The Act Overview Fireworks which require a licence Section 3—Application of Part 2
23.Section 3 sets out the types of fireworks to which Part 2 applies, by reference to the previously defined categories set out in section 2. Subsection (1) is modifiable by regulations made under subsection (2) (to take account of, for example, future developments in fireworks technology, standards or specifications) which are subject to the affirmative procedure.
24.Category F4 fireworks (which are fireworks which present a high hazard, which are intended for use only by persons with specialist knowledge and whose noise level is not harmful to human health) are not included within the licensing system. The licensing system is only meant to regulate the purchase, acquisition, possession, and use of category F2 and F3 fireworks by, and supply by and to, the general public. Category F4 fireworks are intended for use only by persons with specialist knowledge (about which further provision may be made by regulations under section 2(2)(b)) and not the general public. Possession of a category F4 firework by the general public is prohibited under regulation 5 of the Fireworks Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1836).