Permit Information for Fireworks and Pyrotechnics
Permit Information for Fireworks/Pyrotechnics Permits on Total Fire Ban Days
Applications for permits to light fires on total fire ban days are considered by the Chief Fire Officer of the MFB under section 40 of the Country Fire Authority Act 1958 (CFA Act).
This includes an application for a permit to light fires for the purpose of public entertainment, for which a fire is necessary (such as fireworks / pyrotechnic displays connected to public entertainment).
In accordance with Section 40 (5) (a) of the CFA Act, the Chief Fire Officer of the MFB (or any other officer whom he may have authorised in writing) is authorised to issue permits for fireworks/pyrotechnics on total fire ban days.
Applications for permits will be considered on a case by case basis.
All applications must be supported by a “Notification of Intent to Discharge Fireworks (FOR 593-03-06.11)" form as issued by WorkSafe. These forms are only issued to licensed pyrotechnicians.
No permit approval will be granted unless the MFB is satisfied that it is safe to discharge fireworks.
All conditions, including special conditions, specified in an issued permit are to be adhered to at all times.
The granting of a permit does not relieve the permit holder from liability for any actionable injury to persons and/or damage to property arising as a result of any act, matter or thing done by the permit holder or his employees, agents or contractors.
If the request for a permit is refused, the permit is subject to conditions to which he/she objects or the permit has been revoked the applicant may apply to the Minister Police and Emergency Services under S40 (8) of the CFA Act.