http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/10/31/us-romania-blast-idUSKCN0SO2UG20151031
Another nightclub fire with pyro involved and limited egress.
Another nightclub fire with pyro involved and limited egress.
And speculating:
• No permit pulled
• No licensee on site
Further speculating, but those things may not necessarily be out of place in Romania, I doubt any of us knows the regulations applicable to that jurisdiction...
Indoor pyro should be banned.
The updated Reuters article mentions that criminal charges are being considered and also that fire and fireworks in indoor spaces need a special permit and none were issued.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/11/01/us-romania-blast-idUSKCN0SQ1Y520151101
Pyro can be done safely indoors, but too often isn't.
I don't see how banning this is different than banning anything else deemed too high of risk for the public good - whether it be drinking and driving, terrorism, or indoor pyro.
How do you feel about human flying effects or use of weapons in a show? I see these as very similar to indoor pyro. They are all inherently dangerous, but when done under the supervision of a trained professional the danger is drastically reduced. While yes there are tragedies that happen with professionals present, the vast majority of tragedies happen because they are being overseen by "Billy Bob" the rock climber/hunter who thinks he knows how to do things safely but doesn't.
Note:
@BillConnerASTC I'm not trying to argue with you or to stir up controversy with Les. I think I currently agree more with Les, but I have learned to really respect Bill's thoughts and am truly interested in fully understanding the arguments for and against.
@Les I truly respect you for walking away from the conversation without turning this into an ugly flame war. I hope to lead a calm discussion of the issue here and lay out all the arguments for consideration. I think your argument is pretty clear. You are a licensed professional. You do the job the right way following, and probably exceeding, the safety requirements of all national and local codes. Why should your safe business be punished when "Billy Bob" decides to set off roman candles in a basement with a flammable ceiling? Shutting down your company's legal activities will not stop Billy Bob's already illegal pyro from happening again.
In fact I'm working a show today that is that exact scenario. Indoor pyro, with a qualified professional, thats sole responsibility is pyro. He works not for the artist but for the company using and setting up the pyro. He can and will tell the artist no, I'm not doing that effect tonight. He also told the fire Marshal exactly what each effect does, how high it will go, how much heat it will put out and in case of emergency strategy. He's also previewing the pyro with the fire marshal so there are no surprises. This is how its done legally. In a state that has almost no laws regarding pyro use indoors or at all for that matter.
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