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Licences - explosives
Summary of Service
The registration and licensing of persons wishing to store explosives and sell fireworks.
Details of Service
Explosives including fireworks must be stored safely to prevent fire or explosion and to protect persons from the effect of fire or explosion.
Anyone wishing to store up to 250kg of explosive may need to register with the Trading Standards section.
Anyone wishing to store up to 2000kg of explosives will need to obtain a licence.
Fireworks may be sold only during permitted periods throughout the year, in the run up to November 5th and New Year's Eve. Anyone who wished to sell fireworks outside of these permitted periods will need to obtain a separate licence under the Fireworks Act 2003.
Needs
An application form is obtainable, please contact us below.
Payment
Registration will cost £100 (£50 on renewal)
The Explosives Licence will cost £170 (£80 on renewal)
A licence to sell fireworks all year round will cost £500
These fees are subject to amendment by Parliamentary Regulations
Contact Details
By Post
Trading Standards
Wiltshire County Council
Environmental Services
County Hall
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8JD
By Email
tradingstandards@wiltshire.gov.uk
By Telephone
01225 713547
By Fax
01225 713987
| A to Z Names | Licences - explosives, Licences - explosives |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Explosives licence |
| PID No. | 796 |
| IPSV Category | Explosives licences |
| Level 1 Name | Licences - explosives |
| IPSV ID | 1489 |
