Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 29. Maryland State Police |
Subtitle 06. FIRE PREVENTION COMMISSION |
Chapter 29.06.07. Ground-Based Sparkling Devices |
Sec. 29.06.07.07. Displays
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A. All ground-based sparkling devices merchandise offered for sale or distribution shall be prepackaged with a packaging arrangement which completely encapsulates the ground-based sparkling device item or items with paperboard, cardboard, plastic wrap, or similar materials or combinations of materials. The encapsulation shall ensure that an individual must puncture, tear, unseal, or break open the package, or otherwise damage or destroy the packaging materials in order to gain access to, and directly handle, each individual ground-based sparkling device item to expose its fuse.
B. A display may not exceed 3,000 square feet unless the building or structure in which it is located is protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system.
C. Height and Clearance. Ground-based sparkling devices on display or located on shelves, counters, or other fixtures may only be displayed with at least an 18-inch clearance from the ceiling and in temporary sales or distribution stands where the interior is not accessible to the general public, not higher than 8 feet from the floor surface.