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Fire Prevention Code 69 indoor sales displays shall be limited to 50 pounds net pyrotechnic composition or 200 pounds gross weight, if the pyrotechnic composition weight in not known. (8) Buildings protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system shall be limited to 100 pounds net, or 400 pounds gross weight if the pyrotechnic composition weight is not known. (9)Warehouse buildings or retail in excess of the quantities listed in divisions (8) and (9) for retail consumer fireworks shall be classified as an "H" occupancy with explosives and aerosols. (10) The license must be publicly displayed on the licensed premises. The premises are subject to inspection by city employees including police officers during normal business hours. (11) Storage for consumer fireworks must be in compliance with the Uniform Minnesota State Fire Code. The premises must be in compliance with the Ur:140.FM Minnesota State Fire Code and Uniform Building Code. (12) Consumer fireworks shall not be sold to persons under the age of 18. (13) Consumer fireworks shall not be used on public property. (Ord. 06 -02, passed 5 -28 -2002) § 1002.17 DISCHARGE RULES AND REGULATIONS. (1) It is unlawful to use, fire, or discharge any fireworks along the route of and during any parade or at any place of public assembly or in any commercial use district. (2) It is unlawful at any time to throw or toss any fireworks at any person, animal, vehicle, or other thing or object. (3) Smoking and the discharge of fireworks shall be prohibited within 100 feet of any building or stand in which fireworks are sold at retail or stored after hours. (4) Fireworks may only be discharged in an area with a water source connected to a hose or other acceptable means of putting out a fire. (5) The Fire Chief may ban fireworks or shorten the season of the fireworks discharge if a drought is evident or any equitable need for safety arises. (6) Juveniles may not possess fireworks unless under the direct supervision of a responsible adult. (Ord. 06 -02, passed 5 -28 -2002) § 1002.18 FIREWORKS - OTHER. Materials which violate this subchapter or state statute and pose a threat to public safety may be 1 1