327Separation distances—outdoor displays

327 Separation distances—outdoor displays (1) The place from which each kind of firework mentioned in table 327, column 2 is fired for the display must be no closer than the minimum separation distance worked out in accordance with the table, column 3 for the kind of firework from— (a) anyone except the permit-holder or someone authorised by the permit-holder to handle the firework; and (b) any of the following: (i) a building or structure; (ii) a place where dangerous substances are stored; (iii) a route for traffic of any kind (for example, motor vehicle, bicycle or pedestrian traffic); (iv) a place where it is proposed that people will assemble to view the display. (2) Despite subsection (1), the separation distances between people and property and the place where a firework is fired must be greater than the minimum required by that subsection, if necessary to ensure— (a) that the firework effects and any firework debris remain within the minimum stated separation distances; and (b) the safety of anyone, or to avoid damage to any property, near the display. Examples of increases in the minimum separation distances that may be required 1 increase to adjust for wind-drift 2 increase to adjust for the angle of a mortar used to fire the firework (3) Subsection (1) is subject to any contrary condition stated in the

Table 327 Separation distances for firing of fireworks item kind of fireworks minimum distance 1 lancework 10m 2 fountains— 25mm or less maximum internal diameter 20m 3 fountains— more than 25mm maximum internal diameter 35m 4 ground display fireworks, unless otherwise provided by this table the greater of the following: (a) 1m per mm of internal diameter of firework; (b) 35m 5 aerial shells, unless otherwise provided by this table the greater of the following: (a) 1m per mm of diameter of firework; (b) 35m 6 chain-fused fireworks (ground display or aerial) 1 a large multishot cake 2 a preloaded aerial barrage twice the separation distance worked out under item 4 or 5 7 multi-break aerial shells—less than 200mm diameter separation distance worked out under item 5 for an aerial shell that is 25mm larger for a 100mm multi-break aerial shell—125m

item kind of fireworks minimum distance 8 multi-break aerial shells— 200mm diameter or more separation distance worked out under item 5 plus 50% 1 for a 200mm diameter multi- break aerial shell—300m 2 for a 400mm diameter multi- break aerial shell—600m