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[blob737]

Hi,

i have been making simple fireworks, and various pyro compositions for about a year now, and i have decided that it is probably best to gain proper licensing with the local authorities. However the information avaliable on the HSE website is terrible, and i am having an extremely difficult time trying to work out exactly what i need to be applying for.

Currently i only make fireworks for the family which we use in the garden, so nothing massive, but i do manufacture bp, and have used flash powder in some of my comps, im pretty sure these 2 would be the main concern with regard to the law.

Can anyone tell me exactly what i need in order to manufacture and store (will only be storing for short periods of time) these types of composition?


Thanks

[phildunford]

blob - oh that it were that simple!

To be very blunt, currently you would have to obtain planning permission, build the buildings & apply for licences, get insurance - guess at cheapest costs £10,000... (assuming you are in UK). It's not like the states, where there is a hobby pyro culture.

Have a search on the forum - it's all been gone into countless times! If you still have questions, feel free to ask...