1.3 items United Kingdom

[displayfireworks1]

This time of year in the United Kingdom is a big time for fireworks similar to the July 4th holiday in United States. I received some picture from my friends at Epic Fireworks I want to share. I want you to notice the 1.3 items for sale to the general public, they handle some of these smaller 1.3 items differently than we do in United States.
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1.3 rockets are always in demand
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[PyroManiacs]

Dear United States of America,
Your fireworks laws suck!
Sincerely,
PyroManiac1981



These guys got it lucky.

[Diesel1]

I haven't been able to find any 1.3g rockets here in Michigan. Maybe someone will teach me how to make them or tell me where to obtain them.

[jknepp1954]

Drooling... - back in the day not too long ago you could get with just the local permit in PA (pre May, 2003)

[EpicFireworks]

Yes, we are VERY VERY lucky in the UK that consumers can buy and use 1.3G :)

You can view more pictures here :

New fireworks arriving in the UK from China - http://www.flickr.com/photos/epicfireworks/sets/72157635089650833/

More Happy Epic Firework Customers - http://www.flickr.com/photos/epicfireworks/sets/72157607122869361/

Our most famous / favourite customer - the one and only - Professor Stephen Hawking - http://epicfireworks.com/blog/2013/09/epic-fireworks-most-famous-customer/

Epic Fireworks Stash Shots - http://www.flickr.com/photos/epicfireworks/sets/72157631862275699/

Cheers

Paul

[PyroManiacs]

So jealous, lol.

[pyrorooky]

Would be better if they did not ban mortar shells over here in the uk tho! That us the vane of my life right now lol here is couple firework laws that we have over here in the UK see if tgere any different from america...and yeah theres couple things on it we all know lol

Who can buy fireworks?
Indoor Fireworks (category 1), Garden Fireworks (Category 2) and Display Fireworks (Category 3) can be purchased by adults over 18 years of age. (we operate a challenge 21 policy so bring I.D) It is illegal to sell fireworks to anyone under the age of eighteen, it is also illegal for under 18's to posses fireworks in a public place.

When can you buy fireworks?
All four of Galactic Fireworks shops have all year round specialised license's allowing us to sell fireworks 52 weeks per year.

Where can I let off fireworks?
You can let off fireworks on your own property (or someone else's property, provided that they have given you permission to do so) but you cannot let fireworks off in a public place i.e street or park

When can I let off fireworks?
fireworks can be let off any day of the year between 7am and 11pm with the following exceptions.

* Until 1.00am following the first day of Chinese New Year.
* Until 12.00pm on Nov the 5th.
* Until 1.00am on the day following Diwali Day.
* Until 1.00am on the day following Dec. 31st.

Who do I need to tell?
I belive a little bit of common courtesy should be used, so inform neighbours, owners of animals, elderly residential homes etc. A little note explaining the date and time of the display and an approximate duration is also a good idea. You could also inform the police, fire service and the coast guards/local airport (if applicable) particularly when the display is not during the main firework seasons.

How much space do I need to let off fireworks?
Garden Fireworks (Category 2) require a minimum viewing distance of 5m. Display Fireworks (Category 3) require a minimum viewing distance of 25m. Garden Fireworks conforming to the European Standard BS EN 14035 require a minimum viewing distance of 8m. The distances quoted are the minimum viewing distances I reccomend 50 metres

You should also be aware of overhead obstructions such as trees, cables etc, also is there a petrol station nearby ? maybe you are close to the flight path of aeroplanes ? some fireworks produce wide fan shaped effects and that should be taken into consideration when purchasing fireworks for your event.

[PyroManiacs]

Very Interesting, thanks for sharing some of your rules!

[pyrorooky]

No problem

[PuroJon]

Thanks for that pyrorooky. Great read...

[pyrorooky]

No problem purojon. If you go onto the UK fireworks thread I have posted the full legislation over here in the UK wich is much more indepth. Some of wich you might be very taken aback by :)

[displayfireworks1]

My friend at Epic Fireworks in the United Kingdom is indeed fortunate to have Professor Stephen Hawking as a customer. Those us that love fireworks should also feel fortunate that he is a fireworks enthusiast. It looks like he will be the subject of a soon to be produced documentary about his incredible life.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fw8W5JIAHL0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1E80ti_lgng

[EpicFireworks]

Many thanks Dave,
Yes, Professor Stephen Hawking does love his fireworks - like most of us, the fascination started at a very young age :)
The new film about Stephen titled "Hawking" also features our fireworks at the end :)

[RocketF1]

Yes, we are VERY VERY lucky in the UK that consumers can buy and use 1.3G :)

Cheers

Paul

I do concur. we have an amazing mixture of pyro to choose from over here (including Scotland)
Epic are an amzing source of fireworks.
Most notable are their own brand brand SIB's which are awesome...err sorry EPIC. lol
The only downside is the non sale of actual shells which stopped in the late 80's due to one idiot who ruined it for the rest of us by not following common sense and rules of safety, but fireworks have come along way now and the cakes are a much safer option.

[RocketF1]

Dave, when are you going to make it acroos the pond and visit us brits then? Epic im sure are waiting for you as it would be great to meet you.

[EpicFireworks]

Good idea F1 :)
We will be meeting the guys from PassFire in the next few weeks here in the UK.
As i have said before to Dave, if ever you come over to the UK, I'd be more than happy to show you around :)