Connecticut Administrative Code

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-372. Primers limited in passenger vehiclesNot more than 25,000 small arms ammunition primers shall be transported in a passenger vehicle. (Effective December 24, 1987) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-349 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-373. Primer storage limited in residenceNot more than 10,000 small arms ammunition primers may be stored in residences.(Effective December 24, 1987) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-349 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-349

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-374. Primer displays limitedNot more than 10,000 small arms ammunition primers may be displayed in commercial establishments. (Effective December 24, 1987) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-349 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-3…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-375. Primers to be separated from other materialsSmall arms ammunition primers shall be separated from flammable liquids, flammable solids (as classified by the U.S. Department of Transportation), and oxidizing materials by a f…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-376. Primer storage limitationsNot more than 750,000 small arms ammunition primers shall be stored in any one building, except as provided in Section 29-349-377; not more than 100,000 shall be stored in any one pile, and piles …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-377. Primer storage in magazinesQuantities of small arms ammunition primers in excess of 750,000 shall be stored in magazines in accordance with this Code. (Effective December 24, 1987) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-349 AUTH…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-378. Forbidden explosives listExplosives forbidden or not acceptable for transportation by these regulations shall include, but are not limited to: (a) Liquid nitroglycerin.(b) Dynamite (except gelatin dynamite) containing over…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-357-10b. Cancellation of fireworks or special effects displaysThe local fire chief, local fire marshal, or senior law enforcement or fire officer at the display site shall be authorized to cancel any fireworks or special effects di…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-357-11b. Displays of special effects(a) Fire and police protection required at special effect displays.(1) The local fire marshal or his certified designee shall be present at all special effects displays. (2) Reasonable and adequa…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-357-12b. Displays of fireworks(a) Fire and police protection required at fireworks displays. (1) The local fire marshal or his certified designee shall be present at all fireworks displays. (2) Duration of police and fire personnel…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-357-15a. Transportation AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-357 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-357

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-357-15a.1. Motor vehicle transportationMotor vehicles used for the transportation of special effects shall comply with all applicable sections of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations and Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including b…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-357-15a.2. Parking prohibitionVehicles containing any special effects materials shall not be parked within any building at any time. Location of exterior parking locations shall be subject to the approval of the local authority hav…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-357-15a.3. Copy of permit requiredNo person, firm or corporation shall transport special effects materials for display within this state unless the shipment is accompanied by a copy of the permit to display the materials being ship…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-357-15a.4. Interstate shipmentsInterstate shipments of special effects materials shall be in accordance with Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations. (Effective December 30, 1990) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-357

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-357-16a. Reserved AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-357 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-357

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-357-17a. Applications AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-357 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-357

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-357-17a.1. Application(a) An application for a license under section 29-364 of the Connecticut General Statutes to engage in the business of fireworks sales at the wholesale level, dealership, or jobber of fireworks, or the storage…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-357-17a.2. Approval of officialsPrior to submission of the application to the state fire marshal, the applicant shall submit said application to the local fire marshal of the municipality within which such business is to be located…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-357-18a. Storage AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-357 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-357

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-357-18a.1. LicenseNo person, firm or corporation shall keep or store fireworks or special effects in any municipality until the facility is inspected by both local and state authorities. The state fire marshal shall give final appr…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-357-18a.2. Prohibited places of storage(a) Fireworks or special effects shall not be stored or kept in any building used in whole or in part as a school, theater, church, hospital, workshop, residence, factory or any inhabited buil…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-357-18a.3. Magazine requirementsExcept as herein provided all Class B and Class C fireworks and special effects shall be kept in magazines which meet the requirements of these regulations. (Effective December 30, 1990) AUTHORITY: C…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-357-18a.4. Magazine Type Class B fireworks or special effectsClass I magazines shall be required for the storage of Class B fireworks or special effects. (Effective December 30, 1990) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-357

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-357-18a.5. Magazine for Class C fireworks magazinesType I or II shall be required for the storage of Class C fireworks.Exception: All fireworks and special effects articles and items at places of public display shall be stored in a…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-357-18a.6. Storage places to be lockedAll places where fireworks or special effects are stored shall be securely locked and labeled. (Effective December 30, 1990) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-357

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-357-19a. Storage magazinesStorage magazines for fireworks or special effects shall be a permanent structure, such as a building, or a mobile facility such as a box trailer. (Effective December 30, 1990) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-357-19a.1. Magazine constructionMagazines shall be of either masonry or metal covered wood, or fabricated metal. Magazines are to be fire resistant, theft resistant and ventilated. They are to be supported to prevent direct contact…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-357-19a.10. LightsElectric lighting used in any fireworks storage magazine must meet the standard prescribed by the National Electrical Code as referenced in the Connecticut State Fire Safety Code. All electrical switches are to be…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-357-19a.2. Type I magazineThe exterior and doors are to be constructed of not less than 1/4 inch steel and lined with at least (2) two inches of hardwood. Magazines with top openings will have lids with water resistant seals or whi…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-357-19a.3. Hinges and haspsHinges and hasps are to be attached to doors by welding, riveting or bolting (nuts on inside of door). Hinges and hasps must be installed so that they cannot be removed when the doors are closed and locke…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-357-19a.4. LocksEach door is to be equipped with two (2) padlocks fastened in separate hasps. Padlocks must have at least five tumblers and a case hardened shackle of at least 3/8″ diameter. Padlocks must be protected with not less…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-357-19a.5. FoundationsShall be constructed of either brick or concrete, or cement block or wood posts. (If piers or posts are used, space under magazine shall be enclosed with metal.) (Effective December 30, 1990) AUTHORITY: Conn. …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-357-19a.6. Smoking and open flamesSmoking, matches, open flames or spark producing devices are not permitted.(a) In any magazine.(b) Within 50 feet of any magazine.(Effective December 30, 1990) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-357

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-357-19a.7. HousekeepingMagazines are to be kept clean, dry and free of grit, paper, empty packages, containers and rubbish. Floors are to be regularly swept. Brooms and other utensils used in the cleaning and maintenance of magazin…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-357-19a.8. StorageContainers are to be stored so that the markings are visible. Stocks of fireworks must be stored so that they can easily be counted and checked upon inspection. Containers must be closed while being stored. Tools …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-357-19a.9. Repair of magazinesBefore repairing the inside of a magazine all fireworks are to be removed and placed in either: (a) Another magazine or(b) A safe distance from the magazine being repaired where they are to be properly…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-357-1a. (Repealed) Repealed November 24, 1999. AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-357 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-357

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-357-1b. IntroductionRegulations of the Department of Public Safety Sections 29-357-1b to 29-357-12b, inclusive, and Sections 29-357-15a to 29-357-23a, inclusive, shall be known as the Connecticut Fireworks and Special Effects Code.…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-357-1—29-357-16. (Repealed) Repealed December 30, 1990. AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-357

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-357-20a. Location of magazinesMagazines used for the storage of fireworks shall be located in compliance with the Table of Distances #2. (Effective December 30, 1990) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-357 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat.…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-357-20a.1. Process buildingsBuildings used for the preparation of fireworks for shipment shall be located a minimum of thirty feet from storage facilities. (Effective December 30, 1990) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-357

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-357-20a.2. Table of Distances #2ClassWeight FireworksInhabited Bldg.Public HighwayBulk Storage Flammables Liqs. & GasesB 1-3Up to 100050050500C 2-3Up to 100020050200An additional 100 feet separation shall be added for each addition…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-357-21a. SalesSales at the retail level are prohibited.(Effective December 30, 1990) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-357 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-357

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-357-21a.1. Sales authorizedSales authorized under section 29-361 of the general statutes shall be restricted to persons twenty-one (21) years of age and over and shall be subject to the record-keeping provisions of sections 29-357-…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-357-21a.2. Wholesale salesSales at the wholesale level are restricted to licensed fireworks or special effects shooters holding a valid public display permit, limited to the particular display. (Effective December 30, 1990) AUTHORI…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-357-21a.3. Sales to out of state residents(a) Sales shall be shipped directly out of state and shall be subject to all packaging, labeling, and the transportation requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation Interstate Tit…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-357-22a. RecordsThe licensee shall keep a record of all sales, purchases and inventories of fireworks.(Effective December 30, 1990) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-357 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-357

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-357-22a.1. Sales of Class B fireworksRecords for the sale of Class B fireworks shall contain the following information:(a) Name and address of buyer.(b) State pyrotechnician's certificate number.(c) Display permit number and photoc…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-357-22a.2. Sales of Class C fireworksSales of Class C fireworks for public displays in Connecticut shall be subject to all requirements of Section 29-357-22a.1. (Effective December 30, 1990) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-357