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Fireworks Display - 5516 E Highway 218
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jon Williams, Emergency Services, Fire Marshal, 704-296-4296
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve the Union County Fire Marshal’s Office to issue the required operational permit for Fireworks Display occurring on June 8, 2024 at 5516 E Highway 218, Monroe, NC, as defined by the NC Fire Code.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
None.
BACKGROUND:
Starfire Pyrotechnics has submitted an application for a fireworks display to be conducted on private property for a display at a single family residential home located at 5516 E Highway 218, Monroe on Saturday, June 8, 2024. As prescribed in the North Carolina State Fire Code, 2018 Edition, Section 5608 and North Carolina General Statues 14-410, the Board of County Commissioners must be asked to grant permission to conduct the fireworks display. Starfire Pyrotechnics has submitted with their application all of the required documentation which includes a site map of the show area that indicates audience areas, safety fall out area, a description of the show including the size of shells being used, a certificate of liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 and a copy of the certified operator’s license. The Union County Fire Marshal's Office has reviewed the documentation and has determined that pending a site inspection on June 8, 2024 and pending approval by the Union County Board of Commissioners as required under NCGS 14-410 that Starfire Pyrotechnics will be eligible for permitting for the public fireworks display. Should inclement weather delay the display, the Union County Board of County Commissioners also authorizes the display at a later date and time determined by the applicant and the Union County Fire Marshal. Any change of the original date will be approved by the Union County Manager.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.