Consumer Fireworks and Sparkling Devices and Novelties

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NOTICE OF RELOCATION:  

The West Virginia State Fire Marshal's Office has moved. Please see the new address below.

 

WV State Fire Commission

State Fire Marshal - 4th Floor North

1700 MacCorkle Ave. S.E.

Charleston, WV 25314​


This is a secure site. 

Please contact 304-558-2191 for information on how to drop off licensing applications/renewals.


​Authority:

West Virginia State Code  Chapter 29, Article 3E "Fireworks Safety" 
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West Virginia Code of State Rule, Title​ 103, Series 4 "Regulation of Fireworks and Related Explosive Materials"


Links:

Consumer Fireworks Registered MWDI (Supplier) List - Click Here


​Consumer Fireworks Permit Types:
  • ​Registered MWDI Permit (Manufacturer/Wholesaler/Dealer/Importer)
  • Permanent Retail Sales Location Permit
  • Temporary Retail Sales Location Permit 
  • Sparkler & Novelties Retail Sales Permit 

 

Registered MWDI Permit:

This permit applies to any person or entity engaged in the manufacturing, wholesaling, distribution, and importing of consumer fireworks, display fireworks, articles of pyrotechnics, special effects, and/or explosive materials in this state must be properly registered with the State Fire Marshal's Office.  

​Permit Requirements can be found on the application form.


To Apply for the Registered MWDI Permit Click Here



Permanent Consumer Fireworks Retail Sales Location Permit:

This permit applies to buildings or structures affixed to a foundation on a site and having fixed utility connections that is intended to remain on the site for more than 180 consecutive calendar days.

 
A separate application is required for each location in which consumer fireworks are sold. 

Approved applicants will be issued a permit that is valid till March 31st of the next calendar year. 

The Self Checklist are provided to assist with compliance rules. Complete, sign, and keep with your own records for review. 

 

To Apply for the Permanent CFRS Permit Click Here

Permanent CFRS Self-Checklist Click Here

Consumer Fireworks Storage Self-Checklist Click Here



Temporary Consumer Fireworks Retail Sales Location Permit:

This permit applies to a building or structure not meeting the definition for permanent structure. When applied to electrical power and wiring: it shall pertain to locations where electrical​ service is in use or in place for a period of 90 consecutive calendar days or less. Examples of temporary structures include tents, stands, shanties, etc. ​

 

A separate application is required for each location in which consumer fireworks are sold. 


Approved applicants will be issued a permit valid for 90 Days. 


A Temporary Sales location may not obtain more than two (2) consumer firework sales permits in a year. 


The Self Checklist are provided to assist with compliance rules. Complete, sign, and keep with your own records for review. 

 


To Apply for the Temporary CFRS Permit Click Here


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Temporary CFRS Self-Checklist Click Here

Consumer Fireworks Storage Self-Checklist Click Here


 

Sparkling Devices and Novelties Registration - Retail Sales Location


“Sparkling devices” means “ground or handheld sparkling devices” as that phrase is defined under APA 87-1, sections 3.1.1 and 3.5.

 

“Novelties” means that term as defined under APA standard 87-1, section 3.2; but shall not include toy pistols, toy caps, toy canes, toy guns or other similar devices.