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Class Discriptions:
"Consumer" fireworks are those fireworks devices formerly classed as "Class 'C' Common Fireworks" and now classed as "Fireworks 1.4G" by U.S. Department of Transportation [Title 49 Code of federal Regulations, Part 173.56 (j)]. State laws may vary as to what types of devices are deemed to be "fireworks" under state law.
"Consumer" fireworks include:
- cone fountains
- cylindrical fountains
- roman candles
- sky rockets
- firecrakers
- mines and shells
- helicopter type rockets
- buzz bombs
- certain sparklers
- revolving wheels
"Safe and Sane" items are for the most part "Consumer" fireworks including:
- cone fountains
- cylindrical fountains
- smoke devices
- some novelty items
- strobe light poppers
- streamers
- sparklers
"Display" fireworks are those fireworks devices formerly classed as "Class 'B' Fireworks" and now classed as 'Fireworks 1.3G" by the U.S. Department of Transportation [Title 49 Code of federal Regulations, Part 173.56 (j)]. State laws may vary as to what types of devices are deemed to be "fireworks" under the state law.
"Display" fireworks usually used by community, professional business events and family affairs, are only obtainable with a fireworks permit from your local governing office. A Bureau of Alcohol Tabacco and Firearms license or a BATF user limited license may also be required.
Visit the National Council on fireworks safety or American Pyrotechnics Association web sites for the latest safety, state laws and news. These great web sites test your knowledge of fireworks safety and use. We strongly recommend you visit either or both of these sites.
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