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Display the burning of fireworks

Service Description

You must notify us before setting off pyrotechnic articles. You can make use of this service if the intended pyrotechnic articles are of category F2, F3, F4, P1, P2, T1 or T2. The burning of pyrotechnic articles in the immediate vicinity of churches, hospitals, children's and old people's homes and particularly fire-sensitive buildings or facilities is prohibited. The local conditions must be taken into account when setting off pyrotechnic articles.

Process flow

To file a complaint, you must state the facts of the case in writing. Please use the following form for this purpose.

  • Please enclose all necessary documents with the notification.
  • This also includes a site plan for the burning area with details of the safety distances.
  • The documents you submit will be checked for completeness and conclusiveness.
  • If necessary, additional documents will be requested.
  • No feedback will be given after a successful check.

Requirements

You must have a certificate of competence and/or a permit from an authority in order to be allowed to display pyrotechnic articles.

Which documents are required?

Proof of the certificate of competence and/or proof of the permit

What are the fees?

The service is free of charge.

Note: For incompletely submitted documents, the time required for repeated requests for additional documents may result in costs for the notifying party.

What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?

The notification period pursuant to Section 23 (3) of the First Ordinance to the Explosives Act (1. SprengV) must be observed.

The following notification periods apply:

The notification period of 2 weeks before burning applies to pyrotechnic articles of the

  • Category F2 in the period from 02.01. to 30.12.
  • Categories F3, F4, P1, P2, T1 and T2 all year round

Notification period of 4 weeks before setting off pyrotechnic articles in the immediate vicinity of railroad installations, airports or federal waterways that are shipping lanes.

Processing duration

Varies depending on the competent authority; usually up to 14 days.

Legal basis

Applications / forms

None

Appeal

  • Forms available: No
  • Written form required: Yes
  • Informal application possible: Yes
  • Personal appearance necessary: No

What else should I know?

Does not apply to persons without a permit/license of competence.

Author

The text was automatically translated based on the German content.

Technically approved by

Thuringian Ministry for Social Affairs, Health, Labor and Family (TMSGAF)

Professionally released on

04.02.2025

Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6Plus)

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Competent Authority

Thüringer Landesamt für Verbraucherschutz (TLV) - Dezernat 21 Standort Erfurt

Address
Tennstedter Staße 8/9
99947 Bad Langensalza
Remark: serves as postal address

Delivery address
Linderbacher Weg 30
99099 Erfurt
Telephone
+49 361 573831-000
E-Mail
Contact us
WWW
Website of the authority
Parking spaces
Parking Place
Besucherparkplatz
Number: 10
Fees: no

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Forms

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Notification for the burning of pyrotechnic articles (Section 23 (3) of the First Ordinance to the Explosives Act)