Section 230.40  Compliance Standards

a)         All pyrotechnic displays shall be conducted in accordance with the edition of the following copyrighted standards and recommended practices:

1)         NFPA 1123; 

2)         NFPA 1126, as modified by Section 230.260;

3)         NFPA 160, as modified by Section 230.270; or

4)         NFPA 140.

b)         Storage of display fireworks (1.3G and above) shall comply with the storage requirements set forth by ATF at 27 CFR 555 or by DNR pursuant to Article 3 of the Illinois Explosive Act.  Should there be a conflict between the requirements established by ATF and DNR, those requirements that are more specific, more stringent, or impose requirements for which no like requirements are contained in the other agency's requirements shall control.

c)         In addition to the preceding standards, all indoor pyrotechnic displays must meet the requirements of the Pyrotechnic Use Act and shall only be held in one of the following types of buildings:

1)         Buildings having an automatic sprinkler system protecting the seating area and stage [425 ILCS 35/2.1];

2)         Buildings having an automatic sprinkler system protecting the stage that is equipped with a proscenium curtain, as required by NFPA 101, that will automatically deploy in the event of a fire.  In no event may an effect be downstage of the proscenium curtain, i.e., on the audience side of the curtain; or

3)         Stadia and arenas without automatic sprinkler system protection over the floor area used for contest, performance, or entertainment; over the seating areas; or over open-air concourses where, as required by NFPA 101, Section 12.3.5, Exception 4, an approved engineering analysis substantiated the ineffectiveness of the sprinkler protection due to building height and combustible loading.

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