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Collin County Fire Marshal
Retail Fireworks Permit Inspection List


Please use the following checklist as a guide to obtain a Collin County Retail Fireworks Stand Permit. These are some of the items we will check for upon inspection.

NOTE: 28TAC 34.817(a) states, "It is the responsibility of the supervisor to comply with the fireworks rules".

EXTERIOR

  • Sell <100' from storage & dispensing of flammables.
    Sec 17(f2)
  • Adequate off road parking provided.
    34.817(1)
  • NO SMOKING signs at least 4" letters, posted.
    34.917(g)
  • Trash or cardboard boxes within 10' of stand.
    38.817(m)
  • High grass/weeds within 10' of stand.
    34.817(m)
  • Suitable lock to prevent unauthorized entry when closed.
    38.818(d)
  • Electrical service installed in accordance to NEC & AHJ.
    38.818(b3)

INTERIOR

  • Egress clear.
    34.817(e)
  • Correct number of egress doors (>16' two doors).
  • 34.818(a)
  • Egress doors open outward and unlocked when stand opened.
    34.817(d)

INTERIOR ELECTRICAL

  • Main disconnect.
    38.818(b2)
  • Drop cords and extension cords being used.
    34.818(b4)
  • Electrical installation in accordance with NEC and AHJ.
    34.818(b3)
  • Heat or light source with open flames.
    38.818(c)
  • Current "Green Tag" (see Development Services for information)

GENERAL

  • Permit for each retail stand not connected.
    34.817(j)
  • Operator at least 16YOA on duty.
    34.817(g)
  • Smoking inside or within 10' of stand.
    34.817(g)
  • Operator consuming or under influence of alcohol.
    34.817(g)
  • Fireworks sold or offered to children under 12 YOA.
    Sec. 17(d)

GENERATOR

  • Generator at least 10' from stand.
    34.818(b5)
  • High grass, weeds, trash near generator.
    34.818(b5)
  • 6 BC extinguisher on site for generator.
    34.818(b5)

STRUCTURE

  • Selling from single/multifamily structure.
    34.817(k)
  • Selling fireworks from tent or motor vehicle.
    34.817(f)

FIREWORKS

  • Sell illegal fireworks e.g. bottle rockets,
    M-80's. Sec 2(b)
  • Fireworks do not conform to USCPS Labeling.
    34.817(o)
  • Fireworks being discharged <100' from fireworks stand
  • Displayed fireworks within reach of customer
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