Its a bird.... Its a plane... Its a squirrel.... No Sorry its just time for fireworks again. Hello everyone, just thought we’d pass this along.
As you remember the State of Utah passed new legislation last year. A new and exciting class of fireworks is available again this year. With the expanded availability comes expanded responsibility! There are still many illegal fireworks. Here are some other reminders.
Please, pay particular attention to safety recommendations and safety tips from manufacturers and retailers who sell fireworks. Reading instructions this year will be significantly important and necessary to help reduce the chances of a destructive fire or debilitating injury.
Purchase fireworks from reliable, licensed fireworks dealers. Read all instructions to help reduce the chances of a destructive fire or debilitating injury. Follow all safety guidelines exactly.
Children should not handle fireworks. You must be at least 16 years of age to handle or light fireworks. Adults are to supervise any activity that includes fireworks. Never let children handle, play with or light fireworks. Only knowing and clear-headed adults should handle fireworks.
Adults should never use alcohol or drugs or be impaired while engaged in handling, using, placing or lighting fireworks.
New aerial type fireworks are now lawful. Aerial devices, also known as “multiple tube”, “repeater”, or “cake” fireworks often look like miniature professional displays and can travel high into the air, as much as 150 feet.These fireworks need sufficient space from trees, carports, structures, power lines or other high or low obstacles. Aerial or “cake” fireworks need at least a 30 foot clearance around on the ground and at least 150 foot clearance in the air.
Not allowed still are: firecrackers, M-80’s, cherry bombs, Bottle- rockets, roman candles, single or reloadable mortars, and ground salutes are still unlawful. All local, state and federal laws must be adhered to.
Use common sense at all times when handling fireworks. Do not alter, change or experiment with makeshift or any firework device and do not allow others to violate the law.
Store fireworks in a cool, dry place. Do not place fireworks in your pockets.
Only use fireworks out of doors. Never play with, set or light fireworks under a carport or overhang, inside a building or compartment.
Never shoot fireworks in windy conditions.
Keep a bucket of water or running hose nearby during the time of lighting and disposing of fireworks and in case of an emergency.
Wear safety glasses when shooting fireworks. Keep all unused fireworks 30 feet away from the shooting area.
Make sure other people are out of range at a reasonable distance before lighting fireworks. Do not point or throw fireworks at people, animals or where they may not be under proper control. And remember, sparklers burn at 1200 degrees Fahrenheit. They can be an extremely dangerous device in the hands of children and are deceptive in nature and can cause serious burns and injuries if not cared for properly.
Light fireworks one at a time. Do not attempt to light multiple fireworks at any time. Do not relight a firework whose fuse has burned away. Do not attempt to repair broken fireworks. Soak fireworks that did not ignite in a bucket of water. Light the firework and then get away quickly.
Keep clear of the firework. Never place a body part above or around a burning firework. Never pickup a burning firework. Never look into the tube or stay close to the burning end of the device. Never hold a lit firework in your hand.
Use caution with animals. Excitement, noise and lights can cause fear and stress.
Fireworks are an American tradition. Safety and common sense are so important as we celebrate the holidays with fireworks. Shooting fireworks can provide hours of wholesome family entertainment, but must be use carefully and safely.
We’ve included the following information so you can know when you can light fireworks. Remember to be good neighbor.
2012 FIREWORKS SALES AND DISCHARGE DATES
Sales
Class “C” fireworks can be sold the following dates:
June 23 - July 27
December 29 - January 1
2 days before and on Chinese New Year’s Eve
Discharge
Between the hours of 11am and 11pm except as noted:
July 1 - July 7
(July 4 hours extended to midnight)
July 21 - 27
(July 24 hours extended to midnight)
December 31
(11am -1am Jan. 1)
Chinese New Year’s Eve
(11am - 1am the following day)
Be Smart... Be Safe... BE READY! Have a great summer, Fire Marshal Bob
