California Occupational License
License Title:
Public Display Fireworks
Public Display Fireworks
Office of the State Fire Marshal
Engineering Division
Fireworks or Pyrotechnics Licensing
Licensing Agency Contact Information:
| Address: | 1131 S Street Fire Engineering / Arson & Bomb Division Sacramento, CA 95811 |
| Phone Number: | (916) 445-8200
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| Fax Number: | (916) 445-8458
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| Internet Address: | http://www.osfm.fire.ca.gov |
License Requirements, Fees, and Examination Information:
Persons firing dangerous fireworks for public displays, special effects fireworks in motion pictures, stage productions and television.
Fees: Fingerprints (DOJ charge) - $37
Basic commercial - $75
Restricted commercial - $50
Rockets - $50
Special Effects (1st Class) - $250
Special Effects (2nd Class) - $200
Special Effects (3rd Class) - $100
Theatrical - $200
Theatrical Trainee - $100
Performer - $125
Examination Frequency: One time.
Exam Locations: Varies.
Experience Requirement: Proven knowledge of installation and firing of dangerous fireworks.
Average Time to Process Application: 4 - 6 weeks.
Renewal Period: Annually (Fiscal Year).
Special License Requirements: References (in writing) from at least 5 licensed pyrotechnic operators.
Comments: License may be denied if convicted of a felony involving explosives or dangerous fire works or convicted as a principal or accessory in a crime against property involving arson or other fire related offense.
Authority: Health and Safety Code, Sections 12570-12578; California Code of Regulations, Sections 981-981.9, Title 19.
Occupations To Which This License Applies:Fees: Fingerprints (DOJ charge) - $37
Basic commercial - $75
Restricted commercial - $50
Rockets - $50
Special Effects (1st Class) - $250
Special Effects (2nd Class) - $200
Special Effects (3rd Class) - $100
Theatrical - $200
Theatrical Trainee - $100
Performer - $125
Examination Frequency: One time.
Exam Locations: Varies.
Experience Requirement: Proven knowledge of installation and firing of dangerous fireworks.
Average Time to Process Application: 4 - 6 weeks.
Renewal Period: Annually (Fiscal Year).
Special License Requirements: References (in writing) from at least 5 licensed pyrotechnic operators.
Comments: License may be denied if convicted of a felony involving explosives or dangerous fire works or convicted as a principal or accessory in a crime against property involving arson or other fire related offense.
Authority: Health and Safety Code, Sections 12570-12578; California Code of Regulations, Sections 981-981.9, Title 19.
| Occupation Title | SOC Code |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | 272099 |