Section 230.120  Written Examination for Proximate Audience License and/or Flame Effect License

a)                  An applicant for a proximate audience or flame effect license must have completed a written examination administered by OSFM and achieved a passing score of at least 80%. 

b)                  The written examination is designed to demonstrate the applicant's knowledge of the Act, this Part, and NFPA 1126 and/or NFPA 160 standards relating to safe practices for the storage, use, handling, discharge and display of fireworks and flame effects.

c)                  The examinations are administered by OSFM at times scheduled during each calendar year.  Contact OSFM to obtain the examination schedule. There is a $25 fee for taking the examination.

d)                  Persons failing to achieve a passing score of at least 80% are eligible to retake the examination after 30 days.

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