Fireworks/Special Effects Procedures
Purpose:
Displays of
fireworks/special effects may be deadly if not handled properly. Every
display whether indoors or outdoors requires a permit issued by the local
code authority. This procedure identifies key personnel and their
responsibilities. It also gives important information to be
considered.
Basic Procedure:
University
Liaison- this UD employee is responsible to assure the following items are
completed:
Contracts
with a licensed fireworks vendor.
Gives a
copy of this procedure to vendor. See attached cover letter.
Assures
all
paperwork is submitted to Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) no
less than 30 days in advance of the event.
Assures
the
vendor has insurance in the minimum amount of $5,000,000 Comprehensive
General Liability. University of Delaware must be listed as additional
name insured. Copy of contract must be submitted and approved by
the Director of Risk Management at extension 2971.
Advises
vendor of emergency number (9-911 from UD phone or 911 from any other
phone).
Notifies
the following groups/persons of the proposed event by submitting a packet
of all the required paperwork as submitted to the AHJ.
UD
DOHS, 831-8475, Room 132, General Services Bldg., 222 S. Chapel St.,
Newark, DE 19716, Attention UD Fire Protection Engineer/Fire
Marshal.
UD
Department of Public Safety, Attention: Director, 79 Amstel Ave., Newark,
DE 19716.
UD Director
of Facilities Management, Room 141, General Services Bldg, 222 South
Chapel Street, Newark, DE 19716.
Person
responsible for property/facility where display will take place.
Where
applicable, arrange with UD Grounds to mow fallout area immediately prior
to the event to facilitate the search for hazardous debris.
Assure
vendor completes items listed on the attached form, "Pyrotechnics
Clearance Form." Section A of the form to be completed
immediately after the initial display. Section B to be completed
after the secondary search is made and the area is totally cleared and
released back to the University of Delaware liaison.
A
fallout
area is designated depending on the type and size of the shells. This
area is clearly shown on the record drawing. This area must be kept clear
of all persons and visitor's vehicles. Generally speaking this area
must be barricaded off or secured by an adequate number of security
personnel who remain on-site until the next morning when the Clearance
Form is completed. The liaison must assure this area is secured.
Assures
that final clearance by person to whom the fallout area is released
involves physically supervising vendors final daylight sweep and spot
checks the area following vendor's sweep to verify their findings.
Forward
a copy of the completed Pyrotechnics Clearance Form to UD Grounds.
After
the
event has concluded forward completed package to the Department of
Occupational Health and Safety who will maintain record copy.
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