BERR | Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory reform

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Licensing authorities can ask to see information relating to transactions of fireworks exceeding 50kg of net explosive content.

Firework Safety Campaign Resources

Our safety campaign pack contains information on:

firework legislation;
tips on running individual safety campaigns;
giving safety talks to children;
fascinating facts about fireworks;
British Standard (BS 7114);
guide to networking and working with the media;
firework accident statistics;
firework code;
Order form for safety leaflets & posters.

Public Bodies

You should be aware of your responsibilities under the legislation. Full details of the legislation can be found on our Legislation page and in our Firework Safety Resources.

• Only buy fireworks marked BS 7114.

• Don’t drink alcohol if setting off fireworks.

• Keep fireworks in a closed box.

• Follow the instructions on each firework.

• Light at arm's length, using a taper.

• Stand well back.

• Never go near a firework that has been lit. Even if it hasn’t gone off, it could still explode.

• Never put fireworks in your pocket or throw them.

• Always supervise children around fireworks.

• Light sparklers one at a time and wear gloves.

• Never give sparklers to a child under five.

• Keep pets indoors.