Certainly into the new year: tips for the correct handling of fireworks!

Certainly into the new year: tips for the correct handling of fireworks!

In Baden-Baden, the New Year's Eve is approaching with big steps, and the town hall has drawn up clear rules for dealing with fireworks. The sale of rockets and other pyrotechnic products starts on Saturday, December 28th, and ends on Tuesday, December 31st. The city administration emphasizes that only tested fireworks can be sold, bought and ignited. It should be emphasized that fireworks are divided into different categories, whereby the category F2, including bangs and rockets, may only be acquired by people over the age of 18, such as [Goodnews4] (https://www.goodnews4.de/nachrichten/rathaus-service/baden-baden/item/friedliche-raketen-in-baden-baden-wer-und-auf-was-ist-zu-zu-zt-zu Parental responsibility is essential to prevent children from gaining access to dangerous fireworks.

rules for igniting fireworks

The burning of fireworks is only allowed on December 31 and on New Year's Day, while the use near churches, hospitals and dormitories is strictly prohibited. This should guarantee both noise protection and the protection of buildings to prevent fires. Another challenge is the black market, where not approved fireworks could be sold - mostly inferior products from abroad, which recover considerable dangers. Parents should make sure that their children do not get dangerous firecrackers or self -made explosive substances, as the city administration urgently warns.

The fascination for fireworks is deeply rooted, with a tradition that goes back to the 8th century when the Chinese invented black powder. Today, fireworks are divided into different categories, with the best known F1 and F2 being intended for leisure use. While e.g. sparklers and table fireworks in category F1 for children from the age of 12, the use of F2 products, which include the popular New Year's bangs, must be observed at the minimum age of 18 years, such as [localmatador] (https://www.lokalmatador.de/thema/silvester-arten-art-gt-es--es----es----es----es----es----es----es----es-----es----es----es----es----es----- describes. It should be noted that responsible use of fireworks is essential to avoid accidents and to ensure the safety of everyone.