Show use of pyrotechnic effects on tours
If you wish to use pyrotechnic effects on tour in the presence of visitors, you must notify the competent authority in writing.
Responsible authority
The municipal/city administration of the place of burning as the local police authority.
If you come from Germany or a member state of the European Union and would like to take up an activity in Baden-Württemberg in accordance with the EU Services Directive or if you are already providing a service here, you can also contact the single point of contact. The Point of Single Contact will guide you step by step through the individual administrative procedures.
You can find further information on the Single Point of Contact on this Internet portal at: www.service-bw.de/zufi/leistungen/6
Details
Prerequisite
Written notification is required if you
- want to use pyrotechnic effects outside the premises of your branch or
- do not have a branch and wish to use pyrotechnic effects on tour.
Procedure
Depending on what the competent authority offers, you may be provided with a form or an online process. If the authority does not require a form, you can also submit the report informally.
Deadlines
At least two weeks before the planned date of the event.
Required documents
For effects with pyrotechnic articles of categories F3, F4, T2, P2 and pyrotechnic sets of category S2:
- valid authorisation for the commercial purchase and handling of pyrotechnic articles of the corresponding categories (fireworks) (§ 7 SprengG) or
- valid licence for the commercial handling and circulation of pyrotechnic articles of the corresponding categories (fireworks) (§ 20 SprengG)
Note: The notification is also required for effects with pyrotechnic articles of categories F1, F2, T1, P1 and pyrotechnic sets of category S1.
Costs
The fee rates stipulated by your municipality in the fee statutes for explosives legislation apply.
Processing time
You can find out the estimated processing time from your competent authority.
Miscellaneous
none
Legal basis
Erste Verordnung zum Sprengstoffgesetz (1. SprengV)
- § 23 Absatz 7
Release note
machine generated, based on the German release by: Umweltministerium Baden-Württemberg, 28.07.2025