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Small fireworks exception permit obtained
Service Description
On December 31 and January 1 of each year, you may set off pyrotechnic articles in category F2 (low-risk fireworks that can only be used outdoors) without a special permit from the authorities. On the other days of the year, this is only permitted for holders of an explosives permit or a certificate of competence.
If you wish to set off small fireworks with category 2 pyrotechnic articles in the period from January 2 to December 30 without a permit or certificate of competence, you will require an exemption permit. The competent authority can grant you this.
Process flow
Complete the information on the application procedure in full. Enclose all the required evidence (proof of the event, confirmation from the insurance company).
Who should I contact?
Please contact the Thuringian State Office for Consumer Protection (TLV), Department of Health and Technical Consumer Protection, Department 21, Erfurt site.
Requirements
You must be at least 18 years old to handle pyrotechnic articles of category F2.
Which documents are required?
- Name and address of the applicant
- Name and address of the performer (if different from the applicant)
- Exact occasion of the fireworks display
- Enclose proof of the stated occasion
- Specification of the exact location, date and time with start and end of the fireworks display
- Distances to particularly sensitive buildings and installations etc.
- Proof of liability insurance for the performer covering the "fireworks" damage risk (confirmation from the insurance company)
- If applicable, approval from the responsible regulatory authority to set off the fireworks
What are the fees?
A fee of up to €300 may be charged for the exemption, depending on the administrative effort involved (e.g. on-site inspections, obtaining opinions). The application must be submitted at least 2 weeks before the event, otherwise timely processing cannot be guaranteed.
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
The application must be submitted at least 2 weeks before the event, otherwise timely processing cannot be guaranteed.
Processing duration
Approx. 1 - 1.5 weeks
Legal basis
Appeal
- Forms: none
- Online procedure possible: no
- Written form requirement: no
- Personal appearance required: no
What else should I know?
The burning of pyrotechnic objects in the immediate vicinity of churches, hospitals, children's and old people's homes and particularly fire-sensitive buildings or facilities is prohibited.
Author
The text was automatically translated based on the German content.
Technically approved by
Thuringian Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, Labor and Family
Professionally released on
27.03.2025
Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6Plus)
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