Rynek i konsumenci · 7.08.1996
Proposed Rule: Fireworks Devices; Fuse Burn Time
The Commission proposes to amend its regulation under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act that applies to the fuse burn times of fireworks devices. The proposal would change the allowable fuse burn times from the presently required range of 3 to 6 seconds to the range of 3 to 9 seconds. Increasing the range will allow manufacturers to more consistently produce fireworks that do not fall below a 3-second burn time, thus reducing hazardous short burn times. Further, the increase in fuse burn time to 9 seconds will not create any additional risk of injury to consumers. Therefore, the amendment should increase the safety of users of fireworks. The amendment was requested in a petition from the American Fireworks Standards Laboratory.