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BPA Guide #3 – Environmental effects of display fireworks
The BPA is concerned that companies are increasing being asked to address the environmental effects of fireworks, and have prepared this brief guide to assist members. Fireworks are explosives and function by self-sustaining exothermic chemical reactions involving primarily an oxidant and a fuel. To this basic mix are added components to create colours or effects, […]
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BPA Guide #2 – Working on firework displays
The BPA is concerned that companies are considering doing much more work on fireworks prior to shipping to the display site than in the past, and have prepared this brief guide to assist members. If you are working on material prior to shipping to a display make sure:- That you have adequate legal facilities for […]
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BPA Guide #1 – Importing Fireworks
The BPA is concerned that the temptation to import fireworks direct is overshadowing the legal requirements of doing the importation, and have prepared this brief guide to assist members. Before ordering (ie selection of manufacturing company):- Check the factory can produce to the desired specification Ensure that they understand the Standards that need to be […]
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Starting a career in firewoks
We’re often asked ‘How can I start up my own professional fireworks display company in the UK?’ – and the answer is it’s not as easy as you might think. Here’s a quick guide to setting up in the UK, and please be warned, it’s far from straightforward. You’ll need a lot of land and […]