Indiana NFPA guidelines

jrallen13 · October 29th, 2009, 06:59 AM

Technically the state of Indiana has not adopted the NFPA regulations in the fire industry. Would these regulations still apply when it comes to pyrotechnics? My guess is no considering that the entire state does not recognize the NFPA but uses it only as a guideline. This could be the reason why we have seen so many large 1.3 shows shot well with what I would consider close proximity to the crowd. Found out last night in training that the state does not officially follow the NFPA guildlines.

QMAN · October 29th, 2009, 07:27 AM

The state of Indiana might not, but its my understanding most 1.3 insurance policy insurers use NFPA as way to ensure their policy holders are atleast meeting some standard so I suspect even if the state isn't holding them to it their insurance provider is.

jknepp1954 · October 29th, 2009, 07:48 AM

Pa. doesn't follow NFPA guidelines either, but the insurance company does. That is what is most important anyway.
Screw up with them, and you screwed up royally!
Joyce

nater219 · October 29th, 2009, 11:00 AM

JR - For the fire service, Indiana does not recognize any NFPA guidelines as law, you are correct. For fire training, there isn't any law specified, but to follow the NFPA guidelines. It's kind of a loop.

As for shoots, I would say NFPA still applies to pyro. I asked my fire chief what he looks for when approving a shoot site. He wants the lead to have a decent resume all NFPA guidelines followed as a minimum.

IOSHA and the IDEM all refer back to NFPA for firefighter safety and live burn training.

October 29th, 2009, 06:59 AM	#1
jrallen13 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Osceola IN Posts: 1,225	Indiana NFPA guidelines Technically the state of Indiana has not adopted the NFPA regulations in the fire industry. Would these regulations still apply when it comes to pyrotechnics? My guess is no considering that the entire state does not recognize the NFPA but uses it only as a guideline. This could be the reason why we have seen so many large 1.3 shows shot well with what I would consider close proximity to the crowd. Found out last night in training that the state does not officially follow the NFPA guildlines. __________________ I am an artist of FIRE the BLACK sky is my canvas lets paint it with COLOR . JRALLEN13 FIRST RESPONDER 1228 IN ROUTE

October 29th, 2009, 07:27 AM	#2
QMAN Supporting Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 1,131	Re: Indiana NFPA guidelines The state of Indiana might not, but its my understanding most 1.3 insurance policy insurers use NFPA as way to ensure their policy holders are atleast meeting some standard so I suspect even if the state isn't holding them to it their insurance provider is. __________________ Just kick back, relax, and enjoy the show. BATF Type 54 Permitted

October 29th, 2009, 07:48 AM	#3
jknepp1954 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central Pa. Posts: 2,088	Re: Indiana NFPA guidelines Pa. doesn't follow NFPA guidelines either, but the insurance company does. That is what is most important anyway. Screw up with them, and you screwed up royally! Joyce __________________ www.kneppysfireworks.com "Fireworks isn't just for July 4th anymore!" Member NFA, PaPyro Artists, WNYPA, Pa. Pyrotechnics Assoc., Pa. Pyro Guild, PGI Cert.

October 29th, 2009, 11:00 AM	#4
nater219 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 247	Re: Indiana NFPA guidelines JR - For the fire service, Indiana does not recognize any NFPA guidelines as law, you are correct. For fire training, there isn't any law specified, but to follow the NFPA guidelines. It's kind of a loop. As for shoots, I would say NFPA still applies to pyro. I asked my fire chief what he looks for when approving a shoot site. He wants the lead to have a decent resume all NFPA guidelines followed as a minimum. IOSHA and the IDEM all refer back to NFPA for firefighter safety and live burn training.