Most adults have seen Sky Lanterns in movies, and some of you may have even participated in their release. They are very popular at weddings, festivals, and memorials. But these devices pose serious fire hazards and are being banned by many local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). They are essentially a paper hot air balloon with an open flame that drifts in the wind and eventually comes down.
As I get back into doing all my code/engineering reviews for their projects, I am seeing a lot of local (City and County level) ordinance banning their use. Some states are even working to ban them statewide. The 2021 IFC even DEFINES and CONTROLS “Sky Lanterns”…