Fireworks regulations Hautes-Alpes (05), France

Regime in force

Prefectural regime of département Hautes-Alpes (05)

Permanent rule, tightened in season

All year round — tightened from 15 March to 15 September, every year · Order of 24 September 2025

« Arrêté préfectoral n°05-2025-09-24-00005 relatif à l'emploi du feu sur le département des Hautes-Alpes »

No exemption for professional displays is mentioned in the sources consulted: requests are handled case by case by the préfecture.

Verified on 23 August 2026 · Source

Summary of the order (French original)

Emploi du feu réglementé dans les bois, forêts, plantations, landes, maquis, garrigues et tous terrains à moins de 200 mètres : en période orange (15 mars → 15 septembre) le tir d'artifices F2/F3 est soumis à déclaration préalable, en période rouge (déclenchée par arrêté en conditions très sévères) tous feux interdits ; les spectacles pyrotechniques F2/F3/T1 de plus de 35 kg de matière active restent soumis à déclaration mairie + préfet 1 mois avant.

Frequently asked questions

Can a professional display go ahead in Hautes-Alpes during a ban?

It depends on the order: some expressly exempt declared professional displays, others require a case-by-case request, others mention no exemption. The transcription above says which; the préfecture decides.

Which declaration is filed for a fireworks display in Hautes-Alpes?

For a show using F4 or T2 articles, or more than 35 kg of net explosive content, the CERFA 14098 is filed with the préfecture and the town hall at least one month ahead. PyroDesk pre-fills it from the job file.

How can I be warned of a new order in Hautes-Alpes?

PyroDesk scans the prefectural websites of all 101 départements every night and alerts the accounts concerned when an order affects their firing dates.