136. Special precautions to be observed for fireworks. - (1) Subject to other provisions of this rule, fireworks shall be not placed or kept in a shop window used for display of goads.
(2) Fireworks in the shop shall be kept in a spark-proof receptacle, or the original outer packet in which they were received if that package is effectively sealed and in good order and condition.
(3) A receptacle or package containing fireworks shall be kept in a position away from and clear of shop traffic and to be separated from all articles of a flammable or combustible nature.
(4) Where a package containing fireworks is opened for sale, the fireworks, shall immediately be placed in a clean, dust free and spark-proof receptacle.
(5) A receptacle that contains fireworks shall-
(a) Not to be used otherwise than as a container for fireworks;
(b) Not to be opened except when fireworks are being placed in or taken from it;
(c) At all times to be kept clean and free from dust and grit;
(d) Not have in it any matches including Bengal Matches; and
(e) Not have in it any means of artificial lighting.
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