Description
Assembles and sets off fireworks displays at fairs, expositions, or celebrations. Display fireworks are large fireworks designed primarily to produce visible or audible effects by combustion, deflagration, or detonation, including ground or aerial pieces, or special effects.
| Statute/Rules |
NH RSA 160-B; Administrative Rules Chapter Saf-C 5000 |
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| Regulatory Agency |
PERMITS AND LICENSING UNIT
New Hampshire State Police
33 Hazen Drive, Room 106
Concord, New Hampshire 03301 |
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| phone |
(603) 271-3575 |
| fax |
(603) 271-0306 |
| web |
www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/nhsp/ssb/permitslicensing |
| contact person |
Sgt. Andrew J. Lubrano |
| e-mail |
not provided |
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Certificate of Competency Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Submit proof of identification
- Submit a completed application form in person
- Pass a written competency test
- Have been present and assisted an endorser with the display of Class B fireworks for a combined amount of at least ten separate displays comprising of a minimum each of 100 shells of three inches in diameter or larger
- Supply the endorsement of at least two persons who hold a valid certificate of competency for the display of Class B fireworks, attest that the applicant was present and assisted the endorsers with the display of Class B fireworks, and submit documentation of the displays at which the applicant assisted
Examination
- Written competency examination required
Continuing Education
Fees
| Certificate of Competency -- Fireworks |
$40.00 |
| Certificate renewal (every four years) |
$40.00 |
| Fireworks regulation book |
$3.00 |
| Duplicate certificate |
$3.00 |
Reciprocity: Not permitted
Residence/Citizenship: Neither New Hampshire residency nor US citizenship is required
Number of Active Licenses: 166
Standard Occupational Code (O*Net): 13-1199.99 Business Operations Specialists, All Other
Further Information*
American Pyrotechnics Association
PO Box 30438
Bethesda MD 20824
phone: (301) 907-8181
web: <www.americanpyro.com/>
last revision: September 2007
*For reference only. This listing does not constitute an endorsement of any organization, and is subject to change.
