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Explosives Regulations 2014 – subsector guidance
The Professional firework display operator sub-sector guidance to support ER2014, has now been published on the HSE website: This, and the other recently published sub-sector guidance, can be downloaded at: http://www.hse.gov.uk/explosives/new-regs-subsector.htm
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BPA MINUTES MARCH 2015
Please click here draft march 2015 bpa minutes
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Electric Igniters for Firework Displays – Potential Issues
This is a paper prepared by the BPA on the Potential Issues relating to Electric Igniters for Firework Displays: Electric igniters for firework displays
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BPA MINUTES NOVEMBER 2014
Please click here draft nov 2014 bpa minutes
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Pyrotechnic Articles Regulations 2015 – Consultation Document
Two new European Directives in the UK – Directive 2013/29/EU which harmonises the obligations of economic operators and Directive 2014/58/EU which introduces new requirements to improve the traceability of pyrotechnic articles. The draft regulations are included in the consultation document which may be viewed on the BIS website at: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/pyrotechnic-articles-safety-regulations-2015-implementation-of-eu-directives If you wish to make […]
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BPA MINUTES SEPTEMBER 2014
Please click here draft September 2014 BPA minutes
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Drones Operating at Shows
Some members are concerned about the use of drones for filming firework displays. The link below provided information about CAA Specific regulations for Small Unmanned Aircraft (20kg or less). click here
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Smoke Issues
Following the M5 incident in 2011 and many meetings with both the Coroner and various Government departments we agreed to highlight some of the potential issues surrounding the generation of firework smoke and fog – particularly in the run up to the November 5th period. Firstly, however, it is important to appreciate that the Coroner […]
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BPA ACCOUNTS YEAR 2013
Please click here for BPA income and Expenditure Account for the Year 1 January 2013 to 31 December 2013 BPA Accounts 2013
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The Control of Explosives Precursors Regulations 2014 – pyrotechnic hobbyists
The Home Office will be implementing EU regulation 98/2013 on the Marketing and Use of Explosives Precursors on 2 September 2014. The Control of Explosives Precursors Regulations 2014 restricts the sale of certain chemicals that can be used in the illicit manufacture of explosives precursors to members of the general public unless they hold a […]