Federal and State Laws and Safety Considerations Relating to Fireworks in the United States.

Abstract

The purpose of this investigation was to make a survey of the various Federal and State laws and regulations governing the importation, manufacture, transportation, storage, distribution, handling, sale, and use of fireworks in the United States. Safety precautions demanded by pyrotechnic compositions in their manufacture and use are also covered. This survey is part of a multi-nation effort to collect a repository of information that might be helpful in reducing harmful accidents associated with fireworks. The investigation revealed that the laws and regulations are ineffective since a contradictory situation exists as evidenced by the existence of strict regulations in some states alongside others with complete pyrotechnic freedom. This problem could be minimized by uniform legislation throughout the 50 states and more active cooperation between Federal and local agencies.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA115609

Entities

People

  • Arthur Lusardi

Organizations

  • United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Counter IED
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Elements
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Explosions
  • Explosive Devices
  • Explosives
  • Fire Control Systems
  • Health Services
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Science
  • Medical Personnel
  • Munitions Testing
  • Ordnance Laboratories
  • Organic Chemistry

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