Sale of Novelty Pyrotechnics

Applications

Call 630-256-4130 for an application.

Submit to the Fire Prevention Bureau permit application with the following information:

Bond of $100,000
List of non-fireworks to be sold (consumer fireworks not approved for sale at any time)
Name and phone number of supplier
Site plan showing location of sales unit and distance to vehicle parking, street, side walk, lot line, and buildings (See Requirements for Tents Below)
Floor Plan showing aisles, tables, exits, fire extinguishers
Source of electricity

Zoning regulations do not allow sales on vacant property.

If Tent/Canopy include separate building permit is required (no exceptions):

Clear 12 foot wide fire break on all sides (no guy ropes or stakes)
Flame retardant certification
Location and width of Exit(s)
Main entry 72 inches wide
Remote 2nd Exit 36 inches wide with Exit sign
If electrical lighting, emergency lights and exit signs with battery backup maybe required in accordance with International Fire Code (IFC)/2009 Chapter 10

On Site inspection may include:

Minimum of one 2.5 gallon Class A water-type fire extinguisher with current service tag
"No Smoking" signs posted
Verifying records of purchase and transportation
Labeling of bulk packages and individual sales units

Only after approval will the operational permit be issued. Sales are not approved until permit is issued and posted on site.

Only those products that do not meet the consumer fireworks definition will be eligible for sale as listed below: