Do I need a licence or special permission to have a firework display?
No. There are no restrictions other than any that are imposed by your venue. You must however have permission from the landowner.
Do I need to notify the police or local authorities?
Not normally for a smaller firework displays but we think it is a good idea to let them and your neighbours know in advance to avoid any unexpected disturbance. For public displays we would suggest you contact your local authority and they will advise you.
What about insurance?
We have £10million Public and Product Liability Insurance. Our insurers are QBE and there contact details are: QBE Europe Plantation Place 30 Fenchurch Street London EC3M 3BD United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)20 7105 4000 Fax: +44 (0)20 7105 4019
What safety distances do I need?
In all cases we will undertake a site survey and agree with the client the layout of the site and the safety distances. It is the client’s responsibility to ensure that the safety distances are guarded and maintained.
How long should my firework display last?
The duration and budget for your display are intrinsically linked. In our opinion longer does not always mean better. A wedding firework display would normally last between 6 and 15 minutes. For a public or corporate display we would recommend the display duration to be between 18 and 22 minutes. This duration is proven to…