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Fireworks Display Risk Assessment — Generated Instantly for £29
Describe your fireworks display — event type, crowd size, location, firework types. We generate a fully written, UK-compliant risk assessment covering all safety requirements under the Fireworks Regulations 2004 and HSE guidance in minutes.
Used by community groups, event companies, councils and charities across the UK
🎆 Organising a public fireworks display? Local authorities require a written risk assessment under the Fireworks Regulations 2004. Mention crowd numbers, site layout and whether you're using a professional pyrotechnician or firing the display yourself — we'll include all required safety measures.
Legal requirements for fireworks displays
The Fireworks Regulations 2004 impose strict requirements on the use of fireworks in public places and organised displays. Under Regulation 7, it is an offence to use adult fireworks (Category 2 or 3) between 11pm and 7am except on certain occasions including Bonfire Night (midnight) and New Year's Eve (1am). Organised displays with invited spectators require a structured safety plan and competent supervision.
The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) apply to the storage and handling of fireworks. Regulation 6 requires a risk assessment where explosive atmospheres may occur. For fireworks displays, this means documenting how you store pyrotechnics on site, prevent unauthorised access, and manage ignition sources around the firing area.
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, event organisers have a duty to protect spectators, staff and members of the public. A written risk assessment is required by law for any organised fireworks display. HSE guidance INDG422 (Giving your own firework display) sets out the minimum safety standards expected.
Local authorities may require you to notify them in advance of a public fireworks display and to provide a copy of your risk assessment. Some venues and insurers also require evidence of public liability cover and proof that the display is being supervised by a competent person. Anyrisks assessments meet these requirements and are accepted by councils, venues and insurers across the UK.
How it works
1. Describe your display
Tell us the event type (public display, private party, school bonfire night), expected crowd size, site layout, type and quantity of fireworks, whether you're using a professional pyrotechnician, and any additional hazards such as bonfires or food stalls. If the event is on council land or near highways, mention it and we'll include traffic and pedestrian safety measures.
2. Let the app take the strain
Anyrisks produces a fully written, UK-compliant fireworks display risk assessment referencing the Fireworks Regulations 2004, DSEAR 2002 and HSE guidance INDG422.
3. Instant download and use
Download as PDF and Word. Submit it to your local authority, provide it to your insurer, hand it to the venue, or keep it on file for HSE compliance. £29, no subscription.
What it covers
Every fireworks display risk assessment is written in full — covering all pyrotechnic, crowd and site hazards relevant to your event.
Fireworks Regulations 2004 compliance
DSEAR 2002 — storage and handling of explosives
HSE INDG422 safety guidance for display organisers
Safety distances — firing area exclusion zones
Spectator barriers and crowd control measures
Bonfire construction and separation from fireworks area
Fire safety — extinguishers, water supply, fire marshal duties
First aid provision and emergency access for ambulances
Weather conditions — wind direction and rain contingency
Public liability insurance requirements
Competent person supervision and pyrotechnician qualifications
Fallout zone management and debris clearance
Traffic management and pedestrian safety near highways
Noise complaints and notification to neighbours
Works for
From village bonfire nights to corporate celebrations, Anyrisks covers every type of fireworks display event.
What customers say
"We run a village bonfire night every year and the council always asks for the risk assessment. Anyrisks covered crowd barriers, bonfire safety distances and emergency access — exactly what they needed to see."
David P.
Community Association Chair, Cotswolds
"We organise corporate fireworks displays for product launches. Anyrisks gave us a professional document that satisfied both the venue and our public liability insurer without any back-and-forth."
Rachel K.
Events Manager, Manchester
"First time organising a school fireworks display. Anyrisks included spectator barriers, first aid requirements and weather contingency plans — everything the governors needed to approve the event."
Simon H.
PTA Treasurer, West Sussex
Anyrisks vs DIY templates
| Anyrisks | DIY / Templates | |
|---|---|---|
| Written in full — not a blank form | ✓ | ✗ |
| Fireworks Regulations 2004 referenced | ✓ | ✗ |
| DSEAR 2002 and HSE INDG422 compliance | ✓ | ✗ |
| Safety distances and exclusion zones calculated | ✓ | ✗ |
| Crowd management and emergency access included | ✓ | ✗ |
| Bonfire safety measures covered | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ready in under 2 minutes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Instant PDF and Word download | ✓ | Sometimes |
Frequently asked questions
Does this cover the Fireworks Regulations 2004?
Yes — every fireworks display risk assessment references the Fireworks Regulations 2004, the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR), and HSE guidance INDG422 for organisers of fireworks displays. The assessment is written to satisfy local authority licensing requirements and HSE inspection standards.
Can I use this for both public and private displays?
Yes — describe the type of event (public display, private party, corporate event, school bonfire night) and the assessment will be tailored accordingly. Public displays require additional crowd management and emergency access controls, and the assessment reflects this.
Does it cover the required safety distances?
Yes — mention the type and size of fireworks you're using and the assessment will reference the manufacturer's safety distances and HSE-recommended exclusion zones. The assessment covers both firing area exclusion and spectator separation distances.
What about insurance requirements?
Most public liability insurers require a written risk assessment for organised fireworks displays. Anyrisks produces a fully written, regulation-referenced document in the format expected by insurers, local authorities and event venues.
Does it include bonfire safety if we're having one as well?
Yes — mention that you're having a bonfire alongside the fireworks display and the assessment will cover bonfire construction, fuel storage, ignition procedures, separation distances and fire safety controls for both elements of the event.
How quickly can I get the assessment?
Under 2 minutes. Describe your fireworks display event — location, crowd size, type of fireworks, whether you're using a professional firing team or volunteers — and Anyrisks produces a complete, regulation-referenced risk assessment instantly.
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