NFPA 1126 Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics Before a Proximate Audience
NFPA 1126 關于當眾使用煙火技術的防火標準

This standard shall provide requirements for the protection of property, operators, performers, support personnel, and the viewing audiences where pyrotechnic effects are used indoors or outdoors with a proximate audience. The purpose of this standard shall be to provide minimum requirements to the operators and manufacturers for the safe operation of pyrotechnic effects. 1.1.1* This standard shall apply to the use of pyrotechnics in the performing arts in conjunction with theatrical, musical, or similar productions before a proximate audience, performers, or support personnel.

1.1.2 This standard shall apply to the performance specifications, instructions, notifications, and labeling by the manufacturer of pyrotechnics materials, devices, equipment, and supplies.

1.1.3 This standard shall apply to any indoor use of pyrotechnics.

1.1.4 This standard shall apply to any outdoor use of pyrotechnics at distances less than those required by NFPA 1123, Code for Fireworks Display. The use of pyrotechnics before a proximate audience shall not be construed as a display of fireworks as regulated by NFPA 1123. Exception Any use of aerial shells as regulated by NFPA 1123, Code for Fireworks Display, shall comply with the provisions of that code.

1.1.5 This standard shall apply to the videotaping, audiotaping, or filming of any television, radio, or movie production only where such production takes place before a proximate audience and includes the use of pyrotechnics.

1.1.6 This standard shall apply to the rehearsal of any production in which pyrotechnics are used.

1.1.7* This standard shall not apply to the manufacture, transportation, or storage of fireworks at a manufacturing facility.

1.1.8 This standard shall not apply to the use of consumer fireworks by the general public.

1.1.9* This standard shall not apply to the manufacture, transportation, storage, and use of explosives.

1.1.10 This standard shall not apply to the transportation, handling, or use of pyrotechnics by the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

1.1.11 This standard shall not apply to the transportation of pyrotechnic materials and devices approved and governed by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.

1.1.12* This standard shall not apply to the use of pyrotechnics in training by the fire service, law enforcement, or similar government agencies. Exception This standard shall apply where there is a proximate audience that is not part of the live fire training evolution.

1.1.13 Facilities in or at which pyrotechnics are to be used or stored shall comply with the applicable provisions of NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code®. Pyrotechnics shall be permitted to be used in accordance with the provisions of NFPA 101, 13.7.2, where approved by the authority having jurisdiction.

1.1.14* This standard shall not apply to the use of flammable liquids and flammable gases in the performing arts. 1.1.15 This standard shall not apply to the manufacture of model rocket and high power rocket motors as covered in NFPA 1125, Code for the Manufacture of Model Rocket and High Power Rocket Motors. 1.1.16* This standard shall not apply to the design, construction, limitation of propellant mass and power, and reliability of all rocket motors, other than fireworks rockets, produced commercially for sale to or use by the public for purposes of education, recreation, and sporting competition. 1.1.17 This standard shall not apply to the sale and use of model rockets and model rocket motors used in conformance with NFPA 1122, Code for Model Rocketry. 1.1.18 This standard shall not apply to the sale and use of high power sport rockets and high power sport rocket motors used in conformance with NFPA 1127, Code for High Power Rocketry.

Use the latest safety guidelines to control hazards with the 2011 NFPA 1126 Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics Before a Proximate Audience.

Don't let the excitement and drama of pyrotechnics turn tragic. Insist on the 2011 NFPA 1126 Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics Before a Proximate Audience to protect property, operators, performers, support personnel, and the viewing audiences where these effects are used indoors or outdoors with a proximate audience. Application includes use in conjunction with theatrical, musical, or similar performing arts productions in theaters, stadiums, concert halls, etc.

Among revisions in this edition that pyrotechnic and special effects operators, venue mangers, and enforcing officials need to know about

·   Amended the application section to clarify that NFPA 140 applies to use of pyrotechnic effects when no audience is present in motion picture filming venues

·   Updated definitions to correlate both special effects documents, including adding definition for performer and support personnel

The 2011 NFPA 1126 also incorporates formatting changes that improve consistency, usability, and readability. (Softbound, 18 pp., 2011)