Firework Measure Weights

Firework Measure Weights

Firework Measure Weights

England’s traditional day for firework displays is Bonfire Night on November 5th which commemorates the failure of Guy Fawkes to blow up Parliament in the 1600s. But in recent years, pyrotechnics have become a more and more common part of many other celebrations such as weddings and cultural festivals. So just what is the legislation in England and Wales about the sale and use of fireworks?

Where and How Can Fireworks be Purchased?

Legislation introduced into England and Wales in 2004 put restrictions on the sale of fireworks and introduced the concept of “licensed” dealers and an “open” season where any retailer who was not licensed could sell fireworks. It also introduced the concept of “adult” fireworks and an age limit on the possession of such adult fireworks.

The new law also brought in a general period of pyrotechnic curfew between 11pm and 7am when it becomes an offence to let off fireworks with exceptions for New Year’s Eve, Bonfire Night, Diwali and Chinese New Year as these are considered traditional fireworks display times. Details of the curfew start times for those days are given below.