Apply for permission to test and demonstrate theatrical fireworks

Prerequisites

-You must be of legal age to obtain a permit.
-For effects of the category T1 you no longer have to fulfill any further requirements.
- Category T2 effects require a permit or a certificate of competence

Documents required

If applicable, proof of the certificate of competence or proof of permission

Please note

No

Deadlines

Permission must be requested at least 2 weeks prior to the date of the stage performance.

Procedure

You can apply in writing and online for the approval of pyrotechnic objects for testing and demonstration in the presence of visitors and participants in television, musical and film venues as well as in theaters and at concerts. The application is received by the competent authority.
If you want to apply for permission in writing:
- After the application has been received, it will be formally checked and any missing documents will be requested.
- There will be an examination of the eligibility for approval (approval of pyrotechnicians, effect devices, distances, etc.).
- If the examination of the application and the submitted documents is unsuccessful, the necessary changes will be discussed with the pyrotechnician and the person submitting the application. If the test is passed, an appointment is made to test the pyrotechnic effects and/or flammable actions in the presence of the pyrotechnician.
- The conditional approval is granted.
- The effects are tested and an acceptance report is created on site. The approval is now fully granted.

If you want to apply for the permit online:
-You call the online service
-You can continue without another login, you can also login via the service account Business. You can apply in writing and online for the approval of pyrotechnic objects for testing and demonstration in the presence of visitors and participants in television, musical and film venues as well as in theaters and at concerts. The application is received by the competent authority.
If you want to apply for permission in writing:
- After the application has been received, it will be formally checked and any missing documents will be requested.
- There will be an examination of the eligibility for approval (approval of pyrotechnicians, effect devices, distances, etc.).
- If the examination of the application and the submitted documents is unsuccessful, the necessary changes will be discussed with the pyrotechnician and the person submitting the application. If the test is passed, an appointment is made to test the pyrotechnic effects and/or flammable actions in the presence of the pyrotechnician.
- The conditional approval is granted.
- The effects are tested and an acceptance report is created on site. The approval is now fully granted.

If you want to apply for the permit online:
-You call the online service
-You can continue without another login, you can also login via the service account Business. After the initial registration, your company data can then be automatically transferred from the service account to the online application.
-You fill out all mandatory and optional fields, if any
- All necessary documents must be submitted for quick processing by the authorities. You can upload evidence for this.
-The remaining procedural steps correspond to the written procedure.

Processing time

Processing takes at least 14 days, depending on the complexity.

Fees

EUR 53.00 per half hour of activity, including travel time, office work time and on-site inspection


Travel allowance: EUR 8.10

Legal remedies

contradiction

Legal basis

§ 23 Paragraph 6 First Ordinance to the Explosives Act (1. SprengV)


https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/sprengv_1/__23.html




Section 35 Ordinance on the construction and operation of places of assembly (Ordinance on places of assembly - VStättVO


https://www.landesrecht-hamburg.de/bsha/document/jlr-VSt%C3%A4ttVHAV1P35[SF1]

If you want to plan or demonstrate a performance with pyrotechnic articles such as fireworks in film, musical and television venues as well as in theaters and at concerts, you must apply for a permit.