AS 2187.3-1999 (R2016)

Sets out requirements for the design and use of shopgoods fireworks, available in some states to the general public, to ensure that the fireworks are safe to use in the manner and the environment, for which they are intended.RECONFIRMATION NOTICETechnical Committee CE-005 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 12 May 2016.The following are represented on Technical Committee CE-005:Australasian Institute of Explosives Engineers Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (VIC) Department of Industry, Skills and Regional Development (NSW) Department of Justice (TAS) Department of Mines and Petroleum (WA) Department of Natural Resources and Mines (QLD) Fire Rescue NSW Pyrotechnics Industry Association of Australia Safe Work Australia SafeWork NSW SafeWork SA, South Australian Attorney - General's Department The Institute of Quarrying Australia

This Standard sets out requirements for the design, performance, and testing of shopgoods fireworks as defined in AS 2187.0.NOTE: For types and descriptions of shopgoods fireworks, see Appendix A. The Standard does not apply to—(a) indoor theatrical and film sets fireworks; (b) distress signals; (c) model rocket motors; (d) display fireworks; or(e) storage, transport or use of fireworks.NOTES: 1 Other standards may cover the above.2 Regulatory authorities controlling the sale and use of shopgoods fireworks may have regulations or may impose conditions that differ from the requirements of this Standard.

First published as AS 2187.3-1999.
Reconfirmed 2016.