Firework display assessment form
This form should be completed by the event organiser in conjunction with the fireworks provider.
Address of display:
Postcode:
Event date and running time:
Event organiser:
Address:
Postcode:
Telephone number:
Email address:
Section one: site
Is the layout and size of the firing area adequate?
Provide a plan of the site indicating locations and dimensions of:
- spectator area
- safety area
- firing area
- fall‐out area
- other
Are there overhead or adjacent obstructions?
yes no
Details:
Are spectators prevented from accessing the firing, fall out and bonfire areas?
yes no
Details:
Is there a Traffic Management Plan?
yes no
Details:
Are suitable and sufficient car parking spaces available?
yes no
Details:
Will there be any temporary structures e.g. tents on site?
yes no
Details:
Is there sufficient lighting to the site, especially walkways?
yes no
Details:
Is there sufficient access for emergency services?
yes no
Details:
Section two: fireworks provider
Has the provider completed a site specific risk assessment?
yes no
Enclose a copy of the assessment, or explain why not:
Are the fireworks in date and comply with BS7114 1988?
yes no
Details:
Are there adequate storage facilities before and on the day of the display?
yes no
Details:
Are there adequate instructions available?
yes no
Details:
Section three: competence of firers
Do they have previous experience?
yes no
Details:
Will fireworks be lit by “port fire” device or similar?
yes no
Details:
Is adequate PPE worn – gloves, goggles, hard hat etc?
yes no
Details:
Have instructions been given regarding misfired and partly‐spent fireworks?
yes no
Details:
Have these instructions been included in your firing plan?
yes no
Details:
Have all firers been adequately instructed in the firing sequence?
yes no
Details:
Section four: crowd safety
What is the expected crowd size?
yes no
Details:
Are stewards easily identifiable?
yes no
Details:
How many stewards are there?
yes no
Details:
Are there barriers provided where necessary?
yes no
Details:
What emergency procedures are in place?
yes no
Details:
Have all the relevant authorities been informed?
yes no
Details:
Have you identified someone as an emergency site contact number?
yes no
Details:
Is there adequate toilet provision?
yes no
Details:
Are there adequate First Aid arrangements?
yes no
Details:
Has sparkler safety been considered?
yes no
Details:
Will the site be cleared after the event?
yes no
Details:
Section five: bonfires
Has a person been nominated to be responsible for the bonfire?
yes no
Name:
Address:
Postcode:
Telephone number:
Email address:
Has it been securely constructed and any dangerous materials (e.g. foam, aerosols) been removed?
yes no
Details:
Is a safety check carried out to ensure there are no children or animals inside immediately prior to lighting?
yes no
Details:
Is the bonfire suitably located and spectators kept at an appropriate distance?
yes no
Details:
Are adequate procedures in place for emergencies – first aid, change in wind direction, smoke and embers blowing across the road?
yes no
Details:
Section six: fire safety
Are there adequate numbers of extinguishers, sand/water buckets etc?
yes no
Details:
Are there adequate numbers of people trained to use the above?
yes no
Details:
Is the fire-fighting equipment suitably located – conspicuous and accessible?
yes no
Details:
Is the equipment subject to a service contract?
yes no
Details:
What date was it last checked by a competent person?
yes no
Details:
Section seven:environment
Is there a procedure in place to modify or cancel the event should the need arise?
yes no
Details:
Are you confident that the display will not cause a statutory nuisance in relation to either noise and/or smoke?
yes no
Details:
Is there a risk to adjacent properties? If yes, can the risk be minimised?
yes no
Details:
Section eight:insurance
Does the provider have appropriate public liability insurance (£5m)?
yes no
Details:
Have you validated this insurance?
yes no
Details:
Is there a risk to pets and livestock close to the event?
yes no
Details:
Section nine:other risks and controls
If there are any other identified risks and controls, provide details:
The transport of pyrotechnics to and from your event is governed by the Health and Safety Executive, Secretary of State for Transport and the local police. These agencies should be contacted if you have any queries regarding pyrotechnic transport.
Return this form to events@n‐somerset.gov.uk or:
Seafront and Events
North Somerset Council
Town Hall
Walliscote Grove Road
Weston‐super‐Mare
BS23 1UJ