At Discount Fireworks UK, your safety is our top priority. We ensure that all our products are sourced from approved and certified manufacturers, guaranteeing the highest standards of quality and safety. Fireworks are exciting and fun, but they must be handled with care. Here are some essential firework safety tips to ensure you and your loved ones have a safe and enjoyable experience.
Essential Firework Safety Tips:
1. Read Instructions Carefully
Read Instructions Carefully
Every firework comes with detailed instructions on the packaging. Please read these carefully before use.
If you have any questions or need further clarification, don't hesitate to contact our team.
2. Purchase from Reputable Sources
Purchase from Reputable Sources
Only buy fireworks from licensed sellers like Discount Fireworks UK to ensure they meet safety standards.
3. Follow Local Laws and Regulations
Follow Local Laws and Regulations
Be aware of and comply with local firework laws and regulations.
Do not use fireworks in restricted areas.
4. Set Up in a Safe Area
Set Up in a Safe Area
Choose a clear, open area away from buildings, trees, and any flammable materials.
Ensure that the ground is flat and stable to prevent fireworks from tipping over.
5. Keep a Safe Distance
Keep a Safe Distance
Maintain a safe distance from fireworks when lighting them. Never use a match or lighter directly.
Spectators should stand well back to avoid injury.
6. Never Relight a Dud Firework
Never Relight a Dud Firework
If a firework doesn't go off, never attempt to relight it.
Wait 20 minutes, then soak it in water before disposing of it safely.
7. Keep Water Nearby
Keep Water Nearby
Have a bucket of water, a hose, or a fire extinguisher on hand in case of emergencies.
8. Protect Yourself and Others
Protect Yourself and Others
Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from sparks and debris.
Keep pets and young children at a safe distance.
9. Dispose of Fireworks Safely
Dispose of Fireworks Safely
Once fireworks have gone off, soak them in water before disposing of them.
Never put used fireworks in a fire or bin without soaking them first.
Safety Video
Below is a brief safety video that demonstrates the correct way to handle and light fireworks. Watching this video will give you practical insights and visual guidance to ensure you celebrate safely.
Firework code
Only adults should deal with setting up firework displays, the lighting of fireworks and the safe disposal of fireworks once they have been used (and remember, alcohol and fireworks don't mix!). Children and young people should BE supervised and watch and enjoy fireworks at a safe distance. Follow these top 10 tips for a safer fireworks party:
Plan your firework display to make it safe and enjoyable, and ensure it finishes before 11pm
Plan your firework display to make it safe and enjoyable, and ensure it finishes before 11pm
Only buy fireworks which carry the CE mark, keep them in a closed box and use them one at a time
Only buy fireworks which carry the CE mark, keep them in a closed box and use them one at a time
Read and follow the instructions on each firework using a torch if necessary
Read and follow the instructions on each firework using a torch if necessary
Light the firework at arm's length with a taper and stand well back
Light the firework at arm's length with a taper and stand well back
Keep naked flames, including cigarettes, away from fireworks
Keep naked flames, including cigarettes, away from fireworks
Never return to a firework once it has been lit
Never return to a firework once it has been lit
Don't put fireworks in pockets and never throw them
Don't put fireworks in pockets and never throw them
Direct any rocket fireworks well away from spectators
Direct any rocket fireworks well away from spectators
Never use paraffin or petrol on a bonfire
Never use paraffin or petrol on a bonfire
Make sure that the fire is out, and the surroundings are made safe before leaving.
Did you know?
It is against the law to carry fireworks in public if you're under 18
Fireworks must not be sold to anyone who is under 18
It is an offence to let fireworks off during night hours (11pm to 7am), except on Bonfire Night (midnight), Diwali, New Year's Eve, and Chinese New Year (1am)
It is an offence under the Explosives Act 1875 to tamper with or modify fireworks
If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us. We are here to help ensure your firework experience is both spectacular and safe.
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