FIREWORKS PACKET
FORMS & PROCEDURES
Step 1. Fill out Application – Packets are available at these locations:
Online at www.murrayky.gov
Murray Fire Marshal’s Office at 207 S. 5
th
St.
Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
Planning and Engineering Office at 500 Main St.
Between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Step 2. Submit Transient Business License Application and Sign Permit for Approval
City Hall, Planning and Engineering Office, 500 Main St.
(Contact City of Murray Planning Department at 270-762-0300)
Step 3. Gather Required Documents:
Copy of Kentucky State Fireworks Sales Permit and Storage Notification Report
(Available from the Kentucky State Fire Marshal’s office, 502-573-0369 or online
at http://dhbc.ky.gov/fp/fw/default.htm
)
Proof of Insurance
Agreement / Lease with the land owner to allow fireworks sales on their property
Proof that sales person(s) are at least 18 yrs of age.
Step 4. Schedule Facility Inspection
Call the Murray Fire Marshal’s Office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m. Monday through Friday at 270-762-0321 to schedule an inspection of the
sales and storage facilities.
Step 5. Obtain City Business License, Pay Registration and Inspection Fees
City Hall Building, Customer Service Center, 500 Main St.
CITY OF MURRAY
CONSUMER FIREWORKS
SALES GUIDE SHEET
City of Murray Fire Department
Office of the Fire Marshal
207 S. 5
th
St.
Murray, KY. 42071
Phone: (270) 762-0321 Fax: (270) 762-0338
WEB:
www.murrayky.gov
Fireworks Registration Application / Permit
Annual registration shall be received by the Murray Fire Marshal’s Office at least fifteen (15) days
prior to offering
fireworks for sale at the site listed below. A separate Application and Permit is required for each location. Return
completed application and all required paperwork to the Murray Fire Marshal’s office.
Type of Fireworks Registration Applying For:
Ancillary Permit $25.00 (Sale of Class C Consumer 1.4G Fireworks as described in KRS 227.702(1),
accounting for less than 10% of total sales)
Seasonal Retailer $100.00 (Sales of Class C Consumer 1.4G Fireworks as described in KRS 227.702 and
offered for sale from June 10
th
to July 7
th
or December 26
th
to January 4
th
)
Permanent Fireworks Establishment $250.00 (Sales of Class C Consumer 1.4G Fireworks as described
in KRS 227.702 with year round sell of fireworks, accounting for more than 10% of total sales)
Separate Application / Permit for each location
Name of Applicant:
Mailing Address:
City: State: Zip Code: Phone Number:
E-mail Address: Anticipated Date of Fireworks Sales
____
_________to_______________
Facility Type: __ Seasonal Retailer __ Existing In Store Display __ New Building __ Tent
N
ame of Business:
Location of Business / Temporary Stand: (Street Address Must Be Provided)
City: State: Zip Code:
A
ll information provided herein is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge
Date:____________ Signature:__________________________ Title:__________________
Approved by Planner: __________________________________________ Date:_______________
Authorizations
Approved by MFD: __________________________________________ Date:_______________
This Application / Permit Must Be Posted at Sales Location
Registration Fee $____________________
Sales Facility Inspection Fee $____________________
Storage Facility Inspection Fee $____________________
Total Fees Due: $____________________
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Consumer Fireworks Sales Facility
And Inspection Standards
Tent Standards
NFPA 701 stamp on tent
N
o motor vehicle or trailer used for storage of consumer fireworks shall be parked within 10 ft of
the tent except during active delivery, loading or unloading of fireworks
Portable generators and fuel for generators located at least 20 ft from tent
Aisles have minimum 48 in clear width
Maximum travel distance to an exit 35 ft, in a natural and unobstructed path
Sales Facilities Standards including Tents
(City of Murray Ordinance)
Transient business shall be separated by a distance of 500 feet.
C
omply with applicable City building, fire, zoning, sign and business regulations
(NFPA 1124)
Mercantile occupancy defined as and comply with NFPA 101
Fire Dept access within 50 feet of an exterior door and 150 feet of any portion of the exterior.
Buildings greater than 6000 sq. ft. shall be sprinkled (NFPA 13 standard)
50 feet separation from:
1.
Retail propane- dispensing station
2. A
bove ground storage tanks for flammable or combustible liquids, flammable gas
3.
Compressed natural gas – dispensing stations
4.
Motor vehicle fuel dispensing
300 feet separation from above ground bulk storage or dispensing
Minimum of 3 exits or as determined by NFPA 101, whichever number is greater
Egress doors not less than 36” in width
Parking - minimum 10 ft from building
Inspection Standards for all retail locations
Current State, City and Business license displayed
Sign “NO SMOKING FIREWORKS” 2” contrasting letters posted at each entrance or withi
n
10 f
t of every aisle.
Sign “NO DISCHARGE OF FIREWORKS WITHIN 200 FT”
Egress travel distance, natural and unobstructed, does not exceed 75 feet
Aisles shall have a minimum clear width of 48 inches
Dead-end aisles shall be prohibited
No Fireworks displayed within 5 ft of any public entrances
Minimum of 2 Fire extinguishers, 1- 2A multipurpose dry chemical and 1- pressurized water
extinguisher
Sales to or by individuals less than 18 years old NOT permitted.
**LEGAL FIREWORKS – consumer fireworks with DOT package label 1.4G (Class C)
**ILLEGAL FIREWORKS – display fireworks with DOT package label 1.3G (Class B) (i.e.
M80’s)
Disclaimer
The intent of this document is to serve only as a guideline for those interested in the retail sale of consumer fireworks. City of
Murray Ordinances, the Kentucky Building Code, NFPA 101 - 2006 and NFPA 1124- 2006 Edition will be the principle documents
used for compliance.
Code references from the above mentioned publications not mentioned in this guideline are still applicable and will be enforced by
the authority having jurisdiction.
FM 32-03
Original 10/2005
Revised 4/2011
Public Protection Cabinet
Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction
Division of Fire Prevention
101 Sea Hero Road, Suite 100
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601-5405
Telephone: (502) 573-0382 Fax: (502) 573-1004
FIREWORKS REGISTRATION APPLICATION
Annual registration shall be received by the Division of Fire Prevention at least fifteen (15) days prior to offering fireworks for
sale at the site listed below. An additional fee of $100.00 is required for registrations submitted less than 15 days prior to
offering fireworks sales. Check or money orders shall be made payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer and submitted with a
completed application.
Type of Fireworks Registration Applying For:
Limited $25.00
(sale of ground and hand-held sparking devices as described in KRS 227.702(1))
Seasonal Retailer $250.00
(sale of ground and hand-held sparking devices, aerial devices and audible ground devices as
described n KRS 227.702.
Please check the time period you will be selling fireworks:
June 10
th
to July 7
th
December 26
th
to January 4
th
Both June/July & December/January
Permanent Primary $500.00
(sale of aerial devices and audible ground devices as described in KRS 227.702(2) and (3)
year round sell of fireworks as the primary source of business)
Late Fee $100 for registrations submitted less than 15 days prior to offering fireworks sales
Name of Applicant
Mailing Address
City
State
Zip Code
Phone Number
Email Address
Anticipated Start Date of Fireworks Sales
Facility Type: Tent Temporary Stand Existing In Store Display Sales New Building
Name of Business/Temporary Stand
(NOTE: a copy of sales
and tax permit must be submitted before fireworks registration
will be issued)
Location of Business/Temporary Stand (Street Address Must be Provided)
City
State
Zip Code
County
All information provided herein is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge.
Date: Signature: _____________ Title:
The completed registration application, fireworks storage notification, copy of Kentucky sale and use tax permit
and applicable registration fee shall be submitted to the following:
Division of Fire Prevention
Attn: Fireworks
101 Sea Hero Road, Suite 100
Frankfort KY 40601-5405
For Official Use Only
Registration Number Issued
Amount Paid
Date Paid
Date Registration Issued
FM 32-03
Original 10/2005
Revised 4/2011
P
ublic Protection Cabinet
Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction
Division of Fire Prevention
101 Sea Hero Road, Suite 100
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601-5405
Telephone: (502) 573-0382 Fax: (502) 573-1004
STORAGE NOTIFICATION REPORT
In accordance with KRS 227.700, the storage of consumer fireworks, display fireworks or theatrical pyrotechnic
devices shall be reported in writing to the State Fire Marshal and the local fire chief having jurisdiction where the
subject facilities are located. The initial report for permanent business establishments open year round shall be
submitted between January 1, 2012 and January 31, 2012 for existing business and 15 days prior to initiation of for
newly established businesses.
Fireworks Being Stored: Consumer Fireworks Theatrical Pyrotechnic Devices Display Fireworks
Type of Business: Manufacturing Facility Storage Year Round Retail Seasonal Retail
Name of Applicant
Mailing Address
City State Zip Code Phone Number
Email Address Initial Date of Firework Storage
Name of Owner / Lessee of the Property
Name of Fireworks Supplier
Location of Stored Fireworks (Street Address Must be Provided)
City State Zip Code County
Description Of How Fireworks Will Be Stored
All information provided herein is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge.
Date: Signature: _____________ Title:
Only one report is required for the seasonal retailer stores if the same product are being stored at the same
location for both the June 10 through July 7 and December 26 through January 4 seasons. The completed storage
notification and copy of fireworks shipping bill shall be submitted to the following address:
Division of Fire Prevention
Attn: Fireworks
101 Sea Hero Road, Suite 100
Frankfort KY 40601-5405
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BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION
A Business License is required for anyone who operates a business or performs work within the Murray City Limits.
Check One: ____ New Business ____Secondary Business/Additional Location
____ New Owner/Transfer ____ Information Change(s)
Legal Name: __________________________________________________________ Phone: __________________________
Business Operating Name (DBA):____________________________________________________________________
Owner(s): ______________________________________________________ Email:__________________________________
Business Address: __________________________________________________________________ Booth #:____________
City: ___________________________ State: _______ Zip: _______________ Is this address a Residence? ____Yes ____No
Mailing Address: __________________________________________ City: _________________ State: _____ Zip: __________
Check Ownership Type: ____Sole Proprietor ____Partnership ____Corporation ____LLC ____LLP
On-Site Manager:_________________________________________________
Business Identification # (Tax ID#, EIN, or last 6 SSN): * __________________________ NAIC #___________________
*A separate applicatio
n is needed for all businesses that operate under the above business identification number.
If Non-Profit, Tax Exempt # ______________________ Open/Start Work Date: ____________________
Describe Type of Business: __________________________________________________________________________________
Will you have any signage on the premises or at any work site? ___Yes ___No
Emergency Contact Name: __________________________________________________ Phone#: ________________________
What do you estimate your yearly net profit sales to be? ____ $0 - $300,000 ____$300,001 - $600,000 ____$600,001 Greater
Affidavit of Gross Rental Income will need to be completed in order to qualify for rates associated with ranges listed below:
If you operate rental property Gross Rental Income: ____ $0 - $10,000 ____$10,001 - $25,000
Accounting Period: Calendar Year______ Fiscal Year______ Please specify beginning of year__________________
Do you have W2 employees working in Murray? Yes_____ No_____ Estimated number of W2 employees? _____
CITY OF MURRAY
Mailing Address: City of Murray
Attn: Occupational Tax
P.O. Box 1056
Murray, KY 42071
Telephone (270) 762-0300 - www.murrayky.gov
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If yes, under what company name is payroll paid? ________________________________________________________
Do you have 1099 employees working in Murray? Yes _____ No_____ (If so please attach a copy of 1099’s)
Estimated number of 1099 Employees _____ If you are a general contractor will you be using subcontractors? Yes__ No__
If you answered yes, you must provide a list of subcontractors to the City of Murray.
Murray location(s) and phone number if different from above_________________________________________________
Do you lease the property where the business is located? Yes_____ No_____
If yes, provide owner’s name and phone number ___________________________________________________________
***If this is a first time submittal of
an Occupational Tax Application, please include a check for a one-time $25.00 fee***
Payroll Tax Withholding Requirement:
The
City of Murray imposes an occupational tax of 1% of all gross earnings earned by an employee who receives a W2 for
work performed and services rendered in the city limits of Murray. This applies to every resident and non-resident who works in
Murray. It is the responsibility of each employer to withhold this tax and pay on the required periodic basis. Employers who
fail to withhold or pay the tax to the City shall be personally liable to the City for any sums due, unless exempt to be withheld.
Address___________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number______________________
_______________________________________________________________
**PLEASE NOTE** It is the applicant’s responsibility to inform the City of Murray of any changes in
ownership, addresses, number of employees or termination of business activity. The undersigned (business)
agrees to be responsible for all collection costs and attorney’s fees in connection with any delinquent
account.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the above application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I certify that I will
operate my business in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and city laws and regulations and permit enforcement
authority onto business property of such laws and regulations.
Signature: __________________________________________ Title: ________________________ Date: _________________
OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Zoning Location: ________ CUP Required: _____Yes _____No____Signage: _____Yes _____No Fire Inspection Fee: $_____________
Approved By: ______________________________________ Date: _________________ Fire Inspection Invoice #:____________________
Classification:_________________________________________________ Fee Amount:$___________ Business License #: _______________
Comments:
Please provide contact information below for person completing this application:
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Name____________________________________________________________________________________________
City of Murray - 104 North 5
th
, Suite C - Murray, KY 42071 - Phone (270) 762-0300 - Fax (270) 762-0331
TRANSIENT BUSINESS LICENSE AND PERMIT APPLICATION
General Regulations
Transient businesses are permitted only in B-2, B-3, B-4 and Industrial (I) zoning districts and as a Conditional
Use in a B-1.
Must be located a minimum of 500 feet from all other transient businesses.
Transient businesses are not permitted to be at a location more than 90 days per calendar year.
Type of Permit: ____1 Day ____3 Day ____7 Day ____30 Day ____60 Day ____ 90 Day
Start Date: _______________ End Date: _______________ (Runs in consecutive days)
Location of Transient Business: _______________________________________________________________
Name of Business: _________________________________________________________________________
Business Owner: ____________________________________________ Phone #: ____________________
Mailing Address: ________________________________________________________________________
Check Ownership Type: Sole Proprietor Partnership Corporation LLC LLP
Business Identification # (Tax ID#, EIN#, or last 6 SSN):* ________________
*A separate application is needed for all businesses that operate under the above business identification number.
Description of Business: __________________________________________________________________
Have you previously operated as a transient business in the City of Murray? ____Yes ____No
Will your transient business require the preparation & distribution of food products? ____Yes ____No
If yes, a current health permit issued by the Calloway County Health Department must be submitted.
The following documents must be submitted along with this application for approval:
Copy of lease agreement or similar document from property owner
Site Plan - The site plan shall include a mapped location of the proposed business, including existing parking
spaces, roadways, sidewalks, setbacks, and buildings; it should also entail measurements of distance from
proposed display/enclosure to nearby parking spaces, roadways, sidewalks, and buildings. Aerial
photography, existing surveys, or plat will suffice for this purpose. The site plan shall include any
photography of tents, trailers, stands, etc. that will be used. The City of Murray has the right to review and/or
reject any site plan submitted. Once approved by the City, all site plans must be maintained by the transient
business with the duration of the permit. Any deviation from the site plan by the transient business may
result in revocation of the permit and the transient business activity shall be terminated.
Sign Permit Application (if applicable)
A copy of any local, state or federal permit that is required for your business (i.e. Health department or State
Fireworks permits)
Signature: ________________________________________________________________ Date: __________________
OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Zoning Location:________ Sign Permit ___Yes ___No CUP Required? ___Yes ___No Health Dept Permit ___Yes ___No
Classification:_______________________________ Fee Amount $____________ Business License#____________
___Approved ___Denied _________________________________________________________ Permit Expires ____________
Zoning Official Date
Date: ___________________ Address: _____________________________________________________ Zone: ___________
Business Name: ___________________________________________________________ Phone: _______________________
Agent/Applicant: ___________________________________________________________ Phone: _______________________
Distance from Building to Right-Of-Way ___________ Feet Street Frontage _________________________ Linear Feet
Face of Building (w)______ X (h)_______ = _________ Sq. Ft. Dimensional Variance Required? _______Yes _______No
*Side of Building (w)______ X (h)_______ = _________ Sq. Ft. Date Variance Approved (if applicable) _________________
*only needed if property is located on a corner lot
FREE-STANDING
TEMPORARY
Sign must be placed in a landscaped area, with a 1:1 ratio. ______14 Day ______Grand Opening ______Closing
Example: 24 sq. ft. signage = 24 sq. ft. landscaping Dimensions (w)_______ X (h)_______ = ____________Sq. Ft.
Dimensions (w)_______ X (h)_______ = ____________Sq. Ft. Install Date _____________ Removal Date _____________
Overall Height __________________ Feet (from ground level) Temporary signs are limited to two per proprietor not to
Setback from street right-of-way _______________ Feet exceed 32 square feet each.
Setback from side property line ________________ Feet
WALL-MOUNTED Comments: ______________________________________
Dimensions (w)_______ X (h)_______ = ____________Sq. Ft. ________________________________________________
Dimensions (w)_______ X (h)_______ = ____________Sq. Ft. ________________________________________________
CITY OF MURRAY SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION
DESCRIPTION OF SIGN(S)
SITE INFORMATION
APPLICANT INFORMATION
P.O. Box 1236 • 104 N. 5th, Ste. C • Murray, KY 42071 • Phone 270-762-0330 • Fax 270-762-0331 • www.murrayky.gov
which contain advertising and are not used in the daily conduct of business
X
Applicant's Signature Date FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
on the lot and/or building, and all setbacks. A full copy of the sign regulations are available online or upon request.
Along with this application you will need to submit a site plan denoting sign specifications, the location of the proposed sign(s)
• Flashing or blinking signs (including signs displayed in windows) • Flags, except for nation, state or city • Off-premises signage
GENERAL SIGN REGULATIONS
streamers advertising special sales or events • Moving, rotating or flapping signs • Vehicles or trailers (operable or inoperable),
• Signs painted directly upon the wall surface of a building • Inflatable signs and tethered balloons • Pennants, banners, or
• Exposed lighting or tubing is not permitted to outline the building or building wall • Projecting signs, except in B-3 zone
SIGNS PROHIBITED IN ALL ZONES & DISTRICTS
• No sign shall be erected at any location where it may obstruct, impair, obscure, or interfere with the view of any traffic sign/signal
• No sign shall be attached to any tree, fence, or utility pole • Window signage shall not exceed 25% of window area
• Free-standing signs shall not be placed in any public right-of-way or located within ten (10) feet to a street right-of-way
Issued By: ________________________
Date: ______________ Fee: $_________
Cash:______Check #: _____________
Historic Overlay Distric?______________
Notes: ___________________________
_________________________________
______________________________