New Jersey Statutes 21:2-7. Fireworks showers, pyrotechnics, prohibited in certain buildings, exceptions
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Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 21:2-7
- Fireworks: include any combustible or explosive composition, or any substance or combination of substances, or article prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or an audible effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration or detonation, but shall not include sparkling devices and novelties. See New Jersey Statutes 21:2-2
- State: extends to and includes any State, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia and the Canal Zone. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
21:2-7. a. The use of what are technically known as fireworks showers, or of any composition containing potassium and sulphur, inside any building other than as authorized in subsection b. of this section shall be unlawful. A violation of this section shall be subject to the provisions of R.S.21:3-8.
b. The use of what are technically known as fireworks showers, or of any composition containing potassium and sulphur, in theaters or public halls, shall be permitted but shall be subject to prior approval by the appropriate fire official according to the provisions of the “Uniform Fire Safety Act,” P.L.1983, c.383 (C. 52:27D-192 et seq.).
No fire official shall approve any such use unless the premises have been designed and constructed to accommodate such activity in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Uniform Fire Safety Code adopted pursuant to the “Uniform Fire Safety Act,” P.L.1983, c.383 (C. 52:27D-192 et seq.), the State Uniform Construction Code adopted pursuant to the “State Uniform Construction Code Act,” P.L.1975, c.217 (C. 52:27D-119 et seq.), or both.
b. The use of what are technically known as fireworks showers, or of any composition containing potassium and sulphur, in theaters or public halls, shall be permitted but shall be subject to prior approval by the appropriate fire official according to the provisions of the “Uniform Fire Safety Act,” P.L.1983, c.383 (C. 52:27D-192 et seq.).
No fire official shall approve any such use unless the premises have been designed and constructed to accommodate such activity in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Uniform Fire Safety Code adopted pursuant to the “Uniform Fire Safety Act,” P.L.1983, c.383 (C. 52:27D-192 et seq.), the State Uniform Construction Code adopted pursuant to the “State Uniform Construction Code Act,” P.L.1975, c.217 (C. 52:27D-119 et seq.), or both.
Amended 2005, c.115.