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Legal Firework Regulations
- The legal name is registered with the state while the trade name is used for marketing.
- Pepper balls are illegal in the UK.
- Category F4 fireworks are high hazard for professional use only.
- Certain fireworks like bottle rockets are illegal in Kentucky.
Types and Sizes of Fireworks
- The largest legal firework available is a 3 inch shell sold as a single shot or in 9 shot racks.
- The maximum explosive for firecrackers is 50 milligrams.
- The fastest firework reached 300 mph.
- Bottle rockets and skyrockets are types of fireworks.
Maximum Powder Limits in Consumer Fireworks
- The maximum powder allowed in a firework is 500 grams.
- The maximum amount of powder allowed in a single item is 500 grams and is usually a multi-shot repeater.
Popular Fireworks and Brands
- Top selling Excalibur Fireworks artillery shells have 60 gram charges.
- TNT Fireworks is a supplier of fireworks and owns the #1 bestselling brand of fireworks in the USA.
- Captain Boom carries firecrackers big and small.
Safety Measures and Considerations
- Bigger fireworks tend to be more expensive but provide a bigger and brighter display.
- Make sure you read all safety instructions before using any fireworks and follow them closely for your own safety and that of others around you.
- Fireworks louder than 160 decibels can cause serious injury.
- Zenith is the largest compound barrage available, packing 4 kilos of explosive power.
Importing and Manufacturing
- The fireworks are imported directly from China.
- NEVER attempt to make your own fireworks or tamper with legal consumer fireworks.
- Today, the maximum amount of explosive composition for firecrackers stands at 50mg.