Firework Noise
Fireworks are widely used to mark public and private celebrations as well as traditional events. Whilst they can add excitement to these occasions they can also frighten and disturb people and animals, cause annoyance, damage and impact on air quality.
To avoid noise problems with fireworks we recommend that you:
To avoid noise problems with fireworks we recommend that you:
- Tell your neighbours about any display you may be organising
- Use appropriate fireworks - try to avoid the really noisy ones
- Make sure pets and other animals are safely away
- Consider the timing of the display
- Avoid letting off fireworks in unsuitable weather such as when it is still or misty
- Locate the fireworks away from buildings that could reflect noise
Fireworks Regulations 2004
The Fireworks Regulations 2004 came into force on 7 August 2004 and introduced a number of controls:
- No person under 18 may possess an adult firework in a public place
- No person shall use an adult firework between the hours of 23.00 and 07.00
there are exemptions for:
- Bonfire night (5 November)
- Chinese New Year (26th January 2009 - The year of the Ox)
- Diwali (28th October 2008)
- New Year (permitted fireworks nights)
- No person shall supply a category 3 firework that produces a sound pressure level greater than 120dB(A)
- Anyone supplying adult fireworks must be licensed to do so - there are exemptions for short periods preceding the permitted fireworks nights.
Complaints relating to the use of fireworks between 11pm and 7am are enforced by the police.
Anyone bothered by noise from fireworks at other times should contact our team (details at bottom of page).
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