1. (1) The following are amendments and additions to the codes and standards adopted to regulate division 1.4g common state approved explosives, placement and discharge of display fireworks, and importer, wholesaler, display or special effects operator licenses.

2. (2) IFC, Chapter 56, Sections 5601.2.1 and 5601.2.2 are deleted, and rewritten to read as follows:

   1. (a) For the following periods of time: June 1 through July 31; December 1 through January 5; and 30 days before and up to 5 days after the Chinese New Year; division 1.4g common state approved explosives may be stored for retail sale as follows:

      1. (i) the retail seller shall notify the local fire authority to where the division 1.4g common state approved explosives are to be stored;
      2. (ii) division 1.4g common state approved explosives shall not be stored in residences to include attached garages; and

      3. (iii) the local fire authority shall approve the storage site of the division 1.4g common state approved explosives and may use the following guidelines for acceptable places of storage:

         1. (A) in self storage units where the owner allows it;
         2. (B) in a temporary stand or trailer used for the retail sales of division 1.4g common state approved explosives, which must be locked or secured when not open for business;
         3. (C) in a locked or secured truck, trailer, or other vehicle at an approved location;
         4. (D) in a locked or secured container, garage, shed, barn, or other building, which is detached from an inhabited building;
         5. (E) a wholesalers warehouse;
         6. (F) an approved Group M occupancy;
         7. (G) in a locked or secured metal container adjacent to the temporary stand, trailer or tent that is acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction; or
         8. (H) any other structure or location approved by the authority having jurisdiction.

   2. (b) During any other periods of time, except those stated in Subsection R710-2-11(2)(a), the storage, use, and handling of fireworks are prohibited, except as follows:

      1. (i) the storage and handling of fireworks are allowed as required in IFC, Chapter 56 and this rule; and
      2. (ii) the use of fireworks for display is allowed as set forth in IFC, Chapter 56 and this rule.

KEY: fireworks

Date of Last Change: November 9, 2025

Notice of Continuation: April 19, 2022

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 53-7-204