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The rules for using fireworks in Spain
Fireworks are a well-know part of any celebration in Spain, but breaking the rules can result in substantial fines
Categories of fireworks permitted
- Category 1: Very low risk fireworks that result in an insignificant noise level. These can generally be used in all delimited areas, including in residential buildings.
- Category 2: Low risk fireworks that produce little noise, these should only be used outdoors in delimited areas.
- Category 3: Medium risk fireworks that produce a noise level that is not harmful to human health. These must only be set off in large, open outdoor areas.
- Category 4: Considered highly dangerous but still with an unharmful noise level, these fireworks are for the professionals only and their use is strictly limited to experts.
Age restrictions
- Category 1 fireworks can be sold to children aged 12 and older
- Category 2 fireworks can be sold to people over the age of 16
- Category 3 fireworks can be purchased by anyone over the age of 18
Rules for buying and using fireworks
- Only authorised shops bearing the European Commissions ‘CE’ marking are legally allowed to market and sell fireworks, and they are not allowed to sell single units.
- It is prohibited in Spain to purchase any type of firework online, over the phone or by mail order.
- Retailers can refuse to sell to any customers they think may be intoxicated or otherwise under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Fireworks must never be tampered with or altered in any way; to do so carries stiff penalties.
- While category 4 fireworks are routinely detonated by trained experts during Spanish festivals, in general it’s against the law to set them off in public places, except when the town hall has authorised it as part of an official event.
- During public firework displays, a ‘safety zone’ must be established according to Spanish law which is not close to “hospitals, clinics, residential homes, homes, police stations, emergency centres, or any other buildings, structures or communication routes which, due to their particular sensitivity to risk, are susceptible to accidents affecting the safety of the population. Likewise, if the show takes place during school hours, there must be no educational centres (in the vicinity).”
Fines for misusing fireworks
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