Pyrotechnic Sales and Stand Permit Information

Permit Information

A fireworks sale stand under a white tent with banners and American flags, set up in a parking lot.

The following permit information serves to obtain information about pyrotechnic materials that are sold within the CHFD and El Paso County, Colorado. The information and following inspection for a permit for sales will be to ensure code compliance in accordance with the International Fire Code and El Paso County.

 

 

 

The Process:

A three-step process diagram for obtaining a special use permit, presenting it with fire safety details, and scheduling a fire inspection.

Documents to Submit to the CHFD:

  1. Special Use Permit from the El Paso County Development Services Office.
  2. Provide a copy of the lease agreement or written permission from the land owner for the use of the land that will be used for selling.
  3. Copy of the Certificate of Flame Resistance, if a tent is being used.
  4. Before the stand is operating, a memo/inspection report will be completed by CHFD after the final fire inspection.

Tent/Stand Information:

  1. Proper number of Fire Extinguishers are in place and they have been inspected in the last year.
  2. 20-foot-wide barricade around the tent/stand to prevent vehicles from parking too close.
  3. A tent is required to have a “Certificate of Flame Resistance”
  4. No Smoking Signs must be posted.
  5. There must be two exits and nothing can be blocking these exits at any time.

Occupant Load/Exits/Fire Extinguisher Requirements

Tent Size Square Footage Max Occupant Load Number of Required Exits Minimum Exit Width at Each Exit Minimum Number of Fire Extinguishers
20x20 400 14 2 36 inches 2
20x30 600 20 2 36 inches 3
20x40 800 27 2 36 inches 3
30x30 900 30 2 36 inches 3
30x40 1200 40 2 36 inches 4
30x45 1350 45 2 36 inches 4
40x40 1600 54 2 36 inches 4
30x60 1800 60 2 36 inches 4
30x75 2250 75 2 36 inches 4
40x60 2400 80 2 36 inches 4
36x72 2592 87 2 36 inches 4
30x90 2700 90 2 36 inches 4
40x80 3200 107 2 36 inches 5

➢ Occupant loads are calculated at 1 person per 30 square feet of retail sales

➢ Number of Exits and Exit width are based of the International Fire Code

➢ There shall be a minimum 2 exits that are not blocked by merchandise

➢ Fire Extinguishers will have a current inspection (NFPA 10)

➢ Fire Extinguishers will be placed where they available for employees

 

Pyrotechnic Stand Checklist/Permit

o  Copy of Special Use Permit from El Paso County

o  Copy of Lease Agreement or written permission from owner for the use of the land

o  Copy of “Certificate of Flame Resistance” o Copy of CHFD Memo for fire inspection

o  Proper Number of Fire Extinguishers o Fire Extinguishers have been inspected/maintained

o  No Smoking Signs posted and visible o 20-foot-wide barrier around the stand

o  At least two exits from the tent that are not blocked

 

It is the responsibility of the business owner selling pyrotechnic goods to provide for the safety of employees and customers. Cimarron Hills Fire Department will provide the guidance and inspections to ensure code compliance for the permit of the selling and condition of the tent/stand
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