Type 3 (Professional)

Also known as professional display or event fireworks, means fireworks other than Type 1 fireworks or Type 2 fireworks.

Permits

• A fireworks display permit must be obtained to conduct a Type 3 fireworks display
• A person must have appropriate training and experience and possess a current Shot-firers permit (Category 4 Pyrotechnical) to conduct a Type 3 Professional firework Display
• The person must also work under the authority of a Security-sensitive Dangerous Substances Permit

Purchase and supply

A purchaser of Type 3 (Large Event) fireworks must have

• a current fireworks display permit, and
• a current pyrotechnical endorsed Shot-firers permit and
• is working under the authority of a Security-sensitive Dangerous Substances Permit

A seller/supplier of Type 2 or Type 3 fireworks must have

• a current pyrotechnical endorsed Shot-firers permit and
• if supplying Type 3 fireworks, work under the authority of a Security-sensitive Dangerous Substances Permit

Further information

Important notes to potential applicants

To avoid disappointment, before submitting your fireworks permit application and fees you should first ensure your supply of fireworks has been confirmed by your nominated supplier. 

Application forms, additional reference documents and useful links can be located on the Resources page

• Index
• Firework displays
• Key changes with new legislation
• Legislation
• Type 1 (Indoor)
• Type 2 (Shopgood)
• Type 3 (Professional)
• Theatrical fireworks
• Resources & application forms