MUNI-DETROIT COUNTYlocal legislationUnfinished Business

Proposed Changes to Detroit Fireworks and Pyrotechnics Regulations

Original title: Status of Proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 19 of the 1984 Detroit City Code, Fire prevention and Protection, Article 1, Detroit Fire Prevention and Protection Code, Division 4, Fireworks and Pyrotechnics. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 3-6-17)

March 20, 2017

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The Frame

What this does

The proposes updates to the city's fire prevention and protection standards for fireworks and pyrotechnics, which will dictate the legal requirements for permits, safety protocols, and usage within Detroit city limits.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Detroit residents

Residents are subject to the fire safety regulations and permitting requirements established by the city code.

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The committee is responsible for the review and legislative processing of the ordinance.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 20, 2017.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document tracks the status of a proposed to update Chapter 19 of the Detroit City Code regarding fireworks and pyrotechnics safety. The proposal is currently classified as under the Public Health and Safety Standing Committee.

Key Facts

The ordinance amends Chapter 19, Article 1, Division 4 of the 1984 Detroit City Code.
The subject matter concerns fire prevention and protection standards for fireworks and pyrotechnics.
The ordinance is currently categorized as 'Unfinished Business'.
The proposal was introduced on May 5, 2017.
The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee was directed to bring this item back for review on March 6, 2017.
The file identifier for this legislative item is 15-5795.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current status of this ordinance?

It is currently listed as '' under the Public Health and Safety Standing Committee.

What part of the city code is being changed?

The amends Chapter 19, Article 1, Division 4, which covers fireworks and pyrotechnics.

Why It Matters

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Legislative Delay

The ordinance was directed to be brought back in March 2017 but was not introduced until May 2017, indicating a gap in the legislative process.

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

Connected Entities

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Sources

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