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Fireworks in Cher: prefectural regulations

The French département of Cher (Centre-Val de Loire) applies prefectural rules to fireworks and open-air fire that any display company must know before filing a show declaration. Here is PyroDesk's sourced transcription.

Regime in force

Prefectural regime of département Cher (18)

Recurring seasonal order

from 9 July to 31 August, every year · Order of 8 July 2026

« Interdictions estivales en cas de risque incendie (ex. n°2026-928 du 8 juillet 2026) »

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

Transcribed from a secondary source: to be confirmed against the official text.

Verified on 23 August 2026 · Source

Summary of the order (French original)

En période de risque élevé, interdiction de tous les feux d'artifice et spectacles pyrotechniques (professionnels compris) sur tout le département ; seule dérogation : tirs depuis ou sur un plan d'eau, hors zones à risque, autorisables sous conditions. Pas de permanent retrouvé.

Centre-Val de Loire

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Frequently asked questions

Can a professional display go ahead in Cher 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 Cher?

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 Cher?

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

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