Submitted on Friday 20th October 2023
Rejected on Monday 30th October 2023
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Limit the decibel level of fireworks sold to the general public.
Only allow the sale of fireworks with a decibel level of below 90db to the general public. Public displays can have louder fireworks but at home displays would only be able to have 'silent' fireworks, that typically have a decibel level of 70db (vacuum cleaner) and 90db (lawnmower).
The sound level of at home fireworks displays can be deeply upsetting for many. Lots of pets suffer greatly, ex service personnel can have PTSD attacks, the elderly can be frightened and the young, who are more sensitive to loud noises, can also be very scared. Only allowing silent fireworks at home displays provide people with the ability to enjoy these displays whilst not upsetting their neighbours and still enabling people to enjoy loud fireworks at public displays.
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'Ban the sale of all non-silent fireworks'
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