Fireworks Display Specialist

Exam
State exam
Education
None
Experience
Experience
Background check
None

<p>Fireworks Display Specialists assemble and set off fireworks displays at fairs, expositions, or celebrations. Display fireworks are large professional fireworks designed primarily to produce visible or audible effects by combustion, deflagration, or detonation, including ground or aerial pieces, or special effects.</p> <p><strong>Legislation:</strong>&nbsp;NH RSA 160-B; Administrative Rules Chapter Saf-C 5000</p> <p><strong>Certificate of Competency Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Must be 21 years of age or older</li> <li>Submit proof of identification</li> <li>Submit a completed application form in person</li> <li>Pass a written competency test</li> <li>Have been present and assisted an endorser with the display of Class B fireworks for a combined amount of at least ten separate displays comprising of a minimum each of 100 shells of three inches in diameter or larger</li> <li>Supply the endorsement of at least two persons who hold a valid certificate of competency for the display of Class B fireworks, attest that the applicant was present and assisted the endorsers with the display of Class B fireworks, and submit documentation of the displays at which the applicant assisted</li> </ul> <p><strong>Examination:</strong>&nbsp;Written competency examination required</p> <p><strong>Continuing Education:</strong>&nbsp;Not required</p> <p><strong>Fees:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Certificate of Competency &ndash; Fireworks: $100</li> <li>Certificate renewal (every four years): $100</li> <li>Fireworks Regulation Book: available online</li> <li>Duplicate certificate: $3</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reciprocity:</strong>&nbsp;Not permitted</p> <p>revised Jan 2018</p>

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type
Stand-alone license
Exam
State exam required
Education
No education required
Continuing education
No continuing education requirement
Certification
Certification required
Experience
Experience
Background check
No criminal record requirements
Physical requirement
No physical requirements

Issuing body

Department
Fireworks Enforcement and Safety Unit
Board
Office of the New Hampshire State Fire Marshall
Address
110 Smokey Bear Boulevard Concord, NH 03305
Last updated
September 6, 2024

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