Apply for a fireworks and explosives licence or registration

Use this guide to help you when applying for fireworks and explosives storage registration.

Hazard type and quantity

The licensing authority will need to know the hazard type and quantity of the explosives that you wish to store, to determine whether your store is suitable. The quantity you will be allowed to store will depend on the hazard type of the explosives. Please contact your supplier if you are uncertain about the hazard types of the explosives that you wish to store.

The quantity refers to the net mass of the explosives. This means the weight of the explosive contained within an article, for example, less packaging and casings.