In the case of an Unusual Incident, what must the holder of a Certificate of Competency do?

• A. Report to the Commissioner immediately.
• B. No later than the end of the next business day.
• C. Within 7 days.
• D. Within 30 days.

Answer: (B)

When something unusual happens during pyrotechnic work, the goal is to alert the regulatory authority quickly enough to protect safety, but in a way that fits normal office hours. The required action is to report to the Commissioner no later than the end of the next business day. This means you should notify them by the close of the next day that the office is open, counting business days and excluding weekends or holidays. For example, if the incident occurs on a Monday, you should report by close of Tuesday; if it happens on Friday after hours, report by close of Monday.

This timeframe balances prompt oversight with practical handling, ensuring investigators have current information as soon as possible. Reporting immediately or waiting several days would either be impractical or delay necessary safety review.