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

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

Vorarlberg, Österreich - On New Year's Eve, millions of people are available again to relieve pop -up fireworks. But this year the police remind you that the improper use of pyrotechnics can lead to serious injuries. As fireworld.at not only can be affected in the event of improper handling, but also Fire -dangerous situations arise, especially when alcohol is involved. In Austria, the 2010 Pyrotechnics Act regulates how to use fireworks. The different categories, from F1 to F4, define not only the risk of danger, but also age limits for buyers.

The police have announced that it is increasingly to carry out controls to ensure that only legally acquired and correctly used fireworks are ignited. Category F1, which is accessible to children from the age of 12, includes the less dangerous articles such as sparklers and table fireworks. Higher -prone categories such as F2, which include classic rockets and firecrackers, may only be sold to people over the age of 18. However, these can only be purchased between December 28th and 31st and only used for New Year's Eve, as Feuerwerk-vpi.de

rules and prohibition

The use of F2 fireworks in urban areas is generally prohibited, with mayors being able to determine exceptions. Caution should be exercised in particular near hospitals or at large crowds. The police will not hesitate to act against the abuse of pyrotechnics, and can confiscate illegal fireworks items to avoid injuries and harassment. So on New Year's Eve it means: prepare, but safe!