Firework Safety

Advice and guidance from the Department of Trade and Industry

• 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 them 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

It is an offence, without lawful authority or excuse, to discharge a firework within 50 feet of the centre line of a vehicular highway if the highway is damaged as a result. Maximum fine £5,000.

It is an offence, without lawful authority or excuse, to discharge a firework within 50 feet of the centre line of a vehicular highway and in consequence a highway user is injured, interrupted or endangered. Maximum fine £5,000.

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