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Safe New Year's Eve: How to celebrate with friends without fireworks!
Fireworks sales in Brandenburg from December 28th to 31st, 2024: Follow important safety instructions and regulations!
Safe New Year's Eve: How to celebrate with friends without fireworks!
In the city of Brandenburg an der Havel, preparations for the turn of the year are under the motto of safety. Retail sales of fireworks items are permitted from December 28th to December 31st, 2024. The city administration asks the population to observe the listed regulations and safety instructions in order to avoid accidents and fires, which are often due to improper handling or unapproved products.
It is important to only use approved CE marked products bearing the number 0589-F2-XXXX. In addition, class 2 fireworks may only be used by people aged 18 and over. Retailers and parents must ensure that minors do not have access to fireworks items. Setting off fireworks outdoors is only permitted on December 31, 2024 and January 1, 2025 and must be done from a safe launch site.
Important regulations for the turn of the year
Another regulation states that setting off fireworks is prohibited near churches, hospitals, children's and retirement homes as well as fire-sensitive buildings. It is also prohibited to hold fireworks in your hand when igniting them. Unexploded bombs may not be used again. Residents are asked to clear balconies and terraces, keep windows and garbage cans closed and extinguish open lights and fires before leaving the apartment.
Particular attention is also paid to the issue of animal protection. Pet owners should keep their animals in protected areas and minimize stress during fireworks displays. In the event of fire or accidents, people should remain calm and contact the emergency number 112. The city appeals to residents to act carefully and considerately during the New Year stadt-brandenburg.de reported.
In Germany, fireworks in categories F1 and F2 may be used. These must have a CE marking and a registration number. Fireworks that do not have this marking are prohibited for sale and ignition. Illegal fireworks such as the so-called “Poland firecrackers” are particularly dangerous. They are not only banned, but can also lead to serious injuries and high fines. The sale of category F2 fireworks is permitted from December 29th to 31st, with the first day of sale falling on December 28th, provided one of these days falls on a Sunday.
Setting off fireworks is officially only permitted from midnight on December 31st to midnight on January 1st. Outside these times, fireworks releases require a special permit. Violations of these regulations can be punished with fines of up to 50,000 euros. There is usually a night-time silence after 10 p.m., but this is often more liberal on New Year's Eve. To protect noise-sensitive neighbors, it is recommended to keep windows and doors closed, such as ludwigshafen24.de explained.