NAC477.622. Assistant pyrotechnic operators: Certificate required; qualifications; fee; authorized acts; expiration and renewal.

     1. Before a person may act as an assistant pyrotechnic operator, the person must obtain a certificate of registration as an assistant pyrotechnic operator from the State Fire Marshal. To receive a certificate of registration as an assistant pyrotechnic operator, an applicant must:

     (a) Be a natural person who is at least 21 years of age;

     (b) Make a written notarized application for such a certificate of registration to the State Fire Marshal on a form provided by the State Fire Marshal;

     (c) Pass a written test based on the content of N.F.P.A. 1124 and 1126, 2006 editions, and the regulations of the State Fire Marshal;

     (d) Submit to the State Fire Marshal:

          (1) Letters of endorsement from three persons who hold certificates of registration as a pyrotechnic operator issued by the State Fire Marshal; and

          (2) A letter from the company which employs the applicant stating that the applicant has worked for the company for at least 90 days or is licensed or certified as an assistant pyrotechnic operator in good standing by another state recognized by the State Fire Marshal; and

     (e) Pay an initial fee of $27.50.

     2. A person who holds a certificate of registration as an assistant pyrotechnic operator may load, build and pack any product used in pyrotechnic effects only under the direct supervision of a holder of a certificate of registration as a pyrotechnic operator.

     3. A certificate of registration is valid on May 1 or the date on which it is issued, whichever is later. If the holder of a certificate of registration does not submit the renewal application and pay the renewal fee on or before April 30 of the following year, the certificate of registration expires and the person must apply to the State Fire Marshal for an original certificate of registration.

     (Added to NAC by St. Fire Marshal by R207-99, eff. 2-7-2000; A by R090-10, 12-30-2011)