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RULES

Classes of Fireworks :

K1 : this category groups to includes all the subtleties representing only a risk of minor danger. The sale and the implemented are authorized to every physical person and this without limitation of age. The subtleties of this group are essentially firecrackers (> 3 gr) (rockets, candles, fountains) (> 10 gr), magic wax candles (> 50 gr).

K2 : the subtleties of the group K2 are more powerful than those of the group K1, so they can be sold only to major persons. The implemented of these products does not require particular qualification, however the respect for the deposits of security described in the note of use are to be very attentively read. (Subtlety K2 is mainly firecrackers, small jets and candles, scenic subtleties) (> 100 gr).

K3 : the category K3 is one of the most important, it groups includes numerous products (shells, candles, fountain, cakes, rockets) (< 500 gr). The sale and the implemented are forbidden the minors, however it is not necessary to participate in a training to use these products. However it is necessary to respect the prescriptions fixed in the directions for use to avoid any risks of accidents.

K4 : it is about the highest category. All the subtleties of this group are banned to the minors, the implemented of a fireworks including products of the group K4 can be made only by an artificier holder of the certificate of qualification in the shot of subtleties of entertainment of the group K4. Products met in this category can be shells, candles, cakes (> 500 gr) All the fireworks K4 should be the object of a statement in prefecture before the date of shot.

Whatever the class, Read attentively instructions and to respect the distances from safety .

! ATTENTION !
certain fires containing only subtleties K3 should be sometimes declared in prefecture. It is indeed about pyrotechnic spectacles the raw mass of active material of which is superior to 35 kg.