General Assembly gives final approval to regular indoor pyrotechnic
displays
(Raleigh-AP) -- The General Assembly has given final approval to
legislation that would require local fire marshals to approve
indoor pyrotechnic displays.
The state Senate agreed to a House version of the bill filed in
response to a February fire at a Rhode Island nightclub that killed
99 people. The measure now goes to Governor Mike Easley for his
signature.
The legislation would allow county commissioners or city
governments to issue permits for indoor pyrotechnics only after a
fire marshal has determined that adequate fire suppression systems
exist. The building would also have to be deemed suitable for the
displays and have adequate exits.
People who violated the legislation would be guilty of a
misdemeanor.
(Copyright 2003 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
displays
(Raleigh-AP) -- The General Assembly has given final approval to
legislation that would require local fire marshals to approve
indoor pyrotechnic displays.
The state Senate agreed to a House version of the bill filed in
response to a February fire at a Rhode Island nightclub that killed
99 people. The measure now goes to Governor Mike Easley for his
signature.
The legislation would allow county commissioners or city
governments to issue permits for indoor pyrotechnics only after a
fire marshal has determined that adequate fire suppression systems
exist. The building would also have to be deemed suitable for the
displays and have adequate exits.
People who violated the legislation would be guilty of a
misdemeanor.
(Copyright 2003 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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