Fireworks / explosives (sale of) licence
Making an application
Application for the registration of premises within Perth and
Kinross must be made to the Council.
To make an application for the registraton or storage of
fireworks or explosives, download a registration form:
There is an registration fee which must be paid at the time the
application is made.
Fees as at 1st April 2011
| Type of licence |
Fee |
| Explosives store licence (one year's duration) |
£178.00 |
| Renewal of store licence (one year's duration) |
£83.00 |
| Explosives registration (one year's duration) |
£105.00 |
| Renewal of registration (one year's duration) |
£52.00 |
| Varying, transferring or replacing licence |
£35.00 |
Where registration is granted that registration and any
subsequent registration will expire one year following the date of
registration and must be renewed by that date if the premises are
to continue to be used for the sale or storage of fireworks.
Storage of Fireworks
Fireworks may only be stored by prescribed methods known as Mode
A or Mode B. The method of storage depends on the weight of the
fireworks which includes the weight of the paper or card cases and
any woodwork to which the cases are attached.
Mode A storage enables a maximum weight of 1,000 Kilograms of
fireworks to be stored in a detached store constructed
substantially of brick, stone iron, or concrete. Only fireworks may
be kept in this store.
Mode B which is the usual method of storage for retail shops
enables a maximum of 250 Kilograms to be stored.
Both methods of storage may be used, but the total weight of
fireworks must not exceed 1,000 Kilograms.
Where Mode B is used the Following safety precautions must be
observed:
- no more than 50 Kilograms of fireworks may be kept in any room
in which fireworks are sold or to which the public have
access.
- fireworks kept in any room to which the public have access must
be kept in a substantial receptacle: a japanned or tinned iron or
steel trunk or box, a wooden box, a cupboard a drawer or show case,
and only fireworks may be kept in these receptacles.
- any receptacle used for the storage or display of fireworks
must be kept closed and either locked or positioned so as to
prevent the public having direct access to the fireworks.
- no fireworks may be displayed in a shop window or on any open
shelf or counter.
- where a suitable display cabinet is not available only dummy
fireworks or empty boxes may be displayed.
- stocks of fireworks over and above the 50 Kilograms permitted
to be displayed in the shop must be kept in closed metal containers
of substantial construction. These containers must be locked or
secured to prevent access by any unauthorised person and must be
clearly marked 'Fireworks - Highly Inflammable'. No other goods or
substances may be stored in these containers.
- storage containers and display cases must be sited away from
any source of ignition such as a stove, fire, open light or similar
source of ignition.
- fireworks should not be stored next to substances such as oil,
paint, matches or any other highly inflammable substance.
- smoking must not be permitted in any area near to where
fireworks are displayed or stored and 'No Smoking' signs must be
displayed.
- no person may smoke whilst handling or conveying
fireworks.
- all gangways, passageways and walkways leading to
containers/display cases used for fireworks and all gangways,
passageways and walkways leading to fire or emergency exits must be
kept clear at all times.
- water type fire extinguishers must be available at all times
and all fire extinguishers must be properly maintained and a record
of maintenance kept. In addition where there is any electrical
hazard on the premises additional fire fighting equipment designed
for use on electrical fires must be kept.
- all fire fighting equipment must be readily accessible at all
times.
- if any accident by fire or explosion causing loss of life or
personal injury occurs in or about the premises it must be reported
by the quickest possible means (usually telephone) to the Council
and to Her Majesty's Explosives Inspectorate, Magdalen House,
Stanley Precinct Bootle, Merseyside L20 3Q2 0151- 951 4000.
Sale of Fireworks
Fireworks may not be sold to any person apparently under the age
of 18 years.
Fireworks cannot be sold in the street or in any public
place.
The name and address on any fireworks when received from the
manufacturer must not be removed obliterated or altered.
Bengal matches are not fireworks and must not be kept with
fireworks. Amorces (paper caps), throwdowns and sparklers are
fireworks and must be sold and stored as such.
Vehicle Air Bag Detonators
If air bag detonators are stored (even for short periods when
they are removed from vehicles for repair purposes) you must comply
with the general requirements of Mode B storage. (See storage of
fireworks)
Offences and Penalties
If explosives are kept on non-registered premises or if an
offence is committed with respect to the quantity of explosives
kept or the method of storage, the appropriate Court may impose, on
conviction, a fine of £5,000, or more in some cases, and may
order the explosives to be forfeited.
Where a person is found guilty of an offence connected with the
safe storage of explosives the Courts may in some circumstances
impose an unlimited fine or term of imprisonment.
A person found guilty of selling fireworks to a person
apparently under the age of 18 years may on conviction be fined up
to a maximum of £5,000.
Further Information
For further information about fireworks and explosives, contact
Trading Standards on 01738 476476 or email es@pkc.gov.uk.
