Re: NFPA and rocketry (Re: typo in NFPA1127 ?)

regarding the NAR L2 cert requirement for an RSO, the NFPA 1127 requires 
that the RSO have a knowledge of that document.  TRA or NAR may use the 
L2 written test as evidence that the individual meets that requirement

see the excerpted code below

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NFPA 1127 - Code for High Power Rocketry (2002 Ed., excerpted for 
editorial review)

Chapter 3 Definitions

3.3 General Definitions

3.3.14* Range Safety Officer (RSO). A certified user with overall 
responsibility for the safety, setup, and launching of all rockets at a 
high power rocket launch.

Chapter 4 Requirements for High Power Rocket Construction and Operation

4.1 Range Safety Officer Requirements and Responsibilities.

4.1.1 The range safety officer shall have knowledge of NFPA 1127, Code 
for High Power Rocketry.

4.1.2 The range safety officer shall possess the technical competency of 
high power rocketry safety as determined by the authority having 
jurisdiction.

A.3.3.5 Certified User. A certified user includes, but is not limited 
to, an individual who has licenses or certificates from Tripoli Rocketry 
Association, Inc., the National Association of Rocketry, or their 
successor organizations.

A.3.3.14 Range Safety Officer (RSO). At a high power rocket launch with 
only one certified user, the certified user also acts as the range 
safety officer.


many changes occurred following the 1998 edition with the following 
substantiation given with the agreement in principle :

"The NFPA 1127, 1998 Edition does not specify any qualifications for the 
range safety officer. A range safety officer should possess knowledge of 
high power rocketry safety in order to ensure that a high power rocket 
launch is conducted safely. Certified users who are have knowledge of 
the requirements of the NFPA Code for High Power Rocketry would provide 
the minimum requirements necessary to allow for a safe launch. High 
power rocket safety training programs offered by a recognized 
organization (such as the National Association of Rocketry) may be one 
of many ways that an individual may meet or exceed the technical 
competency of high power rocketry safety and knowledge of the NFPA 1127 
standard so it should be left up to the Authority Having Jurisdiction to 
determine how this is met."


> Jerry Irvine wrote:
> > In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
> >  "Doc" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> > > An RSO or "safety check person" must be an L2 at an NAR HPR launch.

> > Why?