Fireworks and Pyrotechnic DevicesAdministration
Section § 12550
This section states that the State Fire Marshal is responsible for enforcing and managing the rules and regulations outlined in this part of the law.
Section § 12551
This law allows the State Fire Marshal to hire deputies and employees as needed, as long as it fits within the approved budget for the year.
Section § 12552
The State Fire Marshal in California is responsible for creating rules about fireworks to ensure safety. These rules cover a variety of areas related to fireworks, including how licenses and permits are given for making, selling, or displaying fireworks. They also encompass classifying types of fireworks, registering fireworks workers, and overseeing public displays. Furthermore, the rules involve giving licenses for research on rockets, licensing pyrotechnic operators, registering emergency signaling devices, and ensuring the safe transport of different fireworks and devices.
Section § 12553
The State Fire Marshal is responsible for creating rules to classify new types of fireworks or pyrotechnic devices that weren't classified before January 1, 1974. These rules will help regulate how these fireworks are managed.
Section § 12554
This law states that any fireworks regulations set by the State Fire Marshal that were in place as of January 1, 1974, will remain valid until they are changed or canceled according to this legal process.
Section § 12555
Section § 12556
The State Fire Marshal in California has to find ways to collect more detailed information about fires, damages, and injuries caused by both dangerous fireworks and safe and sane fireworks by July 1, 2024. This includes figuring out the costs of collecting and reporting this data.
By January 1, 2025, the State Fire Marshal needs to gather and analyze data on fires, damages, and legal issues related to fireworks. This should be done using a method developed with their advisory committee.
Also, by January 1, 2025, they must report to the Legislature on the resources needed to train local fire and law enforcement in dealing with fireworks, including handling and prosecuting illegal activity.
Section § 12557
This law directs the Office of the State Fire Marshal in California to work with other public safety agencies to create a model local ordinance for handling cases involving up to 25 pounds of dangerous fireworks. Local jurisdictions can adopt these streamlined rules, which focus on enforcing civil fines related to such possession. The collected fines do not need to follow a specific state revenue sharing rule. Also, the model ordinance should account for reimbursing the Fire Marshal's costs for disposing of seized fireworks.
By January 1, 2008, any local laws about dangerous fireworks need updating to include reimbursement provisions and specify they apply only up to 25 pounds of fireworks. The State Fire Marshal, with local input, is also tasked with setting regulations for recovering transportation and disposal costs from violators, including detailing how costs will be calculated and paid to the Fire Marshal.
Section § 12558
This law requires anyone with a license or permit for fireworks to allow officials, like the chief of the issuing authority or their representatives, to come in and inspect any building or area they control or use for fireworks-related activities. These inspections can happen at any time and are meant to ensure the rules about fireworks are being followed.