Missouri § 320.147 - Inspections of locations where fireworks are stored, kept, or sold — construction requirements.
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§ 320.147. Inspections of locations where fireworks are stored, kept, or sold — construction requirements.
1. A person selling or offering fireworks for sale or barter or trade shall permit the state fire marshal and the marshal's deputies to conduct inspections, based on the code of state regulations, of the business premises or any location where fireworks are stored, kept, or sold. Such person shall cooperate with such inspection or investigation. Failure to cooperate or refusal to allow an inspection shall result in suspension or revocation of the permittee's permit or refusal of a permit to be issued. Such inspection shall be performed during normal business hours.
2. All new construction or substantial improvements of a permanent structure shall be constructed with all applicable building codes or fire codes adopted by the local political subdivision to whom has authority over such matter. All new construction or substantial improvements of a permanent structure located in a jurisdiction without a local building code or fire code shall submit a full set of construction plans to the state fire marshal for review. The state fire marshal may review such plans for compliance with fire protection standards and issue recommendations.
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(L. 2025 S.B. 81 & 174)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 320.147 cover?
Section 320.147 ("Inspections of locations where fireworks are stored, kept, or sold — construction requirements.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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