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Each storage cabinet or display case must hold no more than 12.5kg (NEQ).Storage adjoining or in the same building as domestic/sleepingaccommodationIf more than 75kg of Hazard Type 4 are kept in a store within or adjoining, a buildingcontaining domestic/sleeping accommodation, suitable steps must be taken to protectresidents of those premises in the event of a fire. The following precautions must be taken:a) a fire detection system must be installed in the shopb) the domestic parts of the building must have access/exit routes that are fireseparatedfrom those used for the pyrotechnic storec) there must be suitable fire separation between the pyrotechnic store and thedomestic accommodation, andd) the store must be closed off and secured from the domestic part of the property inorder to prevent unauthorised access and to help prevent accidental introduction ofsources of ignition.Premises and salesIt is an offence:• to keep explosives on premises which have not been registered with the localauthority for that purpose. It is an offence to sell fireworks at market stalls, car bootsales or other temporary sales points.• to sell fireworks to persons under 18 years of age, and• to hawk, sell or expose for sale any fireworks upon any highway, street, or publicplace.The maximum penalty for selling explosives to persons under the age of 18, is a £5,000fine and up to six months imprisonment. Note that caps, cracker snaps, novelty matches,party poppers, serpents and throw downs must not be supplied to persons under 16.The following fireworks must not be supplied to the general public:• air bombs, aerial shells, aerial maroons, shell-in-mortar and maroons-in-mortar• all bangers (including “batteries” containing bangers, such as Chinese Crackers)• mini rockets• fireworks with erratic flight (e.g. ground spinners, jumping jacks, squibs)• all category 4 fireworks or any other firework which does not meet BS 7114 or EUequivalent.Fireworks Regulations 2004These regulations require that suppliers of fireworks to the public, display in a prominentposition an A3 notice stating the following:It is illegal to:1. Sell adult fireworks or sparklers to anyone under 182. Or for anyone under 18 to possess adult fireworks in a public placePage 4 of 5
Important notesIt is your responsibility to ensure you are aware of, and complying with the regulationsgoverning manufacture and storage of explosives.The licensing authority will normally visit your premises before granting a new registration.The authority may prohibit storage of explosives at the site if it believes the site is unsafe.It may also take enforcement action if you are not storing safely.New applications may also require the involvement of the local planning authority.You may also need a £500 licence under the Fireworks Regulations 2004 if you areplanning to sell fireworks outside the following periods of the year:• 15 October to 10 November• 26 December to 31 December• on the 1st day of the Chinese New Year and the 3 days immediately preceding it• on the day of Diwali and the 3 days immediately preceding it.Page 5 of 5
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