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British Firework Classification
Fireworks in England, Scotland and Wales are governed primarily by the Fireworks Regulations 2004 (under powers delegated from the Fireworks Act 2003), the Pyrotechnic Articles (Safety) Regulations 2015, and British Standards BS 7114 until 4/7/17 and BS-EN 15947-2015. In Northern Ireland, fireworks are governed bThe Pyrotechnic Articles (Safety) Regulations 2015 anExplosives (Fireworks) Regulations (NI) 2002 Categories BS 7114 defines four 'categories' for fireworks. Fireworks available to the public People under the age of 18 are not allowed to buy fireworks, nor possess them in a public place. Otherwise, all fireworks, since 1997, must comply with BS7114, and be marked accordingly and fall into one of the following three categories: * Category 1 ("indoor") fireworks are for use in extremely restricted areas. * Category 2 ("garden") fireworks must be safely viewable from 5 metres away, and must scatter no debris beyond a 3-metre range. * Category 3 ("display") fireworks m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Firework (4234596282)
Fireworks are a class of low explosive pyrotechnic devices used for aesthetic and entertainment purposes. They are most commonly used in fireworks displays (also called a fireworks show or pyrotechnics), combining a large number of devices in an outdoor setting. Such displays are the focal point of many cultural and religious celebrations. Fireworks take many forms to produce four primary effects: noise, light, smoke, and floating materials (confetti most notably). They may be designed to burn with colored flames and sparks including red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple and silver. They are generally classified by where they perform, either 'ground' or 'aerial'. Aerial fireworks may have their own propulsion (skyrocket) or be shot into the air by a mortar (aerial shell). Most fireworks consist of a paper or pasteboard tube or casing filled with the combustible material, often pyrotechnic stars. A number of these tubes or cases may be combined so as to make when kindle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
