log #194), 1123-374 (Log#195), 1123-375 (Log 196), 1123-376 NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts (Log #197), 1123-377 (Log #198), 1123- 378 (Log #199), 1123-379 EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: (Log #200), 1123-380 (Log #201), and 1123-381 (Log #202) address WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal the submitter's concern by adding a new chapter on electrical firing 1123-1 (LOg #18). requirements. Much of the submitter's proposed recommendation EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: is duplication of the Committee Actions on proposals 1123-372 (Log STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on #193), 1123-373 (Log #194), 1123-374 (Log #195), 1125-375 (Log Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). #19fi), 1123-376 (Log #197), 1123-377 (Log #198), 1123-378 (Log #199), 1123-379 (Log #200), 1123-380 (Log #201 ), and 1123-381

Iq~IB~EI~I6F COMMITI'EE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 (Log #240) VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: 1123- 364 - (EF-2.2 (New)): Accept in Principle AFFIRMATIVE: 26 SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. NEGATIVE: Weeth RECOMMENDATION: The electrical firing unit(s) shall be setup ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt with a clear line of site to all of the fireworks the unit will be NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts activated. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: Exception. An Assistant in communication with the shooter at the WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal unit shall be permitted to act as the spotter of the fireworks. 1123-1 (Log #18). SUBSTANTIATION: New text that provides more detail and EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: information on the setup and operation of electrical firing, STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on including the various systems and equipment used. Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). COMMITI'EE ACTION: Accept in Principle. COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The Committee Actions and Statements reflected in proposals 1123-372 (Log #193), 1123-373 (Log #238) (Log #194), 1123-374 (Log#195), 1'123-375 (Log 196), 1123-376 1123- 302 - (EF-2 (New)): Accept in Principle (Log #197), 1123-377 (Log #198), 1123- 378 (Log #199), 1125-379 SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. (Log #200), 1123-380 (Log #201), and 1123-381 (Log #'202) address RECOMMENDATION: Electrical Firing Setup and Operation the submitter's concern by adding, a new, chapter on electrical firing SUBSTANTIATION: New section for additional text. This will requirements. Much of the subm,tter s proposed recommendation provide more detail and information on the setup and operation of is duplication of the Committee Actions on proposals 1123-372 (Log electrical firing, including the various systems and equipment used. #193), 1123-373 (LOg #194), 1123-374 (Log#195), 1123-375 (Log COMMITI'EE ACTION: Accept in Principle. #19fi), 1123-376 (LOg #197), 1123-377 (Log#198), 1123-378 (Log COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The Committee Actions and #199), 1123-379 (Log #200), 1123-380 (Log #201), and 1123-381 Statements reflected in proposals 1123-372 (Log #193), 1123-373 (Log#194), 1123-374 (Log#195), 1123-375 (Log 196), 1123-376 CO E.EMB ELIGIBLE TO VOTE, 30 (Log #197), 1123-377 (Log #198), 1123- 378 (Log #199), 1123-379 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: (Log #200), 1123-380 (Log #201), and 1123-381 (Log #202) address AFFIRMATIVE: 26 the submitter's concern by adding a new chapter on electrical tiring NEGATIVE: Weeth requirements. Much of the submitter's proposed recommendation ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt is duplication of the Committee Actions on proposals 1123-372 (Log NOT RETURNED: Plait, Roberts #193), 1123-373 (Log #194), 1123-374 (Log #195), 1123-375 (Log EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: #196), 1123-376 (Log#197), 1123-377 (Log#198), 1123-378 (Log WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal #199), 1123-379 (Log #200), 1123-380 (Log #201), and 1123-381 1123-1 (Log#18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: co .EMB E, IGIB, E TO VOTE: 3O STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on VOTE ON COMMITI'EE ACTION: Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts (Log #241) EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 1123- 3fi5 - (EF-2.3 (New)): Accept in Principle WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal SUBMITYEIR: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. 1123-1 (Log #18). RECOMMENDATION: Electrical firingunits powered by batteries EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: shall either use a self contained gel cellbattery or a battery that is STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on covered so it is not exposed to any sparks or open flame. Proposal 1125-1 (Log #18). SUBSTANTIATION: New text that provides more detail and information on the setup and operation of electrical firing, including the various systems and equipment used.

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COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. (Log #196), 1125-376 (Log #197), 1125-377 (Log #198), 1125-$78 COMMITIT.,E STATEMENT: The Committee Actions and (Log #199), 1125-379 (LOg #200), 1125-$80 (Log #'201), and 1125- Statements reflected in proposals 1125-$72 (Log #193), 1125-3.73 381 (Log #'202). _ ...... (Log #194), 1125-$74 (Log#195), 1125-$75 (Log 196), 1125-376 NUMBER OF CO~ rt-~ M~ ~G~ TO VOTE: 30 (Log #197), 1125-$77 (LOg #198), 1125- $78 (LOg #199), 1125-379 VOTE ON COMMITIT_£ ACTION: (Log #200), 1123-580 (Log #201), and 1125-381 (Log #202) address AFFIRMATIVE: 26 the submitter's concern by adding a new chapter on electrical firing NEGATIVE: Weeth requirements. Much of the submitter's proposed recommendation ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt is duplication of the Committee Actions on proposals 1125-572 (Log NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts #193), 1125-373 (LOg #194), 1125-$74 (Log #195), 1125-375 (Log EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: #196), 1125-$76 (LOg #197), 1125-$77 (Log #198), 1125-$78 (Log WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal #199), 1125-579 (Log #200), 1125-380 (Log #201), and 1125-$81 1125-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: bI~IBE~I~'bF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on VOTE ON COMMrFrEE ACTION: Proposal 1125-1 (Log #18). AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Piatt, Roberts (LOg #'244) EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 1125- $68 - (EF-2.6 (New)): Accept in Principle WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc 1123-1 (Log #18). RECOMMENDATION: Electric~. firing units shall have one EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: shooter and only Assistant(s) that are required to operate the unit(s) STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on and communicate with other batteries as needed. Proposal 1125-1 (Log #18). SUBSTANTIATION: New text that provides more detail and information on thesetup and operation of electrlcal firing, including the various systems and equipment used. COMMI'FrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. (Log #242) COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The Committee Actions and 1125- 366 - (EF-2.4 (New)): Accept in Principle Statements reflected in proposals 1125-$72 (Log #195), 1125-$75 SUBMITI~R: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. (Log #194), 1125-574 (LOg#195), 1125-$75 (Log 196), 1125-376 RECOMMENDATION: Electrical firing unit(s) powered from AC (Log #197), 1125-577 (Log #198), 1125- 578 (Log #199), 1125-$79 power lines shall have some form of line isolation shall be employed (Log #200), 1125-580 (Log #201), and 1125-$81 (Log #'202) address (e.g., a line isolation transformer). the submitter's concern by adding a new chapter on electrical firing SUBSTANTIATION: New text that provides more detail and requirements. Much of the submitter's proposed recommendation information on the setup and operation of electrical firing, is duplication of the Committee Actions on proposals 1125-$72 (Log including the various systems and equipment used. #193), 1125-$73 (Log #194), 1125-$74 (Log#195), 1125-375 (LOg COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. #196), 1125-$76 (Log #197), 1125-577 (Log #198), 1125-578 (Log COMMITIT,E STATEMENT: The Committee Actions and #199), 1125-579 (Log #200), 1125-$80 (Log#201), and 1125-381 Statements reflected in proposals 1125-372 (Log #193), 1123-$73 (LOg #202). (Log #194), 1125-$74 (Log#195), 1125-575 (Log 196), 1125-376 NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 (Log #197), 1125-377 (LOg #198), 1125- 378 (Log #199), 1125-$79 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: (Log #200), 1125-$80 (LOg #201), and 1125-$81 (Log #'202) address AFFIRMATIVE: 26 the submitter s concern by adding a new chapter on electrical firing NEGATIVE: Weeth requirements. Much of the submitter's proposed recommendation ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt is duplication of the Committee Actions on proposals 1125-$72 (Log NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts #193), 1125-$73 (Log#194), 1125-574 (Log#195), 1125-375 (Log EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal #196), 1125-$76 (Log #197), 1125-377 (Log #198), 1125-$78 (Log 1125-1 (Log #18). #199), 1125-$79 (Log #200), 1125-580 (Log #201), and 1125-381 EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: (Log #202). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt (Log #'245) NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts 1125- 369 - (EF-2.7 (New)): Accept in Principle EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal RECOMMENDATION: At no time shall electrical contact be 1125-1 (LOg #18). allowed to occur between any wiring associated with the electrical EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: firing unit and any metal object in contact with the ground. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on SUBSTANTIATION: New text that provides more detail and Proposal 1125-1 (Log #18). information on the setup and operation of electrical firing, including the various systems and equipment used. COMMITIT.EACTION: Accept in Principle. COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: The Committee Actions and (Log #245) Statements reflected in proposals 1125-372 (Log #193), 1125-373 1125- $67- (EF-2.5 (New)): Accept in Principle (Log #194), 1125-374 (LOg#195), 1125-375 (Log 196), 1125-376 SUBMITTER= Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. (Log #197), 1125-377 (Log #198), 1125- 378 (Log #199), 1125-$79 RECOMMENDATION: Electrical firing units shall be setup at least (LOg #200), 1125-380 (Log #201), and 1125-381 (Log #202) address 50 ft. from the nearest aerial shell or mine of any caliber. the submitter s concern by adding a new chapter on electrical firing NOTE: The electrical firing unit should be on a flat surface or requirements. Much ofthe submitter'sproposed recommendation table, and have some form of blast shield or protection around it. is duplication.of the Committee Actions on proposals 1125-$72 (Log SUBSTANTIATION: New text that provides more detail and #193), 1125-373 (Log#194), 1125-374 (Log#195), 1125-375 (Log information on the setup and operation of electrical firing, #196), 1125-376 (Log #197), 1125-377 (Log #198), 1125-378 (LOg including the various systems and equipment used. #199), 1125-379 (LOg#200), 1125-$80 (Log#201), and 1125-581 COMMITIT.,E ACTION: Acceptin Princil~ie. COMMrITEE STATEMENT: The Committee Actions and MEMB TO VOTE: $0 Statements reflected in proposals 1125-$72 (Log #193), 1125-575 VOTE ON COMMITIT.E ACTION: (Log #194), 1125-$74 (LOg#195), 1125-375 (Log 196), 1125-576 AFFIRMATIVE: 26 (Log #197), 1123-377 (LOg #198), 1125- 578 (Log #199), 1125-579 NEGATIVE: Weeth (Log #'200), 1125-380 (Log #201), and 1125-581 (Log #'202) address ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt the submitter's concern by adding a new chapter on electrical firing NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts requirements. Much of the submitter's proposed recommendatioff EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: is duplication of the Committee Actions on proposals 1125-372 (Log WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal #193), 1125-573 (Log #194), 1125-$74 (Log#195), 1125-$75 1125-1 (LOg #18).

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EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: (Log #193) STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on 1123- 372 - (EF-2.1O (New)): Accept in Principle Proposal 112331 (Log #18). SUBMIT'IXR: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: When fireworks are being loaded or setup and connected to the junctions, the cables from the junctions to the unit(s) shall not be connected to the electrical firing unit. (Log #'246) SUBSTANTIATION: New text that provides more detail and 1123- 370 - (EF-2.8 (New)): Accept in Principle information on the setup and operation of electrical firing, SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. including the various systems and equipment used. RECOMMENDATION: The electrical firing unit and junctions COMMITrEEACTION: Accept in Principle. shall be protected from becoming damaged or placed so they sit in 1. Add a new Chapter containing requirements on Electrical standing water. All cables and wires shall be placed so they are not Firing and designate it as Chapter 5. driven over by service or other vehicles. Chapter 5 Electrical Ignition of a Display SUBSTANTIATION: New text that provides more detail and 5-1 General. information on the setup and operation of electrical firing, 5-1.1 * The intent of this chapter shall be toprovide requirements including the various systems and equipment used. for the proper setup and operation of an outdoor display of COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. fireworks that will be ignited using electrical means. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee Actions and A-5-1.1 Electrical ignition is often used for larger displays, displays Statements reflected in proposals 11233372 (Log #193), 11233373 fired on frequent occasions at a fixed location, and for other displays (Log#194), 11233374 (Log #195), 11233375 (Log 196), 1123-376 where precise control over the timing of the fireworks is desired for (Log #197), 1123-377 (Log #198), 1123. 378 (Log #199), 1123.379 aesthetic reasons. (Log #200), 11233380 (Log #201 ), and 1123.381 (Log #202) address 5-1.2 The intent of this chapter shall also be to provide require- the submitter's concern by adding a new chapter on electrical firing ments and minimum standards for the design and use of electrical requirements. Much of the submitter's proposed recommendation firing units used in electrically-fired displays, including manually is duplication of the Committee Actions on proposals 1123-372 (Log operated, automatically operated, and hand-held firing units. #193), 11233373 (Log #194), 1123-374 (Log #195), 1123.375 (Log 5-1.3" When only electrical ignition is used, the operator and all #196), 11233376 (Log#197), 1123.377 (Log#198), 1123.378 (Log assistants shall be positioned a minimum of 100 ft (31 m) from any #199), 1123.379 (Log #200), 11233380 (Log #201), and 1123-381 mortar or be positioned behind a protective barrier approved by the authority havingjurisdiction. EUGIB ,O VOTE 30 A-5-1.3 In an electrically fired display, all aerial shells to be used in VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: the display are normally loaded prior to the firing of the first shell. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 A mortar is therefore required for each shell. Other fireworks NEGATIVE: Weeth devices such as set pieces, roman candle batteries, and fountains that ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt are to be fired during the display are also set up for firing prior to NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts the display and ignited electn'cally. It is therefore normally not EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: necessary for any personnel to be in the immediate area during the WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal firing of the display. 1123.1 (Log #18). 5-1.4 When manual firing and electrical ignition are both used EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: during a display, the mortars to be used for manual firing shall be STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on separated from the mortars to be used for electrical ignition by a Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). distance of at least 25 ft ( 7.6 m). 5-2 Design of Electrical Firing Units. 5-2.1 Electrical firing units and accompanying junctions shall be manufactured spedfically for use in the electrical ignition of (Log #'247) pyrotechnic devices or explosives. The manufacturer shall supply 1123- 371 - (EF-2.9 (New)): Accept in Principle specifications and instructions for the proper setup and use of each SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. unit. RECOMMENDATION: The electrical firing unit(s), cables and Exception: Specifications and instructions shall not be required junctions shall be inspected by the Operator or Assistant(s) and any when the electrical firing unit has been manufactured by th-e person repairs made prior to use. operating the unit at the display. SUBSTANTIATION: New text that i?rovides more detail and 5-2.2* Manual electrical firing units shall include a key-operated information on the setup and operation of electrical firing, switch or similar device that greatly reduces the possibility that including the various systems and equipment used. unauthorized or unintentional firings can occur. COMMITrEEACTION: Acceptin Prindpie. Ao5-2.2 Switches should have labels under or above each switch. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Commtttee Actions and The labels should be either letters (A,B,C,...) or numbers (1,9,3,...). Statements reflected in proposals 1123.372 (Log #193), 1123.373 5-2.3* Manual electrical firing units shall be designed such that at (Log#194), 1123.374 (LOg#195), 1123-375 (Log 196), 1123-376 least two positive actions must be taken to apply an electric current (Log #197), 1123.377 (Log #198), 1123- 378 (Log #199), 1123.379 to an electric match. (LOg #200), 1123-380 (LOg #201 ), and 1123-381 (Log #202) address A-5-2.3 For example, this might be accomplished with 2 switches in the submitter's concern by adding a new, chapter on electrical firin, g series, both of which must he operated for current to flow to the requirements. Much of the submitter s proposed recommendation match. is dupfication of the Committee Ac0ons on proposals 1123-372 (Log 5-2.4* Switches to power electrical firing units for testing, firing, or #193), 1123.373 (Log #194), 1123.374 (Log #195), 1123.375 (LOg both shall be clearly indicate the function or functions of each #196), 1123-376 (Log #197), 1123.377 (Log #198), 1123-378 (LOg switch. #199), 11233379 (LOg #200), 1123.380 (Log #201), and 11233381 A-5-2.4 A switch used to power the electrical firing unit for testing should be a different style that those used to ignite electrical NUMBrat(.Lo~.##202)~. otuommat ...... tr.z. MEM BERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE : 30 matches, and should also be provided with lights to indicate the VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: status of the unit. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 5-2.5 A light, a beeper, or both shall activate when a manual NEGATIVE: Weeth electrical firing unit ,s armed. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt 5-2.6 A band-held electrical firing unit shall have two switches, one NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts to arm and one to fire the unit. The unit shall be designed so that EXPLANATION OF NF.~ATIVE: both switches shall be activated at the same time in order to ignite an WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negarive on Proposal electric match. Switches shall be clearly identified, and units shall 1125-1 (Log #18). have a light that goes on when the unit is armed. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: 5-2.7 Automatic electrical firing units shall incorporate some form STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on of a "dead-man switch", such that all firings cease the moment that Proposal 1125-1 (Log#18). the switch is released. 5-2.8 If an electrical firing unit or junction has a built-in test drcuit, the unit shall be designed to limit the test current (into a short circuit) to 0.05 ampere or to 20% of the no-fire current of the electric match being used, whichever is less.

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5-2.9 Multi-testers, such as Volt-Ohm Meters, shall not be used for 2. Delete from the existing code section 2-4 on Electrical firing testing electric matches unless the tester's maximum current delivery units. otential has been measured and found to meet the requirements of 3. Renumber existing Chapter 5 to become (~aapter ft. g ection 5-2.8 of this code. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: 1. A chapter on electrical firing is 5-2.10 Shunts of the type sometimes used in commercial blasting needed and the Committee has prepared the text in response to that shall not be required on any electrical firing unit used for the need. ignition of pyrotechnic devices at an outdoor display of fireworks. 2. This material is now addressed in new Chapter 5. 5-2.11 Electrical firing units shall be powered by batteries or 3. The addition of the new Chapter 5 on electrical firing was isolated power supplies used for firing purposes only. If batteries are inserted ahead of existing Chapter 5 which was renumbered to used, they shall be self-contained in the firing unit or otherwise Chapter ft. covered or protected to prevent accidental contact with wires N~ER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 leading to the fireworks. VOTE ON COMMITI'EE ACTION: Exception: Electrical firing units powered by commercial power AFFIRMATIVE: 2fi shall be permitted provided they incorporate an isolation trans- NEGATIVE: Weeth former. The ttausformer shall be located within the firing unit or ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt elsewhere in the firing system. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts 5-5 Set up of Electrical Firing Units. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 5-3.1 All electrical firing units, cables, andjunctious and the WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal attached electric matches shall be visually inspected by the operator 1123-1 (Log #18). or an assistant prior to the display. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: 5-3.1.1 The electrical firing unit shall not be in test or arm status STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on during this inspection. Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). 5-3,1.2 Repairs shall be permitted provided that the system can be returned to full, safe operating condition prior to the display. 5-3.2* The electric finng unit shall be set up and Iocatedsuch that there is a clear line of sight to the mortars and other parts of the (Log #194) discharge site. 1125- 373 - (EF-2.11 (New)): Accept in Principle Exception: A direct line of sight shall not be required when an SUBMI'I3FER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. assistant who is acting as a spotter is in direct communication with RECOMMENDATION: The cables from the junctions to the unit(s) the operator of the firing unit. shall be connected only after all of the fireworks at that battery have A-5-3.2 It is recommended that the electrical firing unit be placed been loaded or setup and connected to the junctions. on a flat surface or table, and it should be provided with some form SUBSTANTIATION: New text that provides more detail and of shield or other means of protection when it is near the firing site. information on the setup and operation of electrical firing, 5-3.3 Only those persons required for the proper and safe firing of including the various systems and equipment used. the display shall be permitted in the vicinity of the electrical firing COMMI'ITEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. unit during the display. COMMIIqTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- 5-3.4 At no point shall electrical contact be permitted to occur tee Statement on 1123-$72 (Log #193). between any griring assodated with the electn'cal firing unit and any NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 metal wire or object that is in contact with the ground. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: 5-3.5 When fireworks are being loaded into mortars or otherwise AFFIRMATIVE: 26 set up for firing at the display site, cables from thejunctious to the NEGATIVE: Weeth electilcal firing unit shallbe disconnected. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt 5-3.6 Once the fireworks have been loaded or otherwise set up, NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts testing of the circuits shall be permitted. When any drcuit testing is EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: performed, no persons shall be allowed in the immediate area of any WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal fireworks that have been attached to the electrical firing unic 1123-I (Log #18). 5-3.7 If the testing of the circuits indicates that a problem might EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: exist, the operator or assistant shall be permitted to reiuspect any STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on cables, connections, or electric matches that are in question. This Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). inspection shall only be performed after the electrical firing unit has been switched off or disconnected from the power source. 5-4 Operation of the Electrical Firing Unit. 5-4.1 Prior to arming the electrical firing unit for firing, the (Log #195) operator of the unit shall confirm that no personnel are present in 1125- 374 - (EF-3 (New)): Accept in Principle the electrically-ignited mortar area. SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. 5-4.2 The person controlling the electrical firing unit shall be RECOMMENDATION: Electrical Fh'ing Unit Testing provided with a means of communicating with the operator. SUBSTANTIATION: New text that provides more detail and 5-4.3* The person controlling the electrical firing unit shall cease information on the setup and operation of electrical firing, firing from any discharge site that has a significant malfunction until includingthe various systems and equipment use& the operator or an assistant visually inspects the discharge site for COMMYITEE ACTION: Acceptin Principle. damage to mortars, equipment, or remaining fireworks and COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- indicates that it is safe for firing to resume. The electrical firing unit tee Statement on 1123-372(LOg #193.) shall be switched off or disconnected while this inspection is being NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 PA.erformed. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: 5-4.3 A significant malfunction normally means that a firework AFFIRMATIVE: 26 has violently exploded in a mortar and there is a possibility that NEGATIVE: Weeth mortars have been dislodged from their intendedplacement in racks ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt or in the ground. A "flowerpot" or low burst will normally not NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts require stopping the display to check the mortar area. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 5-5 Post-Display Operations. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 5-5.1 After the completion of the display, the electrical firing unit 1123-1 (Log #18). shall be switched offand all cables disconnected prior to any clean- EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: up or other work in the display site. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on 5-5.2 All fireworks display mortars and other equipment shall be Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). carefully inspected for any unfired devices. 5-5.2.1" Where conditions allow, it shall be permitted to allow the firing of any unfired devices after the display, in accordance with all other sections of this code. A-5-5.2.1 Because much of the ability to control the audience is lost (Log #196) once the display is concluded, it is not normally recommended to 1123- 375 - (EF-3.1 (New)): Accept in Principle fire left-over aerial shells. However, under favorable drcumstances, SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. it can be possible and desireable to ignite any unfired set pieces, RECOMMENDATION: All electrical firing unit(s) firing circuits fountains, roman candies, or other low-level devices. - shall be tested prior to the display for continuity and resistance. 5-5.2.2 Otherwise, the remaining fireworks shall beproperly SUBSTANTIATION: New text that provides more detail and packaged and returned to the supplier or disposed of in compliance information on the setup and operation of electrical firing, with all applicable regulations. including the various systems and equipment used.

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COMMITrlgEACTION: Acceptin Principle. VOTE ON COMMrI'FEE ACTION: COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- AFFIRMATIVE: 26 tee Statement on 1125- 372 (Log #193). NEGATIVE: Weeth NUMBER OF COMMITIXE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts AFFIRMATIVE: 26 EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NEGATIVE: Weeth WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt 1123-1 (Log #18). NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1125-1 (Log#18). (Log #2OO) 1123- $79 - (EF-4.2 (New)): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: The shooter(s) of electrical firing units (LOg #197) shall be in visual or verbal communication of the spotters and 1123- 376 - (EF-3.2 (New)): Accept in Principle monitors and any other batteries. SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. SUBSTANTIATION: New text that provides more detail and RECOMMENDATION: After testing the circuits, the Operator or information on the setup and operation of electrical firing, Assistant(s) shall re-inspect visually any drcuits that are in question, including the various systems and equipment used. and only after the unit has been switched offand disconnected from COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Pfindple. 6g wer so urce COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- ANTIATION: New text that provides more detail and tee Statement on 1125-372 (Log #193). information on the setup and operation of electrical firing, NUMBER OF COMMITI~E MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 including the various systems and equipment used. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: COMMI'FrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- NEGATIVE: Weeth tee Statement on 1123-372 (Log #193). ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts VOTE ON COMMrlWEE ACTION: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NEGATIVE: Weeth 1123-1 (Log #18). ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: NOT RETURNED: Piatt, Roberts STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on (Log #201) Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). 1123- 380- (EF-4.$ (New)): Accept in Principle SLIBMIq[q[~_,R: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: The shooter(s) of electrical firing units shall stop firing from any battery that has a malfunction such as a (Log #198) flowerpot, detonation or muzzlebreak until the Operator or an 1123- 377 - (EF-4 (New)): Accept in Principle Assistant has visually inspected the battery for any damage to the SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. remaining fireworks andequipment. RECOMMENDATION: Electrical Firing Unit Operation. SUBSTANTIATION: New text that provides more detail and SUBSTANTIATION: New text that provides more detail and information on the setup and operation of electrical firing, information on the setup and operation of electrical fh-ing, including the various systems and equipment used. including the various systems and equipment used. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. COMMIIWEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- COMMIT]TEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- tee Statement on 1125-$72 (Log 0195). tee Statement on 1123-372 (LOg#193). NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NUMBER OF COMMITIXE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). 1125-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18).

(Log #202) (Log #199) 1123-381 - (EF-4.4 (New)): Accept in Principle 1125- 378 - (EF-4.1 (New)): Accept in Principle SUBMI'I'rEI~ Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. SLIB~ Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: The shooter(s) of electrical firing unit shall RECOMMENDATION: Before arming the unit for firing, all of the switch off and disconnect the unit from the power source while the crew shall be in their assigned positions away from the fireworks. battery is being visually inspected or any damaged fireworks are SUBSTANTIATION: New text that provides more detail and being corrected by the Operator or Assistant(s). information on the setup and operation of electrical firing, SUBSTANTIATION: New text that i?rovides more detail and including the various systems and equipment used. information on the setup and operation of electrical firing, COMMITFEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. including the various systems and equipment used. COMMITIT..E STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- COMMITI"EE ACTION: Accept in Principle. tee Statement on 1123-372 (Log #193). COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- NUMBER OF COMMITIXE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 tee Statement on 1125-372 (Log #193). NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30

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VOTE ON COMMrFrEE ACTION: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NEGATIVE: Weeth 1123-1 (Log #18). ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on (Log #251) Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). 1123- 385 - (EF-5.2 (New)): Accept In Principle SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: After the completion of the display, all of the fireworks display equipment shall be carefully inspected for any (Log #248) in the mortars. Any found shall be salvaged or re-ignited as needed. 1123- 382- (EF-4.5 (New)): Accept in Principle Any unfired fireworks shall be permitted-to be fired after the display SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. subject to all of the requirements of this Code. RECOMMENDATION: The shooter(s) of electrical firing units SUBSTANTIATION: New text that provides more detail and shall stop firing from any battery that has a malfunction such as a information on the setup and operation of electrical firing, flowerpot, detonation or muzzlebreak until the Operator or an including the various systems and equipment used. Assistant has visually inspected the battery for any damage to the COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. remaining fireworks andequipment. COMMrITRE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- SUBSTANTIATION: New text that provides more detail and tee Statement on 1123-357 (Log # 233). information on the setup and operation of electrical firing, NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 including the various systems and equipment used. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: COMMITITEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 COMMITFEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- NEGATIVE: Weeth tee Statement on proposal 1123-357 (Log #233). ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NOT RETURNED: Hath Roberts VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: AFFIRMATIVE: 20 WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NEGATIVE: Weeth 1123-1 (Log #18). ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). (Log #252) 1123- 386 - (PC (New)): Reject SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Chapter PC Polidng and Cleanup. (LOg #'249) SUBSTANTIATION: New section that provides more detail and 1123- 383 - (EF-5 (New)): Accept in Principle information on the policing and cleanup, including dud removal at SUBMITIY~ Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, lna a display. RECOMMENDATION: Electrical Firing Unit Tear Down. COl~fllq'ER ACTION: Reject. SUBSTANTIATION: New text that provides more detail and COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The proposed recommendation is information on the setup and operauon of electrical firing, already covered in the existing code. The proposed disposal method including the various systems and equipment used. is not appropriate in all cases. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 COMMrITEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: tee Statement on 1123-357 (LOg # 235). AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NEGATIVE: Weeth VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt AFFIRMATIVE: 20 NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NEGATIVE: Weeth EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts 1123-1 (LOg #18). EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on 1123-1 (Log #18). Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). (Log #2S3) 1123- 387 - (PC-I (New)): Reject SUBMrIWER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. (Log #250) RECOMMENDATION. Policing of the Display Site. 1123- 384 - (EF-5.1 (New)): Accept in Principle SUBSTANTIATION: New section that provides more detail and SUBMrFrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. information on the policing and cleanup, including dud removal at RECOMMENDATION: After the completion of the display, all of a display. the fireworks display equipment shall be assumed to have some COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. unfired fireworks in them. COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- SUBSTANTIATION: New text that I?rovides more detail and tee Statement on 1123-386 (Log #252). information on the setup and operauon of electricai firing, NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 including the various systems and equipment used. VOTE ON COMMrITEK ACTION: COMMITFEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 COMMITFEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- NEGATIVE: Weeth tee Statement on 1123-$57 (Log # 233). ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NUMBER OF COMMITEgE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts VOTE ON COMMITI'EE ACTION: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NEGATIVE: Weeth 11291 (Log #18). ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Piatt, Roberts

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EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18).

(Log #254) (Log #257) 1123- 388- (PC-I.1 (New)): Reject 1123- 391 - (PC-1.4 (New)): Reject SUBMrI'I'E~ Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: After the display the display site shall be RECOMMENDATION: The secondary policing shall be done at thoroughly policed by the Operator and Assistant(s) for duds, blind first light the morning after the display. effects or any fireworks overlooked. SUBSTANTIATION: New section that provides more detail and SUBSTANTIATION: New section that provides more detail and information on the policing and cleanup, including dud removal at information on the policing and cleanup, including dud removal at a display. a display. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMrI['rEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- tee Statement on 1123-386 (Log #252). tee Statement on 1123-386 (Log #'252). NUMBER OF COMMITrEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NUMBER OF COMMITI'EE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18).

(Log #258) (Log #255) 1123- 392 - (PC-1.5 (New)): Reject 1123- 389 - (PC-1.2 (New)): Reject SUBMITI'ER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: The display site shall be kept under RECOMMENDATION: Any duds found shall only be approached surveillance by the monitors until the first policing has been with great caution. Any found shall be marked but not be ap- completed. proached for at least 30 minutes. NOTE: Duds and blind effects may fall into the hands of children NOTE: Duds may have a cinder sputtering on the internal time or youths and are likely to result in serious accidents and thus the fuse, which is not visible. Moving or jarring it may shake the ash of need for securing the display site until it has been policed. the cinder allowing it to re-ignite the time fuse and function the SUBSTANTIATION: New section that provides more detail and shell. information on the policing and cleanup, including dud removal at SUBSTANTIATION: New section that provides more detail and a display. information on the policing and cleanup, including dud removal at COMMITFEE ACTION: Reject. a display. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. tee Statement on 1123-386 (Log #252). COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 tee Statement on 1123-386 (Log #252). VOTE ON COMMITrEE ACTION: NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 AFFIRMATIVE: 26 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NEGATIVE: Weeth AFFIRMATIVE: 26 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NEGATIVE: Weeth NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 1123-1 (Log #18). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: 1123-1 (Log #18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18).

(Log #259) 1123- 393 - (PC-2.1 (New)): Reject (Log #256) SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. 1123- 390 - (PC-I.3 (New)): Reject RECOMMENDATION: All duds shall be disposed of at the display SUBMrrTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. site by burning each one individually in a bonfire or other approved RECOMMENDATION: The preliminary policing shall be done method. using flashlight or other artificial lights immediately following the SUBSTANTIATION: New section that provides more detail and display. information on the policing and cleanup, including dud removal at SUBSTANTIATION: New section that provides more detail and a display. information on the policing and cleanup, including dud removal at COMMITIT~ ACTION: Reject. a display. COMMITI"EE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. tee Statement on 1123-386 (Log #252). COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 tee Statement on 1123-386 (Log #252). VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 AFFIRMATIVE: 26 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NEGATIVE: Weeth AFFIRMATIVE: 26 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NEGATIVE: Weeth NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 1123-1 (Log #18). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18).

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EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: (Log #263) STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on 1125- $97- (PG-3 (New)): Reject Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Cleanup of Display Site. SUBSTANTIATION: New section that provides more detail and information on the policing and cleanup, including dud removal at (Log #260) a display. 1125- 394 - (PC-2.2 (New)): Reject COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, Ida Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. COMMITTEE STATEMENT.. See Committee Action and Commit- RECOMMENDATION: The bonfire shall be located in a sand pit or tee Statement on 1125-$86 (LOg #252). like depression, with the bed free of rocks or other potential NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 missiles. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: SUBSTANTIATION: New section that provides more detail and AFFIRMATIVE: 26 information on the policing and cleanup, including dud removal at NEGATIVE: Weeth a display. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt COMMITrEE ACTION: R~ect. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: tee Statement on 1125-386 (Log #252). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: $0 1125-1 (Log #18). VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on NEGATIVE: Weeth Proposal 1125-1 (Log #18). ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negmive on Proposal (Log #264) 1125- 398-JPG-3.1 (New)): Reject 1125-1 (Log #18). SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weefh, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: RECOMMENDATION: The Operator shall cleanup the display site STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on of all materials and equipment from the fireworks d'tsplay and remm Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). or dispose of them in the approved manner. SUBSTANTIATION: New-section that provides more detail and information on the policing and cleanup, including dud removal at a display. (Log #261) COMMrrrEE ACTION: Reject. 1125- 395 - (PC-2.3 (New)): Reject COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. tee Statement on 1123-$86 (Log #'252). RECOMMENDATION: The bases for a good hot fire shall be laid, NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 the firework added in its center, and the fire lit along the windward VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 S~TANTIATION: New section that provides more detail and NEGATIVE: Weeth information on the policing and cleanup, including dud removal at ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt a display. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: CO MITrEE STA~ENT: See Committee Action and Commit- WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal tee Statement on 1125-386 (Log #252). 1125-1 (Log #18). NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on AFFIRMATIVE: 26 Proposal 1125-1 (Log#18). NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: (Log #265) WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1125- 399 - (PG-$.2 (New)): Reject 1123-1 (Log #18). SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: RECOMMENDATION: No debris or trash containing fireworks STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on composition, materials, components, or duds shall be disposed of in Proposal 1125-1 (Log #18). public trash receptacles. This debris shall be removed to the appropriate location and disposed of accordingly. SUBSTANTIATION: New section that provides more detail and information on the policing and cleanup, including dud removal at (Log #262) a display. 1125- 396 - (PC-2.4 (New)): Reject COMMrrrEE ACTION: Reject. SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- RECOMMENDATION: Upon i lgmiting the bonfire, the Operator tee Statement on 1125-386 (Log #'252). shall retire to a safe location unul the dud functions or bums itself NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: S~STANTIATION: New section that provides more detail and AFFIRMATIVE: 26 information on the policing and cleanup, including dud removal at NEGATIVE: Weeth a display. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: tee Statement on 1123-380 (Log#252). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 1195-1 (Log #18). VOTE ON CoMMrrTEE ACTION: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on NEGATIVE: Weeth Proposal 1125-1 (Log #18). ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: (Log #266) WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1125- 400 - (PGS.3 (New)): Reject 1123-1 (Log #18). SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: RECOMMENDATION: All holes shall be filled in and grass STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on ~divots'. Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). SUBSTANTIATION: New section that provides more detail and information on the policing and cleanup, including dud removal at a display.

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COMMITIT_.E ACTION: Reject. SUBSTANTIATION: Establishes a minimum standard for display COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- organization, and details who will do what, when and where. tee Statement on 1123-386 (Log #252). COMMITI'EE ACTION: Reject. NUMBER OF COMMrlWEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: tee Statement on 1123-316 (Log #358). AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NEGATIVE: Weeth VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NEGATIVE: Weeth EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on 1123-1 (LOg #18). Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstentlon on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18).

(Log #375) 1123- 401 - (MR (New)): Reject SUBMI'FFER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. (Log #381) RECOMMENDATION: Manufacturer Requirements. 1123- 404- (OR-1 (New)): Reject SUBSTANTIATION: New section detailing Manufacturer require- SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. ments. RECOMMENDATION: Operator Requirements. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. SUBSTANTIATION: Newsection detailing Operator requirements. COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- These will include Section 5-1. Renumber as needed to fit new and tee Statement on 1123-316 (Log #358). expanded document. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 COMMITI'EE ACTION: Reject. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- AFFIRMATIVE: 26 tee Statement on 1123-316 (Log #358). NEGATIVE: Weeth NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt VOTE ON COMMrlWEE ACTION: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts AFFIRMATIVE: 26 EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NEGATIVE: Weeth WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt 1123-1 (Log #18). NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal Proposal 1123-I (Log #18). 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). (Log #376) 1123- 402 - (MR-1 (New)): Reject SUBMrlWER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: The manufacturer of the fireworks and (Log #382) display equipment shall provide, detailed written instructions on 1123- 405 - (OR-I): Reject how to set up and use them fireworks or equipment. These written SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. instructions shall include: RECOMMENDATION: There shall be a single Operator of the A description of how to inspect, prepare, install or load, and fire display who shall be responsible for the planning, management, and A description of the actual effects .and performance. operation of the display. A description of what possible opuons to take m the event of a SUBSTANTIATION: Establishes a minimum standard for display malfunction or failure organization, and details who will do what, when and where. Any known or probable problems with certain types of installation, COMMr[TEE ACTION: Reject. use or conditions COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- Specifications by size, type, power, duration, volume, count, etc. tee Statement on 1123-316 (Log #358). Basic diagrams of instailation and use NUMBER OF COMMITI'EE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 Maintenance and repair information VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: the name and address of the manufacturer AFFIRMATIVE: 26 SUBSTANTIATION: Establishes a minimum standard for display NEGATIVE: Weeth organization, and details who will do what, when and where. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt COMMITI'EE ACTION: Reject. NOT RETURNED: Plan, Roberts COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: tee Statement on 1123-316 (Log #358). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 I123-1 (Log #18). VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Al~tention on NEGATIVE: Weeth Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal (Log #383) 1125-1 (Log #18). 1123- 406 - (OR-2): Reject EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on RECOMMENDATION: The Operator(s) of the display shall obtain Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). all necessary permits for the possession, preparation and use of fireworks. SUBSTANTIATION: Establishes a minimum standard for display organization, and details who will do what, when and where. (Log #377) COMMITI'EE ACTION: Reject. 1123- 403 - (MR-2 (New)): Reject COMMYITEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. tee Statement on 1123-316 (Log #358). RECOMMENDATION: The manufacturer shall be permitted to NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 provide these instructions on the label of the fireworks or display VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: equipment, in a manual or other literature. AFFIRMATIVE: 26

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NEGATIVE: Weeth NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). Proposal 1125-1 (Log #18).

(Log #384) (Log #389) 1123- 407 - (OR-2.2): Reject 1123- 410 - (OR-5 (New)): Reject SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: The Operator of the display shall provide RECOMMENDATION: The Operator shall designate one Assistant proof of financial responsibility to the AHJ (s) by providing proof of to supervise each battery. This Assistant shall have the same insurance or by other appropriate means for firing the fireworks, responsibilities as on Operator for that battery. including pyrotechnicians liability. SUBSTANTIATION: The Code currently does provide require- SUBSTANTIATION: Establishes a minimum standard for display ments for supervision of independent batteries. This requirements organization, and details who will do what, when and where. gives some management guidelines for sites where batteries are COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. spread over great distances or at manually fire displays. COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. tee Statement on 1123-316 (Log #358). COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 tee Statement on 1123-316 (Log #358). VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 AFFIRMATIVE: 26 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NEGATIVE: Weeth AFFIRMATIVE: 26 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NEGATIVE: Weeth NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negafive on Proposal EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 1123-1 (Log #18). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: 1123-1 (Log #18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: Proposal 1125-1 (Log #18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18).

(Log #$85) 1123- 408- (OR-3): Reject (Log #390) SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. 1123- 411 - (OR-6 (New)): Reject RECOMMENDATION: The Operator shall be at least 21 years of SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. age, reasonable physically fit and mentally competent. RECOMMENDATION: The Operator shall designate a sufficient SUBSTANTIATION: Establishes a minimum standard for display number of Assistants to be Shooters during the display. The shooter organization, and details who will do what, when and where. shall ignite the fireworks, either by, manual or electronic ignition. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. Shooters shall inspect all of the mortars, fireworks and equipment in COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- their battery or area and correct any problems. They shall carefully tee Statement on 1123-$16 (Log #$58). go through the show plan with the Operator and their crew. The NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 Operator shall be permitted to also be a shooter during a display. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NOTE: At least one shooter is needed whether a display is AFFIRMATIVE: 26 manually fired or electronically fired. In many displays, there are NEGATIVE: Weeth more than one shooter, each with specific batteries of fireworks they ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt ignite on cue during the display. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts SPECIAL NOTE: Shooters during manually fired displays are at EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: the greatest risk of injury as they are the closest to fireworks while WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal they are being fired. Shooters during manuaUy fired displays need 1123-1 (Log #18). the most protective clothing and equipment of all the personnel. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: SUBSTANTIATION: The Code currently has no requirements for STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on management of the ready box at a manually fired display. This Proposal 1125-1 (Log #18). proposal sets minimum requirements for this important task. There have been a number of incidents where improper or poor ready box management has led to accidents. Sparks have fallen into the box and ignited the aerial shells in a ready box, the wrongshells being (LOg #388) given to the loader causing low breaks and other problems, and 1123- 409 - (OR-4): Reject tenders have rummaged through boxes breaking open lift bags or SUBMITrF.,R: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. cracking the fuses also cansinglow breaks and other problems. This RECOMMENDATION: The Operator shall be responsible for proposal addresses those issues. ensuring that all Assistants are fully trained in the proper perfor- COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. mance of their assigned tasks, including that they are awm:e of the COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- layout of the display site and the overall plan for the performance. tee Statement on 1125-$16 (Log #$58). How to setup, prepare and use the display equipment and fireworks NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 in the display. The variables they might encounter during the VOTE ON COMMITFEE ACTION: performance(d). The safety procedures to be employed during the AFFIRMATIVE: 26 performance. An understanding of what the risks and hazards NEGATIVE: Weeth associated with theperformance are. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt SUBSTANTIATION: Corrects the language to NFPA Code style and NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts details the responsibilities of the Operator to inform the Assistants of EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: the way the display will be setup and performed. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. 1123-1 (Log #18). COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: tee Statement on 1125-316 (Log #358). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26

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( Log #391 ) NOTE: Reloaders are needed for any manually fired display or 1123- 412 - (OR-7 (New)): Reject portion of a display where mortars or other fireworks that are SUBMH*rER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. reloaded during the display. RECOMMENDATION: The Operator shall designate a sufficient SUBSTANTIATION: Establishes a minimum standard for display number of Assistants to perform any other needed or specific tasks organization, and details who will do what, when and where. associated with the setup, operation and cleanup of the display. COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. Examples of other general tasks. Assistants often perform are COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- various labor intensive work such as digging holes for mortars, tee Statement on 1123-316 (Log #358). moving sand and dirt, unloading from trucks mortars, racks and NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 equipment, setting them up andthen reloading them in the trucks, VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: filling the holes and then cleaning up the display site. Examples of AFFIRMATIVE: 26 tasks performed during the display are setting up and maintaining NEGATIVE: Weeth communications with monitors and AHJs, coordinators with music ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt or other entertainment personnel, cue signalers, script managers, NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts liaisons with the Sponsor, monitors and AHJs, etc. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NOTE: It is common that prior to and after a display, large WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal numbers of Assistants perform the very labor intensive tasks required 1123-1 (Log #18). for even small displays. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: SUBSTANTIATION: Establishes a minimum standard for display STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on organization and details who will do what, when and where. Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). COMMI'ITEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- tee Statement on 1123-316 (Log #358). NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 (Log #394) VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: 1123- 415 - (OR-10 (New)): Reject AFFIRMATIVE: 26 SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. NEGATIVE: Weeth RECOMMENDATION: The Operator shall designate a sufficient ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt number of Assistant(s) to act as Spotter(s) during the display. The NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts Spotter(s) shall stand by in the safety zone(s) uprange and watch EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: during the display a designated battery of aerial shells and mines WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal and other effects for malfunctions or other problems. They shall 1123-1 (Log #18). mentally mark any areas where a dud appears to have gone or EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: landed, watch for any problems during the display operation, and STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on warn others of any hangtires, lowbreaks or other problems. Spotters Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). shall also be permitted to be Fire Monitors. NOTE: Spotters are needed whether a display is manually fired or electronically fired. It is impossible for anyone to track rapidiy fired aerial shells from barrages, flights and finales. (Log #392) SUBSTANTIATION: Establishes a minimum standard for display 1123- 413- (OR-8 (New)): Reject organization, and details who will do what, when and where. SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, l.a Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. RECOMMENDATION: The Operator shall designate a sufficient COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- number of Assistants to be Ready Box Tenders for each battery's tee Statement on 1123-316 (Log #358). ready boxes at a manually fired display. The Ready box Tenders NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 shall inspect and sort the aerial shells in their ready box, inspect and VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: prepare the ready box and the area it will be placed at and correct AFFIRMATIVE: 26 any problems with the ready box or area. They shall also carefully NEGATIVE: Weeth distribute the aerial shells and mines from their ready box to the ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt reloaders during the display. During the display, while aerial shells NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts are being fired and the expected paper and cinders are falling to the EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: ground nearby, the ready box tenders shall keep the lid closed. In WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal the event the wind shifts, So that it is impossible to open the lid 1123-1 (Log #18). because of falling paper and cinders, the ready box tender shall EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: move the ready box upwind as needed. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on SUBSTANTIATION: Establishes a minimum standard for display Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). organization and details who will do what, when and where. COMMITI'EE ACTION: Reject. COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- tee Statement on 1123-316 (Log #358). (Log #395) NUMBER OF COMMITIXE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 1123- 416 - (OR-11 (New)): Reject VOTE ON COMMrlTEE ACTION: SUBMITI'ER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 RECOMMENDATION: The Operator shall designate a sufficient NEGATIVE: Weeth number of Assistant(s) to act as Fire Monitor(s) during the display. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt The Fire Monitor(s) shall standby in the safety zone(s) uprange or NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts edges of the fallout area(s) downrange with water, fire extinguishers EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: or shovels and other tools to put out any small grass or brush fires WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal that may occur during the performance. Fire monitors shall be 1123-1 (Log #18). supplied with the water, fire extinguisher, shovel or other equipment EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: appropriate to their location and existing conditions. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on NOTE: Spotters are needed whether a display is manually fired or Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). electronically fired. It is expected that some small cinders and burning ash will fall to the ground during the display, which may cause small grass fires. By propositioning personnel and equipment, these can be managed with few problems and risks. (Log #393) SUBSTANTIATION: Establishes a minimum standard for display 1123- 414- (OR-9 (New)): Reject organization, and details who will do what, when and where. SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. RECOMMENDATION: The Operator shall designate a sufficient COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- number of Assismaat(s) to act as Reloaders during the display. The tee Statement on 1123-316 (Log #358). Reloader(s) shall carry aerial fireworks from the ready box(es) and NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 reload them into the mortars. Reloaders shall only carry two low VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: level and medium level aerial shells of the same caliber or one high AFFIRMATIVE: 26 level aerial shell at a time. Reloading shall only takeplace when no NEGATIVE: Weeth aerial shells are being fired from that battery. Reloaders shall also, ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt as needed, use a cleaning tool to clean paper debris from mortars. 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EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18).

(Log #396) (Log #399) 1123- 417- (OR-12 (New)): Reject 1123- 420 - (AR-2 (New)): Reject SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc~ RECOMMENDATION: The Operator shall designate a sufficient RECOMMENDATION: Assistants shall follow all instructions and number of Assistant(s) to act as Loaders prior to a display. Loaders directions given by the Operator. shall load aerial shells and mines into mortars, set up ground SUBSTANTIATION: Establishes a minimum standard for display setpieces or install other low-level aerial fireworks prior to a display. organization, and details who will do what, when and where. They shall connect, match and fuse fireworks and connect the wires, COMMITFEE ACTION: Reject. junction boxes and electrical fring uni~; before an electrically fired COMMITFEE STATEMENT: The proposal is too detailed for display. Loaders shall also inspect, prepare and assemble the application in the code. The subject is covered in the current fireworks to be used in the display. edition of the code in chapters 2, 3 and 4. NOTE: Loaders are needed whether a display is manually fired or NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 electronically fired. They often take on other tasks during the VOTE ON COMMITIT,E ACTION: Sdi~l~Yrafter the display is setup. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 ANTIATION: Establishes a minimum standard for display NEGATIVE: Weeth organization, and details who will do what, when and where. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: tee Statement on 1123-316 (Log #358). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 1123-1 (Log #18). VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on NEGATIVE: Weeth Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal (Log #400) 1123-1 (Log #18). 1123- 421 - (AR-3 (New)): Reject EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). RECOMMENDATION: Assistants shall be responsible for their assigned tasks as shooters, ready box tenders, loaders, spotters or fire monitors, or other designated tasks. SUBSTANTIATION: Establishes a minimum standard for display (Log #397) organization, and details who will do what, when and where. 1123- 418 - (AR (New)): Reject COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. SUBMITYER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The proposal is too detailed for RECOMMENDATION: Assistant Requirements. application in the code. The subject is covered in the current SUBSTANTIATION: New Section detailing Assistant requirements. edition of the code in chapters 2, $ and 4. These will include Section 5-2. Renumber as needed to fit new and NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 expanded document. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The proposal is too detailed for NEGATIVE: Weeth application in the code. The subject is covered in the current ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt edition of the code in chapters 2, 3 and 4. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal AFFIRMATIVE: 26 1123-1 (Log#18). NEGATIVE: Weeth EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: (Log #401) STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on 1123- 422 - (AR-3.1 (New)): Reject Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: When Assistants have completed their assigned tasks, and if they are not assigned a task during the performance, they shall leave the discharge site and monitor the (Log #398) sdii~a~rANTatthe edge of the safety zone until the display is over. 1123- 419 - (AR-1 (New)): Reject IATION: Establishes a minimum standard for display SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. organization, and details who will do what, when and where. RECOMMENDATION: Assistants shall be at least 18 yeas of age, COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. reasonable physically fit and mentally competent. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The proposal is too detailed for SUBSTANTIATION: Establishes a minimum standard for display application in the code. The subject is covered in the current organization, and details who will do what, when and where. edition of the code in chapters 2, 3 and 4. COMMY[TEE ACTION: Reject. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The proposal is too detailed for VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: application in the code. The subject is covered in the current AFFIRMATIVE: 26 edition of die code in chapters 2, 3 and 4. NEGATIVE: Weeth NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NOT RETURNED: Piatt, Roberts AFFIRMATIVE: 26 EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NEGATIVE: Weeth WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt 1123-1 (Log #18). NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts

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EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: (Log #318) STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on 1123. 426 - (SM-2 (New)): Reject Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). SUBMrlTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: All Monitors shall be at least 18 years of age, reasonable physically fit and mentally competent. SUBSTANTIATION: Sets a minimum requirement. (Log #315) COMMrlTEE ACTION: Reject. 1123- 423 - (SM (New)): Reject COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- SUBMITI~R: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. tee Statement on 1123.423 (Log #315). RECOMMENDATION: Monitors. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 SUBSTANTIATION: New section to provide more information on VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: monitors responsibilities. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 COMMITTEE AGTION: Reject. NEGATIVE: Weeth COMMITTEE STATEMENT: In the current edition of the code, 4- ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt 1.2 and 4-1.2.1 adequately address the submitter's concerns. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal AFFIRMATIVE: 26 1123.1 (Log#18). NEGATIVE: Weeth EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts Proposal 1123.1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123.1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: (Log #319) STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on 1123- 427 - (SM-3 (New)): Reject Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: All Monitors shall be advised by the Head Monitor of what the display plan is, where they are to be stationed at the display site and what their duties are to be, including: ( Log #316) To report any large numbers spectators entering the fallout 1123- 424- (SM.I.1 (New)): Reject area(s), SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. Any spectators at all entering the safety zone(s) or discharge site(s), RECOMMENDATION: The Sponsor(s) shall designate a Head To report any large debris falling outside the fallout area(s), safety Monitor to supervise all of the other monitors. zone(s) or discharge site(s), SUBSTANTIATION: Details who is responsible for designating To not touch any debris that may fall and to report any large debris monitors. falling outside the fallout area(s), safety zone(s) or discharge site(s) COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. immediately. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- NOTE: Many displays have thousands of spectators in huge areas, tee Statement on 1123-423 (Log #315). often not easily secured even with fences and hundreds of monitors. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 Crowd control is never an absolute and in some cases, efforts to VOTE ON COMMrrTEE ACTION: make it so actually raise risks for altercations and other incidents. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 The strongest focus on securing the discharge site is the areas closest NEGATIVE: Weeth to where they axe actually fired from. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt SUBSTANTIATION: Provides details on what monitors responsibili- NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts ties are with additional information. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: COMMITIT_.E ACTION: Reject. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Statement on 1123- 1123-1 (Log #18). 425 (Log 315). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts (Log #317) EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 1123- 425 - (SM.1.2 (New)): Reject WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal SLrBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. 1123-1 (Log #18). RECOMMENDATION: The Head monitor shall act as liaison with EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: the Operator, emergency servicespersonnei and the Sponsor(s) at STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123.1 (Log #18). the display site. The Operator andSponsor shall advise the Head Monitor of the displayplan. SUBSTANTIATION: Designates one Monitor to supervise all others so it is dear who the Operator and AHJ will be working with at the (Log #365) display site. 1123- 428 - (SR-1 (New)): Reject COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. SUBMIT~R: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- RECOMMENDATION: Section S1L Sponsor Requirements. tee Statement on 1123.423 (Log #$15). SUBSTANTIATION: New Section detailing Sponsor Requirements. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MI~BERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 COMMYI'rEE ACTION: Reject. VOTE ON COMMITrEE ACTION: COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- AFFIRMATIVE: 26 tee Statement on 1123-316 (Log #$58). NEGATIVE: Weeth NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts AFFIRMATIVE: 26 EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NEGATIVE: Weeth WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt 1123-1 (Log #18). NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). 1123-1 (LOg #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18).

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(Log #366) EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 1123- 429- (SR-I.1 (New)): Reject WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. 1193-1 (Log #18). RECOMMENDATION: The purpose of this section is to detail the EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: minimum requirements of the Sponsor for organizing, planning, STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on operating, securing, managing and cleaning up the fireworks Proposal 1193-1 (Log #18). display. SUBSTANTIATION: Establishes a minimum standard for display organization, and details who will do what, when and where. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. (Log #308) COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- 1123- 432 - (SR-2.2 (New)): Reject SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. tee Statement on 1193-$16 (Log #321). RECOMMENDATION: The Sponsor(s) of the display shall obtain NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 all necessary permission from the landowner(s) of the display site. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: SUBSTANTIATION: Establishes a minimum standard for display AFFIRMATIVE: 26 organization,and details who will do what, when and where. NEGATIVE: Weeth COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts tee Statement on 1193-316 (Log #358). EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: 1123-1 (Log #18). AFFIRMATIVE: 26 EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: NEGATIVE: Weeth STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt Proposal 1193-1 (Log #18). NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). (Log #380) EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: 1123- 430 - (SR-2 (New)): Reject STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. Proposal 1193-1 (Log#18). RECOMMENDATION: The manufacturer shall be permitted to provide these instructions on the label of the fireworks or display equipment, in a manual or other literature. SUBSTANTIATION: Establishes a minimum standard for display (Log #369) organization, and details who will do what, when and where. 1123- 433 - (SR-2.3 (New)): Reject COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- RECOMMENDATION: The Sponsor(s) of the display shall obtain tee Statement on 1123-316 (Log #358). all necessary permits fxom the AHJ(s) for the closure or restrictions NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 of egress by the general public on foot, auto or boat into or near the VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: display site. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 SUBSTANTIATION: Establishes a minimum standard for display NEGATIVE: Weeth organization, and details who will do what, when and where. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: tee Statement on 1123-316 (Log #358). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 1123-1 (Log #18). VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on NEGATIVE: Weeth Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal (Log #367) 1193-1 (Log #18). 1123- 431 - (SR-2 (New)): Reject EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on RECOMMENDATION: The Sponsor shall prepare an Event Site Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). Plan and Diagram, and provide a copy to the AHJ(s) and Operator prior to the display. The event plant shall include the schedule of events, the types, quantities and expectations of attendance, traffic, parking, facilities, (Log #37O) personnel, and other important information. 1123- 434- (SR-2.4 (New)): Reject The event diagram shall include a sketch of the event site including SUBMITITAt: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. the display site plus surrounding area showing the topography of the RECOMMENDATION: The Sponsor(s) of the display shall area with any major landmarks, roads, buildings, facilities and coordinate with the AHJ(s) for the smooth flow of traffic near a expected placement of fire protection equipment, personnel and display site, especially the ability of emergency vehicles into or near monitors. the display site. NOTE: Plans and diagrams can be very simple handwritten lists SUBSTANTIATION: Establishes a minimum standard for display and sketches to very elaborate and detailed documents. The type, organization, and details who will do what, when and where. size and other unique factors of each event will often dictate how COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. elaborate and detailed the plan and diagram need to be. Plans and COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- diagrams are often used each year, with modifications, at annual tee Statement on 1123-316 (Log #358). events. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 SUBSTANTIATION: Establishes a minimum standard for display VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: organization, and details who will do what, when and where. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. NEGATIVE: Weeth COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt tee Statement on 1193-316 (Log #358). NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). AFFIRMATIVE: 26 EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: NEGATIVE: Weeth STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts

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(Log #371) (Log #378) 1123- 435 - (SR-2.5 (New)): Reject 1123-438- (SR-1 (New)): Reject SUBMFrTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: The Sponsor(s) of the display shall provide RECOMMENDATION: Supplier Requirements. proof of financial responsibility to the AHJ (s) by providing proof of SUBSTANTIATION: New section detailing Supplier requirements. insurance or by other al~propriate means for holding the event, These will include Section 2-1. Renumber as needed to fit new and including general liabihty and event insurance. expanded document. SUBSTANTIATION: Establishes a minimum standard for display COMMrITEE ACTION: Reject. organization, and details who will do what, when and where. COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- COMMITITAE ACTION: Reject. tee Statement on 1123-316 (Log #358). COMMITIT_,E STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- NUMBER OF COMMITFEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 ' tee Statement on 1123-316 (Log #358). VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 AFFIRMATIVE: 26 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NEGATIVE: Weeth AFFIRMATIVE: 26 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NEGATIVE: Weeth NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 1123-1 (Log #18). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: 1123-1 (Log #18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). (Log #379) 1123- 439 - (SR-1 (New)): Reject (Log #372) SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. 1123- 436 - (SR-2.6 (New)): Reject RECOMMENDATION: The Supplier(s) of the fireworks and SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. display equipment shall provide with them, written instructions on RECOMMENDATION: The Sponsor(s) of the display shall obtain how to use them properly and safely. all necessary permits from the FAS for any displays that are in FAA SUBSTANTIATION: Establishes a minimum standard for display controlled airspace or from the Coast Guard if over, from or near organization, and details who will do what, when and where. navigable waters open to commercial shipping. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. SUBSTANTIATION: Establishes a minimum standard for display COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- organization, and details who will do what, when and where. tee Statement on 1123-316 (Log #358). COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: tee Statement on 1123-316 (Log #358). AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NUMBER OF COMMITIT, E MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NEGATIVE: Weeth VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NEGATIVE: Weeth EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). (Log #420) 1123- 440 - (6-1.1): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: NFPA 495, Explosive Materials Code. (Log #320) SUBSTANTIATION: Added reference. 1123- 437 - (SM-4.X (New)): Reject COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. Add the reference to NFPA 495, Explosives Materials Code. RECOMMENDATION: The Sponsor shall provide all Monitors with COMMITTEE STATEMENT: Reference standards that are sufficient flashlights and communications equipment or plan so they included in the proposed revision to NFPA 1124 will be properly are capable of securing the site and communications with the head placed in the reference chapter or Appendix reference. monitor. Hand or light signals shall be permitted. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 SUBSTANTIATION: Details requirements of the Sponsor to supply VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: the Monitors with a minimum of needed equipment. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 COMMITFEE ACTION: Reject. NEGATIVE: Weeth COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt tee Statement on 1123-423 (Log #315). NOT RETURNED: Piatt, Roberts NUMBER OF COMMITIT~ MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal AFFIRMATIVE: 26 1123-1 (Log #18). NEGATIVE: Weeth EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPIANATION OF ABSTENTION: (Log #421) STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on 1123- 441 - (6-1.1): Accept in Principle Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc~ RECOMMENDATION: NFPA 1122, Code for Model Rockets. SUBSTANTIATION: Corrected reference. COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. Add the reference for NFPA 1122, Code for Model Rocketry. COMMITrEE STATEMENT: Reference standards that are included in the proposed revision to NFPA 1124 will be properly placed in the reference chapter or Appendix reference.

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NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 (Log #CP34) VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: 1123- 445 - (6.1.2 (New)): Accept AFFIRMATIVE: 26 SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics NEGATIVE: Weeth RECOMMENDATION: Add a new 6.1.2 to read: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt • 6.1.2 Applicants for licensing as operators shall provide evidence NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts of actual experience as an operator or assistant as part of demon- EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: strating competency to the authority havingjurisdiction. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal SUI~;TANTIATION: The Committee believes that experience is 1123-1 (Log #18). essential for qualification as an operator. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on NUMBER OF COMMYFI~E MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). VOTE ON COMMITFI~ ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth (Log #422) ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt 1123- 442 - (6-1.1): Accept in Principle NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts SUBMITTE,R: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: RECOMMENDATION: NFPA 1125, Code for Manufacture of WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal Model Rocket Motors. 1123-1 (Log #18). SUBSTANTIATION: Corrected and added reference. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: COMMITrF,EACTION: Accept in Principle. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on COMMITTEE STATEMENT: Reference standards that are Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). included in the proposed revision to NFPA 1124 will be properly placed in the reference chapter or Appendix reference. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBEP.~ ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: (Log #CP35) AFFIRMATIVE: 26 1123. 446- (6-1.3): Accept NEGATIVE: Weeth SLIBMITTER: Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt RECOMMENDATION: Revise existing 5-1.2 to become 6-1.3 to NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts read: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: • 6-1.3 Applicants for licensing as operators shall successfully WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal complete a written examination of laws, regulations, and safety 1123-1 (Log #18). ractices pertaining to the discharge of fireworks administered by EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: e authority having jurisdiction, or otherwise demonstrate STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on knowledge of these areas. Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee believes the demonstration of knowledge rather than proficiency is the appropriate term for this section. COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept. (Log #423) NLrMBER OF COMMIIWEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 1123- 443 - (6.1.1): Accept in Principle VOTE ON COMMITFEE ACTION: SUBMI~ Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 RECOMMENDATION: NFPA 1126, Pyrotechnics Before a NEGATIVE: Weeth Proximate Audience. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt SUBSTANTIATION: Added reference. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: COMMITTEE STATEMENT: Reference standards that are WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal included in the proposed revision to NFPA 1124 will be properly 1123.1 (Log #18). aced in the reference chapter or Appendix reference. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: mUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts (Log #425) EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 1123- 447 - (A-l-4): Accept WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. 1123.1 (Log #18). RECOMMENDATION: Fireworks. Exception No. 1. Delete. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: SUBSTANTIATION: Not part of display fireworks and not needed. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 112~1 (Log #18). COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 (Log #424) NEGATIVE: Weeth 1123- 444 - (6.1.1): Accept in Principle ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt SUBMITTER= Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts RECOMMENDATION: NFPA 1127, code for Unmanned Rocketry. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: SUBSTANTIATION: Added reference. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. 1123-1 (Log #18). COMMITrEE STATEMENT: Reference standards that are EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: included in the proposed revision to NFPA 1124 will be properly STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on placed in the reference chapter or Appendix reference. Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth (Log #429) ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt 1123- 448 - (A-2-3.2): Reject NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts SUBMITTEl~ Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: RECOMMENDATION: Use new text describing test procedures. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal SUBSTANTIATION: The new procedures provides a more detailed 1123-1 (Log #18). OCeSSfor testing. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: TrEE ACTION: Reject. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on COMMITTEE STATEMENT: No specific recommended text was Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). ~U~,movidedby the sub~tter for the Committee to act on. ER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30

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VOTE ON COMMITrEE ACTION: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NEGATIVE: Weeth 1125-1 (Log #18). ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: Proposal 1125-1 (Log #18). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1125-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on (Log #434) Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). 1125- 452 - (A-2-3.6): Accept in Principle SUBMrrTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Delete the openingparagraph, move the tables to 2-3.6, revise, upgrade and expand. Renumber as needed. (Log #430) SUBSTANTIATION: The testing of mortars at a display site with up 1125- 449 - (A-2-3.3): Reject to 1.5 times the normal lift is not prudent. The test mayweaken the SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. mortar in a way that is not visible, it requires the Operator to RECOMMENDATION: Delete. manufacture (lift) on the display site with other fireworks possibly SUBSTANTIATION: Rather than make a broad statement, the setup and around, and does not and cannot take into account Committee should revise the portions of the Code dealing with variables which should be dealt with the Supplier of the mortar well mortar placement and tables of distances to account for these beforehand. variables. Some oftheproposals made do this in detail. COMMI'FrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. Add a new sentence prior to the last sentence of A-2-3.6 to read: COMMITIqgE STATEMENT: The committee does not support the "It is not appropriate to conduct this test at the display site." deletion of the information in the Appendix. COMMITrEE STATEMENT: This test should be performed prior NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 to the conduct of the display. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 AFFIRMATIVE: 26 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NEGATIVE: Weeth AFFIRMATIVE: 26 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NEGATIVE: Weeth NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NOT RETURNED: Plait, Roberts WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 1123-1 (Log #18). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: 1125-1 (Log #18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: Proposal 1125-1 (Log #18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18).

(Log #432) 1125- 450 - (A-2-3.3.4): Reject (Log #227) SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. 1125- 453 - (A-2-3.6(1)): Reject RECOMMENDATION: Where practical, move as much of the SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. advisory information in the current appendices to NOTES and RECOMMENDATION: Delete and move all of Appendix 2-3.6.1 to EXAMPLF~ in the body of the Code. Revise, upgrade and expand Code, revise, upgrade and expand. as needed. SUBSTANTIATION: This is meaningless without specifics. By SUBSTANTIATION: This makes it easier to follow and provides the shifting the appendix requirements to the Code, the Committee is helpful explanations, information and examples that AHJs and establishing a minimum strength for the 3 most popular materials. Operators will likely encounter in the field. COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The Committee believes that the COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The proposal is recommending an language should stay in the appendix to allow for flexibility for action that is not in conformance with the NFPA Manual of Style. various technologies. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NUMBER OF COMMITI'EE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMITrEE ACTION: VOTE ON COMMrITEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NOT RETURNED: Piatt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1125-1 (Log #18). 1125-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on STOUT HUNT: Please refer to myExplanation of Abstention on Proposal 1125-1 (Log #18). Proposal 1125-1 (Log #18).

(Log #433) (Log #44O) 1125- 451 - (A-2-3.3.7): Reject 1125- 454- (A-2-3.7): Reject SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, I.a Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. SUBMI]WER= Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, In~ RECOMMENDATION: Move to NOTE section regarding the RECOMMENDATION: Move to NOTE section regarding the dcaning of mortars. Revise, upgrade and expand as needed. cleaning of mortars. Revise, upgrade and expand as needed. SUBSTANTIATION: Provides additional information helpful to SUBSTANTIATION: Provides additional information helpful to AHJs and Operators. o Eerat°rs COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The proposal is recommending an COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The proposal is recommending an action that is not in conformance with the NFPA Manual of Style. action that is not in conformance with the NFPA Manual of Style. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts

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EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: (Log #444) WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123- 458 - (A-3-2.3.1): Reject 1123-1 (LOg #18). SUBMITFEI~ Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: RECOMMENDATION: Delete. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on SUBSTANTIATION: New proposals and diagram s provide more Proposal 1123-I (Log#18). detail and information to AHJs and Operators. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The proposal is recommending an action that is not in conformance with the NFPA Manual of Style. (LOg #441) NUMBER OF COMMITrF.JE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 1123- 455 - (A-2-4.3): Reject VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 RECOMMENDATION: Move to NOTE section regarding the NEGATIVE: Weeth electrical firing units. Revise, upgrade and expand as needed. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt SUBSTANTIATION: Provides additional information helpful to NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts AHJs and Operators. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The proposal is recommending an 1123-1 (Log #18). action that is not in conformance with the NFPA Manual of Style. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on VOTE ON COMMrrTEE ACTION: Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts (Log #GP2) EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 1123- 459 - (Figure A-3-2.3.1): Accept WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics 1123-1 (Log #18). RECOMMENDATION: Revise the to right hand label on the EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: artwork to read: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on "Minimum Distance to Boundary". Proposal 1125-1 (Log #18). SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee believes that it is only necessary to illustrate one diagram. COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 (Log #442) VOTE ON COMMrrrEE ACTION: 1123- 456 - (A-3-1.3): Reject AFFIRMATIVE: 26 SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. NEGATIVE: Weeth RECOMMENDATION: Move to NOTE section regarding the ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt manual firing of mortars. Revise, upgrade and expand as needed. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts SUBSTANTIATION: Provides additional information helpful to EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: AHJs and Operators. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal COMMrITEE ACTION: Reject. 1123-1 (Log #18). COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: The proposal is recommending an EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: action that is not in conformance ruth the NFPA Manual of Style. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt (Log #445) NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts 1123- 460 - (A-3-3.1): Reject EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal RECOMMENDATION: Move to NOTE section regarding the site 1123-1 (Log #18). setup. Revise, upgrade and expand as needed. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: SUBSTANTIATION: Provides additional information helpful to STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on wtors Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The proposal is recommending an action that is not in conformance with the NFPA Manual of Style. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 (Log #443) VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: 1123- 457 - (A-3-2.3): Reject AFFIRMATIVE: 26 SU-BMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. NEGATIVE: Weeth RECOMMENDATION: Delete. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt SUBSTANTIATION: New proposals and diagrams provide more NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts detail and information to AHJs and Operators. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: CO~ ACTION: Reject. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The proposal is recommending an 1123-1 (LOg #18). action that is not in conformance with the NFPA Manual of Style. EXPLt.NATION OF ABSTENTION: NUMBER OF COMMFFrEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts (Log #446) EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 1123- 461 - (A-4-1.1.1): Reject WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. 1123-1 (Log #18). RECOMMENDATION: Move to NOTE section regarding the site EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: setup. Revise, upgrade and expand as needed. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on SUBSTANTIATION: Provides additional information helpful to Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). ON: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The proposal is recommending an action that is not in conformance ruth the NFPA Manual of Style. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30

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VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: (Log #450) AFFIRMATIVE: 26 1123- 465 - (A-4-2.3): Reject NEGATIVE: Weeth SUBMITIXR: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt RECOMMENDATION: Move to NOTE section regarding the NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts manual firing of mortars. Revise, upgrade and expand as needed. EXPI.ANATION OF NEGATIVE: SUBSTANTIATION: Provides additional information helpful to WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal o' rat°rs 1123-1 (Log #18). ACTION: Reject. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The proposal is recommending an STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on action that is not in conformance with the NFPA Manual of Style. Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMrlq'EE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 (Log #447) NEGATIVE: Weeth 1123- 462 - (A-4-1.2): Reject ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts RECOMMENDATION: Move to NOTE section regarding the EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: monitor requirements. Revise, upgrade and expand as needed. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal SUBSTANTIATION: Provides additional information helpful to 1123-1 (Log #18). ao rators EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: ACTION: Reject. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The proposal is recommending an Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). action that is not in conformance with the NFPA Manual of S6/le. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON CO~ ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 (Log #451) NEGATIVE: Weeth 1123- 466 - (A-4-2.4): Reject ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts RECOMMENDATION: Move to NOTE section regarding the EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: loading and reloading portions of the Code. Revise, upgrade and WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negatlve on Proposal expand as needed. 1123-1 (Log #18). SUBSTANTIATION: Provides additional information helpful to EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: AHJs and Operators. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. Proposal 1123.1 (Log#18). COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The ~roposal is recommending an action that is not in conformance ruth the NFPA Manual of Style. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MI~MBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: (Log #448) AFFIRMATIVE: 26 1123- 463 - (A-4-1.3.1): Reject NEGATIVE: Weeth SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt RECOMMENDATION: Move to NOTE sections regarding NOT RETURNED: Plait, Roberts Assistants. Revise, upgrade and expand as needed. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: SUBSTANTIATION: Provides additional information helpful to WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal AH]s and Operators. 1123.1 (Log #18). COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The proposal is recommending an STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on action that is not in conformance with the NFPA Manual of Sfyle. Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt (Log #452) NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts 1123- 467 - (A-4-2.8): Reject EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal RECOMMENDATION: Move to NOTE section regarding the 1123-1 (Log #18). display operations of mortars. Revise, upgrade and expand as EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: needed. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on SUBSTANTIATION: Provides additional information helpful to Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). AHJs and Operators. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The proposal is recommending an action that is not in conformance with the NFPA Manual of Styte. (Log #449) NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 1123. 464 - (A-4-2.1): Reject VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 RECOMMENDATION: Move to NOTE section regarding prepara- NEGATIVE: Weeth tion. Revise, upgrade and expand as needed. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt SUBSTANTIATION: Provides additional information helpful to NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts coAg rat° EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: ACTION: Reject. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The proposal is recommending an 1123-1 (Log #18). action that is not in conformance with the NFPA Manual of Style. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: NUMBER OF COMMrFrEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NEGATIVE: Weeth ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt (Log #453) NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts 1123- 468 - (A-4-2.8.1): Reject EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: SUBMITTER= Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal RECOMMENDATION: Move to NOTE section regarding the 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: electrical firing and manual firing. Revise, upgrade and expand as needed. Also, for those operations that are the same for both STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on manually fired and electronically fired displays like this, repeat in Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). the text of the Code so it is clear some requirements are not based on ignidon methods, but the basics of all display operations.

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SUBSTANTIATION: Provides additional information helpful to NEGATIVE: Weeth erat°rs- ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt ACTION: Reject. NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: The proposal is recommending an EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: action that is not in conformance with the NFPA Manual of Style. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 1195-1 (Log #18). VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on NEGATIVE: Weeth Proposal 1125-1 (Log #18). ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal (Log #459) 1195-1 (Log #18). 1193- 472 - (Appendix C): Accept EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: SUBMrrrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on RECOMMFNDATION: 1. The name address and phone number Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). of the individual, group, or organization Sponsoring the outdoor fireworks display. X. The name, address and phone number of the Supplier of the fireworks to the Operator, if different than the Operator. (Log #454) 4. Evidence of financial responsibility by the Sponsor of the event 1195- 469 - (A-4-2.9): Reject or festival and by the Operator of the fireworks display. This may SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. take the form of an insurance certificate or other document RECOMMENDATION: Move to NOTE section regarding the setup attesting to coverage or responsibility. and detail how these efforts may be accomplished. Revise, upgrade 5. The date and time of day at which the outdoor fireworks display and expand as needed. is to be held, with a proposed rain/wind date and time in the event SUBSTANTIATION: Provides additional information helpful to the display is postponed. AHJs and Operators. SUBSTANTIATION: Additional information for clarity in the COMMITTEE ACTION: R~ect. Pcermit process. COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The proposal is recommending an OMMITrEE ACTION: Accept. action that is not in conformance ruth the NFPA Manual of Style. Add recommendations from the submitter's proposal as items 4, 5 NUMBER OF COMMITIXE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 and 6 to Appendix C. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 AFFIRMATIVE: 26 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NEGATIVE: Weeth AFFIRMATIVE: 26 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NEGATIVE: Weeth NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 1193-1 (Log #18). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: 1125-1 (Log #18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: Proposal 1195-1 (Log#18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1193-1 (Log #18).

(Log #455) 1195- 470 - (A-4-9.10): Reject (Log #CP38) SUBMIT'FElt: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. 1125- 473 - (Appendix E): Accept RECOMMENDATION: Move to NOTE section regarding the SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics cleanup and retrieval. Revise, upgrade and expand as needed. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Add a new Appendix E called "Glossary SUBSTANTIATION: Provides additional information helpful to of Fireworks Terms" as follows: AHJs and Operators. Appendix E Glossary of Fireworks Terms COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. Appendix E Glossary of lrtreworks Terms COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The proposal is recommending an Black Powder. An intimate mixture of finely powdered potassium action that is not in conformance with the NFPA Manual of Style. nitrate, sulfur and charcoal. Commercial black powder may be NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 granular, or finely p.owdered. It serves as aLprropellant and in awide. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: variety of other uses m fireworks. It should not be confused wRh AFFIRMATIVE: 96 smokeless powder, which is not suitable for use in fireworks. Also NEGATIVE: Weeth unsuitable for use as a lift charge in fireworks is Pyrodex, which is a ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt black powder substitute in antique firearms, and has properties NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts different than black powder. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: Bomb Shell. (Also Bomb or Aerial Bomb) - Anachronistic term for WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal Aerial Shell. The term "bomb" has strongly negative connotations 1195-1 (Log #18). and should be avoided. See Aerial Shell (preferred terminology). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: Bottom Fused Shell. An aerial shall in which the time fuse is STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on PthOsitioned on the bottom of the shell where it is ignited directly by Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). e lift charge. Bottom Shot. A large salute as the last effect in a multi-break shell. Burst Charge. The charge of rapidly bumin~powder contained within an aerial shell and whose burning prowdes the pressure to (Log #456) burst (explode) the shell and disperse its contents. Examples of 1195- 471 - (Appendix B): Reject burst charge are black powder, puiverone, and rice hull powder. SUBMI'Iq'ER/ Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. Chinese Fuse. A fuse formed by twisting tissue paper around a thin RECOMMENDATION: Move Appendix B to Chapter 2 regarding core of black powder. This fuse is most commonly seen on small • Supplier requirements and revise to Code style, update to new terms firecrackers but is also used in a variety of other fireworks made in and definitions. the orient. SUBSTANTIATION: Provides additional information helpful to Chrysanthemum Shell. A spherical hard breaking shell, in which Suppliers, AHJs and Operators. the stars (at least initially upon the shell bursting)leave burning COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. particles in their trail and therefore produce a vmible tail. Chrysan- COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The proposal is recommending an themums produce distinctive patterns in the sky. action that is not in conformance vath the NFPA Manual of Style. Class C ]F'n'eworks~ See Consumer Fireworks. NUMBER OF COMMITrEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 Clean Out Tool. A long stick, dowel, or pole having several nails VOTE ON COMMrrTEE ACTION: driven at various angles on one end. It is used to remove paper and .AFFIRMATIVE: 26 other debris from mortars when necessary.

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Common Flrework~ See Consumer Fireworks. Igniter Cord. A thin, flexible, hot-burning fuse, usually having a Component Shell. Any shell containing numerous small devices diameter of about 3/23". It may be wrapped by a sparse braid of other than stars. These include whistles, tourbillions (small tubes thin wires or a solid plastic jacket. Igniter cords are available with that spin like small wheels), serpents (small rocket-like devices that various burn rates. jet about in the air), shell-of-shells (small shells that explode after Lancework. A frame on which are mounted numerous lances that the initial explosion of the main shell). Component shells are likely are connected by quick-match and when ignited make designs, to produce more fallout than other kinds of shells and the fallout emblems, slogans, etc. Also see Set Piece. may contain live devices. Component shells are also called "special Leader. A length of quick match used to transfer fire to a device. shells" or "specials". See also Shell Leader. Consumer Fireworks. Formerly called Common Fireworks or Class Line Rocket. A case with a nozzle or choke, charged with a fierce C Fireworks. Those small firework items intended for personal use burning composition and attached to a cord, rope or wire. The and which can be purchased over -the-counter in many states. These device follows the rope instead of flying freely. Line rockets and items include small fountains, small aerial shells, sparklers, firecrack- their elaborations are sometimes called "radios" or "flying pigeons" ers, and small rockets. These items are defined by the US Depart- or simply "pigeons". ment of Transportation in Title 49, Code of FedgralRegulations, 49 CFR Loader. An assistant, who is responsible for properly transporting 173. 100(r) and are classed as Fireworks, UN0336, lag. aerial shells from the ready box and loading them into the mortars Convolute-Wound Tube. A paper tube in which one large sheet of during a display. paper is wound around a mandrill. Glue is applied to the paper LowBurst/Break. A shell which explodes significantly below the sheet to hold the tube together. One edge of the sheet is seen to usual height either on the way up or down. run straight along the inside. The opposite edge runs the length of Magazine Tender. See Ready Box Tender. the tube on the out-side. Also called parallel-wound tube. Meal Powder. Finely powdered black powder. Crossette Comet. See Comet. Misfire. A shell in which the quickmatch bums away after being Crowd Control. An authoritative and organized effort to prevent lighted but nothing else happens, leaving a live shell in the mortar. the general public and unauthorized persons from entering Contrast with dud. designated areas before, during and after the shooting of a fireworks Multiple Break Shell. An aerial shell composed of more than one display. distinct section, each producing a separate effect in sequence and I)lsplay Operator. A pyrotechnist with overall responsibility for the each ignited by the bursting of the preceding section. Contrast with safe set-up, performance and clean-up after a fireworks display. The Shell of Shells. display operator will normally have a number of assistants. Muzzle Burst. A shell which bursts just as it leaves the mortar, Driver. A strong paper case with a nozzle or choke, and is charged scattering high velocity burning stars and burning material in all with a fierce burningpyrotechnic composition. It is used to propel directions at ground level. wheels or other mechanical devices. Drivers are sometimes called Nosing. Several turns of paper fastened to the end of a roman "wheel pushers" or "pushers". candle, fountain, gerb, or other device that is used to retain prime Dud. A shell which leaves the mortar but falls to break (burst) or hold the fuse. while in the air and subsequently falls to the ground. The dud may Parallel-Wound Tube. See Convolute-wound Tube. or may not explode uponhitting the ground, or thereafter. The Pa~flre. A section or separate piece of quickmatch or blackmatch term is also applied to any fireworks devices in which the fuse fails to which is positioned along side a shell and conveys fire from the shell ignite the main pyrotechnic charge. Contrast with "misfire". leader to the lift charge. In a top-fused aerial shell this may be a Electric Match. A device consisting of wires terminating at a completely separate piece of fuse. relatively high resistance element surrounded with a small quantity Pattern Shell. Any shell making a distinctivepattern in the sky. of heat-sensitive pyrotechnic composition. When a sufficient electric These may include "butterflies", "hour glasses , "crosses", "rings", current is passed through the wire circuit, the heat that is generated "stars", "hearts", "letters", and a variety of other shapes. the pyrotechnic composition, producing a small burst of Peony Shell. A spherical hard breaking shell in which the stars do e. This flame can be used to ignite a fuse or a lift charge in a not leave tails. The terms peony and chrysanthemum are not always fireworks device. used in this precise way and loose usage is common. Fillet Weld. A weld in which the added weld material is placed in Prime. A slurry, often made of black powder, a binder and water or the angle formed between the two pieces of material being welded. other solvent, and used to help insure the ignition of fireworks. A fillet weld produces a much stronger weld than the alternative butt Pulverone. Granulated rough powder used as an aerial shell burst weld. charge. Also see Burst Charge. Flowerpot. A malfunctioning shell which bursts within the mortar, Pyrotechnic Composition. The mixture of chemical ingredients roduclng a shower of ignited stars and other effects. Flowerpots used in a device or a component or a device to produce the ~ ave numerous possible causes, the most common being a fire leak intended fireworks effect. Pyrotechnic compositions contain at least into the shell, a weak or damaged shell casing resulting in the shell one oxidizer and fuel, and are capable of burning independently. breaking apart from the force of the lift, or from i~aition of stars P~otechnic compositions are classed as explosives. resulting from friction between adjacent stars within the shell. cks. See Mortar Racks. Gontrast with "mine". Ready Box Tender. An assistant, who is positioned at a ready box, Fountain. Identical to a gerb except that fountains usually have and whose job it is to hand shells to the loader and to protect the wooden or plastic bases and are deslgned to be placed on the contained fireworks from sparks and burning debris. Also called ground instead of fastened to a set piece. Magazine Tender. Fuse. Any system (in pyrotechnics, usually and enclosed powder Report. A loud explosion, normally much louder than the train) usedto delay the ignition of the main fireworks device. Many explosion of a star shell breaking. Sometimes used synonymously different kinds of fuse are in common use. See Black Match, with "salute." A report, however is actually the sound produced by Chinese Fuse, Igniter Cord, Quick Match, Time Fuse, and Visco.) the explosion. (Imnqrtant note: in virtually all covered fuses, the fire front may Report Shell. See Salute. significantly precede the area of visible bumlng. Rice Hull Powder. Rough powder or other pyrotechnic composi- Gerb. A device consisting of a heavy tube solidly filled with tion coated on rice hulls (or other inter material) and used as an pyrotechnic composition and usually having a choke or restricted aerial shell burst charge). Also see Burst Charge. orifice. When ignited, it releases a jet or broad spray of fire and/or Rocket. A device consisting of a tube solidly charged with black sparks. It is used on set pieces. powder (or other propellant). The tube is attached to a stick or fins Grain Powder. Granulated black powder usually used to propel which gives it guidance. The nose or heading of a skyrocket may aerial shells into the air. contain a salute, stars or special effects. After completion of its Green Powder. See Rough Powder (preferred terminology). flight, a rocket tube and stick fall back to the ground intact, having Ground Burst. See Low Burst. the potential to do damage to people and property. Rockets are Ground Piece. See Set Piece. seldom used in commercial displays because they are more Gun. See Mortar (preferred terminology). dangerous than shells and less efficient in getting large payloads Gun Powder. See Black Powder (preferred terminology). high into the air. GuyWire. Rope, wire or similar material used to steady or guide Roman Candle. A cardboard tube designed to periodically and set pieces of finale racks. re~oeated~ shoot stars or special effects into the air. Hangfire. A fuse which continues to glow or burn slowly instead of Roman Fuse. See Spoolette (preferred terminology). burning at its normal speed. Such afuse may suddenly resume Rough Powder. A hand-mixed version of Black Powder but lacking burning at its normal rate or unexpectedly discharge a fireworks some of the rapid burning characteristics of commercially manufac- after a long delay with dangerous consequences. tured black powder. Heading. The portion of a rocket which is dispersed at the zenith Safety Fuse. A heavy fuse used in commercial blasting and is of its flight, usually consisting of stars or special effects. much like blasting caps. Often visco fuse is referred to as fuse. See Visco Fuse (preferred terminology).

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Sand Boxes. See Mortar Trough. Top Fused Shell. An aerial shell in which the time fuse is posb Secured Area. The area from which the public must be totally tioned on the top of the shell where it is ignited by the shell leader. excluded. Also see Display Site. Also see Passfire. Separation Distance. This is the actual or minimum required Troughs. See Mortar Troughs. distance between fireworks or mortars and the nearest spectator. Visco Fuse. The familiar woven cotton fuse which has a core of For example the minimum separation distance for lance work is 75 black powder and a coat of nitrocellulose lacquer (usually green or feet (see Figure 6); that for a vertical 6-inch mortar is 420 feet (see red). Also called Hobbyor Cannon Fuse. Table 2). Note, however, that for angled mortars, separation Wheel. A revolving fireworks device mounted through its axle on a distance and the minimum radius of the display site are not post above ground. When ignited, the wheel spins producing synonymous. colored patterns and/or a spray of sparks. Set Piece. Aground display such as lancework, wheels, gerbs, Wheel Driver. See Driver. fountains and/or other devices which function while on poles, Willow Shell. A soft breaking shell containing trailing stars which frames or other devices attached to the ground. droop forming a pattern in the sky similar to that of a willow tree. Shell Casing. The container, generally either cylindrical or Sometimes the term is used for any soft breaking shell even if tailed spherical, which initially acts to protect the contents of an aerial stars are not used. shell from the high pressure gases produced by the burning lift 2. Renumber the subsequent Appendices of NFPA 1123 appropri- charge. Later, when the burst charge is ignited by the time fuse, the ately. shell casing acts to temporarily confine the burning gases being SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee believes that it is necessary to produced. Ultimately, the casing ruptures and the contents of the add a glossary of fireworks terms for this revision of NFPA 1123, shell are dispersed in the air producing the visual display. Shell Code for the Outdoor Display of Fireworks, to facilitate the uniform casings are typically composed of pasted paper (with string) or use and understanding of the document. The additional definitions plastic. that are found in this glossary represent those definitions that are Shell Detonation. A powerful and loud explosion whicn may occur not used in the document directly, but those that are found in inside a mortar and in which the entire pyrotechnic contents (or common use by people involved in the outdoor display fireworks nearly the entire contents) of a device are consumed instanta- industry. The Committee has provided this glossary to foster neously. Little or no visible burning material leaves the mortar enhanced communication between the outdoor display fireworks because the pyrotechnic compositions are totally consumed in the industry and those individuals that interface with the industry. explosion. A shell detonation usually damages the mortar and may COMMITI'EE ACTION: Accept. change the position of adjacent mortars. Several causes are possible, NUMBER OF COMMIT'IT.E MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 including the use of unsafe compositions in stars, and poorly VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: designed or constructed shells. Shell detonations may also occur in AFFIRMATIVE: 26 mines, certain kinds of comets and other of fireworks. The term NEGATIVE: Weeth "detonate" should never be used to mean "ignite". (Note that shell ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt detonations probably do not meet the technical definition of a true NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts detonation; nonetheless, it is common in the display industry to EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: refer to those strong explosions as shell detonations.) WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal Shell Leader. The length of quickmatch attached to an aerial shell 1123-1 (Log #18). which rapidly transfers fire to the lift charge. On the end of the EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: qbuickmatch is a slow burning element, usually consisting of exposed STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on lackmatch that is protected from sparks by a safety cap. The slow Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). burning portion of the leader provides time for the shooter to withdraw after lighting. Shell of Shells. Aerial shells which contain internal shells, all of which are ignited and dispersed at the same time when the original (Log #46O) shell bursts. The internal small shells may also be called 1123- 474 - (E-1.1 (New)): Accept in Principle "puppadella", or "many small flowers". SUBMI'FrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc~ Skyrocket. See Rocket~ RECOMMENDATION: The American Pyrotechnic Association Special Effect Shell. See Component Shell. (PGI) video tape Celebrate Safely. Spider or Spider Web Shell. A hard breaking shell having trailing The Pyrotechnic Guild International (PGI) Official Fireworks stars but may have a somewhat asymmetrical break. Spider shells are Safety Guidelines. usually cylindrical shells with a small flash powder breaking charge. The Fireworks Manual, Explosives Division Class 7.2.2, CANMET. Similar shells having eight large stars (comets) are sometimes called SUBSTANTIATION: Provides additional information that will assist Octopus Shells. in the understanding of display fireworks. Spiral-Wound Tube. A paper tube in which several relatively COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. narrow strips of paper are wound around a mandrill at an angle to 1. Add to the recommendation the addresses of the three sources form a tube. Glue is applied to the strips to hold the tube together. of information listed in the proposal. Seams in the completed tube form the spiral pattern as viewed on 2. Change the abbreviation letters for the American Pyrotechnic both the inside and outside of the tube. Association from ~PGI" to "APA." Spoolette. A small tube partially filled with tightly compacted black COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The Committee addition appropri- or rough powder. Spoolettes are often used on large diameter and ately completes the reference information. multi-break shells i13 place of time fuse. Also see Time Fuse. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 Spotter. A member of the display crew, who observes the firing and VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: burning of aerial shells for the purpose of detecting proper mortar AFFIRMATIVE: 26 and long and notinl~ the occurrence of duds. Often the display NEGATIVE: Weeth operator will act as me spotter. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt Sq uib° A• device consisting of an electric. • match. plus a base NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts pyrotechmc charge, generally contaaned m a thin metal tube. Note EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: that squibs are regulated much like blasting caps. Squibs are not WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal used in fireworks, although electric matches are often incorrectly 1123-1 (Log #18). called squibs. See Electric Match (correct terminology). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: Stars. Small cubes, cylinders or balls of composition which are STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on discharged from shells, mines, roman candies, or other devices, and Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). burn while in the air. Stars which produce a colored ball of light are "colored" stars. Ira star leaves a trail of silver or gold particles they may be called comet stars, silver or gold streamers, flitter or glitter shq.rs. (Log #461) Time Fuse. Generally one or more thick fuses installed in an aerial 1123- 475 - (Appendix X): Accept in Principle shell; often consisting of a heavy powder core and a thick wrap of SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. protective material. The time fuse is ignited by the burning of the RECOMMENDATION: Appendix X Glossary. lift charge. (In a top-fnsed shell, the time fuse will be ignited by the SUBSTANTIATION: Create new Glossary for definitions not used burning of the shell leader.) The slow burning of the time fuse in the text of the Code but part of display fireworks. provides the delay time necessary for the shell to be propelled high COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. into the air before bursting. When the time fuse burns through, the Add the terms identified in the various proposals to a glossary in burst charge is ignited. (Also see Spoolette.) the Appendix E as determined by the Committee. See Committee Action and Committee Statement on 1123-473 (Log #CP$8).

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COMMITFEE STATEMENT: The Committee supports the addition COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. of a glossary to provide additional information to be added to the Add the terms identified in the various proposals to a glossary in code. the Appendix E as determined by the Committee. See Committee NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 Action and Committee Statement on 1123-473 (Log #CP38). VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The Committee supports the addition AFFIRMATIVE: 26 of a glossary to provide additional information to be added to the NEGATIVE: Weeth code. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NEGATIVE: Weeth 1123-1 (Log #18). ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on (Log #462) Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). 1123- 476 - (Appendix X): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Add all of the definitions from the PGI Study Guide to this new Glossary and revise as needed to NFPA Style. (Log #464) SUBSTANTIATION: Provides additional definitions that will assist 1123- 479 - (Appendix X): Accept in Principle in the understanding of display fireworks. SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. RECOMMENDATION: Comet An aerial shell that sends a nrail of Add the terms identified in the various proposals to a glossary in sparks up as it flies but does not break or create another aerial effect_ Also called a sticklers rocket. the Appendix E as determined by the Committee. See Committee SUBSTANTIATION: None. Action and Committee Statement on 1123-473 (Log #CP38). COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee supports the addition Add the terms identified in the various proposals to a glossary in of a glossary to provide additional information to be added to the code. the Appendix E as determined by the Committee. See Committee Action and Committee Statement on 1123-473 (Log #CP38). NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The Committee supports the addition VOTE ON COMMITrEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 of a glossary to provide additional information to be added to the code. NEGATIVE: Weeth NUMBER OF COMIqflTTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts AFFIRMATIVE: 26 EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NEGATIVE: Weeth WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt 1123-1 (LOg #18). NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). (Log #463) 1123- 477 - (Appendix X): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Bottom Shot. A larger report intended to (Log #465) function last in some multiple break aerial shells. 1123- 480 - (Appendix X): Accept in Principle SUBSTANTIATION: None. SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. RECOMMENDATION: Crossette. An aerial shell that's effects Add the terms identified in the various proposals to a glossary in break across each other many times. the Appendix E as determined by the Committee. See Committee SUBSTANTIATION: None. Action and Committee Statement on 1123-473 (Log #CP38). COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee supports the addition Add the terms identified in the various proposals to a glossary in of a glossary to provide additional information to be added to the the Appendix E as determined by the Committee. See Committee code. Action and Committee Statement on 1123-473 (Log #CP38). NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The Committee supports the addition VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: of a glossary to provide additional information to be added to the AFFIRMATIVE: 26 code. NEGATIVE: Weeth NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts AFFIRMATIVE: 26 EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NEGATIVE: Weeth WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt 1123-1 (Log #18). NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on ' WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). 1123-1 (LOg #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). (Log #466) 1123-478- (Appendix X): Acceptin Principle SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Chrysanthemum. an aerial star shell that's (Log #467) effects open in a ball shape, with many fine lines. They may include 1123- 481 - (Appendix X): Accept in Principle pistils, falling flowers, rising tails and color changing stars and are SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. most often in ball shaped aerial shells and mines and Oriental in RECOMMENDATION: Peonie. an aerial star shell that's effects off "n. open in a ball shape, with a few broad lines. They may include S~TANTIATION: None. pistils, falling flowers, rising tails and color changing stars and are most often in ballshaped aerial shells and Oriental in origin.

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SUBSTANTIATION: None, (Log #47O) COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. 1125- 484 - (Appendix X): Accept in Principle Add the terms identified in the various proposals to a glossary in SI~MITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. the Appendix E as determined by the Committee. See Committee RECOMMENDATION: Tall. An effect attached to the outside of Action and Committee Statement on 1123-473 (Log #CP38). an aerial shell that provides a long, comet-like end as the shell flies COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee supports the addition into the sky. Stars, strobes and whistles are common tails. of a glossary to provide additional information to be added to the SUBSTANTIATION: None. code. CO~EACTION: Accept in Principle. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 Add the terms identified in the various proposals to a glossary in VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: the Appendix E as determined by the Committee. See Committee AFFIRMATIVE: 26 Action and Committee Statement on 1123-473 (Log #(~38). NEGATIVE: Weeth COMMITFEE STATEMENT: The Committee supports the addition ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt of a glossary to provide additional information to be added to the NOT RETURNED: Hatt, Roberts code. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal VOTE ON COMMITrEE ACTION: ]]23-] (Log #]8). AFFIRMATIVE: 26 EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: NEGATIVE: Weeth STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). (Log #468) EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: 1123. 482 - (Appendix X): Accept in Principle STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). RECOMMENDATION: Serpents. An internal pyrotechnic component that move through the air in different patterns with their own source of power. Other names and types are fish, snakes and the like. (Log #471) SUBSTANTIATION: None. 1123- 485 - (Appendix X): Accept in Principle COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. Add the terms identified in the various proposals to a glossary in RECOMMENDATION: Add a new appendix using NFPA 1126 the Appendix E as determined by the Committee. See Committee Appendix B Inspection Requirements as the basis. Modify as needed Action and Committee Statement on 1123-473 (Log #CP38). for outdoor displays. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee supports the addition SUBSTANTIATION: This will assist the AHJ in making an of a glossary to provide additional information to be added to the inspection for approval. code. COMMITI'EE ACTION: Accept in Principle. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 Add the terms identified in the various proposals to a glossary in VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: the Appendix E as determined by the Committee. See Committee AFFIRMATIVE: 26 Action and Committee Statement on 1123-473 (Log #CP38). NEGATIVE: Weeth COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee supports the addition ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt of a glossary to provide additional information to be added to the NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts code. EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal VOTE ON COMMITI]~ ACTION: 1123.1 (Log #18). AFFIRMATIVE: 26 EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: NEGATIVE: Weeth STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt Proposal 1123.1 (Log#18). NOT RETURNED: Piatt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1193-1 (Log #18). (Log #469) EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: 1123- 483 - (Appendix X): Accept in Principle STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on SUBMITTgR: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. Proposal ] ]23-I (Log #]8). RECOMMENDATION: Strobe. An effect that burns very brightly and pulsates. They may be attached to sticks inserted in the ground, attached as tails to an aerial shell or be stars in an aerial shell or mine. (Log #472) SUBSTANTIATION: None. 1123- 486 - (_Appendix X): Accept in Principle COMMITrEEACTION: Accept in Principle. SUBMITFER/ Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. Add the terms identified in the various proposals to a glossary in RECOMMENDATION: Add all Glossary items from 1126 that the Appendix E as determined by the Committee. See Committee would be useful into the new NFPA 1123 Glossary. Examples. EC, Action and Committee Statement on 1123-473 (Log #CP38). Bridgewire, color pot, colored smoke, Day box, Deflagratton, Det COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The Committee supports the addition cord, Detonation, Detonator, DC, Explosion, Explosive, First Fire, of a glossary to provide additional information to be added to the Nonelectric detonator, Smoke Pot, Sonic Flash, Sparkle Pot, etc. code. SUBSTANTIATION: Provide more information. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 CO~EE ACTION: Accept in Principle. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: Add the terms identified in the various proposals to a glossary in AFFIRMATIVE: 26 the Appendix E as determined by the Committee. See Committee NEGATIVE: Weeth Action and Committee Statement on 1123-473 (Log #CP38). ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: The Committee supports the addition NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts of a glossary to provide additional information to be added to the EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: code. WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 1123-1 (Log #18). VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on NEGATIVE: Weeth Proposal 1123.1 (Log#18). ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18).

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EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18).

(Log #473) (Log #477) 1123- 487 - (Appendix X): Accept in Principle 1123- 490 - (Appendix X): Reject SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Add all Definitions from 1126 that would RECOMMENDATION: The use of staple guns to secure the leaders be useful into the new NFPA 1125 Glossary. Examples. Binary to finales and barrages along the side of a rack shall only be used System, Fixed Production, Flare, Flash pot,, Fuel, Gerb, Holder, when the Operator or Assistant is on their knees and to the side, all Igniter, Ingredient, Oxidizer, Preload, Pyrotechnic Special Effect, of the shells have been loaded and no other fireworks are out in the Pyrotechnics Material, Rocket, Saxon, Smokeless Powder, Special open. At no time during this process shall any part of their body be Effect, Touring Production, etc. over the muzzle of any of the mortars. SUBSTANTIATION: Provide more information. NOTE: The use of string, twine or tape is preferred but is not COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. always practical because of the climate. There have been incidents Add the terms identified in the various proposals to a glossary in where a staple gun has ignited the leader match. the Appendix E as determined by the Committee. See Committee SUBSTANTIATION: There has been at least one fatality and a few Action and Committee Statement on 1123-473 (Log #CP38). incidents where staple guns were used to secure the leader match to COMMITFEE STATEMENT: The Committee supports the addition the racks. of a glossary to provide additional information to be added to the COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. code. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The recommendation does not NUMBER OF COMMrlq'EE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 ruMBomotea safepractice. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: ER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 AFFIRMATIVE: 26 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NEGATIVE: Weeth AFFIRMATIVE: 26 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NEGATIVE: Weeth NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: 1123-1 (Log #18). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: 1123-1 (LOg #18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18).

(Log #474) 1123- 488 - (Appendix X): Reject (Log #478) SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. 1123- 491 - (Appendix X): Reject RECOMMENDATION: Meld all requirements from 1126 that will SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockels, Inc. and can be used in NFPA 1123. Examples. Those portions that deal RECOMMENDATION: Detail the various locations a display site with Fallout radius, Hazardous debris, holder, Isolated Power supply, may be setup, especially from, on top of or next buildings, from Lift Charge, Magazine, Manufacturer, Pyrotechnics, Support barges, piers, buildings and other unique but commonly used Personnel. locations. SUBSTANTIATION: Provides continuity. SUBSTANTIATION: There are many shows that do not fit the COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. "norm" and we need to provide AHJs and Operators with some of COMMITrEE STATEMENT: No specific recommended text was the known requirements for these locations. rUiBOvidedby the submitter for the Committee to act on. COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. ER OF COMMYI'rEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 COMMITTEE STATEMENT: No specific recommended text was VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: rl~ed for the Committee to act on. AFFIRMATIVE: 26 ER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NEGATIVE: Weeth VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt AFFIRMATIVE: 26 NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts NEGATIVE: Weeth EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on 1123-1 (LOg #18). Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18).

(Log #476) 1123-489- (Appendix X): Accept in Prlnciple SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. (Log #479) RECOMMENDATION: Detail the specific protective equipment. 1123- 492 - (Appendix X): Reject Operators need to have on during setup and the performance of the SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. display. RECOMMENDATION: Detail the various methods that may be SUBSTANTIATION: None. employed that are different from on or near buildings, from barges, COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle, iers and other unique but commonly used locations. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Commit- g UBSTANTIATION: There are many shows that do not fit the tee Statement on Committee Proposal 1123-284 (Log #CP25) adding "norm" and we need to provide "AHJs and Operators with some of 4-1 .$.$. the known requirements for these locations. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: COMMITTEE STATEMENT: No specific recommended text was AFFIRMATIVE: 26 r~hd for the Committee to act on. NEGATIVE: Weeth OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts AFFIRMATIVE: 26 EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NEGATIVE: Weeth WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt 1123-1 (Log #18). NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts

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EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: The goal is to arrive at consensus decisions on the best ways to WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal entertain the millions of people who make up the audiences, while 1123-1 (LOg#18). minimizing risks as much as possible. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: SUBSTANTIATION: A general introduction to the Code to be STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on added to the history of the development. It is intended to provide Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). more information to all re.~;arding the. variables, in fireworks, displays and some statement as to tile Committee s understanding of those variables and the general intent of the Code. COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. (Log #16) COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The information provided in the 1123- 493 - (Intro (New)): Reject submitter's proposal does not serve any purpose to enhance the SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. requirements of the code. RECOMMENDATION: New text. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 Fireworks displays have been part of human celebrations and VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: entertainment for centuries. Every culture and society has used and AFFIRMATIVE: 26 enjoyed them in a variety of different ways, and they are a major NEGATIVE: Weeth entertainment medium throughout the world. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt As entertainment, they often attract the largest audiences of any NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts modern outdoor attraction. Fireworks displays are performed on EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: the 4th ofJuly by local civic clubs and volunteer fire departments at WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal village ball fields to huge productions every night with high tech 1123-1 (LOg#18). computer equipment at theme parks. EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: Festivals and events will often have fireworks displays and they can STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on be their main attraction. These festivals and events are often of Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). major economic importance to their communities, with the fireworks displays many times the single biggest night of the year in many communities, especially the 4th of July. Yet they are displayedon days other than just Independence Day. (Log #17) There are shows on 's Eve and Christmas, Labor Day and 1123- 494 - (Entire Document): Reject Memorial Day. Fireworks can be seen on almost any holiday or at SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. the opening or close of any celebration. RECOMMENDATION: Revise, upgrade, expand, and detail the They are fired from the tops of buildings, from barges on rivers, entire document so that it reflects the changes in fireworks, lakes and oceans and the tops of mountains and hills. They can be equipment and practices now used. Bring. the. document up to the launched from sports field, parking lots, streets, parks, golf courses, rec[mrements of an NFPA Code as required m the NFPA Manual of almost anyplace at all. Styte. There are shows in the hottest summer months and in the dead of SUBSTANTIATION: The 1990 version was a compromise at a time the coldest winters. Shows are often at dusk but may be at midnight when there was a great deal of change and uncertainty in the or at down or anytime in between. Displays can be fired in the fireworks industry. Some of the document reflected that compro- clearest and calmest of nights as well as in the snow and rain with mise. howling winds, all depending on the show, the site and the other This industry sees one operator fatality, dozens of operators and conditions at the time. assistants seriously injured, and hundreds of spectators injured every Sports stadiums will have fireworks for home runs, touchdowns, year. These are the known results and the near misses and lucky scores and victories as well as special promotional nights. People will breaks cannot hold out as shows get more numerous, larger, have small displays at weddings and special family celebrations. complex and with more powerful fireworks, with larger audiences at Small country clubs will Sponsor shows at their annual banquets smaller sites. For a small, seasonal business with few full-time, just as major corporations will for grand openings and other professional employees and made up mostly of independent promotional events. contractors and civic volunteer customers, these rates are far too Shows are performed in as many different locations, climates, h~hh to even be close to being acceptable. topographies as there are available and for just as many reasons. is Committee, with input from the fireworks trade, can and must Fireworks displays are often performed on a seasonal basis. Most do a better job of providing the information needed to reduce these shows, especially the smaller ones, are performed by volunteer civic risks. groups or independent Operators. Larger displays are often By bringing NFPA 1123 up to the level it an and should be at, performed by professionalcompanies. fireworks companies will have a comprehensive document they can Many use slightly different fireworks, equipment and methods as reference in the instructions and training, relieving them of the well as hold their performances in totally different conditions than uncertainty and liability that exists now. They also will know what is others in other parts of the country. expected of them, can point to this as a national standard which In developing this Code, the Committee has made every effort to permits them, by detailing how displays are set up and operated, to take into account the wide variations in the types of displays, the perform them in the future. locations, the possible and probable events that may be held in A comprehensive national standard by this Committee, made up conjunction with, the volume and sizes of the fireworks as well as the primarily of representatives of the fireworks and model rocket myriad of methods, types of equipment, training and methods industry together, together with federal and state officials, will also employed. be a significant help to the trade, which is now facing a balkanization The Committee recognizes that many new and different types of state and local regulations, often in reaction to incidents that fireworks, equipment and methods are being developed and used could and should have been prevented had there been a national every day. This is due in part to the specialized nature of the standard to follow in the first place. medium in order to improve creative and operational performance The customers of those fireworks companies, the hundreds of and reduce costs, but also to improve risk management. independent operators and civic groups that perform the most The Committee also recognizes that in order to reduce risks, many displays in the country, will also have a source for more information displays will need some minor modifications. Some will need major than ever before. As it is now, many companies and supplier are ones, and this will involve increased efforts and some costs. reluctant to provide detailed instructions and informatltn for fear of Some displays may also need to be moved or scaled back signifi- the liability since there is no national standard to reference. candy or both in order to be performed at all. AHJs and sponsors will know what is also expected of them as they While these may cause some problems and even some hardship for bear as much responsibility in the reasonably safe setup and some, the Committee believes that it is important to provide operation of a fireworks display as the operator. By providing them fireworks entertainment to as many people as possible while keeping with the minimum requirements for their end of the display and them as safe as possible, especially for the audiences that come out - additional information, they too will have a better source of with their friends and children to watch them. information to make the decisions that will reduce the risks they When Suppliers, Operators, Sponsors and AHJs use dais Code, the have to manage, including those not directly associated with the Committee urges all of them to carefully review all sections and fireworks, but the crowd control issues a display often is the catalyst facets of the Code. There are many situations where the principals for. involved must review all for the variables and conditions encoun- The duty of this Committee is to establish the minimum standards tered and use this Code with a little common sense and life required to reduce risks based on the collective experience of the experience. principals combined with the data available showing where and what the problems are.

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We can and we must, if we are to have a healthy, vibrant entertain- (Log #482) ment indusa'y, provide the fireworks companies, their customers, the 1123- 497- (Entire Document): Reject ~[~o?sors and the AHJs with the basic standards that will accomplish SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Capitalize all principals. Examples: COMMIITEE ACTION: Reject. operator becomes Operator, sponsor becomes Sponsor, etc. COMMITrEE STATEMENT: No specific recommended text was SUBSTANTIATION: Makes it easier to see which principal is provided by the suhmitter for the Committee to act on. invalid in each requirement. NUMBER OF COMMFFTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The proposal is recommending an AFFIRMATIVE: 26 action that is not in conformance vnth the NFPA Manual of Style. NEGATIVE: Weeth NUMBER OF COMMITIT.E MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt VOTE ON COMMITFEE ACTION: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts AFFIRMATIVE: 26 EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: NEGATIVE: Weeth WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt 1123-1 (Log #18). NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). (Log #480) 1123- 495 - (Entire Document): Reject SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Pluralize all appropriate references to (Log #483) AHJs, Sponsors, Assistants, monitors, etc. As well as objects and 1123- 498 - (Entire Document): Reject places such as display site(s), discharge site)s), ready box(es), etc. SUBMITrER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. using the following format: AHJ(s), sponsor(s), Assistant(s) Do not RECOMMENDATION: Capitalize all principals. Examples: pluralize Operator as there is only one. O ANtorbecome Operator, sponsor comes Sponsor, etc. SUBSTANTIATION: There has sometimes been confusion since TIATION: Makes it easier to see which principal is the code refers to people, objects and places in a singular fashion invalid in each requirement. when often there is and can be more than one. It can be an COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. important distinction and in assigning responsibility or minimum COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The comment makes a recommenda- requirements, it may be important to distinguish between the, tion that is not in conformance with the NFPA Manual of Style. multiple parties, objects or places. COMMrrrEE ACTION: Reject. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The recommendation does not VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: contain specific guidance for the Committee to evaluate the AFFIRMATIVE: 26 proposal. The submitter should identify the specific locations in the NEGATIVE: Weeth cod~ for the Committee to evaluate. ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt NUMBER OF COMMrrrEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts VOTE ON CoMMrVrEE ACTION: EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: AFFIRMATIVE: 26 WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal NEGATIVE: Weeth 1123-1 (Log #18). ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: Proposal 1123-1 (Log#18). WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18).

(Log #481) 1123- 496 - (Entire Document): Reject The Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics notes the following SUBMITTER: Charles P. Weeth, La Crosse Skyrockets, Inc. editorial changes to the 1990 edition of NFPA 1123, Code for the RECOMMENDATION: Meld all of the appropriate definitions, Outdoor Display of Fireworks. minimum requirements and suggestedpractices into the Code where appropriate from the Canadian Fireworks Manual and revise 1. In the title for Chapter 2, change the word "Spedal" to to meet NFPA Code style. "Display." SUBSTANTIATION: This very well done, and basic manual 2. In the section 2-1, change the word "Special" to "Display." rovides additional information and detail not currently included in 3. In 4-1.1, change the words "shall provide adequate" to "shall e Code. It would be beneficial to Operators and AHJs to have this make provisions for." information and to establish minimum standards for items and 4. In 4-1.3, change the word" has" to "shall have." methods commonly used but not currendy included in the Code. 5. In 4-1.3.1, change the word "is" to "shall be." COMMITTEE ACTION: Reiect. 6. In 4-1.3.2, change the word "is", to "shall be." COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The recommendation does not 7. In all Appendix sections, change the word "may" to "can." contain specific guidance for the Committee to evaluate the 8. In 2-3.6.2, change the word "must" to "shall." proposal. The submitter should identify the specific locations in the 9. In 2-3.8, renumber to 2-3.7. code for the Committee to evaluate. 10. In 4-2.7, renumber to 4-2.8. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 30 11. In 4-3.1 Exception No. 1 and Exception No. 2, change "can" to VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: "shall be permitted to." AFFIRMATIVE: 26 12. In 4-3.4, change "are not mandatory" to "shall not be re- NEGATIVE: Weeth quired." ABSTENTION: Stout Hunt 13. In B-2-1.3, change the word "Special" to "Display." NOT RETURNED: Platt, Roberts EXl~LANATION OF NEGATIVE: WEETH: Please refer to my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18). EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: STOUT HUNT: Please refer to my Explanation of Abstention on Proposal 1123-1 (Log #18).

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P~TH power rocket or high power rocket motor when carried out or engaged in by (Log #CP1) 1127- 1 - (Entire Document): Accept (a) The government of the of America; SUBMITrER: Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics, RECOMMENDATION: In response to a request for a document (b) Anystate or local government; addressing high power rocketry the NFPA Committee on Pyrotech- nics proposes a new code, NFPA 1127, Code for High Power (c) Any college or university;, or Rocketry. This code is intended to apply to: (a) the design, construction, and rehability of high power rocket (d) Any individual, firm, parmership,jointventure, corporation, motors manufactured for sale to users, or other business entity engaged, as a licensed for-profit business, in (b) the qualification and certification of high power rocket motors research, development, proouction, testing, maintenance, or supply prior to ride to users, of high power ro-ckets, high power rocket motors, high power rocket (c) the qualification and certification of users prior to their access propellant chemicals, or high power rocket components or parts for to high power rocket motors, ultimate sale to qualified users in conformance with this code, or in (d) the design and consu-uction of high power rockets propelled connection with contracts with the federal or state governments or by these motors, and with commercial space transportation vehicle contractors or (e) the conduct of tests, launchings, and other operations operating firms. involving high power rockets by users so that hazards are minimized. SUBSTANTIATION: The sport of model rocketry began in the 1-1.5 This code shall not apply to the design, construction, 1950's. Model rockets can be purchased by general users via mail fabrication, production, manufacture, maintenance, launching, order and at retail. They weigh no more than 3.3 pounds at launch, flight, test, operation, or use of rocket-prol[>elled model aircraf[ that and are powered by motors with no more than 2.2 ounces of sustain their mass against the force of gravaty by aerodynamic lifting propellant. In the 1960's the NFPA Committee on Pyrotechnics surfaces during the entire duration of their flight in the air. developed NFPA 1122, Code for Model Rocketry. However, this code shall apply to rocket motors and motor reload The sport of high power rocketry began in the early 1980 s, High components used in such devices. power rockets weigh more than model rockets, and use more powerful motors. They fly higher and faster than model rockets. 1-1.6 This code shall not apply to model or toy rocketspropelled by They are not generally available via mail order or at retail. They are pressurized liquid rocket motors containing less than 250 mi (8.45 fl available only to users qualified and certified by national service oz) of water. organizations. In response to a request for guidance on provisions for high power 1-1.7 This code shall not apply to model rockets whose power and rocketry, a sport which began in the early 1980's, the NFPA weight do not exceed the limits established in NFPA 1122, Codefor Committee on Pyrotechnics developed a new code over the course Model Rocketry; fireworks rockets, skyrockets, and rockets with sticks, of many meetings since the Fail of 1991. The requirements of this as defined in NFPA 1125, Codefor the Outdoor Displa3 of Fireworks, code are based on conclusions and observations dawn from studies, NFPA 1124, Codefor the Manufacture, Tran~Oortution, and Storage of reports, and recommendations that were made available to the Fireworks; or NFPA 1126, Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics beforea Committee. There were submitted by the Tripoli Rocketry ProximateAudlence, or other types of rockets not covered by this code. Association, Inc., the National Association of Rocketry, and the model rocket and high power rocket industries. 1-2 Purpose. Both the Tripoli RocketryAssociation, Inc., and the National Assodation of Rocketry are national or~,,anizations which provide 1-2.1 The purpose of this code shall be to ensure the availability of services to users. They qualify and certify high power rocket motors high power rocket motors and components that meet national prior to their sale to users. They qualify and certify users prior to standards of safety and reliability stated herein to certified users. their access too high power rocket motors. They write safety codes for the launch andolaeration of high power rockets by users. 1-2.2 The purpose of this code also shall be to establish guidelines COMMI'/TEJE ACTION: Accept. for reasonably safe operation of high power rockets to protect the user and the public.

• 1-2.$ The purpose of this code also shall be to discourage experi- ments with explosive or highly energetic rocket propellants, NFPA 1127 construction of homemade rocket propulsion motors, and at- tempted launchings or operations of these homemade rocket Code for High Power Rocketry devices, thereby minimizing tragic deaths and injuries. 1995 Edition 1-.~ Def'mitlons. For the purposes of this code, the following terms shall be defined as stated in this section. NOTICE: An asterisk (*) following the number or letter designating a paragraph indicates explanatory material on that Aero Model. A miniature, unmanned replica of a flying device, paragraph in Appendix A. which includes the category of high power rocket, as defined in Section 1-3. Information on referenced publications can be found in Chapter 7 and Appendix B. Approved.* Acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.

Arm. Rendering of an igniter from a safe (no energy) to a ready-to- Chapter I General Requirements fire condition.

1-1 Scope. Authority HavingJurisdictlon.* The organization, office, or individual responsible for approving equipment, an installation, or a 1-1.1 This code shall apply to the desi~.., construction, limitation of procedure. propellant mass and power, and reliability of all high power rocket motors and motor components produced commercially for sale to or Certified. Approved or endorsed authoritatively. use by the certified user for education, recreation, and sporting competition. Certified High Power Rocket Motor.* A commercially made high power solid propellant rocket motor that has been tested by a 1-1.2 This code also shall apply to the design and construction of nationally recognized testing organization that is acceptable to the high power rocket vehides propelled by the high power rocket authority having jurisdiction and found to meet the requirements set motors specified in 1-1.1. forth in this code. 1-1.$ This code also shall apply to the conduct oflannch operations Certified User.* An individual, distributor, or seller who has been of high power rocket vehicles specified in 1-1.2. tested or otherwise examined by a nationally recognized organiza- tion that is acceptable to the authority havingjurisdiction and found 1-1.4 This code shall not apply to the design, construction, to be qualified to purchase, possess, and use high power rocket production, manufacture, fabrication, maintenance, launching, motors. flight, test, operation, use, or other activity in connection with a high

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Code. A document containing only mandatory provisions using the Motor Reloading Kit. A package designed and produced by a word %hall" to indicate requirements and in a form generally commercial manufacturer that contains all of the components and suitable for adoption into law. Explanatory material may be parts necessary to reload and reuse a nonexpendable model rocket included only in the form of fine-print notes, in footnotes, or in an motor casing specifically designed and manufactured to use these appendix. components and parts. These components and parts normally include propellant module(s), a new rocket motor nozzle, new Commercial Manufacturer. Any individual, firm, partnership,joint insulation components, prepackaged delay and ejection modules, an venture, corporation, or other business entity engaged as a licensed electrical igniter, and the parts necessary to seal the casing during business in research, development, production, preparation, testing, operation. maintenance, or supply of rockets, rocket motors, rocket propellant chemicals, rocket propellant, delay or ejection, or rocket compo- Pressurized Liquid Rocket Motor. A rocket motor that derives its nents or parts. force or thrust from a liquid expelled from the rocket motor by pressurized gas and involves no combustion or change of state. Complex High Power Rocket. A high power rocket that is multistaged or propelled by a cluster of rocket motors intended for Production Lot. A quantity of solid propellant rocket motors, simultaneous ignition at launch or in the air. reloading kits, or pyrotechnic module(s) produced during a single work shift, on the same motor manufacturing device, or using the High Power Rocket. A rocket vehicle: same batch of pyrotechnic material. (a) That is propelled by a single rocket motor having a total Propellant. The material(s) utilized in a rocket motor that produce impulse of more than 160 newton-seconds or an installed total thrust by the discharge of a working fluid generated by combustion, impulse of more than 320 newton-seconds and no more than 40,960 decomposition, change of state, or other operation of such material newton-seconds of installed total impulse, or contained, carried, or stored within said rocket motor. (b) That weighs more than 1500 g (53 oz), or Range Safety Officer. See definition of safety monitor.

(c) That contains any single motor with an average thrust of more Reloadable Rocket Motor. A rocket motor that has been designed than 80 newtons, and and manufactured so that the user can load, reload, and reuse the pressure-resisting body or casing using the parts and components of (d) That contains a recovery device for returning it safely to the a motor reloading kit specifically designed, manufactured, and ground so it can be flown again. intended for use with that rocket motor casing by the manufacturer.

(e) That is made of paper, wood, fiberglass, or plastic with the Rocket. A device that ascends into the air without use of aerody- minimum amount of metallic parts necessary for airframe integrity namic lifting forces acting against gravity and that is propelled by dependent upon the installed total impulse, and whose primary use one or more rocket motors. is for purposes of education, recreation, and sporting activities. Rocket Engine. See definition of rocket motor. High Power Rocket Motor. A rocket motor that has more than 160 newton-seconds of total impulse or an average thrust of greater than Rocket Motor. A device, or combination of devices, that provides 80 newtons and that otherwise meets the other requirements set the necessary force or thrust to cause a rocket to move. The force or forth in this code. thrust shall be created by the discharge of gas generated by combustion, decomposition, change of state, or other discharge of Hybrid Rocket Motor. A rocket motor in which the fuel is in a materials contained, carried, or stored solely within said rocket differentphysical state (solid, liquid, or gaseous) than the oxidizer motor or rocket and not dependent upon the outside environment and that derives its force or thrust from the combination thereof. for reaction mass.

Installed Total Impulse. The sum of the total impulses of all rocket Rocket Vehicle See definition of rocket. motors installed in a rocket and intended to be ignited during the launching and flight of that rocket. Safety Monitor. A certified user of high power rocket motors whose Labeled. Equipment or materials to which has been attached a responsibility and duty during the operation of high power rockets is label, symbol, or other identifying mark of an organization that is to confirm a rocket's compliance with the applicable provisions of acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction and concerned with this code and be confident that the rocket will fly in a safe manner. product evaluation that maintains periodic inspection of production of labeled equipment or materials and by whose labeling the Shall. Indicates a mandatory requirement. manufacturer indicates compliance with appropriate standards or Should. Indicates a recommendation or that which is advised but performance in a spedfled manner. not required. Liquid Propellant Rocket Motor. A rocket motor that contains a Skyrockets or Rockets with Sticks. Commercially manufactured fuel and an oxidizer in liquid form or in a combined monopropel- lant liquid form as a single chemical and that derives its force or fireworks rockets not intended for reuse and that have been classified as Class 1.3G or 1.4G Explosives in accordance with U.S. thrust from the combustion thereof. Department of Transportation regulations. Listed.* Equipment or materials included in a list published by an organization acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction and Solid Propellant Rocket Motor. A rocket motor containing a fuel concerned with product evaluation that maintains periodic and oxidizer in solid form and deriving its force or thrust from the inspection of production of listed equipment or materials and whose combustion thereof. listtng states either that the equipment or material meets appropri- ate standards or has been tested and found suitable for use in a Steam Rocket Motor. A rocket motor that produces its force or thrust by means of steam carried or stored within the rocket motor spedfled manner. or rocket vehicle or produced in the rocket motor or rocket vehicle Model Rocket. A model rocket is a rocket that weighs no more than by the heating of water therein. 1500 g (53 oz), including propellant, and is propelled by a model Structural Parts. The load-bearing parts of a rocket, specifically the rocket motor. It has structural parts made of paper, wood, or breakable plastic; it has a means for returning it to the ground so it nose cone, body tube, and fins. can be flown a~ain; and its primary use is for purposes of education, Thrust Augmenter. A device for increasing the force or motive recreation, and sporting competition. power of a rocket motor by imparting a portion of the momentum Model Rocket Motor. A solid propellant or pressurized liquid of the rocket motor's exhaust jet to the surrounding environmental rocket motor that conforms to the requirements for model rocket medium; it is considered to be a part of a rocket motor when and motors as set forth in NFPA 1122, Codefor ModeIRocket~. where it is used.

Module. A pyrotechnic component ofa loadable or reloadable rocket motor in which its chemical composition is preloaded into a finished assembly that does not necessitate mixing of ingredients by the user.

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Chapter 2 Requirements for High Power Rocket 2-10.2 A person shall not fly a vertebrate animal in a high power Construction and Operation rocket. 2-1 User Certification. Aperson shall operate or fly a high power 2-11 Launching Devices. rocket only if that person ts a certified user. 2-11.1 A person operating a high power rocket shall launch it from 2-2" Operating Clearances. A person shall fly a high power rocket a stable device that provides rigid i~uidance until the rocket has only in compliance with: reached a speed adequate to ensure a safe flight path. (a) This code; 2-11.2 The person launching the highpower rocket shall ensure that the launcher incorporates a jet deflector device if necessary to (b) FederalA~tionAdministrationl~lations, Part 101 (Section prevent the rocket motor exhaust from impinging directly on 307, 72 Statute 749, Title 49 Un/t~d Sta~ Code, Section 1348, flammable materials. "Airspace Control and Fadlhies," Federal Aviation Act of 1958); and 2-11.3 A launching device shall not be used to launch a high power (c) Other applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regula- rocket at an angle more than 20 degrees from vertiral. tions, statutes, and ordinances. 2-11.4 A person operating a high power rocket shall place the end 2-$ Preflight In: pection. A person shall fly a high power rocket only of the launch rod or rail above eye level or cap it to prevent if it has been ins ~ected and ~l~proved for operation immediately accidental eye injury. A person shall store a launch rod or rail so it is prior to flight b~ i safety momtor. The safety monitor shall confirm capped, cased, or left in a condition where it cannot cause injury. the rocket~ coil diance with the applicable provisions of this code and be confiden that the rocket will fly in a ?~tfe manner. 2-12 Ignition Systems. 2-4 High Power Rocket Motors and Components. 2-12.1 A person launching a high power rocket shall use an ignition system that is remotely controlled, ls electrically operated, and 2-4.1 A person shall use only commercially manufactured certified contains a launching switch that will return to ~ofr' when released. high power rocket motors or motor reloading kits or components. 2-12.2 The ignition system shall contain a removable safety interlock 2-4.2 No person shall dismantle, reload, or alter a single-nse high device in seres with the launch switch. power rocket motor. No person shall alter the components of a reloadable high power rocket motor or use the contents of a 2-12.3 The launch system and igniter combination shall be reloadable rocket motor reloading kit for a purpose other than designed, installed, and operated so the liftoff of the rocket shall those specified by the manufacturer in the rocket motor or occt/r within three seconds of actuation of the launch system. If the reloading kit instructions. rocket is propelled by a cluster of rocket motors designed to be ignited simultaneously, the person operating the rocket shall install 2-5 Rocket Construction. A high power rocket shall be constructed an ignition scheme that has either been preg'ionsly tested or has a in such a manner and with suitable materials to withstand the demonstrated capability of igniting all rocket motors intended for o p eratinlg stresses and retain structural .int~ritY under conditions launch ignition within one sec- ondfollowing ignition system expectedor known to be encountered m fltght. activation. 2-6 Rocket Airframe Materials. A high power rocket vehicle 2-12.4 A person shall install an ignition device in a high power intended to be propelled by one or more high power solid propel- rocket motor at the launcher or within the area designated by the lant rocket motors shall be constructed using lightweight materials safety monitor. The rocket shall be pointed in a safe direction such as paper, wood, rubber, plastic, fiberglass, or, when necessary, during and after installation of the ignition device. ductile metal so that the rocket conforms to the other requirements of this code. 2-12.5 No firing circuits shall be armed with the rocket in other than a launching posaion. 2-7 Stability. A person intending to operate a high power rocket shall determine its stability before flight. Thisperson shallprovide 2-15" Launch Site. documentation of the location of the center of pressure andthe center of gravity of the high power rocket to the safety monitor if the 2-13.1 A person shall launch a high power rocket only in an outdoor safety monitor requests same. area where tall trees, power lines, and buildings will not present a hazard, in the opinion of the safety monitor, tbthe safe flight 2-8 Weight and Power Limits. operation ofa high power rocket. 2-8.1 A person intending to operate a high power rocket will ensure 2-15.2 A person shall not locate a launcher closer to the edge of the that it we"ighs less than tl~e rocket motor inanufacturer's recom- flying fiel/t (launch site) than one-half the minimum launch-site mended maximum liftoff weight for the rocket motor(s) used for ddimension stated in Table 2-13. the flight. This person shall p.resent documented proof of compli- ance with this requirement if it is requested by the safety monitor during preflight inspection. Table 2-13 hunch Site Dimensions 2-8.2 A person shall not install in a highpower rocket a rocket motor or combination of rocket motors that will produce more that 40,960 newton-seconds of total impulse (4.45 newtons equals 1.0 Ib). Equivalent Minimum 2-9 Recovery. Motor Site Installed Total Impulse Type Dimensions Equivalent 2-9.1 A person shall fly a high power rocket only if it contains a (N,s~) recovery system that will return all parts of it safely to the ground so (ft) (m) (raCes) 0an) it can be flown again. 2-9.2 The person preparing the high power rocket for flight shall 160.01 - 320.00 H 1500 457 0.3 0,5 install only flame-resistant recovery wadding if wadding is necessary 320.01 - 640.00 I 3000 914 0.6 1.0 by the deslgn of the rocket. 640.01- 1280.00 j 5280 1609 1.0 1,6 1280.01- 2560.00 g 5280 1609 1.0 1.6 2-9.3 A person shall not attempt to catch a high power rocket as it approaches the ground. 2560.01- 5120.00 L 10,560 3219 2.0 3.2 5120.01 - 10~240.00 M 15,840 4828 $.0 4.8 2-9.4 A person shall not attempt to retrieve a high power rocket 10,240.01-20,480.00 N 21,120 6437 4.0 6.4 from a place that is hazardous t-o people. The peYso-n flying the 20,480.01 - 40,960.00 O 26,400 8047 5.0 8.0 rocket shall attempt as soon as practicable to fiotify the utility company or other appropriate authority if the high power rocket becomes entangledln a power line when descending. NOTE, 1: For a circular area, the minimum launch site dimension is the diameter in feet; for a rectangular area, it is the shortest side in feel 2-10 Payloads. 2-10.1 A person shall not install or incorporate in a high power rocket a payload that is intended to be flammable or explbsive or to cause harm.

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2-13.3 The flying field (launch site) shall be at least as large as that 2-17.2 All persons in the launching, spectator, and parking areas stated in Table 2-13. during a countdown and launch shall be standing and facing the launcher if requested to do so by the safety monitor. 2-13A As an alternative to the launch site dimensions, the size of the launch site shall be established as no less than one-half the maxi- 2-17.3 The person launching a high power rocket shall precede the mum altitude expected, calculated, simulated, or granted (by FAA launch with a f'rce-second countdown audible throughout the walver/anthority having jurisdiction) for the particular flight in launching, spectator, and parking arem. This countdown shall be question. In no case shall the minimum launch site dimension be given by the person launching the rocket, the safety monitor, or less than 1500 ft (457 m). other flying site operating personnel. 2-15.5 In no case shall the minimum site dimension be less than 2-17.4 No person shall approach a high power rocket that has one-half the estimated maximum altitude of the high power rocket. misfired until the safety interlock has been removed or the battery has been disconnected from the ignition system, one minute has 2-14 Launcher Location. prosed, and the safety monitor has given permission for only a single person to approach the misfired rocket to inspect it. 2-14.1 The launch site shall contain no occupied buildings or public highways on which traffic flow exceeds ten vehicles per hour. 2-18 Storage of High Power Rocket Motors, Motor Reloading Kits, and Pyrotechnic Modulm. 2-14.2 The person launching a high power rocket shall ensure that the ground for a radius of 10 fit (3 m) around the launcher is clear of 2-18.1 High power rocket motors, motor reloading kits, and brown grass, dry weeds, or other easy-to-bum materials that could be pyrotechnic modules shall be stored in closed containers away from ignited during launch by the exhaust of the rocket motor. open flames and sources of heat.

2-14.3 The person intending to launch a high power rocket shall 2-18.2 Smokingshall not be permitted within 25 ft (7.6 m) of any locate the launcher more than 1500 ft (457 m) from any occupied high power rocket motors, motor reloading kits, or pyrotechnic building or public highway on which traffic flow exceeds ten vehicles modules. per hour. 2.18.$ No more than 150 Ib (68 kg) of high power rocket motors, 2-15 Safe Distances. motor reloading kits, or pyrotechnic modules shall be stored by a Use['. 2-15.1 No person shall be doser to the launch of a high power rocket than the person actuallylannching the rocket and those Exception: Tlds[eroMIn'tionshallnotbeconstrued asprohlbitingthe authorized by the safety monitor. authori. ~ having.... ju6sdlction from granting a permit for the storage of larger quant:tWs of high power...... roc~ motors, motor ~loa~ung xkits, or p3mtechmc 2-15.2 All spectators shall remain within an area determined by the modules under c_~nd:tions ac,c~table to the, auth,oriP31u~vmg junsdwtwn. safety monitor and shall remain behind the safety monitor and the person launching the rocket. Chapter $ Requirements for High Power Rocket Motors 2.15.3 A person shall not be closer to the launch of a high power rocket than the applicable minimum safe distance set forth in Table 3.1 Sofid Propellant High Power Rocket Motors. 2-15. 3.1.1 A solid propellant high power rocket motor shall be a device produced by a commercial manufacturer and shall have all of the Table 2-15 Safe Distances propellant either preioaded into the motor casing ira solid propellant high power rocket motor is designed to be expendable, or shall be available in a premanufactured module(s) ff the propellant is designed to be used in a reloadable, nonexpendable Minimum Safe solid propellant high power rocket motor. Installed Totalimpulse gquiv~ent Minimum Safe Distance (N4ec) Motor Distance (Complex Rocket 3-1.1.1 The solid propellant high power rocket motor shall be (ft) (m) (ft) (in) designed in such a manner that the propellant (a) cannot be removed without destroying the motor, or (b) is a premanufactured module(s) intended to be easily inserted into a reloadable, 160.00 - 320.00 H 50 15 100 30 nonexpendable solid propellant high power rocket motor. 320.01 - 640.00 I 100 30 200 61 640.01- 1280.00 J 1 O0 30 200 61 3-1.1.2 Delay trains and ejection charges shall be permitted to be 1280.01- 2560.00 g 200 61 300 01 included as an integral part of the motor or shall be permitted to be pac!ka~t~'ed se:para tel if these auxiliary patc~..es are designed so that 2560.01- 5120.00 L 300 91 500 152 an individual wouldhave no difficulty handling and nsmg them 5120.01 - 10,240.00 M 500 152 1000 305 safely. 10,240.01 - 20,480.00 N 1000 305 1500 457 20,480.01 - 40,960.00 0 1500 457 2000 610 3-1.1.3 Propellant grains packaged in motor reloading kits for reloadable high power rocket motors shall be shipped and stored in an insulating sleeve having a low thermal conductivity and shall be of 1A "complex" high power rocket is one that is mulfistaged or propelled by a equal or greater length than the propellant grain and having a cluster of motors. thickness of not less than 0.030 in. (0.80 ram).

2-16 Launch Operations. 3-1.2 A solid propellant high power rocket motor shall be designed so that the temperature of the external surface of the motor casing 2-16.1 A person shall not ignite and launch a high power rocket shall not exceed 392°F (200°C) during or after operation. horizontally, at a target, or so the rocket's flight path goes into clouds or beyond the boundaries of the flying field (launch site). 3-1.3 A solid propellant high power rocket motor casing shall be so designed and constructed that, if it ruptures, it will not project any 2-16.2 A person shall not launch a high power rocket if the surface casing fragments beyond a radial distance of one-half the distance wind at the launcher is more than 20 mph (32 km/hr). shown as a safe distance in Table 2-15.

2-16.3 A person shall not operate a high power rocket in a manner 3-1.4 A solid propellant high power rocket motor whose casing is that is haiardous to aircraft. metallic shall be so designed and constructed that its normal failure mode shall lead to all separated parts traveling along the longitudi- 2.17 Launch Control. nal axis of the motor. Such metal casings shall be made of alumi- num (6061-'1"6 or equivalent alloy) and, if nsed in reloadable motors, 2-17.1 A person shall launch a high power rocket only with the shall be designed to contain at least twice the design maximum immediate knowledge, permission, and attention of the safety operating pressure of the motor before allowing failure to occur. monitor.

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3-1.5 A solid propellant high power rocket motor or motor 3-5 The package containing the reloading kit for use in a reloading kit or component shall be so designed and constructed as nonexpendable, reloadable high power rocket motor shall have to be incapable of ignition when subjected to temperatures of 125°C visible identification that will identify the motor casing type in which (257°F) for a duration of no less than 30 minutes. it must be installed. The package containing the reloading kit shall display instructions that the kit shall not be opened until the user is 3-2 Manufacturer Requirements. ready to install the reloading kitpar~, including the propellant module(s), in the nonexpendable, reloadable high power rocket 3-2.1 A manufacturer of a solid propellant high power rocket motor motor casing. shall subject a random sample of 1 percent of each production lot to a static test that shall measure and record the high power rocket 8-6 A high power rocket motor or motor reloading kit shall have motor's total impulse, delay time, and action of ejection charge, if imprinted on its external surface or package the name of the included. Solid propellant high power rocket motor production lots importer, manufacturer, or distributor and a recognized code shall be corrected, destroyed, or retested by the manufacturer under indicatin~ its nominal performance parameters. It shall also have any of the following conditions: imprinted on its external surface or package a lot number or manufacture date, which shall be permitted to be encoded. (a) The total impulse of any test item departs more than 20 percent from the certified mean total impulse value of the high 3-7 High power rocket motors, motor reloading kits, and pyrotech- power rocket motor type. nic components shall be marked with information complying with the Federal Hazardous Substances Actand Title 16, Code ofFMeral (b) The time delay of any test item departs more than 20 percent Regalatio~, Part 1500. from the established mean time delayvalue of the high power rocket motor type, but in no case shall this variation exceed three seconds. Chapter 4 High Power Solid Propellant Rocket Motor (c) The ejection charge, if any, of any test item does not function Testing and Certification properly. 4-1 Certification Requirement. A high power rocket motor type or (d) Any test item malfunctions in any other manner that affeOs motor reloading kit offered for sale, exposed for sale, sold, used, or the safety of its shipment, storage, handling, or use. Static tests shall made available shall be examined and tested by the authority having be conducted with the test items at ambient temperature. jurisdiction to determine whether or not the type complies with the requirements and tests detailed in Chapter 3. Exception: Written quality control plan and record keeping shall be perraitted to be malntainecl for production lots of propdlant composition, dela7 4-1.1 The authority having jurisdiction shall certify as acceptable for compodtion, and motor components ac~tabl~ to the national 0 recognized sale and use those high power rocket motor types and motor tea~ng organi~tions or the authod~ having jmisdictio~ reloading kits that do comply.

3-2.2 For a retest, a manufacturer shall test a minimum additional 2 4-1.2" At the discretion of the authority having jurisdiction, such pdiercent of the production lot in question. If any additional test item examination, testing, and certification shall be permitted to be splays any of the above-mentioned conditions, the entire produc- carried out by an approved testing laboratory or a national user tion lot shall be corrected or destroyed by the manufacturer. organization having such capabilities. 3-2.$ An expendable or reloadable solid propellant high power 4-1.3 A prerequisite for this certification of a high power rocket rocket motor or reloading kit whose performance deviates from the motor or motor reloading kit shall be its prior classification by the sample test criteria and performance limits detailed above within U.S. Department of Transportation as a UN Division 1.3 or 1.4 three years from the date of manufacture shall be withdrawn from Explosive or a written acknowledgment from the U.S. Department of commercial sale and redesigned to provide relia~ble operation when Transportation that the high power rocket motor or motor ignited within a period of three years from the date of manufacture. reloading kit is a flammable solid. If the expected shelf llfe is less than ten years, the manufacturer shall imprint a "use before" date on the package or motor casing. 4-1.4 The authority havingjurisdiction shall examine an appropriate number of samples of a motor or reioadable motor system for the 3-2.4 No manufacturer, distributor, or other person shall sell, offer following conditions before granting such certification: to sell, expose for sale, or otherwise make available to the public any type of high power rocket motor ignition device that is intended to (a) Verification that propellant composition complies with NFPA be initiated by a hand-held flame. 1125, Codefor the Manufacture of Model Rocket Motors;, 3-3 A solid propellant high power rocket motor shall be shipped (b) Static testing to determine that total impulse, average thrust, and stored with-no ignition element installed. and delay time comply with the requirements-of 3-1.6; --

5-4 A solid propellant high power rocket motor or reloading kit (c) For metal casing motors, destructive testing to ensure that the shall be shipped and sold with complete instructions for its storage, casing complies with the requirements of 3-1.4; handling, and use. These instructions shall contain a warning to read and follow all instructions carefully and to use the high power (d) Thermal testing to ensure that the casing temperature during rocket motor only according to instructions. In addition, the and after static firing complies with 3-1.2; instructions shall contain the following information: (e) Heat sensitivity testing to ensure that the motor or motor (a) How to safely ignite the high power rocket motor by electrical reloading kit complies with 3-1.5; and means; (f) Examination ofthepackaging, labeling, and instructions to (b) Performance data on the high power rocket motor type, verify compliance with all provisions of this code. including propellant weight, total impulse, average thrust, time delay, and representative thrust-time curve; 4-1.5 Within 30 days, manufacturers shall report to the authority that originally certified a motor, motor reloading kit, or component (c) Any special first aid data or action to be taken in the event of any changes in the design or performance of such motor, motor bums or oral ingestion of the propellant; reloading kit, or component made after its certification testing. (d) Proper and safe disposal of the high power rocket motor if it 4-2 List of Certified High Power Rocket Motors. The authority has become too old, been subjected to conditions that could impair having jurisdiction shall maintain a current and complete list of all its performance, or, in the opinion of the user, could have become those high power rocket motor types and motor reloading kits that unsafe; are certifiedas complying with the requirements and tests detailed in Chapter 5 and shall make copies of-this list available to citizens (e) Any special action that shall be taken to fight any fire in which and public safety officials who request it. stored high power rocket motors are involved; and (f) Ifa reloading kit, safety precautions for handling the propeb lant and pyrotechnic materials and for cleaning and other necessary post-firing maintenance on the motor casing.

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Chapter 5 High Power Rocket Motor User Certification E~ption No. I: This prohibition shall not be construed as prohibiting the transfer of rocket motors.or motor rdoading kits to a certif,fing authori~ for 5.1 Sales Only to Certified Users. A highpower solid propellant the purpose of testing for certification. rocket motor or motor reloading kit shall be sold to, shipped to, stored by, and used only by certified users. --- Eoowption No. 2." This prohibition slw.ll not be construed as prohibiting the transfer,, sale, oO~rlngfor sal6 ~osing for .sale' .or otherroise making . 5.2 Maintenance of Selling Records. avmlable modd roc~ motors, motor reloading kits, or modules compyng aJith NFPA 1122, C.odcfor Modet ~. 5.2.1 High power solid propellant rocket motor manufacturers, distributors, and sellers shall maintain a list of those certified users (e) The operation, discharge, or activation of a high power rocket to whom they have sold high power solid propellant rocket motors contrary to the provisions of Federal Aviation Administration or motor reloading kits. This list shall contain the following regulations. information: (f) The manufacture, production, fabrication, making, operation, (a) Name and address of the purchaser, maintenance, launch, flight, test, discharge, or other experimenta- tion with high power rockets, high power rocket motors, or motor (b) Name and address of the national user organization that has reloading kits that have not been certified in accordance with the certified the user, rOvisions of Chapter 4 including, but not limited to, cold propel- t rocket motors, hybrid rocket motors, liquid propellant rocket (c) The type and number of high power solid propellant rocket motors, steam rocket motors, and rocket propellant chemicals for motors or motor reload kits sold to the certified user, and solid, liquid, and hybrid rocket motors inducting monopropellants. (d) The date of sale and shipment of high power solid propellant (g) The sale, offering for sale, exposing for sale, making, or using rocket motors or motor reload kits to the certified user. of fuse, wick, or other ignition devices intended to be activated bya hand-held flame for the purpose of starting or igniting a high power 5-2.2 The manufacturer, distributor, or seller shall make available, rocket motor. on request and at a reasonable time, the records specified in 5-2.1 to any law enforcement person or the authority havingjurisdiction. (h) AEHxing to a high power rocket motor or motor reloading kit a These records shall bekept for five years from the date of sale. statement of compliance with the regulations or statement of certification required by Chapter 4, or statements in writing in 5.8 User Certification Provisions. advertising or on the package that certification according to Chapter 4 has been obtained when such certification has not been obtained, 5-3.1 A person who is a certified user shall meet the following has been withdrawn, or has been denied. minimum provisions: (i) Reloadinganyexpendable, disposable solid propellant high (a) The person shall be at least 18 years of age and shall provide power rocket motor with any material once said motor has been proof of age upon applying for certification. operated; or reloading any reloadable, nonexpendable solid propellant high power rocket motor with any material or by any (b) The person shall show a level of knowledge and competence means not specifically provided or recommended by the manufac- acceptable to the certifying organization in handling, storing, and turer. using a high power solid propellant rocket motor and high power rockets. (j) Selling or conveying a high power rocket motor or motor reloading kit to any person who is not a certified user. (c) The person shall be a citizen of the United States of America and have no felony convictions. E.y.ception: This prohibition shall not be construed as ~ohibiting the transfer of a ilng~e hig,~ power rocket motor or motor rdoading idt for t~ purpose of 5-3.2 The certifying organization shall maintain a list of all persons user c~p.a~on. it has certified as high power rocket motor users. This list shall be updated on a regular basis. Copies and updated copies of this list (k) Possession, storage, or use of a high power rocket motor or shall be, upon request, sent to all manufacturers of certified high motor reloading kit by any person who~ not a cerdfied user. power rocket motors and motor reload kits. The organization shall, Exception: This prohibition shall not be construed as prohi~ting the upon request and at a reasonable time, make available to any law po~es~ssession, storag~ or use of a single,~ n:gnh power rocket motor of motor enforcement official or authority havingjurisdiction a copy of the list of certified users.

Chapter 7 Referenced Publications Chapter 6 Prohibited Activities 7-1 The following documents or portions thereof are referenced 6-1 The following activities shall be prohibited by this code: within this code and shall be considered part of the requirements of this document. The edition indicated for each reference is the (a) The use of a high power rocket motor for the primary purpose current edition as of the date of the NFPA issuance of this docu- of producing a spectacular display of color, light, sound, or any menu combination thereof. 7-1.1 NI~A Publications. National Fire Protection Association, 1 E.vception No. 1: This prohibition shall not be construed as prohibiting the Batterymarch Park, P.O. Box 9101, Quincy, MA 02"269-9101. public demonstration of hlgh power rockets as defined herein and as certifi~l according to these regulations. NFPA 1122, Cod~forModdRocketry, 1094 edition. Fow~tion No. 2: This p,~hibition shall not be construed as prohibiting the NFPA 1123, Code for the Outdoor Displa~ of Fireworlts, 1990 edition. use of chemical additive~ to the pwpdlant to produce a bright~ colored exha~t flare or dense colored smoke to aid in following or tracking tke rocket NFPA 1124, Code for the Manufacture, Trauspm~ion, and Storage of Firawrks, 1988 edition. (b) The use of a high power rocket or high power rocket motor as NFPA 1125, Code for the Manufacture of Model Roc~ Motors, 1988 a weapon against a target. edition. (c) Tampering with a high power rocket motor, motor reloading NFPA 1126, Standard for the Use of P3rotechnics before a Proximate kit, or module in any manner or degree that is contrary to the Aud/ence, 1902 edition. purpose for which said high power rocket motor or motor reloading kit is designed and intended to be used. 7-1.2 U.S. Government Publications. Superintendent of Docu- ments, U.S. Government Printing Office, , DC 20402. (d) The sale, offering for sale, exposing for sale, or otherwise making available a rocket motor or motor reloading kit that does not Federal Aviation Administration Regulation& from Code of Federal comply with the requirements herein and has not been certified in Regu/ations, Title 14, Chapter 1, Supchapter F, Part 101, or revisions accordance with Chapter 4. or amendments thereto.

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Code ofFedcralRegulation~ Title 16, Part 1500. A-I-$ Certified High Power Rocket Motor. Recognized testing organizations that certify high power rocket motors include, but are Code ofFederalRegulation~ Title 49, Parts 100-en~ not limited to, Tripoli Rocketry Association, Inc., the National Association of Rocketry, or their successor organizations. Federal Hazardous Substances Act. .8-1-3 Certified User. A certified user includes, but is not limited to, United States Code, Title 49, Section 1348, "Airspace Control and an individual who has licenses or certificates from Tripoli Rocketry Facilities," 72 Statute 749, Section 307. Association, Inc., the National Association of Rocketry, or their successor organizations. Appendix A Explanatory Matecial A-1-$ Listed. The means for identifying listed equipment mayvary for each organization concerned with product evaluation, some of This Appendix is not a part of the requirements of this NFPA document but which do not recognize equipment as listed unless it is also labeled. is included for informational purposes only. The authority having jurisdiction should utilize the system employed by the listing organization to identify a listed product. A-I-3 Approved. The National Fire Protection Association does not approve, respect, or certify any installations, procedures, equipment, A-2-15 First Aid. First aid facilities or medical help suitable to the or materials; nor does it approve or evaluate testing laboratories. In number of participants and spectators and the maximum size, determining the acceptab'd|ty of installations, procedures, equip- weight, and power of the rockets operated should be made available. ment, or materials, the authority havingjurisdlction may base acceptance on compliance with NFPA or other appropriate A-4-1.2 Recognized testing organizations include, but are not standards. In the absence of such standards, said £uthority may limited to, Tripoli Rocketry Association, the National Association of require evidence of proper installation, procedure, or use. The Rocketry, Inc., or their successor organizations. authority having jurisdiction may also refer to the listings or labeling practices of an organization concerned with product evaluations that ms in a position to determine compliance with appropriate standards Appendix B Referenced Publications for the current production of listed items. B-I The following documents or portions thereof are referenced A-14 Authority HavingJurisdlction. The phrase ~authority having within this code for informational purposes onlyand thus are not jurisdiction" is used in NFPA documents in a broad manner, since considered part of the requirements of this document. The edition jurisdictions and approval agencies vary, as do their responsibilities. indicated for each reference is the current edition as of the date of Wherepublic safety is primary, the authority havingjurisdictlon may the NFPA issuance of this document be a federal, state, local, or other regional department or individual such as a fire chieF, fire marshal; chief of a fire prevention bureau, B-1.1 NAR Publication. National Assodation of Rocketry, P.O. Box labor department, or health department; building official; electrical 177, Altoona, WI 54720-0177. inspector;, or others having statutory authority. For insurance purposes, an insurance inspection department, rating bureau, or High Power Rocket Safety Code of the National Association of other insurance company representative may be the authority having Rocketry, 1991. JhUrisdiction. In many circumstances, the property owner or his or er designated agent assumes the role of the authority having B-I.2 Trlpofi Rocketry Association Publication. Tripoli Rocketry jurisdicu%n; at government installations, the commanding officer or Association, Inc., P.O. Box 339 Kermer, LA 70063-0339. deparanental official may be the authority havingjurisdiction. High Power Rocket Safety Code of Tripoli Rocketry Association, inc.

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