Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations(1) Anyone except someone authorised by the holder of a display permit to handle display fireworks must be kept at a safe distance, by the use of an effective barrier or barriers, from—
(a) the ignition point; and
(b) the set-up point, if that is a different place.
Example of different ignition point and set-up point
fireworks set up on a barge which is then towed to the ignition point
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) The barriers must be patrolled and secured to ensure no unauthorised access.
(3) The barriers for the firing point must not be closer to the firing point than the greatest minimum separation distance required under regulation 327.
(4) Conspicuous notices must be displayed, or announcements must be made, warning unauthorised people not to enter the barricaded area.