The New Taipei City Fire Department on Sunday reminded the public that setting off fireworks in the city at night could result in a fine of up to NT$150,000.
The New Taipei City Government classifies fireworks and firecrackers into two categories: professional use and normal use, department official Chuang Yu-yuan (莊渝淵) said.
The professional use of fireworks, such as the fireworks shows at Yangmingshan’s Tien Lai Resort & Spa and CT Green Bay Hot-Spring Hotel on Saturday night, must be approved by the city government, Chuang said.
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Normal-use fireworks refer to those that can be used by individuals and should also follow certain rules, Chuang said.
People cannot set off normal-use fireworks or firecrackers, such as sparklers, in schools, libraries, hospitals, care centers, ports, wharves, and metro and railway stations, Chuang said.
City residents may not set off normal-use fireworks from 10pm to 6am, Chuang said, adding that those who contravene the rules face a fine of NT$30,000 to NT$150,000.
People who want to set off normal-use fireworks or firecrackers during those hours or at prohibited locations need to file an application through the department’s official Web site showing a clear location, time and amount of fireworks or firecrackers that would be used.
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