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Vote on a Request to Approve a Pyrotechnics Display at the Bennett Baptist Church, 68 E. Bonlee Street, Bennett, NC 27208, on October 31, 2020.
ABSTRACT
Action Requested:
Chatham County Board of Commissioners vote on a request to approve a Pyrotechnics Display.
Introduction & Background:
North Carolina General Statute 14-410, 14-413 (Attachment #A) requires that Pyrotechnic Displays be pre-approved by the County Board of Commissioners of the County that the display is to be conducted in. Mr. Jeffrey Hale, Hale Artificier, Inc., has submitted a letter of request (Attachment #B) to conduct a Pyrotechnics display at 68 E. Bonlee Street, Bennett, NC. , on October 31, 2020. Mr. Gary Nunn, Hale Artificier Inc., will be the Lead Operator for the display.
Discussion & Analysis:
Due to the dangerous nature of the use of pyrotechnics, the State of North Carolina enacted strict requirements including the licensing of Pyrotechnic Display Operators. Mr. Hale has provided the required documentation for review which includes a copy of his NC Pyrotechnic Display Operators License (Attachment #C), Certificate of Insurance (Attachment #D), and an ATF License/Permit (Attachment #E). Mr. Hale has also submitted a drawing of the area denoting the required distances from the spectators and structures (Attachment #F). The sizes and types of pyrotechnics to be used were reviewed. Mr. Hale has met the applicable requirements of the North Carolina Fire Prevention Code and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1123 Fireworks and Explosives. Once notice is received that the County Board of Commissioners has approved the event, the pyrotechnics company representative will be contacted to advise them of the approval and request they please stay abreast of the conditions at the display site as the event draws near. If dry and/or windy conditions appear to pose an increase risk to life or property, a Chatham County Fire Marshal's Office representative will ...
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