pennsylvania DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE  BUREAUC OF RIDE AND MEASUREMENT: STANDARDS  May 1, 2024  FIREWORKS FAOs  Pennsylvania' 's latest fireworks law, Act74of2022, became effective on September 9, 2022. The  law regulates the sale and use of consumer grade (Class C, 1.4G) fireworks. What types of consumer fireworks are legal in Pennsylvania? Act 74 defines "Consumer fireworks" as follows:  (1) The term includes any combustible or explosive composition or any substance or combination of substances which is intended to produce visible or audible effects by combustion, is suitable for use by the public, complies with the construction, performance, composition and labeling requirements promulgated by the Consumer Products Safety Commission in 16 CFR (relating to commercial practices) or any successor regulation and complies with the provisions for "consumer fireworks" as defined in APA 87-1*, the sale, possession and use ofwhich shall be permitted throughout this Commonwealth. (2) The term does not include devices such as "ground and hand-held sparkling devices," "novelties" or "toy caps" in APA 87-1, the sale, possession and use of which shall be *APA 87-1: The American Pyrotechnics Association Standard 87-1: Standard for Construction and Approval for transportation of] Fireworks, Novelties and Theatrical What is NOTI legal to sell as consumer grade (1.4G) fireworks in Pennsylvania? Professional use only (pro grade) fireworks, binary explosives (such as Tannerite), or any product not described as a consumer grade firework in APA 87-1,2001 edition. The. APA published updated standards in 2018, which included APA 87-1c, the Construction, Classification, Approval, and Transportation of Entertainment Industry and Technical (EI&T) Pyrotechnics. Most EI&T pyrotechnics are considered "for Although some EI&T fireworks are categorized as 1.4G fireworks under APA 87-1c, they are NOT included in APA 87-1, 2001 edition as consumer grade fireworks. Accordingly, EI&Tfireworks cannot be sold as consumer, fireworks under. Pennsylvania law. The sale of professional use fireworks, including EI&T pyrotechnics, is strictly prohibited to the general public and subject to additional training, handling, and licensing  permitted at all times throughout this Commonwealth.  Pyrotechnics, 2001 Edition.  What is "for professional use" fireworks?  Standards for  professional use" fireworks.  requirements in Pennsylvania.  2301 N. Cameron St. I Harrisburg, Pa 17110-9406 I Suite G-4 - 717.787.9089    What is a binary explosive (Tannerite)?  Itis an explosive consisting of two components, neither of which is explosive by itself, which must be mixed in order to become explosive. Binary explosives are not fireworks, and may not be offered for sale at a licensed consumer fireworks facility. Where can consumer fireworks (1.4G) be sold/bought?  Consumer fireworks can be purchased from facilities currently licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. The sale of consumer fireworks may be conducted through online, mail-order or other transaction, but delivery of consumer  fireworks to aj purchaser must take place at al licensed facility. An map ofcurrently licensed facilities by the Department can be found at: htps/nwwagricaulurepagov/Busines: Industry/freworksPages/deraultasp*  Who can buy consumer fireworks (1.4G)?  Ap person whoi is at] least 18 years ofage may purchase, possess and use consumer fireworks.  Are there restrictions for the use of consumer fireworks? Aj person may not use consumer: fireworks:  (1) Onj private property or on public property, including, but not limited to, streets, parking lots, sidewalks and parks, without the express permission of the owner or entity that  controls the property. (3) Directed at another person.  (2) Within, directed at or directed from a vehicle or building.  (4) While the person is under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance or another (5) Within 150 feet of a building or vehicle, whether the building or vehicle is owned by (6) Within 150 feet of an animal housing facility or a fenced area designed to confine (7) Within 150 to 300 feet from an animal housing facility or fenced area designed to confine livestock owned or managed by another person, unless the user of consumer fireworks provides written notice to the owner or manager oft the livestock atl least 72 hours  drug.  the user of the consumer fireworks.  livestock owned or managed by another person.  in advance.  Who do Ic contact to report the potential illegal sale or use of fireworks? Law enforcement. having. jurisdiction within or over the area where the alleged offense took place may investigate and prosecute the potential illegal activity. Where can I find information about the requirements for selling consumer fireworks The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture's s webpage contains application information tps/nrvagrculturepagoypusines Industry/fireworksyPages/derautasp*  in Pennsylvania?  and contacts who can assist you. with the licensing process.  2301 N. Cameron St. I Harrisburg, Pa 17110-9406 I Suite G-4 1 717.787.9089    Who doIcontact with questions about consumer fireworks?  The following agencies and organizations provide resources and information about  consumer grade fireworks inl Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture:  htps/vww.agriceulurepagoy/Business Industry/freworkPages/detautasp* htps/wwwpappagowpilicsiteyPtslireyfireork-satetyasps  Pennsylvania State Police:  American Pyrotechnics Association (APA): pasamstismppaN  You may also directly contact the Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Ride and Measurement Standards for comments and any additional questions at 717-787-2291 orb by  email at RA-amusementrides@pa.gov.  Respectfully,  Walter Remmert Walter Remmert Bureau Director  2301 N. Cameron St. I Harrisburg, Pa 17110-9406 I Suite G-4 - 717.787.9089