This book is for people running firework displays that set off the fireworks themselves but have no specialist knowledge. It includes the main points to consider, such as:

• Selecting a site;
• Provision of site facilities;
• Storing fireworks safely;
• Crowd control;
• Bonfire safety;
• Firing the display; and
• Clearing up after the display.

This new edition takes account of significant changes in the law over the last ten years. These relate to the supply, possession, transport, keeping and use of fireworks which may have an affect on the way you organise and fire your display. These include:

• The Manufacture and Storage of Explosives Regulations 2005;
• The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2004;
• The firework Regulations 2004; and
• The Firework (Safety/Amendment) Regulations 2004.