Comments on: Fireworking Safety, the Law, and You http://blog.skylighter.com/fireworks/2009/06/fireworking-safety-and-law.html Blog featuring Harry Gilliam of Skylighter, Inc. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:21:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Wisconsin Fireworks http://blog.skylighter.com/fireworks/2009/06/fireworking-safety-and-law.html/comment-page-1#comment-4613 Wisconsin Fireworks Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:21:00 +0000 http://blog.skylighter.com/?p=164#comment-4613 Nice info. Seems like a lot of work. There was a gentleman in Wisconsin that just got busted with home-made fireworks chemicals, they thought he was making bombs but actually was just making his own fireworks. He could've used one of these storage containers. Story here http://www.wbay.com/Global/story.asp?S=12016664 Nice info. Seems like a lot of work. There was a gentleman in Wisconsin that just got busted with home-made fireworks chemicals, they thought he was making bombs but actually was just making his own fireworks. He could’ve used one of these storage containers. Story here
http://www.wbay.com/Global/story.asp?S=12016664

]]> By: ned http://blog.skylighter.com/fireworks/2009/06/fireworking-safety-and-law.html/comment-page-1#comment-4565 ned Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:07:44 +0000 http://blog.skylighter.com/?p=164#comment-4565 Jonathan, when manufacturing fireworks for one's one use, and not transporting them, no license or permit is required, but the storage of those fireworks must be in compliance with the BATFE's specifications, as spelled out in the Orange Book. But, when one gets a User's Permit, one must have storage that not only is in compliance those specifications, that storage must be inspected by the BATFE. If the storage that is described in this article is set up in accordance with the BATFE's specifications, and the amount of stored pyrotechnic material does not exceed 50 pounds, then it seems that the BATFE would accept it for storage in connections with a User's Permit. But, it'd be best to verify that with your local BATFE office, which is the authority you'll be dealing with concerning your Permit. (This is, of course, only one Layman's perspective...the BATFE will have the final word.) ned Jonathan, when manufacturing fireworks for one’s one use, and not transporting them, no license or permit is required, but the storage of those fireworks must be in compliance with the BATFE’s specifications, as spelled out in the Orange Book.
But, when one gets a User’s Permit, one must have storage that not only is in compliance those specifications, that storage must be inspected by the BATFE.
If the storage that is described in this article is set up in accordance with the BATFE’s specifications, and the amount of stored pyrotechnic material does not exceed 50 pounds, then it seems that the BATFE would accept it for storage in connections with a User’s Permit. But, it’d be best to verify that with your local BATFE office, which is the authority you’ll be dealing with concerning your Permit.
(This is, of course, only one Layman’s perspective…the BATFE will have the final word.)
ned

]]> By: jonathan http://blog.skylighter.com/fireworks/2009/06/fireworking-safety-and-law.html/comment-page-1#comment-4564 jonathan Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:52:18 +0000 http://blog.skylighter.com/?p=164#comment-4564 What if you only plan on using the magazine for storage of fireworks for a users license will you still be able to use this type of magazine? What if you only plan on using the magazine for storage of fireworks for a users license will you still be able to use this type of magazine?

]]> By: Harry http://blog.skylighter.com/fireworks/2009/06/fireworking-safety-and-law.html/comment-page-1#comment-315 Harry Fri, 19 Jun 2009 03:01:28 +0000 http://blog.skylighter.com/?p=164#comment-315 I found out from Doug Mawhorr, Firefox's attorney, that the judge finally ruled that Firefox would be allowed to accept ANY explosives manufacturing license for purchases. This was new news to me, because I had understood the original injunction speficied Type 20. I will see if it is possible for us to amend Skylighter's policy as soon as possible. Stay tuned. I found out from Doug Mawhorr, Firefox’s attorney, that the judge finally ruled that Firefox would be allowed to accept ANY explosives manufacturing license for purchases. This was new news to me, because I had understood the original injunction speficied Type 20. I will see if it is possible for us to amend Skylighter’s policy as soon as possible. Stay tuned.

]]> By: ned http://blog.skylighter.com/fireworks/2009/06/fireworking-safety-and-law.html/comment-page-1#comment-299 ned Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:00:52 +0000 http://blog.skylighter.com/?p=164#comment-299 Yeah, Pete, I eagerly await the simplification of the 'manufacturing license' landscape. Then the CPSC can't require that one have a Type 20 MFG of High Explosives to purchase certain types/quantities of chems/supplies. It never made sense that the Type 50 wasn't good enough. I'm assuming by the 'table of distances' for hobbyist manufacture, you are referring to the 200' minimum distance from a 'workstation' to a residence or road. If there is indoor Type 4 storage, the current interpretation has been that there is no minimum distance requirement, just that it be in a 'separate structure'.. But according to the wording in the most recent explosives industry newsletter, that may be up for re-interpretation in the future. Dave, legally, my 'build area' has to be 200' from the magazine, so the workshop is a 'non-pyro' one. And, good luck, Arvin and Adam.. Best, ned Yeah, Pete,
I eagerly await the simplification of the ‘manufacturing license’ landscape.
Then the CPSC can’t require that one have a Type 20 MFG of High Explosives to purchase certain types/quantities of chems/supplies. It never made sense that the Type 50 wasn’t good enough.

I’m assuming by the ‘table of distances’ for hobbyist manufacture, you are referring to the 200′ minimum distance from a ‘workstation’ to a residence or road.
If there is indoor Type 4 storage, the current interpretation has been that there is no minimum distance requirement, just that it be in a ’separate structure’..
But according to the wording in the most recent explosives industry newsletter, that may be up for re-interpretation in the future.

Dave, legally, my ‘build area’ has to be 200′ from the magazine, so the workshop is a ‘non-pyro’ one.

And, good luck, Arvin and Adam..

Best,
ned

]]> By: Arvin http://blog.skylighter.com/fireworks/2009/06/fireworking-safety-and-law.html/comment-page-1#comment-277 Arvin Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:01:21 +0000 http://blog.skylighter.com/?p=164#comment-277 Thanks for clearing the smoke around "BATFE Compliant Storage" I'm sure alot of us will be hitting the local salvage/scrap yards for some sort of a job box.. Hmmm wonder if the old pickup trucks tool box would work ? Thanks for clearing the smoke around “BATFE Compliant Storage” I’m sure alot of us will be hitting the local salvage/scrap yards for some sort of a job box.. Hmmm wonder if the old pickup trucks tool box would work ?

]]> By: Adam http://blog.skylighter.com/fireworks/2009/06/fireworking-safety-and-law.html/comment-page-1#comment-275 Adam Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:04:01 +0000 http://blog.skylighter.com/?p=164#comment-275 Anyone want to help make fireworks legal in DE? It is no easy task !!! Anyone want to help make fireworks legal in DE? It is no easy task !!!

]]> By: Dave Morris http://blog.skylighter.com/fireworks/2009/06/fireworking-safety-and-law.html/comment-page-1#comment-272 Dave Morris Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:08:00 +0000 http://blog.skylighter.com/?p=164#comment-272 The "pyro Shed" in your design calls the front room "a non-pyro workshop" are you going to use this area for general "shed" activities or will this be the "build area". Thanks The “pyro Shed” in your design calls the front room “a non-pyro workshop” are you going to use this area for general “shed” activities or will this be the “build area”.

Thanks

]]> By: Pete Cranwell http://blog.skylighter.com/fireworks/2009/06/fireworking-safety-and-law.html/comment-page-1#comment-271 Pete Cranwell Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:49:48 +0000 http://blog.skylighter.com/?p=164#comment-271 The ATF just eliminated the type of explosive for licensing purposes. For manufacturing, there will only be an Explosive Manufacturing license with no designation of High Explosive, Low Explosive, Fireworks etc.. I would think the suppliers would be able to sell any chem to anyone with a manufacturing license. This was put in the June 2009, Industry Newsletter. Another point . You need to comply with the table of distances for any manufacturing. (with or without a license). The ATF just eliminated the type of explosive for licensing purposes. For manufacturing, there will only be an Explosive Manufacturing license with no designation of High Explosive, Low Explosive, Fireworks etc.. I would think the suppliers would be able to sell any chem to anyone with a manufacturing license. This was put in the June 2009, Industry Newsletter.

Another point . You need to comply with the table of distances for any manufacturing. (with or without a license).

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