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Prerequisites

You must have a certificate of competency or have permission from an authority in order to report the burning of pyrotechnic objects.

Documents required

Attach all the necessary information and documents to your notification so that the authorities can examine your project:

• Describe your plan and the location of the planned fireworks display in detail.
• Include your permit or proof of competency to burn pyrotechnic items with your ad.

Please note

No

Deadlines

Please note the following display deadlines for the fireworks you are planning:




Notification period of 2 weeks before burning for pyrotechnic items in the categories

• F2, for fireworks from January 2nd. until December 30th


• F3, F4, P1, P2, T1 and T2 all year round

Notification period of 4 weeks before burning off pyrotechnic objects in the immediate vicinity

• Railway facilities


• Airports


• Federal waterways, which are maritime shipping routes

Procedure

To place an ad, proceed as follows:

• Explain the facts in writing (you do not need a form for this).
• Describe the project and the location in detail.
• Attach all required documents.
• The documents you submit will be checked for completeness and consistency.
• If necessary, documents will be requested.
• There will be no feedback after a successful test.

Processing time

Up to 14 days

Fees

No

Legal remedies

No legal remedy provided.

Legal basis

§ 23 Paragraph 3 First Ordinance to the Explosives Act (1. SprengV)

§ 7 Explosives Act (SprengG )

§ 27 Explosives Act (SprengG)

Before you are allowed to set off pyrotechnic fireworks, you must display this. This is the case if the intended pyrotechnic items are those of category F2, F3, F4, P1, P2, T1 or T2. In the vicinity of buildings or systems that are particularly sensitive to fire, fireworks may only be set off at a sufficient distance and taking the wind direction into account (for rockets at least 200 m and otherwise at least 50 m away). The burning of pyrotechnic objects in the immediate vicinity of churches, hospitals, kindergartens and retirement homes as well as half-timbered houses is prohibited. It should be noted that an advertisement can only be made under certain conditions.