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Short Term Events - Special Requirements for Tent Sales of Sparklers

Zoning

  • Sparkler sales can only be conducted on property zoned BU (Business District).
  • Applications for the building permit must be submitted at least 14 days prior to the date the sparkler sales will commence.
  • Site drawing identifying parking spaces.
  • Written approval from Miami-Dade Health Department at 1725 NW 167th Street, 305-623-3500.
  • Executed agreement between the property owner and the sparkler retailer, giving permission to use the property for the sale of sparklers and the dates of operation.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department (MDFR)

  • Application is to include a copy of the Certificate of Registration available from State Fire Marshal 850-413-3623.
  • Copy of the company owner's Florida Driver's License.
  • Site drawing identifying proximity of all buildings, other structures and streets and indicating location and type of fire extinguishers.
  • Provide dates and hours of operation.
  • Provide a minimum of two approved fire extinguishers rated 2A10BC to be readily visible and placed near exits.
    Travel distance to extinguishers is not to exceed 75 feet.
  • Provide at least one pressurized water type fire extinguisher in addition to required ABC type.
  • There shall be no smoking in tents, and appropriate "No Smoking" signs shall be displayed conspicuously.
  • Sparklers shall be sold in packages or zip locked or tied polyethylene bags.
  • Sales from motor vehicles are prohibited.
  • Sparklers shall not be stored, sold or dispensed in any manner where combustibles or flammable materials are dispensed.
  • Sparklers shall be stored on skids or pallets a minimum of 4" off the ground to protect the chemical stability of the compounds from moisture.
  • All merchandise must be removed from the tent daily unless an approved security system is provided.
  • All storage containers shall be labeled "Class C Explosives" or "Explosives 1.4G".
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