29 October 2024
The City of Tshwane Emergency Services Department would like to wish the Tshwane Hindu community a happy and safe Diwali celebration on 31 October 2024. We also
would like to inform all participants that private fireworks displays need to be approved
by the City of Tshwane Emergency Services Department.
The following requirements must be adhered to before the application will be
considered by the Fire Safety Section for the private discharge of fireworks on
premises:
• The area where the fireworks are to be discharged must be at least 100 m from
buildings, roads and railway lines.
• The area where the fireworks are to be discharged must be at least 20 m from
telephone lines, telegraph lines, power lines, trees and overhead obstructions.
• An area extending 50 m from the front and to the sides of the point at which the
fireworks are to be discharged must be clear of persons.
• The area to be kept clear for falling residue that is expected to drop from aerial
fireworks must extend for at least 100 m to the rear of the discharge point.
The following are the requirements for such applications:
• Applicants need to apply to the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality as
follows:
Chief of Emergency Services
PO Box 440
Pretoria
0001
or
Fire Safety Section
Emergency Services Station 1 (Bosman Street)
Community Safety
Emergency Services
Headquarters | Cnr Government Avenue and Beckett Street | Arcadia | 0083
PO Box 440 | Pretoria | 0001
Tel: 012 358 2151 | Fax: 012 358 2303
Email: emergencyservices@tshwane.gov.za | www.tshwane.gov.za | www.facebook.com/CityOfTshwane
Cnr Bosman and Minnaar Street Pretoria
• A sketch plan (scale 1:500) of the grounds on which the fireworks are to be
discharged showing the following:
a) The position of the following in relation to the area where the fireworks are to
be discharged:
– The nearest buildings
– The nearest road
– The nearest railway line
– The nearest telephone lines
– The nearest telegraph lines
– The nearest power lines
– The nearest trees
– The nearest refreshment area
– The position of the area where the fireworks are stored before discharge
b) The direction in which the fireworks are to be discharged with special mention
of the prevailing wind direction
c) The spectator area
d) The area to be kept clear for falling residue expected to drop from the fireworks
e) The location of all buildings within 200 m from the discharge site
f) The location of all trees within 200 m from the discharge site
g) The location of all telephone or telegraph lines within 200 m from the discharge
site
h) Other overhead obstructions at or adjacent to the discharge site
i) The position of chemical or hazardous substances on the premises
j) The position of all entrances and exits on the premises
k) The position of the firefighting equipment on the premises
l) The position of service stations at or adjacent to the site
• Submit the application form, diagram and letter of approval to the Office of the Chief
of Emergency Services.
• Arrange for a fire safety inspection to be carried out on the premises by the Fire
Safety Section.
• Be present on the premises during the fire safety inspection.
• Receive the written approval or disapproval for the private discharge of fireworks.
Criteria used to grant written approval for the private discharge of fireworks
• Written approval for the private discharge of fireworks will be given if it takes place
on sport fields, agricultural holdings and other suitable open areas.
The public can help to ensure a safer festive season by bringing contraventions
of the above to the attention of the City of Tshwane law enforcement units at the
following numbers:
• Disturbance of peace: Tshwane Metro Police Department on 012 358 7095/7096
• Fire hazard at premises: Emergency Services Department on 012 310 6300/6400/
6200 during office hours (08:00 to 16:00)
• Animals in distress or cruelty to animals: Waltloo SPCA on 083 453 3863 or
Centurion SPCA on 082 807 5671
To report any fire or rescue incident, please call 107 toll-free or alternatively call
012 358 6300/6400.
When reporting an emergency, please remain calm, speak clearly, know where you
are to give the correct address, and give your correct contact number to allow the
operator to phone you back should they require doing so.
Issued by the City of Tshwane Emergency Services Department.
Enquiries:
Lindsay Zwelithini Mnguni
ACTING PUBLIC INFORMATION AND MEDIA LIAISON OFFICER
Tel: 012 358 6300
Cell: 072 643 9195/082 873 4746
Email: lindsaym@tshwane.gov.za