Fireworks Safety

FIREWORK SAFETY

ALWAYS FOLLOW THE FIREWORK CODE

ALWAYS FOLLOW THE FIREWORK CODE

ALWAYS FOLLOW THE FIREWORK CODE

Stand well back
Keep pets indoors
Keep fireworks in a closed box
Only buy fireworks that are CE marked
Light at arm's length, using a taper
Follow the instructions on each firework
Never give sparklers to a child under five
Don't drink alcohol if setting off fireworks
Always supervise children around fireworks
Light sparklers one at a time and wear gloves
Never put fireworks in your pocket or throw them
Never go near a firework that has been lit - even if it hasn't gone off it could still explode

FIREWORKS AND THE LAW

ALWAYS FOLLOW THE FIREWORK CODE

ALWAYS FOLLOW THE FIREWORK CODE

There are laws about when fireworks can be sold, and to who - as well as the times fireworks can be set off.

If you are under 18 years of age you can't:

buy the types of fireworks which can be sold only to adults
have fireworks in public places

If you do, the police can give you an on-the-spot fine of £80.

USING FIREWORKS LEGALLY

ALWAYS FOLLOW THE FIREWORK CODE

USING FIREWORKS LEGALLY

It is against the law to:

set off or throw fireworks in the street or other public place
set off fireworks between 11.00 pm and 7.00 am - except during certain celebrations

If found guilty by the courts, you could be fined up to £5,000 and can be imprisoned for up to three months. You may be liable for an on-the-spot fine of £80.

When you can use fireworks during celebrations

You can let off fireworks :

until midnight on Bonfire Night
until 1.00 am on New Year's Eve, Diwali and Chinese New Year