NAC477.636. Certificates: Categories; authorized acts; expiration and renewal.

     1. Certificates of registration for pyrotechnic operators will be issued to successful applicants. Such a certificate of registration permits the registrant to handle, supervise and discharge fireworks and special effects at events held for entertainment whether or not before a live audience. The certificate of registration will be issued for outdoor aerial display, indoor stage, special effects or show specific. Any person igniting fireworks must be at least 21 years of age.

     2. A certificate of registration for indoor stage or special effects permits the registrant to handle, supervise and discharge special effects for the purpose of recording the result on film or videotape or for producing a sound effect where no audience is present other than incidental spectators. A registrant in this category may handle, supervise or discharge any class of fireworks if the production of a film or videotape requires their use.

     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, eff. 1-19-84; A 3-9-89; R207-99, 2-7-2000; R062-04, 9-3-2004; R090-10, 12-30-2011)