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The Fireworks (Safety) Regulations 1997

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Regulations 3(2) and 7(1)(b)

SCHEDULE 2SIZE AND WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICULAR FIREWORKS AND ASSEMBLIES

Firework/assemblySize and weight requirements

1.  Air bomb in category 2

inside body diameter not to exceed 20mm

2.  Air bomb in category 3

inside body diameter not to exceed 30mm

3.  Battery in category 2

gross mass (excluding any frame) not to exceed 1kg

4.  Battery in category 3

gross mass (excluding any frame) not to exceed 10kg

5.  Category 2 rocket

gross mass not to exceed 150g

6.  Category 3 rocket

gross mass not to exceed 500g. Internal diameter of rocket motor not to exceed 25mm

7.  Combination in category 2

gross mass (excluding any frame) not to exceed 1kg

8.  Combination in category 3

gross mass (excluding any frame) not to exceed 10kg

9.  Mine in category 2

gross mass not to exceed 125g

10.  Mine in category 3

gross mass not to exceed 1.2kg

11.  Roman candle in category 2

inside body diameter not to exceed 20mm

12.  Roman candle in category 3

inside body diameter not to exceed 30mm

13.  Wheel in category 2

gross mass (excluding any frame) not to exceed 100g

14.  Wheel in category 3

gross mass (excluding any frame) not to exceed 1.5kg

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