REMEMBER - IF YOU INTEND TO SELL FIREWORKS you will need a licence or registration.

• You must register with the Fire Authority.
• Store fireworks safely.
• Don't sell to persons under the age of 18.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: For advice regarding licensing for the supply (sale) of Fireworks under Regulation 9 of the Fireworks Regulations 2004, which came into force on 1st January, 2005, click here.  To apply for a licence to sell fireworks throughout the year click here.

FIRE PRECAUTIONS
Below is general advice whilst you are storing fireworks.  Your premises should already meet the requirements of various other fire regulations.  Click here for advice on the safe storage and sale of fireworks.

• Carry out a risk assessment looking specifically at the arrangements for the storage of fireworks.  Click here for advice.
• Don't store fireworks in passageways, corridors, adjacent to exits or under the stairs.  Keep these areas clear and unobstructed at all times.
• Storage/displays of fireworks should be kept away from ignition sources.
• Provide sufficient water extinguishers, buckets of water or sand and site them appropriately.
• Label storage containers 'Fireworks - Highly Flammable' and display 'No Smoking' notices in retail areas.
• Make sure your staff are aware of what to do in case of fire, e.g. how to call the Fire Brigade, evacuate people immediately, etc.
• Keep a wet cloth handy to mop up any spillage from fireworks whilst they are being handled.
• Only use dummy boxes in window displays.
• The maximum quantity on the counter top during a sale should be limited.

OFFENCES
IT IS AN OFFENCE:

• To keep fireworks (except for private use) on premises which have not been licensed or registered.
• To sell fireworks to persons apparently under the age of 18.
• To supply category 4 (large display) fireworks to inexperienced or untrained members of the public.

NOTE
'The Fireworks (Safety) Regulations 1997' prohibit the supply of certain fireworks to the public (e.g. aerial shells, mini rockets).
The general public should be offered fireworks that comply with British Standard BS 7114: part 2 1998.