Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations(1) Flash powder used for a fireworks display must not—
(a) be mixed with any other substance; or
(b) be used in a flash pot that has an opening the greatest width of which is less than 5 times the depth of the pot; or
(c) be subject to vibration; or
(d) be initiated by anything other than an electrical firing system.
(2) A flash pot for the firing of flash powder for the display must not—
(a) if the powder is used indoors—be placed near any entrance, exit or escape route from the premises where the display is to be conducted; or
(b) be placed within 3m of—
(i) any flammable materials; and
(ii) anyone who is, or who may reasonably be expected to be, present in the vicinity of the display; or
(c) otherwise be placed in a way that would—
(i) ignite any flammable materials; or
(ii) otherwise present a risk to anyone's health or safety, or risk damaging property.
(3) A person using flash powder—
(a) must, immediately before the powder is to be initiated, maintain a clear view of the area where the flash powder is to be used; and
(b) must not initiate the flash powder unless, having regard to all the circumstances, it is safe to do so.
Maximum penalty: 30 penalty units.
(4) An offence against this regulation is a strict liability offence.