British Fireworks Classification
Britain has its own system of classifying fireworks.
- Category 1 – indoor fireworks, for use in small areas.
- Category 2 – garden fireworks; must be safely viewable from 5 meters (16 ft 5 in) and must not scatter debris beyond 3 meters (9 ft 10 in).
- Category 3 – display fireworks; must be safely viewable from 25 meters (82 ft) and must not scatter debris beyond 50 meters (164 ft).
- Category 4 – professional fireworks; a person must have adequate insurance and storage to purchase and use these fireworks. Insurance can only be obtained once they have acknowledged the safe use and storage of Category 4 fireworks. There is no such thing as a "license" to buy or use Category 4 fireworks.
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