A Ready Box during a performance must be located at least how many feet upwind?

• A. 20 feet
• B. 40 feet
• C. 30 feet
• D. 60 feet

Answer: (C)

Safety around ignition equipment is the main idea here. The Ready Box, which holds ignition materials, must be set far enough away from the firing area so that heat, sparks, and any misfire fallout don’t reach it or the personnel handling it. Setting it at a minimum distance of thirty feet upwind provides a practical safety buffer while keeping the box reasonably accessible for quick lighting and prep during a performance. Placing it closer would raise the risk of ignition from stray sparks or heat reaching the box, while placing it much farther away creates unnecessary logistical challenges without a clear safety gain under typical conditions. So, thirty feet upwind is the standard minimum.