OCEAN CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT
OFFICE OF THE FIRE MARSHAL
FIREWORKS DISPLAY APPLICATION
TOWN OF OCEAN CITY OFFICE OF THE FIRE MARSHAL
FIREWORKS DISPLAY APPLICATION
Submit application to: For Information Contact:
Office of the Fire Marshal Office of the Fire Marshal
P.O. Box 158 P.O. Box 158
Ocean City, MD 21843 Ocean City, MD 21843
Phone Number 410-289-8780
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY AND COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION
Date of proposed display Time of display Rain/wind date ______________
Name and complete address of applicant: ______________________________________________________
____________________________________________________Telephone number ______________________
Complete address of Display Location (*Attach diagram of display site): _______________________________
_____________________________________________________________Ocean City, Worcester County, MD
Company Name and Phone Number supplying fireworks: ___________________________________________
**Fireworks Shooters Name: _______________________ Permit License # ______ Expiration date _________
Name of Company Providing Insurance for display: _______________________________________________
Attach Insurance Certificate (Proof of Insurance); Town of Ocean City must be named as the additional insurer,
with one million dollar insurance coverage, thirty (30) day cancellation clause, to cover bodily injury, and
property damage for each display site.
The sponsor/operator is responsible for notification of the Federal Aviation Administration, (FAA). A signed
confirmation letter from the FAA shall be submitted with the fireworks application.
The fireworks display company, the organization, or the individual shall be responsible for obtaining the
fireworks display permit. The fireworks display application and a check and/or a money order in the amount of
$250.00 dollars shall be made payable to the Mayor and City Council, and received a minimum of thirty (30)
days prior to the performance.
*Pyrotechnicians/operators shall submit at the time of making application a detailed drawing or display
“blueprint” of the fireworks display site layout, which indicates the following:
a. Length and depth of area needed at each site for mortars, racks.
b. Minimum setback distances required at each site for the public.
c. Type of and location of protection for mortar launch areas.
d. Type and location of electronic firing device.
e. If shooting from a barge the size of the barge, (the size of the platform necessary to shoot the fireworks
safely in accordance with NFPA 1123). Length and depth of area needed for mortars and racks. If
applicable size and location of the safety shelter for the shooter.
