Agreement to sell to the general public
Adopts the agreement between BPA, British Fireworks Association (BFA) and Explosives Industry Group (EIG) members.
BPA members will only sell fireworks to the General Public that conform with the requirements of the British Standard for Fireworks (BS 7114:2:1988) as modified by the Firework Safety Regulations (1997).
Firing Time Agreement
BPA members have agreed that in normal circumstances all displays fired by them will be complete by 23:00 hrs.
There are occassions where later firing is appropriate and acceptable:-
- New Years Eve
- Guy Fawkes Night
- Diwali
- Chinese New Year
(According to the provisions of the current Fireworks Regulations)
Agreement of selling Category 4 fireworks (for professional use only)
BPA members have agreed the following policy for the sale of Category 4 fireworks in the UK. Companies wishing to purchase Category 4 fireworks must:-
- Have adequate legal, licensed storage (NOT a Local Authority registered premise)
- Have 365 day insurance (ie not be working on a display by display basis)
- Be trading as a limited company, partnership or sole trader and provide orders on official paper
- Demonstrate competence in using the items they wish to purchase to the satisfaction of the seller
