As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
AUTHORIZED ASSISTANT
An individual who has been authorized by the certified operator
to work on a show after such operator has confirmed that the individual
is either a certified pyrotechnician, or otherwise meets the following
qualifications: is at least 18 years old; has been trained in the
performance of the tasks to be assigned; and has been educated with
regard to safety hazards.
CERTIFIED OPERATOR
A person who is certified as a pyrotechnician through the
New York State Department of Labor.
FIREWORKS
Any composition or device for the purpose of producing a
visible or an audible effect for entertainment purposes by combustion,
deflagration, or detonation that meets the definition of Consumer
Fireworks or Display Fireworks as set forth in NFPA 1123 and NFPA
1126. This definition expressly excludes "sparkling devices," as defined
in § 270 of the New York State Penal Law.
PERMIT
A permit issued by the Rye Brook Building Department, with
permission of the Board of Trustees, for the public display and discharge
of fireworks and/or pyrotechnics in accordance with the requirements
set forth by this chapter.
PYROTECHNICIAN
An individual who performs any tasks on a pyrotechnic or
fireworks display, including setting up the equipment, fireworks,
or pyrotechnics, loading mortars (loader), spotting bursting locations
(spotter), tending a ready box (ready box tender), igniting the fireworks
(shooter), striking the equipment, or cleaning the site.
PYROTECHNICS
Controlled exothermic chemical reactions that are timed to
create the effects of heat, gas, sound, dispersion of aerosols, emission
of visible electromagnetic radiation, or a combination of these effects
to provide the maximum effect from the least volume.
SPONSOR
Any person or entity applying for a permit issued pursuant
to this chapter.
The Building Inspector, in consultation with the certified operator,
Fire Chief and Chief of Police, shall establish the minimum safe viewing
distance from which viewers of the display can observe the display
without risk of harm or injury. A perimeter shall be established for
this purpose, which only the certified operator, its authorized assistants,
Building Inspector and members of the Fire Department or Police Department
may cross prior to and during the display.
The Building Inspector may deny or revoke a permit issued pursuant
to this chapter if (s)he discovers that the sponsor has provided intentionally
misleading or false information in the application materials or that
the sponsor or operator have otherwise violated any provision of this
chapter.
If any section, subsection, paragraph, or clause of this chapter
is declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such finding
shall have no effect on the remaining provisions of this chapter or
their enforceability.
If any section, subsection, paragraph, or clause of this chapter
is in conflict with any state law or regulation, the state law or
regulation shall control.