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Fireworks Display - The Club at Longview, 8801 Longview Club Drive
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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 Fire Works Display occurring on July 4, 2025, at The Club at Longview, 8801 Longview Club Drive, as defined by the NC Fire Code.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
None
BACKGROUND:
Bill Brown DBA Parties by Design has submitted an application for fireworks display to be conducted on private property for a display at an event venue, The Club at Longview, 8801 Longview Club Drive on Friday, July 4, 2025. 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. Parties by Design 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 July 4, 2025, and pending approval by the Union County Board of Commissioners as required under NCGS 14-410 that Parties by Design 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