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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 - 

1. FOLLOW THE FIREWORK CODE

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.

*IT IS ILLEGAL TO SET OFF FIREWORKS

BEFORE 6PM AND AFTER 11PM
This extends to Midnight on the 5th November and 1am 
on Hogmanay, Chinese New Year and Diwali.

**IT IS ILLEGAL TO BUY OR GIVE FIREWORKS TO ANYONE UNDER THE AGE OF 18
With the exception of F1 fireworks.

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