Notification about Fireworks

Using fireworks at any time other than New Year's night requires advance notification to the rescue authority. Based on the notification, the rescue authority may impose conditions on the use or prohibit the use of fireworks if it poses a significant risk.

Fireworks may be used without written notification only during New Year, from 31 December at 18:00 to 1 January at 02:00. If the rescue authority approves the notification, you are permitted to acquire and store fireworks. Fireworks displays must also be reported to the police, and the organiser must submit a notification of operations to the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes).

Requirements

  • Notification content: The notification must specify the intended location of use, exact time of use, and personal and contact details of the users.
  • Foreign operators: If a business operator is established in another European Economic Area country and provides services temporarily in Finland, the same permits are required as for operators established in Finland.
  • Timeline: The notification must be submitted in advance before using fireworks.

Procedure

  • Submitting notification: Submit a written notification to the rescue authority before using fireworks.
  • Authority decision: The rescue authority processes the notification and may impose conditions on use or prohibit use if it poses a significant risk.
  • Additional notifications: Fireworks displays must be reported to the police, and the organiser must submit a notification of operations to the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes).
  • Approval: Upon approval of the notification, you receive permission to acquire and store fireworks.

Restrictions

  • Time restriction: Without notification, fireworks use is permitted only on New Year's night from 31 December at 18:00 to 1 January at 02:00.
  • Regional differences: Rescue departments decide regionally whether fireworks are permitted during the Venetian Festival or whether a separate notification is required.
  • Safety prevention: The rescue authority may prohibit the use of fireworks if it poses a significant risk.