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Bonfire Night Risk Assessment — Generated Instantly for £29
Planning a Bonfire Night or Guy Fawkes event? Describe your bonfire, fireworks, crowd size and site. We generate a fully written, UK-compliant risk assessment covering fire safety, crowd control and all relevant regulations in minutes.
Used by community groups, schools, parish councils and event organisers across the UK
🎆 Running a firework display? Mention it — we'll include firing site exclusion zones, trained pyrotechnician requirements, misfire procedures and debris management controls required under the Fireworks Regulations 2004.
Legal requirements for Bonfire Night events
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, any person organising a work activity or public event must carry out a suitable and sufficient risk assessment. For Bonfire Night events, this means identifying hazards from fire, smoke, fireworks, crowd movement and site access, and documenting the control measures you will put in place.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to all public events and requires the responsible person to carry out a fire risk assessment. For Bonfire Night, this includes managing ignition sources, providing fire extinguishers and water supplies, and ensuring clear emergency access for fire and rescue services.
If your event includes fireworks, the Fireworks Regulations 2004 require that category F2 and F3 fireworks are only used by persons aged 18 or over, and category F4 (professional) fireworks are only used by trained pyrotechnicians. The Pyrotechnic Articles (Safety) Regulations 2015 set safety standards for fireworks sold and used in the UK.
Many local authorities require event organisers to submit a written risk assessment and public liability insurance certificate as part of the event licensing process. A professional risk assessment satisfies these requirements and demonstrates due diligence to the HSE, local authority and your insurer.
How it works
1. Describe your event
Tell us the event type (community bonfire, school fete, firework display), location (park, field, school grounds), expected attendance, and activities (bonfire only, fireworks, food stalls, funfair). Mention any specific site hazards such as proximity to buildings, overhead power lines or public footpaths.
2. Let the app take the strain
Anyrisks produces a fully written, UK-compliant Bonfire Night risk assessment covering fire safety, crowd control, firework hazards and all relevant regulations.
3. Instant download and use
Download as PDF and Word. Submit to your local authority for event licensing, hand to your insurer, brief your marshals and first aiders, or file for compliance purposes. £29, no subscription.
What it covers
Every Bonfire Night risk assessment is written in full — covering all fire, firework and event hazards relevant to your site and activities.
Bonfire hazards — smoke inhalation, burns, collapse
Firework hazards — misfires, debris, hearing damage
Exclusion zones around bonfire and firework firing site
Crowd control and stewarding arrangements
Emergency vehicle access and evacuation routes
Fire extinguisher and water supply provision
First aid provision and qualified first aider on site
LPG storage and handling for food stalls and catering
Electrical safety for lighting and PA systems
Weather contingency — high winds, wet ground
Parking and traffic management on site access roads
Public liability insurance requirements
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 compliance
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 compliance
Fireworks Regulations 2004 and pyrotechnician requirements
Works for
From village green bonfires to large firework displays, Anyrisks covers every type of Bonfire Night event.
What customers say
"We run a community bonfire every year. Anyrisks covered the bonfire, fireworks, crowd control and first aid provision — exactly what the council asked for in the licence application."
David R.
Parish council clerk, Somerset
"Our Scout group Bonfire Night needed a risk assessment for insurance. Anyrisks produced a professional document in minutes covering everything from parking to pyrotechnics."
Linda M.
Scout leader, West Yorkshire
"We host a charity firework display every November 5th. Anyrisks gave us a complete risk assessment covering exclusion zones, trained operators and emergency procedures — the local authority accepted it without question."
James T.
Event organiser, Hertfordshire
Anyrisks vs DIY templates
| Anyrisks | DIY / Templates | |
|---|---|---|
| Written in full — not a blank form | ✓ | ✗ |
| Covers bonfire, fireworks and crowd control | ✓ | ✗ |
| References UK fire safety and fireworks regulations | ✓ | ✗ |
| Tailored to your site and event type | ✓ | ✗ |
| Includes emergency procedures and first aid | ✓ | ✗ |
| Accepted by councils and insurers | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ready in under 2 minutes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Instant PDF and Word download | ✓ | Sometimes |
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a Bonfire Night risk assessment for a private garden bonfire?
No — the legal duty to produce a written risk assessment applies to work activities and public events, not private household activities. However, if you're hosting a neighbourhood bonfire or charging admission, you're organising a public event and a written risk assessment is required under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
Does this cover fireworks as well as the bonfire?
Yes — Bonfire Night risk assessments cover both bonfire hazards (smoke, burns, collapse) and firework hazards (misfires, debris, hearing damage). If you're running a professional firework display, mention it and the assessment will include additional controls for firing sites, exclusion zones and qualified pyrotechnicians.
What UK regulations apply to Bonfire Night events?
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 requires a written risk assessment for any organised event. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires fire risk management for public events. If fireworks are involved, the Pyrotechnic Articles (Safety) Regulations 2015 and the Fireworks Regulations 2004 apply. Local authority licensing conditions may also require a written risk assessment and public liability insurance.
Can I use this for a school or community Bonfire Night?
Yes — describe the event type (school fete, community bonfire, Scout group), expected attendance, and whether fireworks will be used. The assessment will cover crowd management, first aid provision, fire extinguisher access, and exclusion zones around the bonfire and firework firing site.
Does it cover food stalls and catering at the event?
Yes — if your event includes food vendors, hot drinks or barbecues, mention it and the assessment will include controls for LPG storage, fire extinguisher provision, food hygiene and hot oil handling.
How long does it take to generate?
Under 2 minutes. Describe the event type, location, expected attendance and activities (bonfire, fireworks, food stalls) and Anyrisks produces a complete, UK-compliant Bonfire Night risk assessment instantly.
Will the council accept this risk assessment for my event licence?
Anyrisks produces a fully written, regulation-referenced risk assessment in the standard format expected by local authority licensing teams. The format is professional and accepted across the UK for event licensing and public liability insurance purposes.
Does it include emergency procedures?
Yes — all Bonfire Night risk assessments include fire emergency procedures, first aid provision, crowd evacuation routes and arrangements for calling emergency services. If you have a designated first aider or fire marshal, mention it and we'll incorporate their role into the assessment.
Also see: The Ultimate Guide to Risk Assessment · Do I Need a Risk Assessment? · Risk Assessment Legal Requirements · Risk Assessment Generator