How To Get Explosives Licence And Fireworks Registration In London
Explosives and firework sales increase during festival times in London. Since many residents of the British Capital celebrate 5 November, New Years, Diwali and Chinese New Year, sellers stock piles of the fireworks to meet the demand. This storage of explosive material can be hazardous to not only the employees working in the warehouse, but also to residents of the area and the environment. This danger prompted the UK government to pass the Manufacture and Storage of Explosives Regulations 2005. The law has made it mandatory for licensing and registration of locations that sell or keep fireworks and explosives of over 2 tons. The registration or licence is done with the local authority or local council.
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Rules and Regulations
The rules for storage, retail, import and manufacturing of fireworks are strict. Click here to get a complete understanding of the regulations. If some one fails to be properly licenced or registered, the courts can impose a fine of £5,000 or three months in jail. In some cases an offender can get both. -
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Local Council
The local authority of an area where the fireworks or explosives are to be kept will issue the licence or register the storage facility. You will need to figure out which council in London is in charge of your area. In order to do this, search here. You will get the details for each council on its website. -
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Rules for selling
Once you have registered, there will be a few rules that are expected to be followed. For example, selling explosives or fireworks to individuals under the age of 18 is illegal except for some specific ones which can be sold to people not below 16. A sign needs to be placed in the store's front when fireworks are being stored, stating the age limit.
