What is required for the safe use of fireworks?

Licensing requirements

Please refer to the following documents:

Overview of explosives regulations - information sheet - 267 Kb

This document is for guidance only and the definitive statutory requirements are contained in the Dangerous Goods Safety (Explosives) Regulations 2007 (the Explosives Regulations).

Pyrotechnics special use licence - general information - 129 Kb

The following information is to guide you on the requirements for applying for and renewing pyrotechnics (special use) licences.

Conducting an event

Mandatory requirements for the conduct of outdoor or close proximity fireworks events are set out in the following codes of practice.

Code of practice - Safe use of outdoor fireworks in Western Australia - 2787 Kb

This code of practice covers the safe use of outdoor firework, including firework equipment, workshop operations and events.

Fireworks event permits

Please refer to the following information:

Information on fireworks event permits is available from Applying for a fireworks event permit

The department requires fireworks operators to complete a risk assessment before a display may commence.

Interstate import of fireworks

Organising fireworks events may entail importing fireworks from interstate, for which notification is required.

Please use Notifying import of fireworks from interstate to send this notice.

Transport of fireworks

Fireworks must be transported in accordance with the Australian Explosives Code (AEC3).

The Australian Explosives Code (AEC3) is available from Safe Work Australia.

What is required for the safe transport of explosives?

Storage of fireworks

The following Standards are available from Standards Australia:

  • AS 2187.0 - Explosives - Storage, transport and use - Terminology
  • AS 2187.1 - Explosives - Storage, transport and use – Storage
  • AS 2187.2 - Explosives - Storage and use - Use of explosives.

Incident reporting

Please refer to the following page:

What is a reportable dangerous goods incident?

Applicable legislation

Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004

Dangerous Goods Safety (Explosives) Regulations 2007

The Australian Explosives Code (AEC3) is available from Safe Work Australia.

Overview of explosives regulations - information sheet - 267 Kb

This document is for guidance only and the definitive statutory requirements are contained in the Dangerous Goods Safety (Explosives) Regulations 2007 (the Explosives Regulations).

Dangerous Goods Safety (Security Sensitive Ammonium Nitrate) Regulations 2007 - information sheet - 265 Kb

This information sheet explains the main amendments in effect from 1 January 2014 under the Dangerous Goods Safety (Explosives) Regulations 2007 (Explosives Regulations) and Dangerous Goods Safety (Security Sensitive Ammonium Nitrate) Regulations 2007.

Amendments to the Storage and Handling Regulations (effective 1 January 2014) - information sheet - 120 Kb

This information sheet explains the main amendments in effect from 1 January 2014 under the Dangerous Goods Safety (Storage and Handling of Non-explosives) Regulations 2007 (Storage and Handling Regulations)