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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 29.06.07.05" title_num="29" subtitle_num="06" chapter_num="07" heading="Sales and Storage of Ground-Based Sparkling Devices.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>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.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Ground-based sparkling devices may be sold or distributed in any of the following buildings or structures:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Permanent buildings or structures constructed in accordance with the codes enforced by the authority having jurisdiction;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Tents, canopies, or temporary membrane structures comply with NFPA 1 Fire Code as incorporated by reference in COMAR 29.06.01;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Temporary structures measuring 800 square feet or less, constructed in accordance with this chapter; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Temporary ground-based sparkling device sales or distribution stands greater than 800 square feet in area which meet the requirements for a permanent structure.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>All storage of ground-based sparkling devices:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Shall be secured to prevent unauthorized access by the public;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>May not be located in direct sunlight; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>May not exceed 5 percent of the basement floor area if located in a basement.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Ground-based sparkling devices sales and distribution facilities may not be located in basements.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>