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According to Enanga, the aforementioned venues will work with companies that have been licensed to display fireworks. These companies are M/S Sky Flames, M/S Quality Lighting, M/S Extremes Events, M/S Tomil Fireworks, M/S Goshen Africa, Fesco, Light Africa Uganda Ltd and Fire Works 7000.
Territorial commanders will work with these contractors and venue owners to ensure the following:
– Review and approve the location of proposed fireworks discharge sites.
– Provide supervision and guidance to fireworks operators, before setting up the display, during the discharge of fireworks, and after discharge to assist in determining that the launch area is safe.
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– At their discretion, they will have the authority to suspend or terminate the display due to weather or any other grounds deemed unsafe.
– The fireworks display contractor will be required to conduct an onsite safety assessment.
– The fireworks operator will supply 10 fire extinguishers properly tagged and functioning.
– The fireworks operator will supply fireworks tools and equipment for transporting and receiving safety on-site storage, and the necessary number of qualified personnel needed to set up the display and thoroughly clear the entire area of fireworks debris after the event.
– All displays will be set up employing methods for interrupting firing in case an unforeseen danger becomes evident.
– An operator positioned to have the display at the site will ignite fireworks displays. Remote ignition systems not under the direct control of the onsite operator will not be permitted.
– Aerial displays will not include free-floating devices or shells less than three inches in diameter.
– No spectators or spectator parking areas shall be located on the display site.
– All structures, buildings, and premises located within the display site shall remain unoccupied during the display.
– The presence of a modest number of trees and shrubs is not a safety problem, provided they are not numerous enough to make it difficult to locate unexploded aerial shells or pose a serious fire safety threat.
– Fireworks must be aerial fireworks.
– Keep all fireworks materials dry and away from bad weather.
– Prohibit smoking, matches, lighters, and open flames within 50 feet of fireworks material.
– Prohibit persons who are under the influence of alcohol, narcotics, or medications that could adversely affect judgment, mobility, or stability.
– No cell phone or radio frequency-generating devices are permitted within the immediate discharge area.
– Wear all protective equipment appropriate for setup duties.
– Verify all mortars and racks are made of approved materials, and are of sufficient strength, length, and durability to allow shells to be propelled to safe deflagration heights.
– Must ensure the neighborhood are informed of the fireworks through the media and local authorities i.e. LCs.
– Verify rescue and emergency medical service units are available and ready to respond.
– Maintain crowd control, utilizing barriers and monitors.
– Disable any electric firing switches and disconnect all electric cables.
– After at least 15 minutes, search the display and fall-out areas.
– Follow proper marking and warning for unexpected shells.
– Ensure that all unused line products are accounted for, properly handled, repackaged, and secured by counter-terrorism personnel.