Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-3-22-.04 - Submission of Plans and Licensing of Fireworks Manufacturers

(1) Manufacturing operations shall be permitted only after a fireworks manufacturer's license has been issued by the Commissioner in accordance with this rule. A manufacturer's license shall not exempt the holder thereof from obtaining any other permits or licenses that may be required by other government agencies.

(2) Application for a fireworks manufacturer's license shall be made to the Commissioner annually on the form provided and shall be accompanied by a license fee pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 25-2-4.1.

(3) Plans for all proposed manufacturing facilities or modification of any existing manufacturing facilities shall be submitted to the Commissioner with the fireworks manufacturer's application as provided in O.C.G.A. Section 25-10-3.

(a) At least two sets of plans for fireworks manufacturing facilities shall be submitted, drawn to scale, and shall include a general arrangement layout, location, safety control devices or arrangements, electrical and ventilation arrangements, construction details, emergency control arrangements and such other details, information and specifications as necessary to indicate safe operations.

(b) The plans shall bear the seal and Georgia registration number of the drafting architect or engineer or shall otherwise have the approval of the Commissioner or his designee.

(c) Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 25-2-4.1, the plans shall be accompanied by the mandatory plan review fee payable to the Commissioner.

(d) One set of plans shall be retained by the Commissioner and one copy shall be returned to the applicant with approval or disapproval indicated thereon. A copy of the approved plans shall be kept available at the construction site for inspection by authorized representatives of the Commissioner.

(e) Construction shall not commence until the plans have been approved and returned to the applicant.

(4) Upon receipt of a fireworks manufacturer's license application, the Commissioner shall direct his authorized representative to inspect the facility. If the authorized representative determines that all requirements for the manufacturing of fireworks contained in this Chapter have been satisfied, he may recommend that the license be processed.

(5) Upon receipt of the inspection report, the Commissioner shall examine the application and inspection report. If all requirements contained in this Chapter have been satisfied, he shall issue a fireworks manufacturer's license that shall be posted by the applicant in a conspicuous location on the premises. The manufacturer's license is nontransferable and shall expire on December 31 of each year or upon a change in the name, ownership or location of the facility. The current license number shall be recorded on all invoices, shipments, and similar transactions. The license authorizes the manufacture of any fireworks not prohibited by Congress or any federal agency; the possession, transportation, and storage of any such fireworks by any manufacturer thereof; the possession, transportation, or distribution of any such fireworks to a distributor located outside the State; the sale of such fireworks by any such manufacturer to a distributor located outside this State; or the possession and transportation of such fireworks by any manufacturer or contractor or common carrier from the point of manufacture within this State to any point outside this State.

(6) A fireworks manufacturer's license may be revoked for cause after notice and hearing provided in accordance with Rule 120-3-2-.02 of the Rules of Safety Fire Commissioner; provided, however, that the Commissioner may revoke any license prior to notice and hearing if he determines that the situation involves an imminent peril to the public health, safety and welfare and that the situation therefore requires emergency action. An emergency revocation shall contain reasons and findings for the determination, and shall be accompanied by a notice of opportunity for a hearing, which may provide that a hearing will be held if and only if the aggrieved person requests a hearing within ten (10) days of receipt of the revocation and notice.

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Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-3-22-.04

O.C.G.A. §§ 25-2-4, 25-2-16, 25-10-5.

Original Rule entitled "Submission of Plans and Licensing of Fireworks Manufacturers"adopted. F. June 3, 1987; eff. June 25, 1987, as specified by the Agency. Amended: F. Oct. 26, 1992; eff. Nov. 15, 1992. Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. July 23, 1998; eff. August 12, 1998. Amended: ER. 120-3-22-0.2-.04 adopted. F. and eff. June 10, 2003, the date of adoption. Amended: ER. 120-3-22-0.3-.04 adopted. F. and eff. Oct. 8, 2003, the date of adoption. Amended: Permanent Rule adopted. F. Jan. 16, 2004; eff. Feb. 5, 2004. Repealed: New Rule of the same title adopted. F. July 24, 2015; eff. August 13, 2015. Amended: F. Dec. 13, 2019; eff. Jan. 1, 2020, as specified by the Agency.