This code shall apply to the manufacture of model and high-power rocket motors designed, sold, and used for the purpose of propelling recoverable aero models.

This code shall apply to the design, construction, and reliability of model and high-power rocket motors and model rocket and high-power motor-reloading kits and their components, and to the limitation of propellant mass and power.

This code shall not apply to the sale and use of the following:

(1) Model rocket motors (covered by NFPA 1122)

(2) High-power rocket motors (covered by NFPA 1127)

This code shall not apply to the manufacture, transportation, and storage of fireworks.

This code shall not apply to the manufacture, transportation, and storage of rocket motors by the United States military or other agencies or political subdivisions of the United States.

This code shall not apply to the assembly of reloadable model or high-power rocket motors by the user.

This code shall not apply to the fabrication of model rocket motors or high-power rocket motors by individuals for their personal use.

Purpose.

The purpose of this code shall be to provide reasonable safety in the manufacture of model rocket and high-power rocket motors.

The purpose of this code shall be to ensure the availability of commercial model and high-power rocket motors and components that meet the standards as stated herein.

The purpose of this code shall also be to supplement existing federal, state, or local regulations.