Fireworks regulations Nièvre (58), France

Regime in force

Prefectural regime of département Nièvre (58)

Permanent rule, tightened in season

All year round — tightened from 15 June to 30 September, every year · Order of 17 May 2023

« Arrêté n°58-2023-05-17-00009 portant réglementation de l'emploi du feu dans le département de la Nièvre »

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)

Interdiction générale de porter ou d'allumer du feu sur l'ensemble du département, modulée par périodes (très dangereuse 15/06–30/09, dangereuse 01/03–14/06) ; les feux d'artifice et spectacles pyrotechniques sont traités parmi les usages de loisirs, sans dérogation professionnelle explicite (les spectacles restent soumis au régime national de déclaration maire/préfet) ; tolérances suspendues en cas de vent fort, pollution ou arrêté sécheresse.

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Frequently asked questions

Can a professional display go ahead in Nièvre 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 Nièvre?

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 Nièvre?

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