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7803.4.5 7803.9 EYCEP'TION: Unpacking and repacking of fiberboard and other nonmetallic containers. 7803.3.6 Tools. Tools used for opening or closing containers of explosive materials shall be of nonsparking materials. A wood wedge and a fiber, rubber or wooden mallet shall be used for open- ing or closing wood containers of explosive ,materials. Metal tools; other than nonsparking transfer conveyors, shall not be stored in magazines containing high explosives. EICEPTION: Metal slitters are allowed to be used for opening fi- berboard containers. 7803.E Smoking and Open Flames. Controls on smoking and open flames shall be in accordance with Sections 7702.1.1~i, 7703.1.1 and 7703.1.x. 7803.6 Housekeeping. Housekeeping shall be in accordance with Article 77. 7803.7 Pyrotechnic Operators. A pyrotechnic operator shall obtain required permits and be responsible for notifying the chief prior to using the pyrotechnic special effects material. The pyro- technic operator shall have the authority and responsibility for the storage, use and handling of the pyrotechnic special effects mate- rial. The authority of the pyrotechnic operator sffall not be as- sumed by anyone and shall be superseded only by the chief. 7803.8 Use of Pyrotechnic Special Effects Material. 7803.8.1 General precautions. 7803.8.1.1 Demonstration and approval. When required by the chief, a test shall be conducted to demonstrate the safe use of pyrotechnic special effects material prior to normal use. The use of pyrotechnic special effects material shall be ap- ~roved by the pyrotechnic operator in charge. • 1-y62 1997 UNIFORM FIRE CODE 7803.8.1.? Preparation. The company or prciducer shall allo- cate sufficient time to the pyrotechnic operator to prepare for the transportation, packing, storing and daily securing, and to dispose of or otherwise handle pyrotechnic special effects material in a safe manner. 7803.8.1.3 Crorvd control. Onlookers shall be kept at a safe dis- tance from the area where the pyrotechnic special effects material is discharged and so restrained until the area is cleared. 7803.8..2 Smoke control. When pyrotechnic special effects material is fired within a building; the quantity of smoke devel- oped shall not obscure the visibility of exit signs or paths of egress travel. The maximum density of smoke shall be approved, and the py- rotechnic operator shall ensure that the maximum density is not exceeded. When required by the chief, provisions shall be made to confine smoke generated by pyrotechnic special effects material to an ap- proved area and to remove such smoke from the building. 7803.8.3 Binary explosives. When binary explosives are used, the compounding and firing shall be performed by a pyrotechnic operator. Firing shall be subject to the conditions described in the permit. 7803.8.4 Surplus materials. Surplus materials shall be proper- ly stored until it can be disposed of in a safe manner. 7803.9 Standby Personnel and Equipment. When necessary for the preservation of life or property, the chief is authorized to require the attendance of standby personnel and fire equipment as set forth in Section 201.18. 0 i ~. t +'k