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Fireworks Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I qualify to obtain a fireworks permit to sell “Safe and Sane” fireworks?What is a 501(c)(3)- (19)?When are the applications due?How do I get an application to sell Safe and Sane fireworks?What is the lottery drawing?When is the lottery drawing?How can I get my organization put into the lottery drawing?How will I be notified if I am drawn in the lottery?What is the supplemental paperwork?Where can I store my fireworks when my fireworks stand is not open for sales?Can I put sandwich boards near my fireworks stand for advertising?When will my fireworks stand be inspected?What can I expect when my fireworks stand is inspected?What if I can not be there for my fireworks stand initial inspection?How much product do I have to put inside my fireworks stand for my initial inspection?What if I have not received my product by the time my initial inspection is scheduled for my fireworks stand?If I start selling fireworks from my stand before I receive my permit what will happen?Can I give my permit to another organization because I am unable to run my fireworks stand this year?How old do you have to be to work in a fireworks stand?Once I have received my fireworks permit when can I start selling fireworks?How old do you have to be to buy fireworks?When do I have to stop selling fireworks?What shall I do if I find illegal fireworks?What shall I do if I have illegal fireworks I want to get rid of but don’t want to get in trouble?What shall I do if someone tries to sell me illegal fireworks?
How do I know if I qualify to obtain a fireworks permit to sell “Safe and Sane” fireworks?  
Click on the Fresno Fire Department Prevention Divisions Standards link.
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What is a 501(c)(3)- (19)?  
A status issued by the IRS regarding exemption from federal income tax. See the IRS website for more information.
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When are the applications due?  
Applications are due on the third Wednesday in February.
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How do I get an application to sell Safe and Sane fireworks?  
Contact your local fireworks vendor.
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What is the lottery drawing?  
The lottery drawing is a drawing which takes place to select 30 new organizations to hold a two year fireworks permit.
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When is the lottery drawing?  
The drawing is the first Wednesday of March.
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How can I get my organization put into the lottery drawing?  
Contact your local fireworks vendor for an application.  Complete the application by the deadline.  Once the application has been approved by the Fire Department Prevention Division your organization will be entered into the lottery drawing.
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How will I be notified if I am drawn in the lottery?  
Your fireworks vendor will contact you.
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What is the supplemental paperwork?  
The supplemental paperwork is additional paperwork which needs to be completed by your organization and your fireworks vendor once you have been chosen in the lottery.
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Where can I store my fireworks when my fireworks stand is not open for sales?  
You can store your fireworks in a C-train type container at least 30 feet away from your fireworks stand.  You can also store your fireworks at your fireworks vendor’s warehouse.
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Can I put sandwich boards near my fireworks stand for advertising?  
You may NOT put sandwich boards or any other advertisement near or around your fireworks stand.  You may only affix signs to the fireworks stand.  Pennant flags that the fireworks vendors supply are allowed to be used on the top of the fireworks stand and to block parking around the fireworks stand only.
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When will my fireworks stand be inspected?  
Each organization is responsible for calling the Fresno Fire Prevention Division on the fourth Wednesday in May to schedule the initial inspection of the fireworks stand.  Once the initial inspection has been completed successfully and the Fresno Fire Department Prevention inspector has issued the permit, an engine company will inspect the stand on a daily basis while it is open.
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What can I expect when my fireworks stand is inspected?  
See the Fresno Fire Departments Prevention Division Standards for inspection details.
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What if I can not be there for my fireworks stand initial inspection?  
If you can not be present at your fireworks stand initial inspection have someone else from your organization or your fireworks vendor go to the stand to meet the Fire Department.  You do not want to miss the initial inspection you have scheduled.  Appointments are very limited and are on a first come first serve basis.
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How much product do I have to put inside my fireworks stand for my initial inspection?  
You are required to put one of each product that you will be selling in the fireworks stand for your initial inspection.
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What if I have not received my product by the time my initial inspection is scheduled for my fireworks stand?  
It is very important you stay in close contact with your fireworks vendor.  If your product has not arrived at the time of your initial inspection you will not receive your permit.  You will be subject to a re-inspection fee of $74.00 before you.
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If I start selling fireworks from my stand before I receive my permit what will happen?  
If you sell fireworks without first receiving your Fireworks Permit from the Fresno Fire Department Prevention Division you will receive a fine of $1250.00 and you could loose your permit for the fireworks season.
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Can I give my permit to another organization because I am unable to run my fireworks stand this year?  
NO.  Permits are non transferable.
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How old do you have to be to work in a fireworks stand?  
You have to be at lease 18 to work in a fireworks stand.
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Once I have received my fireworks permit when can I start selling fireworks?  
Sales of fireworks shall not commence any sooner than June 28th at noon. See the Fresno Fire Department Prevention Standard for sales hours.
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How old do you have to be to buy fireworks?  
You have to be at least 18 years old to buy Safe and Sane fireworks in the City of Fresno.
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When do I have to stop selling fireworks?  
You can not sell fireworks after July 6th at noon.
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What shall I do if I find illegal fireworks?  
If you find illegal fireworks, take them to your nearest Fire Station.
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What shall I do if I have illegal fireworks I want to get rid of but don’t want to get in trouble?  
Turn any illegal firework into your local Fire Station without penalty.
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What shall I do if someone tries to sell me illegal fireworks?  
Report anyone who tries to sell you illegal fireworks or not selling fireworks from an approved fireworks stand, to the local authorities.
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