Storage of 5kg to 2000kg of explosives
If you store between 5 and 2000kg of net explosives content, including fireworks, you must apply for a licence from us. Complete the fireworks and explosives application form and send it to the address on the form.
Selling fireworks
With this licence you can only sell fireworks:
- from 15 October to 10 November
- from 26 December to 31 December
- on the first day of Chinese New Year and the three days before it
- on the day of Diwali and the three days before it
If you want to sell fireworks all year round you will need a fireworks annual licence. Contact us to find out more.
Telephone: 030 33 33 3000
Email: tradingstandards@dumgal.gov.uk
Storage of over 2000kg of explosives
You will need to apply for a licence from the Health and Safety Executive if you are storing more than 2000kg of net explosives content.