Fireworks Licensing
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- Prior to sending in an application for an individual license you must first pass all required tests. The tests are administered by Thomson Prometric. Submit your original score report with your application.
- Test Information: This link takes you to Thomson Prometric's web site. This company is contracted to administer the SFMO tests. Click on the State Fire Marshal's Licensing Candidate Information Bulletin found on this page for exam registration and scheduling information and test center locations.
- Test Scheduling: This link takes you to Thomson Prometric's web site. Select the type of test, date, time, location and payment method and receive instant confirmation.
- Guide to Obtain a Permit or License - Fireworks: Describes the different types of permits and licenses, type of activity permitted by each, test requirements, and test references.
- List of Indoor Fireworks Retail Sites with Plans on File: This is a list of indoor fireworks retail sites that have filed a site plan with the State Fire Marshal's Office as required by 28 TAC § 34.832(16). An indoor site's retail sales permit is not valid unless they have a site plan on file.
Chapter 2154 and the Fire Works Rules
- Statute and Rules
Fireworks statutes and rules book. - Condensed Rules
Condensed fireworks statutes and rules book.
Fireworks Licensing Forms
These forms are available in PDF format and RTF format, which is compatible with most word processing programs, including Microsoft Word and Word Perfect
Fireworks SFMO Inspection Checklists
Fireworks Reporting Forms
- Fireworks Incident Report Form. PDF | RTF [A form to assist licensees and permitees in reporting an unauthorized fireworks explosion as required by 28TAC §34.819(d) and (c).]
- Licensing Investigation Complaint Form. PDF | RTF [A convenient form to use by anyone to report a suspected licensing violation to the SFMO.]
Order NFPA standards referenced in the fireworks rules from the NFPA Web site.
For additional information, contact:
- Fireworks -- Melissa Bell, Licensing Technician, 512-305-7930, melissa.bell@tdi.state.tx.us.
- Manager -- Susan Light, Manager of Licensing Administration, 512-305-7932, susan.light@tdi.state.tx.us.
- Technical -- Joshua Lambert, 512-305-7909, Joshua.Lambert@tdi.state.tx.us.
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Last updated: 03/29/2012
