Explosives - Apply for a permit to handle pyrotechnics in the theatre (film, tours, musicals)

If you want to use effects with pyrotechnic objects and pyrotechnic sets in theatres or similar facilities, you need a permit. You also require a licence for the use of explosive substances in film and television production facilities.

Please note that you also require a licence from the authority responsible for fire protection and a permit from the operator/owner.

Procedure
  1. Apply for a permit for the use of pyrotechnic objects and sets in theatres and similar facilities as well as effects with explosive substances in film and television production facilities. You can do this in writing by post (in duplicate), fax or e-mail to sprengstoff@lagetsi.berlin.de.
  2. Your application will be checked.
  3. You will receive a decision with specific details on the content and scope of the authorisation. If the authorisation is not granted, you will receive a rejection notice.

Prerequisites

Documents required

  • Application for authorisation to use pyrotechnic articles and sets in theatres and comparable facilities as well as effects with explosive substances in film and television production facilities
    Submit the application in writing by post (in duplicate), fax or e-mail to sprengstoff@lagetsi.berlin.de.
  • Valid authorisation
    Licence according to § 7 SprengG or § 27 SprengG
  • Authorisation certificate according to § 20 SprengG (copy)
  • Sketch/drawing of where the effects are to be burnt, including safety distance
  • Effect list (under Forms)
    List of the effects to be used including CE mark number, category, article name, number, burning time, spark yes/no, effect height in metres, effect distance in metres, safety distance in metres.
  • Liability insurance of the licence holder
  • Hazards/ risk assessment
    Planned safety measures and risk assessment.

Fees

  • EUR 80,00: Authorisation
  • EUR 150,00: Authorisation including acceptance of pyrotechnics on site

Average time to process request

1 - 2 weeks

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