National Campaign for Firework Safety
The Firework Display Safety Code


Remember, Remember to


Light fireworks at arm's length.
Never smoke while handling fireworks.
Not to have more than three or four people lighting fireworks.
Not to fire rockets or other aerial fireworks over the heads of spectators.
Not to allow people to bring their own fireworks (Including sparklers).
Not to touch a dud firework for at least half an hour,

and then hold it well away from your face.

Never to use petrol or paraffin to light the bonfire.
Not to let children collect spent firework cases when the display is finished.
Not to let anybody into the firing display area either before or after the display

except those people responsible for lighting the fireworks.
To make certain that the bonfire is put out completely and litter bins are emptied.


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