Fireworks ban in Eisenstadt: Mayor provides important information!

Fireworks ban in Eisenstadt: Mayor provides important information!

Eisenstadt, Österreich - fireworks in Austria: strict rules and dangerous practices! While the festive season is approaching, there is important information on the regulations for burning fireworks. In Austria, only pyrotechnics in category F1 are allowed in Austria, while common products such as rockets and battery taxes usually belong to the F2 category. According to the State Police Directorate, a ban also on New Year's Eve applies to the ignition of F2 fireworks in the local areas. However, mayors have the opportunity to take out certain zones from this ban, which is not the case this year in Eisenstadt, as orf.at reported.

A worrying situation results from the current drought; According to Martin Mittnecker, the head of the fire prevention center in Eisenstadt, this could lead to “some fire operations”. Special caution is required when fireworks are fired - a stable shooting device is essential, and you should keep at least ten minutes when not sparkling rockets. At the same time, illegally imported firecrackers are known to be particularly dangerous. According to laws-im-internet.de , pyrotechnic objects of category 2 may only be used by entitlements, and use near facilities such as churches and hospitals is prohibited.

important regulations and safety instructions

The regulations are clear: in the event of violations against the Pyrotechnics Act, fines threaten up to 10,000 euros or even imprisonment for up to six weeks. Before burning, a written notification must be made to the responsible authority, which requires numerous information, including the location, the type of fireworks and the necessary security measures. Locations worth protecting are to be observed, shortly before the turn of the year, these regulations are more important than ever. It remains to be seen how the population will comply with the defined regulations while welcoming the celebrations at the same time.