What is required to put on a fireworks display?
• A site plan of the grounds where the display is to be held must be submitted and approved by AFD Emergency Prevention. • A copy of a pyrotechnic operator license issued by a State Fire Marshals Office (Commercial only). • A list of the fireworks to be used along with an MSDS for each (Commercial Only). Consumer Displays are restricted to ground devices containing 50mg or less of explosive composition and smoke devices classed as explosive 1.4G, firecrackers and small smoke bombs only. A certificate of insurance must be obtained for a minimum of $1,000,000 bodily injury and $500,000 property damage if the display is aerial in nature. Non-aerial displays must have a certificate of insurance for a minimum of $500,000 bodily injury and $300,000 property damage insurance. The City of Austin must be named as co-insured on the policy. A $50 permit fee and permit application form from the Austin Fire Department is required.
• A site plan of the grounds where the display is to be held must be submitted and approved by AFD Emergency Prevention. • A copy of a pyrotechnic operator license issued by a State Fire Marshals Office (Commercial only). • A list of the fireworks to be used along with an MSDS for each (Commercial Only). Consumer Displays are restricted to ground devices containing 50mg or less of explosive composition and smoke devices classed as explosive 1.4G, firecrackers and small smoke bombs only. A certificate of insurance must be obtained for a minimum of $1,000,000 bodily injury and $500,000 property damage if the display is aerial in nature. Non-aerial displays must have a certificate of insurance for a minimum of $500,000 bodily injury and $300,000 property damage insurance. The City of Austin must be named as co-insured on the policy. A $50 permit fee and permit application form from the Austin Fire Department is required. A public display permit must be obtained from the State Fire Marshal
