Dangerous Substances (Explosives) Regulation 2004
260Controlled fireworks
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260 Controlled fireworks For this regulation, each of the fireworks mentioned in table 260, column 2 is a controlled firework if the quantity of pyrotechnic substance in the firework, or in a part of the firework, is not more than the quantity mentioned in column 3 for the firework or part. Table 260 Controlled fireworks item substance 1 fountain 60g 2 ground spinner 20g
item substance 3 helicopter Note Helicopters are also known as fliers and aerial spinners. 20g 4 mine (a) 60g in total; and (b) for lift charge—20g; and (c) for each star—5g 5 multishot cake (a) 60g in total; and (b) for each tube—10g 6 novelty 5g 7 snake 2g Note Snakes are also known as glow worms. 8 wheel (a) 60g in total; and (b) for each driver—20g