Title 19 Study Flashcards
The American Society of Testing and Materials, a national organization publishing standards for all types of materials and products.
ASTM
A cylinder or spherical cartridge containing a burst charge and pyrotechnic or non-pyrotechnic effects, a fuse, a black powder lift charge and is fired from a mortar.
Aerial Shell
A rapidly fired sequence of effects.
Barrage
A strip of wood to which pyrotechnic devices are attached for support
Batten
Special effects materials in which fuel and an oxidizer are mixed together to produce a pyrotechnic composition.
Binary Low Explosive Compounds
A cartridge constructed from either metal or plastic casing, with a center or rim fire primer filled with various amounts of pyrotechnic compositions measured by loads.
Blank Cartridge
An electrical resistance measuring device designed specifically and approved for testing of electric firing circuits
Blasting Galvanometer
A pyrotechnic device containing a maximum of 20 grams of pyrotechnic composition, which rises into the air upon ignition. A stick is used for guidance and stability, and a burst of color or noise, or both, is produced at height of flight.
Bottle Rocket
An individual burst from an aerial shell, producing either a visible or audible effect or both, and may consist of a single burst or multiple effects
Break
The discharge of the pyrotechnic or explosive bullet hit
Bullet Effect
A device containing various levels and amounts of pyrotechnic composition, whose purpose is to create the illusion of a bullet impact
Bullet Hit
Hand held heavy paper or cardboard tube emitting showers of sparks.
California Candle
A pyrotechnic device launched from a mortar that produces an ascending burning effect, is self-consuming, and may or may not contain a burst charge or stars.
Comet
To move suddenly and swiftly from one place to another
Darts
Any device containing a detonating charge that is used for initiating detonation in an explosive. The term includes, but is not limited to, electric blasting caps of instantaneous and delay types, detonating cord delay connectors, and nonelectric instantaneous and delay blasting caps
Detonator
A pyrotechnic item which leaves the mortar and returns to earth without producing the intended burst or effect.
Dud
A technique used to discharge fireworks in which an electric match or squib and a source of electric current are used to ignite fuses or lift charges.
Electric Firing
An electric device containing a pyrotechnic compound which ignites when sufficient current flows through the leads
Electric Match
Non-professional rockets which are propelled by commercially manufactured high-power solid propellant rocket motors
Experimental High Power Rocket
A device containing explosive pyrotechnic composition in an amount not to exceed 50 milligrams (.772 grains) in total pyrotechnic weight, in a fused container whose primary function is to produce an audible effect.
Firecracker
Treated paper which is extremely sensitive to heat and creates a brief flash of fire upon ignition.
Flash Paper
Pyrotechnic composition intended for use in firecrackers and salutes, and often used for “flash”-type effects on stage and in productions involving special effects. Produces an audible report and a flash of light when ignited. Typically compositions contain potassium chlorate or potassium perchlorate, sulfur or antimony sulfide, and powdered aluminum.
Flash Powder
A shell (not the lifting charge) that explodes at or near the bottom of a mortar blowing a shower of stars and burning material into the air.
Flower Pot
A device that, when ignited, emits a shower of sparks into the air at various altitudes. (aka a Fountain)
Gerb
A pyrotechnic device that discharges sparks as it spins across the surface upon which it is placed.
Ground Spinning Device (aka Ground Spinner)
An electric, chemical or mechanical device used to initiate burning of pyrotechnic or propellant materials.
Ignitor
A thin cardboard tube packed with a color-producing pyrotechnic composition.
Lance
Any person 21 years of age or older holding a fireworks license issued pursuant to Chapter 5
Licensee
A person who places shells into mortars
Loader
The result of a shell exploding below its prescribed height.
Low Burst or Low Break
Person who distributes pyrotechnic items to the loader during the show.
Magazine Tender
A fuse made of string or thread impregnated with black powder
Match
A self-contained cardboard tube mounted on a plastic base emitting a shower of stars into the air.
Meteoric Shower
A device contained within a reusable or disposable tube, where upon ignition stars, firecrackers, salutes, whistles or other devices are propelled into the air, with the tube remaining on the ground.
Mines or Mine Bags
A pyrotechnic item which fails to function as designed after initiation
Misfire
The same as a model rocket engine, as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 12520. Shall not produce more than 160 Newton-seconds of total impulse power.
Model Rocket Motor
Person responsible for watching for pyrotechnic items which do not perform properly.
Monitor
A cylinder that is used to hold and fire public display or special effects pyrotechnic items or compositions
Mortar
Also known as a Trough. A portable wooden structure used for the placement of mortars.
Mortar Box
A wooden rack holding closely spaced HDPE or paper mortars. Mortar racks are limited to 10 tubes per individual rack
Mortar Rack
Aerial shell which has two or more breaks
Multiple Break Shell
The process of an aerial shell breaking or bursting just as it leaves the mortar, scattering stars and burning material
Muzzle Burst
A shallow metal container that is used to hold and fire special effect pyrotechnic compositions.
Pan Type Mortar
A mortar constructed of spiral or convolute wound paper or chipboard.
Paper Mortar
A pyrotechnic device which contains less than 0.25 grain of pyrotechnic composition per unit load, designed to be held in the hand and when fired propels soft paper, cloth inserts or other similar fill material into the air.
Party Popper (aka Champagne Party Poppers, Party Surprise Popper, or Hot Shot Poppers)
Pyrotechnic items using mechanical devices to control the effect of flight movement. (aka Line Rockets)
Pigeons
An entertainment feature where the public or a private group is admitted or permitted to view the display or discharge of dangerous fireworks
Public Display of Fireworks
A detailed written account of all events involving pyrotechnic materials, devices, and operations in which a fire, injury, or death occurs, or in which any violation of the laws or regulations takes place.
Report
Any person who, at a fixed place of business, sells, transfers, or gives fireworks to a consumer or user.
Retailer
A heavy paper or cardboard tube containing pellets of pyrotechnic composition which, when ignited, are expelled into the air at several-second intervals
Roman Candle
An aerial shell as well as other pyrotechnic items whose primary effects are detonation and flash of light.
Salute
A pyrotechnic device or series of devices that while on the ground or elevated produces a visual and/or audible effect. These devices may employ fountains, roman candles, wheels, and lances
Set Piece (aka Ground Display Piece)
A deliberate short-circuit of an electrically fired pyrotechnic device or a means contained within its firing system to protect it from accidental ignition by extraneous electricity.
Shunt
Aerial shell having one or more effects within a cylindrical or spherical casing.
Single Break Shell
A pyrotechnic device that typically contains less than .20 grams, but shall not contain more than .25 grams, of gravel impregnated with not more than one milligram of pyrotechnic composition. Each unit consists of a small, roughly spherical paper parcel, approximately one-quarter (1/4) inch in diameter with a twisted paper tail. Each unit, when dropped against a hard surface, produces a small, toy cap-like report.
Snap Cap. (aka Snappers, Pop Pop Snappers, Fun Snaps and Bang Snaps)
A detonator in which the explosive or pyrotechnic material is encased in a non-metallic container
Soft Detonator
A Stick or wire coated with a pyrotechnic composition that produces a shower of sparks upon ignition.
Sparkler
A portable wooden structure used for the placement of mortars.
Trough (aka Mortar Box)
A heavy paper or cardboard tube emitting a shower of sparks from a very small orifice, similar to a propellant motor.
Wheel Driver
T or F: Licensed Pyrotechnic Operators Basic Commercial, Restricted Commercial and Rockets, First Class may employ unlicensed assistants.
True
Unlicensed assistants shall perform only when under the direct, immediate and constant supervision of the licensee when handling fireworks and pyrotechnic compositions.
T or F: A license shall be required for the use or discharge of safe and sane fireworks
False
In the event that a valid license is lost or destroyed, the fee for a duplicate license to be issued is:
A) $50
B) $35
C) $25
D) $55
C) $25
T or F: To satisfactorily pass the written examination, the applicant must obtain a minimum grade of ninety percent (90%) in each part.
False. The applicant must obtain a minimum grade of 70% in each part
If an applicant fails the examination, what is the minimum about of time needed to pass before the applicant can retake the exam?
15 days
T or F: An applicant shall file a new application in order to retake the exam and an examination fee shall be charged.
False
While a new application must be submitted, there is no additional fee to retake an exam.
Salutes and detonating shells shall not be fired from the which type of mortar:
a) Steel
b) HDPE
c) Convolute wound kraft paper
d) None of the above
A) Steel
How long after use may HDPE mortars be reloaded:
a) 30 minutes
b) 45 minutes
c) 60 minutes
d) 90 minutes
C) 60 Minutes
Should the applicant fail the examination for a pyrotechnic operators’ license, the minimum waiting
period for re-examination is:
a) One week
b) Ten days
c) Fifteen days
d) Thirty days
C) 15 days
The license period shall be from:
a) July 1 of the issuing year through June 30 of the following year.
b) January 1 through December 31 of the issuing year
c) One year from the date of successfully completing the exam
d) 28th of June through 6th of July of the issuing year
A) July 1 of the issuing year through June 30 of the following year.
An expired license must be surrendered to the State Fire Marshall:
a) At any time
b) 30 days after expiration
c) Prior to December 31 of the issuing year
d) 10 days after expiration
D) 10 Days after expiration
Should a theft or loss of fireworks occur, a report should be filed with the State Fire Marshall within:
a) One week from discovery
b) 30 days from discovery
c) Immediately
d) 24 hours from discovery
D) 24 Hours from discovery
A first violation of any provision of the State Fireworks Laws is classed as a:
a) Felony, punishable by up to $10,000 in fines, and/or up to ten years in county jail
b) Misdemeanor, punishable by $500-$1,000 in fines, and/or one year in county jail.
c) Felony, punishable by $5,000-$10,000 in fines, and/or up to five years in county jail.
d) Misdemeanor, punishable by $100 fine.
B) Misdemeanor, punishable by $500-$1,000 in fines, and/or one year in county jail.
Which of the following sources of power may not be used to fire pyrotechnic devices:
a) Batteries
b) Direct connection to commercial or “house” power.
c) Individually isolated, ungrounded generators.
d) None of the above.
B) Direct connection to commercial or “house” power
Base plugs in HDPE mortars must be glued and which of the following to the base of the mortar:
a) Nailed
b) Screwed
c) Bolted
d) Any of the above
D) Any of the above
Base plugs for HDPE mortars may be constructed of:
a) Wood
b) Plastic
c) Steel
d) Paper or cardboard.
A) Wood
Minimum bury depth for re-usable paper, HDPE, and metal mortars in drums or troughs filled with
sand is:
a) 2/3 of the length of the mortar
b) 2/3 of the minimum legal length of the mortar
c) 3/4 of the minimum legal length of the mortar
d) 3/4 of the length of the mortar
B) 2/3 of the minimum legal length of the morter
Which of the following types of mortars may not be placed in wooden finale racks:
a) Re-usable paper
b) HDPE
c) Metallic
d) None of the above, all are acceptable
C) Metallic
Planking below mortars shall be required when the base of the trough, mortar, or drum is not on a
stable or level surface.
a) True
b) False
A) True
In a non-electrically fired show minimum separation for mortars 5” or less in nominal diameter buried
in earth or placed in troughs or drums from the sides of the drum or trough shall be:
a) 12 inches
b) 9 inches
c) 6 inches
d) 3 inches
D) 3 inches
In an electrically fired show minimum separation for all mortars buried in earth or placed in troughs
or drums from the sides of the drum or trough shall be:
a) 2 inches
b) 4 inches
c) 6 inches
d) 8 inches
A) 2 inches
Technicians must be a minimum of _____ feet from any mortar in an electrically fired show:
a) 25
b) 100
c) 200
d) 500
B) 100 feet
Base plugs with minor cracks and checks are:
a) Not acceptable
b) Acceptable
B) Acceptable
In a non-electrically fired show minimum separation for mortars 6” or greater in nominal diameter
buried in earth or placed in troughs or drums from the sides of the drum or trough shall be:
a) 20 inches
b) 15 inches
c) 10 inches
d) 5 inches
D) 5 inches
The retail license period shall be from noon, 28th of June through noon, 6th of July of the same
calendar year:
a) True
b) False
A) True
Steel mortars shall not be constructed of the following:
a) Commercially manufactured, first quality steel tubing.
b) Electric resistance welded steel tubing
c) Drawn over mandrel steel tubing
d) Cast iron
D) Cast Iron
Steel mortars may not have:
a) Visible cracks in the body of the tube
b) Cracks or voids in the weld around the base plug
c) Dents or distortions which would interfere with smooth and unimpeded travel of the shell
throughout the length of the mortar.
d) All of the above
D) All of the above
Base plugs for paper mortars may be constructed of:
a) Wood
b) Plastic
c) Steel
d) Paper or cardboard.
A) Wood
Base plugs in paper mortars must be glued and which of the following to the base of the mortar:
a) Nailed
b) Screwed
c) Bolted
d) Any of the above
D) Any of the above
Maximum insurance deductible allowed for a public display is:
a) $2,500
b) $5,000
c) $7,500
d) None of the above
D) None of the above
The deductible may not exceed $15,000
Licensee must report to the State Fire Marshall at least ____ hours prior to each display on state-owned or state-occupied property.
A) 36 hours
B) 72 hours
C) 48 hours
D) 96 hours
B) 72 hours
Multiple-break shells shall not be fire from what type of mortars:
a) Steel
b) Plastic
c) Paper
d) None of the above, all are acceptable
C) Paper
The material used for the sides, bottom and ends of troughs shall be a minimum of:
a) Nominal 2” thick lumber
b) 1/2” flame-proofed plywood
c) 3/4” plywood
d) a and c above
D) A & C
A diagonal side brace is required for a rack with four tubes.
a) True
b) False
False
Under no circumstances can a trough be constructed without a bottom.
a) True
b) False
B) False
Fireworks designed and intended by the manufacturer to be used to prevent damage to crops or unwanted occupancy of areas by animals or birds through the employment of sound or light, or both.
Agricultural and wildlife fireworks
Any liquid whose flashpoint is 100o Fahrenheit, or less, when tested pursuant to Standard D56-70 of the American Society for testing and materials.
Flammable liquid
A fuse inserted into any fireworks or pyrotechnic device at the end as distinguished from the side of such item.
End Fuse
Anything or any act which increases, or may cause an increase of, the hazard or menace of fire, or which may obstruct delay, or hinder, or may become the cause of any obstruction, delay, or hindrance, to the prevention or extinguishment of fire.
Fire Nuisance
Any device containing chemical elements and chemical compounds capable of burning independently of the oxygen of the atmosphere and producing audible, visual, mechanical, or thermal effects which are useful as pyrotechnic devices or for entertainment
Fireworks
Any assembly of materials or explosive substances, which is designed and intended by the seller to be assembled by the person receiving such material or explosive substance and when so assembled would come within the definition of fireworks
Fireworks Kit
Any person who has the responsibility of evaluating the application for, and issuing, the permits required by Section 12640.
Issuing Authority
Any person 21 years of age or older holding a fireworks license
Licensee
Any combination of chemical elements or chemical compounds capable of burning independently of the oxygen of the atmosphere.
Pyrotechnic Compositions
Any combination of materials, including pyrotechnic compositions, which, by the agency of fire, produce an audible, visual, mechanical or thermal effect designed and intended to be useful for industrial, agricultural, personal safety, or educational purposes.
Pyrotechnic Device
Any fireworks which do not come within the definition of “dangerous fireworks” or “exempt fireworks”.
Safe and Sane Fireworks
Articles containing any pyrotechnic composition manufactured and assembled, designed, or discharged in connection with television, theater, or motion picture productions, which may or may not be presented before live audiences and any other articles containing any pyrotechnic composition used for commercial, industrial, education, recreation, or entertainment purposes when authorized by the authority having jurisdiction.
Special Effects
Any nonstationary and transportable device designed or intended to emit or propel a burning stream of combustible or flammable liquid a distance of at least 10 feet.
Flamethrowing Device
