Standard for the Use of Flame Effects Before an Audience
Primary flame-effects study framework.
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NFPA-aligned flame-effects study framework
FlameEffects uses NFPA 160 (2026) as the primary subject-matter framework for the national safety core. Supporting standards are applied to LP-Gas, fuel-gas, electrical, and pyrotechnic or hybrid-effect topics. Every question is independently written and paraphrased.
Adoption rule: The edition adopted by the state or local AHJ—and any local amendments—controls the real event. A current-edition study reference does not override an adopted older edition or a permit condition.
Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code
Supporting reference for LP-Gas containers, installations and handling.
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Supporting reference for fuel-gas piping systems and installations.
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Supporting reference for electrical installations and control-system wiring.
Open official NFPA access ↗Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics Before a Proximate Audience
Applies when pyrotechnic or qualifying hybrid/proximate effects are involved.
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How the 110-question core is organized
| Practice domain | NFPA-aligned topic | Standards | Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authority & permits | Permits, AHJ approval, flame-effect plans, demonstrations, approvals and changes | NFPA 160 | 11 |
| Hazard analysis | Hazard assessment, effect envelope, combustibles, weather, egress and residual risk | NFPA 160 | 11 |
| Fuel safety | Flame-effect fuels, containers, piping, connections, leak checks, storage and isolation | NFPA 160, NFPA 58, NFPA 54 | 11 |
| Controls & equipment | Control systems, interlocks, emergency shutdown, component integrity and electrical installation | NFPA 160, NFPA 70 | 11 |
| Audience & venue | Audience and performer protection, separation, ventilation, fire protection systems and egress | NFPA 160 | 11 |
| Testing & inspection | Pre-use inspection, representative demonstration, functional testing and deficiency correction | NFPA 160 | 11 |
| Emergency response | Emergency shutdown, fire watch, extinguishing equipment, emergency access and incident response | NFPA 160 | 11 |
| Operations & crew | Operator qualifications and responsibilities, assistants, communications, impairment and stop authority | NFPA 160 | 11 |
| Maintenance & records | Inspection, maintenance, repair, logs, training records and post-event review | NFPA 160 | 11 |
| Applied judgment | Application of the approved plan, AHJ conditions, stop-work decisions and changing conditions | NFPA 160 | 11 |
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