Safety Information

Some important points to remember:

  • Plan the display layout in daylight
  • Obtain the necessary stakes for shot tubes and larger fireworks
  • Have an electric torch for use in the dark
  • Keep the number of operators to a minimum
  • Decide on who will do what

Setting up the site

  • Place rockets to the rear of the firing site
  • Roman candles, mines and shot tubes to the middle 
  • Smaller fireworks should be placed at the front

 What the catergories mean

  • Category 1 fireworks are suitable for indoor use
  • Category 2 fireworks are garden fireworks and require a 5-8 metres safety distance depending on the suplier
  • Category 3 fireworks are display fireworks and should be viewed from a minimum of 25 metres