Chapter 56 — EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS
Section 5603
California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2019 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · California
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Italicized text is a California amendment to the model code, as printed in the official publication.
5603.1 General.¶
Records of the receipt, handling, use or disposal of explosive materials, and reports of any accidents, thefts or unauthorized activities involving explosive materials shall conform to the requirements of this section.
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5603.2 Transaction record. The permittee shall maintain a¶
record of all transactions involving receipt, removal, use or disposal of explosive materials. Such records shall be maintained for a period of 5 years.
5603.3 Loss, theft or unauthorized removal. The loss, theft¶
or unauthorized removal of explosive materials from a magazine or permitted facility shall be reported to the fire code official, local law enforcement authorities and the U.S. Department of Treasury, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives within 24 hours.
Exception: Loss of Division 1.4G (consumer fireworks) need not be reported to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
5603.4 Accidents. Accidents involving the use of explosives,¶
explosive materials and fireworks that result in injuries or property damage shall be reported to the fire code official immediately.
5603.5 Misfires. The pyrotechnic display operator or blaster¶
in charge shall keep a record of all aerial shells that fail to fire or charges that fail to detonate.
5603.6 Hazard communication. Manufacturers of explosive¶
materials and fireworks shall maintain records of chemicals, chemical compounds and mixtures required by DOL 29 CFR Part 1910.1200, and Section 407.
5603.7 Safety rules.¶
Current safety rules covering the operation of magazines, as described in Section 5604.7, shall be posted on the interior of the magazine in a visible location.
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