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Tackling firework nuisance together

The Firework Regulations 2004 and the Manufacture and Storage of Explosives Regulations 2005 state that fireworks can not be fired after 11pm, except on November 5th, where you have to be finished by midnight. This is extended to 1.00am on New Years Eve, Chinese New Year and Diwali.

It is an offence to possess an adult firework in a public place by anyone under the age of 18.

During the firework season a Firework Safety Unit supported by officers of the Council's Trading Standards, Licensing and Anti-Social Behaviour services, together with the Police patrol the borough to ensure residents are not disturbed by irresponsible behaviour.

Incidents can be reported through the firework safety hotline number:020 8478 4679.

Also the Council, in partnership with the Metropolitan Police and the London Fire Brigade (LFB), promote a responsible firework retailer scheme, 'Bright Spark!'.

Retailers in Redbridge who apply for an explosives registration or firework sales licence are asked to sign up to the scheme.

Residents are asked to purchase their fireworks from retailers who show their commitment to customer safety by displaying the 'Bright Spark' poster (PDF 402 KB).

Responsible retailers must:

Not sell fireworks to any person under 18
Use 'Challenge 21' and require proof of identity from any person who appears to be under 21
Only accept CitizenCard, a photo driving licence, a passport or other PASS logo ID card as proof of identification
Exercise your right to refuse sales if you suspect that a young person is underage, or that fireworks will be misused.
Record all requests for proof of age and monitor that all staff are doing so
Not stock or sell illegal fireworks
Store fireworks safely and securely
Not exceed storage limits of 50 kg in the sales area and a further 200 kg in safe storage areas or stockroom
Provide customers advice on using fireworks safely and display safety leaflets, featuring the firework code (available from firework manufacturers, the BIS or your local Trading Standards).

Officers from all three services undertake inspections of premises to ensure public safety. Shopkeepers caught selling fireworks without a licence to a minor face prosecution.

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