Once the display is over, the Supervisor in
Charge must ensure that no unauthorized people are present on the display site until the
area has been declared safe. The Supervisor in Charge is responsible for ensuring
that all reasonable steps are taken to prevent unfired or misfired fireworks from falling
into unauthorized hands.
6.2
Dismantling and Clean-Up
Basic inspection: Half hour after
the show:
- Thirty (30) minutes
after the show, the Supervisor in Charge and certified crew members as deemed necessary by
the Supervisor in Charge will inspect the ramps to locate fireworks that have misfired and
search the areas on the display site where duds and stars may have landed. The
Supervisor in Charge will collect these misfired articles and duds and place them in a
proper storage unit for future destruction.
- The dismantling of the
display equipment must be done with caution. Never discount the possibility that a
live article or partially fired article may have been overlooked. Collect as much
debris (boxes, cartons, shell casings, etc.) as possible.
Removal of Electrical Matches
(e-matches) with the shell still in the mortar:
- Locate the e-match (inside
the quickmatch).
- Cut the quickmatch at least 5
cm (2 in) down from the tip, or cut the tape or twine that holds the e-match inside the
quickmatch.
- Gently remove the e-match.
Checking candles after firing:
To make sure that all effects in fired roman
candles tubes have functioned:
- Measure the inside length of
the tube with a stick.
- Compare the inside
measurement with the exterior length of the tube (if outside length is greater, candle
contains unfired effects).
6.3
Search of Grounds: Next Day
- Next morning after daybreak,
the grounds must be searched again. If any duds or unexploded articles that were
missed from the overnight search are located, then an Assistant or Display Supervisor
must be on-site to deal with the fireworks articles and arrange for their return to the
vendor for destruction.
- Remove any debris not picked
up the night before.
- If necessary, repair any
damage to the grounds (fill holes, etc.).
6.4
Giving the "All Clear"
Once the site is free of fireworks,
equipment and debris, the Supervisor in Charge should give notice to the AHJ that the area
is clear and safe.
6.5
Disposal of Fireworks
General
The destruction of partially fired, misfired fireworks and stars is a hazardous
operation that requires planning and resources. Contact the fire department or bomb
squad to determine a suitable method of destruction. They may assume the
responsibilityof destruction on your behalf.
6.6
Report of Malfunctions
If an abnormal number of malfunctions occur
during a display, the Supervisor in Charge must notify the Explosives Regulatory Division
(ERD) in writing within seven working days. This is essential to maintain the
quality of fireworks on the market. The report must include:
- The type of article.
- A description of the defect.
- The number of times the
device malfunctioned.
- The number of duds or
misfired shells recovered.
- The name of the manufacturer.
- The name of the vendor that
sold the fireworks.
6.7
Notification of Accidents / Incidents
You must inform the Chief Inspector of
Explosives or his/her delegate with 24 hours of:
- An injury or death from
fireworks (include the name and address of the victim).
- Any fire arising from the use
of fireworks that has resulted in property damage or required emergency response action.
- Any fireworks articles that
have functioned abnormally and suspected to have a design flaw.
There is an incident report form (Form 34)
available on the ERD website.
6.8
Investigations
ERD, in co-operation with the appropriate
authority, may conduct an investigation of any fireworks accident that has resulted in
bodily injury or major property damage.
