Main information
Only persons over the age of 21 who have a pyrotechnic license may destroy and dispose of explosives in the process of their production or processing, including research, development and experimental production. Professional competence is assessed and authorization to perform the function of pyrotechnics is issued by the district mining authority. In the important public interest, the Czech Mining Authority may take over the assessment of the professional competence of pyrotechnics (including the issuing of pyrotechnic licenses) on the basis of the Mining Activity Act.
This applies to you if
You are a person who intends to carry out pyrotechnic activities.
When to use this service
In good time before the intended start of the pyrotechnics' activities. The deadlines for issuing authorizations are governed by the Administrative Procedure Code; it is also necessary to count on a period of about 2 months to verify professional competence.
Service settlement
What you need if you are using this service
For communication with the district mining authorities in paper form, it is necessary to have the relevant documentation in paper form, which is attached to the application in paper form. The content of the application is governed by the Administrative Procedure Code.
The application shall be accompanied by these documents in paper form:
- proof of medical fitness,
- proof of experience.
Where and how to solve this service
The district mining authorities can be contacted by post made to the address of the registered office of the relevant district mining authority, or by personal filing at the filing office or orally in the minutes. In certain cases (including authorization to perform the function of pyrotechnist), it is also possible to communicate via printed forms from the AIS SBS public portal.
Contacts for district mining authorities (including addresses of their registered offices, telephones, e-mails, e-filing offices, data boxes, etc.) can be found here.
In the case of taking over the performance of this service by the Czech Mining Authority, the above facts also apply to communication with the Czech Mining Authority.
How much will you pay
An administrative fee of CZK 1000 is paid for the issuance of an authorization.
Additional information
What is the benefit of this service
Ensuring occupational health and safety and operational safety, as well as general safety.
Appeal options
Remedies are governed by the Administrative Procedure Code.
Legislation
Sanctions
A fine of up to CZK 100,000 is imposed on individuals for unauthorized handling of explosives.
Frequently asked questions
None