Apply for a licence to store explosives and small arms ammunition
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Under national explosives legislation, explosives must be stored in one of the following:
There are several licences you may apply for:
See information below on how to apply for each.
You must renew your registration every year. There are two modes of storage for a registered premises, each with different limits:
Fill out the below forms and return them to your local authority.
Form RP1 - Form of Notice to the Local Authority to Register Premises for keeping Small Arms Ammunition or Pyrotechnics other than Category 1 - 20 October 2015
DownloadForm RP2 - Form of Notice to the Local Authority to Register Premises for Category 1 Fireworks only - 20 October 2015
DownloadWhen applying for a store licence, the form should be read in conjunction with the Explosives Act 1875 and Stores for Explosives Order 2007 (S.I. 804 of 2007), and Guidance Document on Fire Safety in Stores for Explosives.
Application Form to the Local Authority for a Licence for a Store for Mixed Explosives
DownloadFill in the form below and return it to your local authority.
Application form to the Minister for Justice for a Factory or Magazine Licence
DownloadS.I. 804 of 2007 - Stores for Explosives Order 2007
DownloadIf you have any queries, please contact the Explosives Unit of the Department of Justice at:
For guidance relating to storage requirements and safety measures, please consult the following:
Guide to Explosives Legislation In Ireland
DownloadGuidance for the Storage of Pyrotechnic Articles in Retail & Distribution Centres
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