Amendment to Bylaw #788 to include Fireworks Rules and Regulations (Bylaw #816)
Carmangay, Alberta
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BYLAW #816
TO AMEND BYLAW #788 TO REFLECT THE INCLUSION OF FIREWORKS RULES AND
REGULATIONS
WHEREAS the Council of the Village of Carmangay wishes to amend Bylaw 78$ The Community
Standards Bylaw.
NOW THERFORE, the Council of the Village of Carmangay, in the Province of Alberta, duly
assembled, enacts as follows:
1.
Amendment:
a.
DEFINITIONS:
Additions:
A) "Fireworks Permit" shall mean a document issued by the Fire Chief of the Village of
Carmangay, on the form adopted by the Village from time to time, authorizing the possession,
handling, discharging, firing or setting off of Consumer Fireworks or Display Fireworks;
2.
10 OUTDOOR FIRES:
10.11
No person shall sell, offer for sale or store for the purpose of sale, Consumer
Fireworks or Display Fireworks in the Village without first obtaining a Fireworks Permit.
10.12
No person shall possess, handle, discharge, fire or set off Consumer Fireworks or
Display Fireworks in the Village without first obtaining a Fireworks Permit.
10.13
No person other than an individual who has a valid Display Supervisor or Pyro
Technician card issued pursuant to the Explosive Act (Canada) shall possess, handle, discharge,
fire or set off Display Fireworks in the Village.
10.14
A Display Supervisor or Pyro Technician shall apply, in writing, to the Village of
Carmangay Fire Chief, a minimum of 14 calendar days prior to the proposed Display Fireworks
display for a Fireworks Permit. The application must address all information required by the
Explosive Act (Canada) and the Alberta Fire Code, including, but not limited to: (a) date, time
and location of the proposed display; (b) names, addresses and certification numbers of all
Display Supervisors or Pyro Technicians and assistants participating in the display; (c) the name
of the sponsor or purchaser of the display; (d) a full description of the planned display and a list
of all materials to be fired, detonated, burnt or energized during the display; (e) the emergency
plan of the display; (f) verification of liability insurance, in an amount acceptable to the County;
and (g) any other information deemed necessary by the County, Regional Fire Chief or the
District Chief.
10.15
The Village of Carmangay Fire Chief may impose such conditions and restrictions
on the Fireworks Permit as he or she deems appropriate. Such conditions and restrictions may
include but are not limited to: (a) time of day; (b) days of the week; (c) duration of display; (U)
geographic location; fe) requirements for notification of affected residents; (f) on-site fire
suppression materials and resources; and (g) safety precautions to mitigate danger or nuisance
to any person or property.
10.16
The Regional Fire Chief, the Deputy Regional Fire Chief, the District Fire Chief, or
the Fire Guardian may choose not to issue a Fireworks Permit or revoke a Fireworks Permit that
has been issued if, in his/her opinion, such a display may create a risk to life, safety or property.
Other reason why a Fireworks Permit may not be issued o r revoked:
(a) non-compliance with: (i) the Alberta Fire Code; (ii) the Explosive Act (Canada); or (iii)
the Fireworks Permit
(b) changes in environmental conditions.
3.
READINGS AND AMENDMENTS:
3.1
This Bylaw comes into force on the day it passes the third and final reading.
3.2
The following Bylaw is amended by the passing of Bylaw #816:
a) Bylaw #788 -- The Community Standards Bylaw
Read a first time this 18th day of January, 2022.
Read a second time this 15th day of February, 2022.
Read a third time and final time this 15th day of February, 2022.
St/i-
Mayor
Kym Nichols
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Chief Admii'strative Officer
Patrick Bergen