Fireworks regulations: When and where is lighting allowed? Tips and risks from a financial perspective. Valid insurance and penalties.

Fireworks regulations: When and where is lighting allowed? Tips and risks from a financial perspective. Valid insurance and penalties.

According to a report by www.sol.de, the Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) points out that in Germany category F2 fireworks may only be lit on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day without official approval. However, there are sensitive areas that are subject to special protection and cities and municipalities can set further time and location restrictions. Anyone who does not adhere to these regulations must expect severe fines of up to 50,000 euros. In addition, prison sentences of up to three years can be imposed if unauthorized fireworks are used, or even up to five years if people or things of particular value are intentionally endangered. Leftover fireworks must be disposed of as quickly as possible, and spent fireworks can only be disposed of in the residual waste bin after they have completely cooled down.

The NRW consumer advice center also points out that various insurance companies can step in in the event of damage. Private liability insurance pays if other people are injured by pyrotechnics, private accident insurance helps with permanent damage, home building insurance covers damage to your own house, household contents insurance is relevant for damage to the interior and motor vehicle insurance covers damage to a car caused by fire or the explosion of a firecracker.

The restrictions and bans related to fireworks can have a significant impact on the pyrotechnics market. Since setting off fireworks is only permitted on certain days and in certain areas, demand for fireworks could depend heavily on availability on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. In addition, increasing penalties could encourage consumers to be more careful when handling fireworks. This could impact the amount of fireworks purchased and therefore the industry's sales.

The information from the article shows that the regulations and bans surrounding fireworks can influence consumer behavior and market conditions. It is therefore important that companies in the pyrotechnics industry keep an eye on these developments and adapt their business strategies if necessary.