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 104 N. 5
th
St.
Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Step 2. Obtain Business License, Transient Business and Sign Permit Approval
Available at City Hall, City Planner’s Office, 104 N. 5
th
St.
(Contact City of Murray Planning Department at 270-762-0330)
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, 104 N. 5
th
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
Name of Business:
Location of Business / Temporary Stand: (Street Address Must Be Provided)
City: State: Zip Code:
All 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
No 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 1000 feet.
Comply 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. Above 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 within
10 ft 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
CITY OF MURRAY BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION
104 North 5
th
Murray, KY 42071 Phone 270-762-0330 Fax 270-762-0331 www.murrayky.gov
A Business License is required for anyone who operates a business or performs work within the Murray City Limit.
Check One: ____ New Business ____Secondary Business/Additional Location ____Transient Business
____Renewal ____ New Owner/Transfer ____Information Change(s)
Business Name: __________________________________________________________ Phone: __________________________
Owner(s): ______________________________________________________ Email: ___________________________________
Business Address: _____________________________________________________________________ Booth#:_____________
City: ___________________________ State: _______ Zip: ______________ Is this address a Residence? ____Yes ____N o
Mailing Address: __________________________________________ City: _________________ State: _____ Zip: __________
Check Ownership Type: ____Sole Proprietor ____Partnership ____Corporation ____LLC ____LLP
Business Identification # (Tax ID#, EIN#, or last 6 SSN): * _________________________ Open/Start Work Date: ____________
*A separate application is needed for all businesses that operate under the above business identification number.
Describe Type of Business: __________________________________________________________________________________
On-Site Manager: ____________________________________________ Number of Employees working in the City? _________
Will you have any signage on the premises or at any work site? ___Yes ___No Will you have an alarm system? ___Yes ___No
Emergency Contact Name: __________________________________________________ Phone#: ________________________
What do you estimate your yearly net profit sales to be? ____ $0 - $300,000 ____$300,001 - $600,000 ____$600,000 - Greater
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: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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PERMIT FOR TRANSIENT BUSINESS
Name ____________________________________________________________
Permanent Physical Address ____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Phone number you can be reached ____________________________________________________________
Location of transient business ____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Description of business ____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Have you operated before in Murray as a transient business? YES _____ NO ______
Will your transient business require the distribution of food products? YES _____ NO ______
If so, a copy of the current health permit issued by the Calloway County Health Department is required.
Which type of transient business licenses are you applying for?
1 Day _____ 3 Day (Weekend) _____ 1 Week ______ 30 Day _____ 60 Day _____ 90 Day ______
__________________________________________________________________________________________
General regulations of transient businesses
- Any signage, other than that permanently affixed to the mobile transient facility would have to be approved
through the Murray Planning Department.
- Transient businesses are permitted uses in the (B-2) and (I) zoning districts and must be a minimum of 1000 ft.
from another (measured by radial distance).
- A copy of a lease agreement, deed, or similar document from the property owner is required.
- Transient businesses may not be permitted at a location more than 90 days per calendar year.
- A site plan will be required. 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.
-A copy of any local, state, or federal permit is required on file prior to issuance
__________________________________________________________________________________________
OFFICE USE ONLY
Date ______ Approved ________ Denied ________
Conditional Use Permit Required? Yes _____ No ________ Details ____________________________
Date when transient business begins: ______ Expiration _______ ____________________________
Zoning Official
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: ___________________________
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