Explosives Regulations, 2013

Marginal note:Approval required

• 449 (1) Before using firecrackers, a user must obtain written approval from the local authority.

• Marginal note:Precautions

  (2) When using firecrackers, the user must take the following precautions:

  • (a) non-flammable clothing and protective equipment that minimizes the likelihood of harm to the user must be worn; and

  • (b) at least one fire extinguisher with a capacity of at least 3–A :60–B:C must be easily accessible.

• Marginal note:Misfired firecrackers

  (3) A user must remove any misfired firecrackers from the site of use as soon as the circumstances permit after the display.

• Marginal note:Firecrackers to be returned

  (4) A user must return all misfired and unused firecrackers to the seller as soon as the circumstances permit after the date of use specified in the firecracker certificate.