Fireworks regulations Pas-de-Calais (62), France

Regime in force

Prefectural regime of département Pas-de-Calais (62)

Recurring seasonal order

from 23 December to 2 January, every year · Order of 22 December 2025

« Arrêté réglementant l'achat, la vente, le transport et l'utilisation d'artifices (récurrent, fin d'année et 14 juillet) »

The order expressly provides an exemption for declared professional fireworks displays.

Verified on 23 August 2026 · Source

Summary of the order (French original)

Chaque fin d'année (23-26/12 et 30/12-02/01) et autour du 14 juillet : vente et transport des artifices F2/F3 interdits, usage interdit aux non-professionnels dans tout le département. Les spectacles pyrotechniques déclarés en préfecture (au moins 5 jours avant) restent possibles.

Hauts-de-France

Aisne (02)Nord (59)Oise (60)Somme (80)

Frequently asked questions

Can a professional display go ahead in Pas-de-Calais 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 Pas-de-Calais?

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 Pas-de-Calais?

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