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SECTION 10.4.6.4
STORAGE
Storage of fireworks and other pyrotechnics shall be in accordance with
Republic Act No. 7183.
SECTION 10.4.6.5
DISPLAY CENTER
A. Display centers for selling firecrackers and pyrotechnics shall be
separated from each other by a firewall with a fire resistance rating of not
less than two (2) hours;
B. All malls and other similar establishments shall not be utilized as display
centers for selling of firecrackers and pyrotechnics unless done through
media presentation or other means without necessarily displaying the said
firecrackers therein;
C. Fire extinguisher/s shall be provided in accordance with Section 10.2.6.7 of
this IRR;
D. Smoking within fifteen meters (15 m) from a display center shall not be
allowed;
E. Testing of firecrackers and pyrotechnics shall be prohibited; and
F. Stoves, exposed flames, and portable electric heaters shall be prohibited.
SECTION 10.4.6.6
CLEARANCE FOR FIREWORKS EXHIBITION
No person shall be allowed to conduct firework exhibition without first
securing a clearance from the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction.
SECTION 10.4.6.7
REQUIREMENTS FOR FIREWORKS EXHIBITION
A. That a permit to posses and display fireworks shall first be secured from the
Philippine National Police;
B. That fireworks be fired at a distance of one hundred feet (100 ft) away
from people;
C. That all fireworks shall project upwards;
D. That a responsible person of at least twenty one years (21 yrs) and with
adequate knowledge of handling fireworks shall be assigned to supervise
fireworks display;
E. That sufficient approved type of first aid fire protection equipment shall be
on hand at the site during fireworks exhibitions; and
F. That the nearest fire station shall be notified of such exhibitions.
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