Register fireworks (pyrotechnics)
Anyone wishing to buy and set off private fireworks for a special occasion (e.g. birthday, anniversary) requires a licence.
Description
Fireworks (category 2 pyrotechnic articles) may only be purchased and set off at the turn of the year without special authorisation. Otherwise the following applies:
- No sale in the period from 1 January to 28 December.
- No firing in the period from 2 January to 30 December.
You must submit the application at least eight weeks before the planned fireworks display
As a rule, we only authorise ground fireworks and no high-altitude fireworks(such as rockets, firework batteries).
Prerequisites
- Fireworks may only be set off on private property (not on public roads) with the consent of the property owner.
- The person setting off the pyrotechnic articles must be at least 18 years old.
- No churches, hospitals, animal parks, children's homes or old people's homes may be located in the immediate vicinity.
- Only category 2 pyrotechnic articles (e.g. ground fireworks such as volcanoes or fountains with a maximum height of 3 metres) may be used.
- The fireworks display must be organised for a special occasion (e.g. 50th birthday, golden wedding anniversary)
Required documents
Fully completed application form with all attachments
Questions & Answers
Can I obtain a licence for a private fireworks display at short notice?
No, unfortunately it is not possible to shorten the application deadline.
Legal basis
§23 para. 1, 2 and §24 para. 1 (1st SprengV)
Kreisverwaltungsreferat
Hauptabteilung I Sicherheit und Ordnung, Prävention
Waffen, Jagd, Fischerei
Internet
Phone
Postal address
Landeshauptstadt München
Kreisverwaltungsreferat
Hauptabteilung I Sicherheit und Ordnung, Prävention
Waffen, Jagd, Fischerei
Ruppertstraße 19
80466 München
Fax: +49 89 233-44636
Address
Ruppertstraße 11
80337 München