Setting off fireworks

The costs depend on which environmental permits you need. If the administrative fees regulation does not apply, we will charge the quarter-hourly rate. The quarter-hourly rate is €20.65 (rate 2026).

Due to the nationwide fireworks ban, you may now only set off F1 fireworks. F1 fireworks are those that pose very little danger and produce very little noise, such as sparklers, firecrackers, and string fireworks. You are not allowed to set off more dangerous fireworks.

Professional Fireworks

Fireworks that pose a greater risk may only be set off by authorized professionals. These include fireworks in categories F3 (such as large batteries) and F4 (such as large mortar bombs). This also applies to F2 fireworks that are not designated as consumer fireworks.

Would you like to set off fireworks like these? The municipality cannot grant permission for this. You need permission from the ILT and the province to do so.  

Would you like to apply for an exemption to set off F2 fireworks? The municipality of Heerlen does not grant exemptions for setting off fireworks.

Information about fireworks on Rijksoverheid.nl

Information about fireworks on Police.com

Information About the Fireworks Ban

The municipality will make a decision within 8 weeks of receiving your application for an exemption. The municipality may extend this deadline once.  

Do you disagree with the municipality’s decision? If so, you can file an objection. By doing so, you explain why you disagree with the decision. Other people who are directly affected by the decision may also file an objection. You must file an objection within 6 weeks. The municipality will then make a new decision. 

Do you disagree with the new decision? Then you can ask the court whether the municipality has made the right decision. This is called 'appealing'. You must do this within six weeks. You can only appeal if you have lodged an objection.