Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) is defined as:

• A. The person who inspects the site.
• B. The Organisation, office, or Individual responsible for approving equipment, materials, an installation, or procedure.
• C. The sponsor of the display.
• D. The lead operator.

Answer: (B)

The concept tested is who has the formal authority to approve pyrotechnic equipment, materials, installations, and procedures. The authority having jurisdiction is the organization, office, or individual responsible for granting those approvals, issuing permits, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards. In practice, this means the AHJ reviews plans, checks safety provisions, storage and handling, distances, and environmental factors, and then signs off before any display proceeds. The AHJ can be a fire department, fire marshal, building department, or other regulatory body, depending on the jurisdiction. This differs from the on-site inspector, sponsor, or lead operator, who have different roles (inspection, funding/hosting, or execution) but not the formal approval authority.