• NFPA 1123 : 2018

    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

    Code for Fireworks Display

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy

    Superseded date:  15-10-2021

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2018

    Publisher:  National Fire Protection Association

    Add To Cart

    Table of Contents - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Chapter 1 - General
    Chapter 2 - Referenced Publications
    Chapter 3 - Definitions
    Chapter 4 - Requirements for Display Fireworks
                 Aerial Shells and Equipment
    Chapter 5 - Display Site Selection
    Chapter 6 - Floating Vessels and Floating Platforms
    Chapter 7 - Rooftops, Other Structures, and Other
                 Limited Egress Locations
    Chapter 8 - Operation of the Display
    Chapter 9 - Electrical Ignition of a Display
    Chapter 10 - Qualifications
    Annex A - Explanatory Material
    Annex B - Recommended Regulations for Applications
              for Permits for the Outdoor Display of Fireworks
    Annex C - Suggested Requirements for Operator
              Licensing
    Annex D - Extract from American Pyrotechnics Association
              87-1, Standard for Construction and Approval for
              Transportation of Fireworks, Novelties, and Theatrical
              Pyrotechnics
    Annex E - Display Planning and Preparation
    Annex F - Sample Ordinance Adopting NFPA 1123
    Annex G - Informational References
    Index

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    This code shall apply to the following: (1) Construction, handling, and use of fireworks and equipment intended for outdoor fireworks display (2) Operation of the display (See 3.3.16, Fireworks Display.) 1.1.2 This code shall not apply to the following: (1)*Manufacture, transportation, or storage of fireworks at a manufacturing facility (2) Testing of fireworks under the direction of their manufacturer, provided that permission for such testing has been obtained from the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) (3) Use of consumer fireworks by the public (4) Transportation, handling, or use of fireworks by the armed forces of the United States (5) Transportation, handling, or use of industrial pyrotechnic devices or fireworks, such as railroad torpedoes; fusees; automotive, aeronautical, and marine flares; and smoke signals (6) Use of pyrotechnic devices or materials in the performing arts at distances less than those specified in this code and used in conformance with NFPA 1126, Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics Before a Proximate Audience (7) Use of flame special effects in the performing arts when used in conformance with NFPA 160, Standard for the Use of Flame Effects Before an Audience (8) Sale and use of rockets, rocket motors, motor reloading kits, pyrotechnic modules, or components used in conformance with NFPA 1122, Code for Model Rocketry; NFPA 1127, Code for High Power Rocketry; or other propulsion devices classified by the U.S. Department of Transportation as Rocket Motors (UN0186), or Cartridges, power device (UN0275) (9) Use of explosives, firearms, or flammable special effects used in motion pictures, television, or other entertainment industries.

    General Product Information - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Development Note 2006 Version is also available in Spanish, See NFPA 1123 SPANISH. (02/2014)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher National Fire Protection Association
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    NFPA 495 : 2018 EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS CODE
    NFPA 914 : 2015 FIRE PROTECTION OF HISTORIC STRUCTURES
    NFPA 10 : 2018 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
    NFPA 1124 : 2017 MANUFACTURE, TRANSPORTATION, AND STORAGE OF FIREWORKS AND PYROTECHNIC ARTICLES
    NFPA 1122 : 2018 CODE FOR MODEL ROCKETRY
    NFPA 909 : 2017 PROTECTION OF CULTURAL RESOURCE PROPERTIES - MUSEUMS, LIBRARIES, AND PLACES OF WORSHIP
    NASA-STD-8719.11B:2020 STANDARD FOR FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY
    NFPA 1 : 2021 FIRE CODE
    NFPA 1126 : 2016 USE OF PYROTECHNICS BEFORE A PROXIMATE AUDIENCE
    NFPA 160 : 2016 USE OF FLAME EFFECTS BEFORE AN AUDIENCE
    ICC 2012 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE : 2012 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
    ICC IFC CODE & COMMENTARY VOLUME 1 & 2 : 2015 IFC® Code and Commentary
    NASA STD 8719.11 : 2008 SAFETY STANDARD FOR FIRE PROTECTION
    NFPA 1127 : 2018 CODE FOR HIGH POWER ROCKETRY
    NFPA 1 : 2018 FIRE CODE

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    NFPA 701 : 2015 FIRE TESTS FOR FLAME PROPAGATION OF TEXTILES AND FILMS
    NFPA 101 : 2018 LIFE SAFETY CODE
    CFR 16(PTS1000-END) : 0 COMMERCIAL PRACTICES - FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION - CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION
    NFPA 1127 : 2018 CODE FOR HIGH POWER ROCKETRY
    CFR 49(PTS100-177) : OCT 2017 TRANSPORTATION
    NFPA 1122 : 2018 CODE FOR MODEL ROCKETRY
    NFPA 306 : 2014 CONTROL OF GAS HAZARDS ON VESSELS
    ASME B36.10M : 2015 WELDED AND SEAMLESS WROUGHT STEEL PIPE
    NFPA 1126 : 2016 USE OF PYROTECHNICS BEFORE A PROXIMATE AUDIENCE
    NFPA FIRE PROT GUIDE ON HAZARDOUS MAT : 2010 FIRE PROTECTION GUIDE TO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
    CFR 49(PTS178-199) : OCT 2017 TRANSPORTATION
    NFPA 1124 : 2017 MANUFACTURE, TRANSPORTATION, AND STORAGE OF FIREWORKS AND PYROTECHNIC ARTICLES
    NFPA 160 : 2016 USE OF FLAME EFFECTS BEFORE AN AUDIENCE
    • Access your standards online with a subscription

      Features

      • Simple online access to standards, technical information and regulations
      • Critical updates of standards and customisable alerts and notifications
      • Multi - user online standards collection: secure, flexibile and cost effective