It shall be unlawful for any person to manufacture, sell, or offer for sale, discharge or possess fireworks of any type, or to permit any such violation, unless a permit has been issued for professional pyrotechnic display by the Frisco Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Office.
The display of fireworks, including proximate audience displays and pyrotechnic special effects, shall comply with the 2021 International Fire Code, NFPA 1123, NFPA 1126 and Fire Code Ordinance.
Application
An electronic fire permit application must be completed 30 days in advance of the outdoor fireworks display date. The information below should be included. A fee of $50 will be assessed.
The date, start and end time of the outdoor fireworks display
A tube inspection will be required prior to loading as necessary
Property owner name, address, email address and phone number with notarized letter granting permission for use of the property for outdoor fireworks display
The name, address, email address, and phone number of the individual, group, or organization sponsoring the outdoor fireworks show
The name, address, email address, and phone number of the exhibitor / operator and a copy of a valid State of Texas Pyrotechnic Operator License or a Pyrotechnic Special Effects License
The name, address, email address, and phone number of the supplier of the fireworks, if different from that of the operator
Names, number of assistants, spotters and monitors (minimum age 18)
Proof of State Permit application shall be provided
Proof of liability insurance
A site plan containing the following information:
The location and dimension of the discharge site, display site, fallout area
The location and distance to spectators viewing areas, buildings, highways, overhead obstructions, parking, and other objects in the area
The location of access and control points behind which the audience is restrained
The location of emergency vehicle staging area and access routes
The location of fireworks storage area prior to display
The number, sizes, firing methods, types of pyrotechnic devices and materials to be discharged
General Requirements
A site inspection is required after the submittal of a permit.
Standby personnel are required for all outdoor fireworks displays. The number of standby personnel and level of fire protection will be determined by the Fire Code Official.
There shall be a member of the pyrotechnic company on site at all times once fireworks have been delivered. The site shall be secured from public entry by at least 100 feet, during storage and preparation.
Fireworks shall be kept dry.
Shells shall be inspected by the operator after delivery to the display site. Shells having tears, leaks, broken fuses or sign of having been wet shall not be fired.
There shall be no smoking or matches permitted in the area of storage or display site.
Wind speeds and direction will be evaluated by the inspector at the time of the display and may delay or cancel the show due to safety concerns.
Security personnel and barriers shall be provided around the display area to aid in crowd control.
If the Fire Code Official or the pyrotechnic operator determines that there is lack of crowd control or that the crowd is in danger, the display shall be stopped.
If at any time high winds, weather conditions or other adverse conditions exist, the display shall be stopped.
Fire extinguishers are required at fireworks display and storage.
A post-display inspection of the site shall be conducted. This inspection shall be conducted before public access to the site shall be allowed.
Fireworks and pyrotechnic material shall be fired only when security, monitors, spotters, fire and emergency personnel are in place and the display site is clear and secure.
All necessary safety equipment shall be worn within the discharge site during firing.