Firework Safety
With Bonfire Night just over a week away, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, in conjunction with NHS Scotland and Safer Scotland have issued some guidelines to make us all safer -
During the bonfire season, most firework injuries treated at emergency departments happen at informal private displays. Over half of those requiring treatment are children.
To keep you and your family safe, read and follow the instructions on the packaging for every firework you use. Check the Firework Code at: www.firescotland.gov.uk
2. KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE
There are two categories of fireworks you can legally buy to use in your garden, CAT F2 and CAT F3.
With CAT F2 fireworks, everyone in your party must stand at least 8 metres away for safety. That’s around 26 feet - or the length of two family cars parked end-to-end!
CAT F3 fireworks have a minimum distance of 25 metres, or about 82 feet. You really need a garden the length of a local swimming pool for CAT F3 fireworks.
The category and required safety distance will be clearly marked on the outside of the box.
3. THINK OF OTHERS
Please think of others if you’re planning on setting off fireworks in your garden, and remember that for some people, fireworks can be particularly distressing and frightening. If your neighbours have pets, they will need to keep them indoors - so let them know well in advance.
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