TTJA laws and fireworks rules

When buying fireworks, you must follow the requirements of the Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority (TTJA), which define the product category (F1–F4), age limit, place of use and safety rules. All pyrotechnic articles must carry the CE marking, come with instructions in Estonian and be legal.

• F1: low hazard, permitted from age 12+
• F2: low hazard, permitted from age 18+
• F3: medium hazard, permitted from age 18+
• F4: very high hazard, for professionals only.

The category determines the intensity of the product, where it may be used and the safety rules.

• F1 category fireworks – from 12 years of age
• F2 category – from 18 years of age
• F3 category – from 18 years of age
• F4 category – licensed pyrotechnicians only

Yes. The CE marking is mandatory for all fireworks sold in Estonia. It confirms that the product meets European Union safety standards and has been tested.

These are UN classifications that indicate the hazard level of the product and the transport requirements:

• 1.4G: may be shipped by a regular courier
• 1.3G: requires special dedicated transport The higher the hazard indicated by the G number, the more powerful the product.

Usually no separate permit is required to set off F1–F3 category products. However, cities (e.g. Tallinn, Tartu, Pärnu) may impose temporary restrictions or permit requirements, especially:

• in densely populated areas
• at public events
• during periods of fire hazard

Yes, provided the local municipality has not imposed additional restrictions. It is advisable to observe:

• safety distances
• quiet hours and disturbance rules
• surrounding objects (vehicles, buildings, trees)

F3 category products require a large open area.

TTJA checks:

• the presence of the CE marking
• the presence of instructions for use in Estonian
• compliance of the packaging with standards
• documentation of manufacturers and importers

TulePood.ee sells only products that comply with TTJA guidelines.

A minor may buy only F1 category fireworks (12+). All other categories require the buyer to be an adult, and our system checks the age before the sale.

Choose according to:

• your age
• the effect you want
• the size of the area where they will be used
• the safety distance
• the TTJA category (F1–F3)

TulePood.ee gives detailed information on the category and rules of use on every product page.

Yes, if you follow the TTJA guidelines:

• a firm and level surface
• move away from the product after lighting it
• observe the safety distances
• do not light fireworks in strong wind or snowfall