# COMAR Title 29 — Department of State Police

## Subtitle 06 — Fire Prevention Commission

### Chapter 07 — Ground-Based Sparkling Devices

#### Regulation .05 Sales and Storage of Ground-Based Sparkling Devices.

*COMAR 29.06.07.05*

A. Wholesalers and distributors of ground-based sparkling devices shall comply with the permits and approvals requirements and Chapter 65 “Explosives, Fireworks, and Model Rocketry” of NFPA 1 Fire Code as incorporated by reference in COMAR 29.06.01, unless otherwise modified by this chapter.

B. Ground-based sparkling devices may be sold or distributed in any of the following buildings or structures:

  (1) Permanent buildings or structures constructed in accordance with the codes enforced by the authority having jurisdiction;

  (2) Tents, canopies, or temporary membrane structures comply with NFPA 1 Fire Code as incorporated by reference in COMAR 29.06.01;

  (3) Temporary structures measuring 800 square feet or less, constructed in accordance with this chapter; and

  (4) Temporary ground-based sparkling device sales or distribution stands greater than 800 square feet in area which meet the requirements for a permanent structure.

C. All storage of ground-based sparkling devices:

  (1) Shall be secured to prevent unauthorized access by the public;

  (2) May not be located in direct sunlight; and

  (3) May not exceed 5 percent of the basement floor area if located in a basement.

D. Ground-based sparkling devices sales and distribution facilities may not be located in basements.