Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES (EXPLOSIVES) REGULATIONS 2004 (NO 10 OF 2004) - REG 327

    (1)     The place from which each kind of firework mentioned in table 327.1, 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.

Note     An example is part of the regulations, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).

    (2)     Despite subregulation (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 subregulation, 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)     Subregulation (1) is subject to any contrary condition stated in the permit.

Table 327.1     Separation distances for firing of fireworks

column 1 item	column 2 kind of fireworks	column 3 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) Examples 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 Example for a 100mm multi-break aerial shell—125m
8	multi-break aerial shells—200mm diameter or more	separation distance worked out under item 5 plus 50% Examples 1     for a 200mm diameter multi-break aerial shell—300m 2     for a 400mm diameter multi-break aerial shell—600m