Dangerous Goods Regulations 1985

(1) A person who stores shopgoods fireworks otherwise than for sale must store them in accordance with Australian Standard AS 2187, Explosives – Storage, transport and use.

(a) the fireworks must not be displayed, stored or exposed in any window, unenclosed place or space, or on a floor other than the ground floor; and

(b) if displayed for sale, the fireworks must be stored in a spark-proof container or display counter which is:

(i) conspicuously labelled on the outside with the word "FIREWORKS" in letters not less than 50 mm in height; and

(iii) kept closed except when fireworks are being placed in or removed from it; and

(c) if stored in a room to which the public does not have access, the fireworks must be stored in their original outer packaging or in a spark-proof container with the words "FIREWORKS" in letters not less than 50 mm in height on the outside of the container and the entrance to the room must be marked with the words "EXPLOSIVES – FIREWORKS" in letters not less than 75 mm in height; and

(d) not more than 50 kg of fireworks are to be stored in an outer packaging or spark-proof container at any time; and

(e) not more than 100 kg of fireworks are to be stored in a display counter at any time; and

(f) artificial lighting, matches or similar materials must not be placed in a spark-proof container or a display cabinet containing fireworks; and

(g) all outer packaging, spark-proof containers and display cabinets containing fireworks must be located away from exits and other areas where they could impede the free movement of persons in the premises; and

(h) all outer packaging, spark-proof containers and display cabinets containing fireworks must be located away from other dangerous goods and combustible material; and

(i) at least one notice bearing the words "DANGER – FIREWORKS – NO SMOKING" in letters not less than 75 mm in height must be conspicuously displayed on the outside of each spark-proof container or display cabinet in which the fireworks are displayed for sale; and

(i) installed a fire hose reel or water type portable fire extinguisher with a rating of not less than 2A; and

(k) all areas in which the fireworks are stored or sold must be approved by an officer or the Director of the Fire and Rescue Service.