Section 230.30  General Requirements for Pyrotechnic Displays

a)         All pyrotechnic displays or pyrotechnic services require a permit issued by the appropriate local governmental authority in accordance with the Pyrotechnic Use Act [425 ILCS 35].

b)         All pyrotechnic displays or pyrotechnic services require the services of a licensed pyrotechnic distributor or a licensed production company and a licensed lead pyrotechnic operator in accordance with this Part.

c)         A licensed lead pyrotechnic operator shall be present during any pyrotechnic display or pyrotechnic services and shall personally supervise all assistants, including all phases of the pyrotechnic display.

d)         The fire chief of the local jurisdiction or his/her designee must inspect and approve the display site for all pyrotechnic displays or pyrotechnic services to ensure that the site is safe to conduct a display.

(Source:  Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 16524, effective October 6, 2010)