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Current as of October 02, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Net weight of firework1 (pounds) | Distance between magazine and inhabited building, passenger railway, or public highway34 (feet) | |
---|---|---|
0-1000 | 150 | 100 |
1001-5000 | 230 | 150 |
5001-10000 | 300 | 200 |
Above 10000 | Use table § 555.218 |
1 Net weight is the weight of all pyrotechnic compositions, and explosive materials and fuse only.
2 For the purposes of applying this table, the term “magazine” also includes fireworks shipping buildings for display fireworks.
3 For fireworks storage magazines in use prior to March 7, 1990, the distances in this table may be halved if properly barricaded between the magazine and potential receptor sites (55 FR 3717).
4 This table does not apply to the storage of bulk salutes. Use table at § 555.218.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 27. Alcohol, Tobacco Products and Firearms § 27.555.224 Table of distances for the storage of display fireworks (except bulk salutes) - last updated October 02, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-27-alcohol-tobacco-products-and-firearms/cfr-sect-27-555-224/
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