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SUMMER VILLAGE OF ROSS HAVEN
Province of Alberta
BYLAW 237-11
A bylaw enacted for the purpose of providing for the safe possession, sale, giving away, storage,
purchase and discharge of high and low hazard fireworks, and penalties in compliance with
municipal policy, the Alberta Fire Code as amended, the Safety Codes Act and amendments thereto
(R.S.A. 2000, c. S-1), and the Explosives Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. E-17).
WHEREAS Section 7(a) of the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26 of the Statutes of
Alberta 2000, and amendments thereto, provides that a Council may pass bylaws for the safety,
health and welfare of people and protection of people and property, imposition of penalties for
offences, as well as services provided by or on behalf of the municipality as may be considered
proper by Council;
AND WHEREAS Section 8(a) of the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26 of the
Statutes of Alberta 2000, and amendments thereto, provides that a Council may pass bylaws to
regulate or prohibit;
AND WHEREAS Section 8(c) of the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26 of the
Statutes of Alberta 2000, and amendments thereto, provides that a Council may pass bylaws to
establish a system of licenses, permits or approvals;
AND WHEREAS the Forest and Prairie Protection Act, R.S.A. 2000, with amendments thereto,
grants certain additional powers and responsibilities to Lac Ste. Anne County, Council may pass
bylaws for the prevention of prairie or running fires and the enforcement of the provisions of the
Forest and Prairie Protection Act in that behalf;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of The Summer Village of Ross Haven, in Council duly
assembled, enacts as follows:
PART I - NAME OF BYLAW
1.1
This Bylaw may be cited as the "Fireworks Bylaw".
PART II - DEFINITIONS
2.1
In this Bylaw:
(a)
"Alberta Fire Code" means the most current version of fire safety regulations adopted
by the Province of Alberta and legislated under the Safety Codes Act;
(b)
"Chief Administrative Officer" means the Municipal Administrator of The Summer
Village of Ross Haven, or his/her designate;
(c)
"Consumer Fireworks" are commonly referred to as Low Hazard Fireworks;
(d)
"County" means Lac Ste. Anne County;
(e)
"Council" means the Council of The Summer Village of Ross Haven;
(f)
"Display Fireworks" are commonly referred as High Hazard Fireworks;
(g)
"Explosives Act" means the Explosives Act (Canada) and all regulations passed
pursuant to that Act;
(h)
"Fire Ban" means a provincial ministerial order, an order by Lac Ste. Anne County
CAO, an order by the Summer Village of Ross Haven's CAO, or an order by a
member of Lac Ste. Anne County's Fire Services that may, at their discretion, cancel
any or all fire permits, prohibit the lighting or require the extinguishment of a fire;
(i)
"Fire Guardian" means a person named or appointed as Fire Guardian pursuant to the
Forest and Prairie Protection Act or the County Fire Bylaw or both;
(j)
"Fire Services Manager" means the person appointed as head of Lac Ste. Anne
County's Fire Services or designate;
(k)
"Fire Permit" means a permit issued by a Fire Guardian pursuant to the Forest and
Prairie Protection Act or the County Fire Bylaw or both allowing for the setting of an
outdoor fire, a structure fire, an incinerator fire, or discharging fireworks within Lac
Ste. Anne County and the Summer Village of Ross Haven;
(l)
"FireSmart Manual" means the FireSmart Home Owners manual produced by Alberta
Sustainable Resource Development;
(m)
"Fireworks" means the Fireworks listed in Class 7, Division 1, and Class 7, Division
2, Subdivision 1 and 2 in Section 14 of the Explosives Act (Canada) and regulations
under the Act;
(n)
"High Hazard Fireworks" means those types of Fireworks that only persons certified
under the Explosives Act (Canada), may store, transport and discharge. These
Fireworks are also referred to as Display Fireworks typically used a large events at
fairs, exhibitions, Canada Day displays, etc.;
(o)
"Incinerator Fire" means a fire that is confined within a non-combustible structure,
container or barrel with openings covered with a heavy gauge metal screen having a
mesh size not larger that 8 to 16mm (as per FireSmart Manual) and which is used for
the purpose of burning burnable debris, protecting stock from insects or for protecting
garden plots from frost;
(p)
"Low Hazard Fireworks" means those types of Fireworks which are regulated for
storage, sale and discharge under the Alberta Fire Code, but do not require
certification for handling, transporting or discharge. These Fireworks are also
referred to as "Consumer Fireworks" or "Family Fireworks".
(q)
"Owner" means:
i.
The person as registered on title at the Land Titles Offices;
ii.
A person who is recorded as the owner of the property on the assessment roll
of The Summer Village of Ross Haven;
iii.
A person who has purchased or otherwise acquired the property, whether
purchased or otherwise acquired from the owner or from another purchase,
and has not become the registered owner thereof;
iv.
A person controlling the property under construction; or
v.
A person who is the occupant of the property under a lease, license, or permit.
(r)
"Peace Officer" means a person appointed as a Peace Officer under the Peace Officer
Act;
(s)
"Person" means an individual and includes a firm, partnership, joint venture,
proprietorship, corporate, association, society and any other legal entity;
(t)
"Property" means any lands, buildings, structures or premises, or any personal
property located thereupon, within the municipal boundaries of The Summer Village
of Ross Haven;
(u)
"Specified Penalty" means a penalty specified in Schedule "A" which may be paid in
response to a Violations Ticket, for an alleged offence of a section of this Bylaw;
(v)
"Violation Ticket" means a ticket issued pursuant to Part 2 of the Provincial Offences
Procedure Act, R.S.A. 2000, Chapter P-34 for a breach of any of the provisions of
this Bylaw.
PART III - PURPOSES AND PREAMBLE
3.1
The Council of The Summer Village of Ross Haven recognizes that Fireworks are explosive
devices which are classified as Dangerous Goods under the Alberta Fire Code and which,
when not managed, handled and used properly, can cause injury, damage, fire and death.
3.2
The Council of The Summer Village of Ross Haven has determined that the controlled and
managed sale, storage, purchase and discharge of Fireworks by persons under 18 years of age
creates a manageable level of risk to life, health, safety and property.
3.3
The Council of The Summer Village of Ross Haven wishes to limit the hours of sale of
Fireworks in order to effectively manage the risk.
3.4
All persons purchasing, possessing, handling, distributing, offering for sale, storing, selling,
giving away, discharging, firing or setting off Fireworks shall conform to all requirements of
the Alberta Fire Code and this Bylaw.
PART IV - FIRE PERMITS (HIGH HAZARD or DISPLAY FIREWORKS)
4.1
In addition to any fire permit required under the Forest and Prairie Protection Act, Fire
Permits shall be required under this Bylaw at all times.
4.2
Council from time to time by resolution may establish a fee for issuing a Fire Permit.
4.3
Where an emergency or a potential emergency exists, the Fire Services Manager or designate
shall be empowered to suspend all structural fires, incinerator fires, outdoor fires, any
outdoor camping fire lit for cooking or warming purpose, or the discharging of Fireworks
within all or portions of the Summer Village for such a period of time and on such conditions
as may be determined by the Fire Services Manager or designate.
4.4
A High Hazard Fireworks or Display Fireworks pyro-technician or display supervisor shall
apply for a permit in writing to the Fire Services Manager or designate at least 28 days
before the intended date of the Fireworks display, and the Fire Services Manager or
designate will receive and consider the application and may refuse issuance of a Permit on
reasonable and probable grounds that a public interest risk exists for the proposed Fireworks.
4.5
The permit application shall include all of the following information:
i.
The name, address, and signature of the person(s) sponsoring the Fireworks
display;
ii.
The name, certification number, and signature of the Fireworks pyro-
technician or display supervisor, and any assistants participating in the show;
iii.
The name of the person(s) that is conducting the Fireworks display if different
from the person(s) sponsoring the Fireworks display,
iv.
The date and time of the proposed Fireworks display;
v.
A detailed description of the proposed Fireworks display;
vi.
The exact location planned for the Fireworks display including a diagram of
the grounds on which it will be held, showing the point from where the
Fireworks will be discharged, the location of all highways, railroads, overhead
wires and obstructions, buildings and other structures, and the lines behind
which the audience will be restrained;
vii.
Written consent from the owner of the property on which the Fireworks
display will be held;
viii.
Written consent from the owners of adjacent properties on which debris might
reasonably be expected to fall;
ix.
The emergency plan for the event;
x.
The manner and place of storage of all Fireworks prior to, during and after the
display;
xi.
The name and address of the vendor(s) that supplied all the Fireworks used in
the Fireworks display;
xii.
Proof of General Liability Insurance from the pyro-technician or display
supervisor with coverage of at least $5,000,000.00 per occurrence in a form
acceptable to the Fire Services Manager;
xiii.
Payment of the designated application fee, if any;
xiv.
Any other information requested by the Fire Services Manager's office.
4.6
The Fire Services Manager or designate may attach any terms and conditions in a written
permission that he or she deems appropriate for the specific event and location.
4.7
A Fire Permit for High Hazard or Display Fireworks shall not be transferable.
4.8
The Fire Services Manager or designate may choose to revoke any previously issued written
letter of permission (Fire Permit) for reasons of non-compliance with:
(a)
The Alberta Fire Code,
(b)
The Explosives Act (Canada),
(c)
The letter of permission (Fire Permit), including any terms and conditions,
(d)
Changes in environmental conditions, and/or,
(e)
For any reasons of safety to life, limb, or property.
PART V - FIRE PERMITS (LOW HAZARD or CONSUMER (FAMILY) FIREWORKS
5.1
In addition to any Fire Permit required under the Forest and Prairie Protection Act, Fire
Permits shall be required under this Bylaw at all times.
5.2
Council from time to time by resolution may establish a fee for issuing a Fire Permit.
5.3
Where an emergency or a potential emergency exists, the Fire Services Manager or designate
shall be empowered to suspend all structural fires, incinerator fires, outdoor fires, any
outdoor camping fire lit for cooking or warming purpose, or the discharging of Fireworks
within all or portions of the County for such a period of time and on such conditions as may
be determined by the Fire Services Manager or designate.
5.4
An application for a Fire Permit to discharge Low Hazard or Consumer Fireworks shall be
made to a Lac Ste. Anne County Fire Guardian or to the Fire Services Manager's office
verbally or in writing. The Fire Guardian or Fire Services Manager shall receive and
consider the application and may refuse issuance of permit on reasonable and probable
grounds that a public interest risk exists for the proposed Fireworks.
5.5
Permitting for Low Hazard or Consumer Fireworks will be allowed year-round.
5.6
The permit application shall include all of the following information:
i.
The name, address, and signature of the person(s) sponsoring the Fireworks
display;
ii.
The name, address, and signature of the person(s) conducting the Fireworks
display, if different from the person(s) sponsoring the Fireworks display;
iii.
The name, address, and signature of the person(s) purchasing the Low Hazard
or Consumer Fireworks if different from the person sponsoring the Fireworks
display;
iv.
The date and time of the proposed Fireworks display;
v.
A detailed description of the proposed Fireworks display;
vi.
The exact location planned for the proposed Fireworks display;
vii.
Written consent from the owner of the property on which the Fireworks
display will be held, if different from the person sponsoring the display;
viii.
Written consent from the owners of adjacent properties on which debris might
reasonably be expected to fall;
ix.
The emergency plan for the event;
x.
The manner and place of storage of all Fireworks prior to, during and after the
Fireworks display;
xi.
The name and address of the vendor(s) that supplied all the Fireworks used in
the Fireworks display;
xii.
Payment of the designated application fee, if any;
xiii.
Any other information requested by the Fire Services Manager's office.
5.7
A person wishing to purchase Low Hazard or Consumer Fireworks must first obtain a Fire
Permit to discharge Fireworks from a Fire Guardian or the Fire Services Manager's office
prior to purchase of same.
5.8
A Fire Guardian, the Fire Services Manager or designate may attach any terms and
conditions in a written permission that he or she deems appropriate for the specific event and
location.
5.9
A Fire Permit for Low Hazard or Consumer Fireworks shall not be transferable.
5.10
The Fire Services Manager or designate may choose to revoke any previously issued written
letter of permission (Fire Permit) for reasons of non-compliance with:
(a)
The Alberta Fire Code,
(f)
The Explosives Act (Canada),
(g)
The letter of permission (Fire Permit), including any terms and conditions,
(h)
Changes in environmental conditions, and/or,
(i)
For any reasons of safety to life, limb, or property.
PART VI - SALE OR PURCHASE OF FIREWORKS
6.1
No person shall wholesale, display for sale, offer for sale, sell, give away, possess or store
any Fireworks within The Summer Village of Ross Haven without the written permission of
a Fire Guardian or the Fire Services Manager's office.
6.2
No person may obtain, purchase, set off, discharge or otherwise handle Fireworks within The
Summer Village of Ross Haven without the written permission of a Fire Guardian or the Fire
Services Manager's office.
6.3
No person shall sell Fireworks to any person without seeing that person's Driver's License or
other photo identification issued by the Government's of Canada or Alberta.
6.4
No person shall sell Fireworks to anyone under the age of 18 years.
6.5
No person under the age of 18 years shall purchase Fireworks.
6.6
No person shall bring Fireworks into The Summer Village of Ross Haven without the written
permission of a Fire Guardian or the Fire Services Manager's office.
6.7
No person shall set up, set off, fire, discharge or energize a pyrotechnics display in the
Summer Village of Ross Haven without the written permission of a Fire Guardian or the Fire
Services Manager's office.
6.8
Fireworks may be sold, purchased, and discharged within the Summer Village of Ross
Haven year-round.
6.9
Fireworks may only be sold and purchased between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Mountain Standard Time.
6.10
A wholesaler or distributor of Fireworks wishing to provide Fireworks to a retail vendor in
The Summer Village of Ross Haven must first apply and obtain the written permission of the
Fire Services Manager or designate.
6.11
A retail vendor wishing to sell Fireworks to persons in The Summer Village of Ross Haven
must first apply and obtain the written permission of the Fire Services Manager or designate.
This permission must include approval and acceptance of the storage area and the required
Fire Safety Plan as outlined in the Alberta Fire Code.
6.12
A retail vendor wishing to sell Fireworks to persons in The Summer Village of Ross Haven
must retain all the information required from every purchaser by the Alberta Fire Code for a
period of not less than two years as outlined in the Alberta Fire Code. This information will
include:
i.
The date of sale;
ii.
The name, address, and phone number of the purchaser;
iii.
A description of the Fireworks sold;
iv.
The date and time the Fireworks will be discharged;
v.
The location and description of the site where the Fireworks will be
discharged;
vi.
A copy of the written permission to discharge, issued by the Fire Services
Manager's office of the municipality where the Fireworks will be discharged,
or from a Forest Officer where the discharge is to take place within a forest
protection area, and;
vii.
A copy of the written permission to purchase Fireworks issued by the Fire
Services Manager's office of Lac Ste. Anne County.
6.13
Low Hazard (Consumer / Family) or High Hazard (Display) Fireworks shall not be sold,
given away, or discharged during times of Fire Advisory or Fire Bans.
6.14
Possessing, transporting, giving away, storing or discharging of Low Hazard (Consumer /
Family) Fireworks purchased outside of the Summer Village of Ross Haven boundaries,
must comply with the regulations as stated in the most current version of the Alberta Fire
Code and the permit requirements under this Bylaw.
PART VII - OFFENSES
7.1
Breach of this Bylaw is an offence and upon conviction shall be subject to the penalties for
contravening this Bylaw shall be identified in Schedule "A" and in the absence of a specified
penalty, to a fine not less than $250.00 and not more than $10,000.00.
7.2
No person(s) shall discharge Fireworks without a Fire Permit as is required under this Bylaw.
7.3
No person(s) shall sell, offer for sale, store, give away, distribute, discharge, or set off
Fireworks without a permit.
7.4
No person(s) shall sell Low Hazard (Consumer / Family) Fireworks within The Summer
Village of Ross Haven to any person under the age of 18 years.
7.5
Any person who discharges Fireworks for the purposes described in this Bylaw is
responsible to ensure that it is conducted in a safe manner.
7.6
No person(s) shall discharge Low Hazard (Consumer / Family) Fireworks within The
Summer Village of Ross Haven, except during the hours of 20:00 hours to 23:59 hours.
7.7
Where an Enforcement Officer (Community Peace Officer, Bylaw Enforcement Officer or
Police Officer with authority to enforce the bylaws of The Summer Village of Ross Haven)
has reasonable grounds to believe that a person has violated any provision of this Bylaw, the
Enforcement Officer may commence Court proceedings against such person by issuing the
person a Violation Ticket pursuant to the provisions of the Provincial Offences Procedure
Act.
7.8
The issuance of a Violation Ticket as noted in 7.7 shall require a Court appearance by the
person pursuant to Part 2 of the Provincial Offences Procedure Act.
7.9
Where a Safety Codes Officer in the Fire Discipline, holding a Designation of Powers to The
Summer Village of Ross Haven, or an Enforcement Officer noted in 7.7 above, has
reasonable grounds to believe that a person has violated any provision of the Alberta Fire
Code, they may commence Court proceedings under the Safety Codes Act against such
person by filing information pursuant to the provisions of the Provincial Offences Procedure
Act.
7.10
In respect to any costs or fees levied or charged under this Bylaw:
(a)
The Summer Village of Ross Haven may recover such costs or fees as an amount due
and owing to The Summer Village of Ross Haven pursuant to Section 552 of the
Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, Chapter M-26; and,
(b)
In default of payment, where permitted by the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A.
2000, Chapter M-26, Section 553(1) (c), add the amounts due to the Tax Roll of the
property in question.
PART VIII - SEVERABILITY
8.1
Should any part of this Bylaw be found to have been improperly enacted, for any reason,
then such Section or Part shall be regarded as severable from the rest of this Bylaw and this
Bylaw remaining after such severance shall be effective and enforceable as if the Part found
to be improperly enacted had not been enacted as part of this Bylaw.
Schedule "A"
WHEREAS, under the provisions of Section 44 of the Provincial Offences Procedure
Act, and under the provisions of Section 7 of the Municipal Government Act, Council
may by Bylaw provide for the payment of Violation Tickets or summons out of Court.
A notice of form (commonly called a Violation Ticket) may be issued by an Enforcement
officer to any person charged with a breach of any of the provisions of this Bylaw and the
hereto-mentioned Acts shall apply in regards to the payment.
First
Second Subsequent
Offence Offence
Offence
(NO TIME LIMITS BETWEEN OFFENCES)
Section 6.13 Sell, give away, or discharge
$1,000.00 $5,000.00 $10,000.00
Fireworks during times of a
Fire Advisory or Fire Ban.
Section 7.2
Discharge Fireworks without
$250.00 $750.00 $2,000.00
a subsisting Fireworks Permit if
required under this Bylaw or the
Forest Protection Act or both.
Section 7.3
Sell, offer for sale, store, give away, $500.00 $2,000.00 $10,000.00
distribute, discharge, or set off
Fireworks without a Fireworks
Permit.
Section 7.5
Sell Low Hazard Fireworks within
$500.00 $2,000.00 $10,000.00
Lac Ste. Anne County to any person
under the age of 18 years.
Section 7.6
Fail to burn or discharge Fireworks $500.00 $2,000.00 $10,000.00
in a safe manner.
HIGH HAZARD (DISPLAY) FIREWORKS PERMIT
PERMIT TO PURCHASE AND DISCHARGE
HIGH HAZARD FIREWORKS (CLASS 7.2)
Permit Number: _________
ISSUED TO:
Permit Fee: $25.00
Name: ______________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: ____________________________________________________________________
Phone: (Bus.) _______________________________ (Res.) _______________________________
DISPLAY INFORMATION (Required):
Location of Display: _________________________________________________________________
Display Date: _____________________________________________ Time: _________________
Legal Land Description: Lot _____ Block _____ Plan __________________
OR: STREET ADDRESS:___________________________________________ in the Summer Village of Ross Haven
Fireworks Supervisor: ______________________________________________________________
Certificate #: ____________________
Property Owner: ____________________________________________________________________
Property Owner Contact Phone #: _________________________________
Signature of Property Owner: _______________________________________________________
(Not valid without property owner signature)
Name of Permit Holder: _____________________________________________________________
(Please print)
Permit Holder Signature: ____________________________________________________________
Detailed Site Plan Attached
Insurance Certificate Attached
Site Security/Emergency Plan Attached
Written Permission from:
Detailed Description of Fireworks Being
Landowner
Displayed at Event
Adjacent Landowners
Special Conditions
This permit is subject to the conditions on the reverse and to cancellation of breach of any of the
requirements of Section 5.7 of the Alberta Fire Code 2006.
Additional Precautions: ______________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
County Fire Services Representative: ________________________________________________
(Please Print)
Representative Signature: ___________________________________________________________
CONDITIONS:
Excerpts from the Alberta Fire Code 2006
Section 5.7. Fireworks
5.7.1 Fireworks
A-5.7.1 Municipalities have the authority to regulate fireworks within their jurisdiction under the Municipal Government Act.
Municipalities can use the Municipal Government Act to establish a fireworks permit bylaw allowing the municipality to
permit fireworks. A fireworks permit bylaw established by a municipality may have provisions that include or exclude any
activity involving fireworks.
5.7.1.1 Application
1) Except as permitted by Sentence (2), this Section shall apply to the sale and discharge of fireworks and pyrotechnic devices.
2) This Section shall not apply to a person who possesses or discharges fireworks commonly used as distress flares.
5.7.1.2. Manufacture, Importation, and Transportation
1) The manufacture and importation of fireworks shall be in conformance with the "Explosives Act" and its Regulations, published
by Natural Resources Canada.
2) The transportation of fireworks shall be in conformance with the "Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act" and its Regulations.
5.7.1.3. Discharge
1) Except as permitted in Clause 5.7.1.7.(1)(b), no person shall discharge, fire or set off fireworks from, on or over
a) public land as defined in the Public Lands Act, or
b) a forest protection area designated under the Forest and Prairie Protection Act.
5.7.1.7. Written Permission
A-5.7.1.7. Due to the fact that fireworks can be purchased in one municipality and discharged in another, individuals must
ensure that written permission is obtained from all of the appropriate authorities if this is the case.
1) No person shall
a) purchase, possess, handle, discharge, fire or set off fireworks unless written permission issued by the fire department
for that purpose has been obtained, or
b) discharge, fire of set off fireworks in a forest protection area unless written permission issued by a forest officer for that
purpose has been obtained.
2) Written permission issued under Sentence (1)
a) shall specify the date, time and location on which the fireworks are to be discharged, and considers necessary to
ensure the safe use of the fireworks.
3) Permission shall not be granted under this Section in respect to high-hazard fireworks unless the applicant possesses a fireworks
supervisor card issued pursuant to the "Explosives Act" and its Regulations, published by Natural Resources Canada.
5.7.1.9. Age Requirement
1) No person who is under 18 years of age shall purchase, possess, handle, discharge, fire or set off fireworks.
5.7.1.10. Discharging
1) Fireworks from which a projectile is discharged shall be set up in such a manner so that when ignited the projectile will go into
the air in a vertical direction not more than 15° off the perpendicular.
2) Where ground level fireworks are discharged
a) they shall be positioned out of the firing range of aerial fireworks and in a location where there is no dry grass or
combustible material on the ground beneath them, and
b) the area shall be thoroughly wet down immediately before the fireworks are discharged.
3) A portable extinguisher having a rating of not less than 2-A shall be provided and kept in the immediate discharge area.
5.7.1.11. High-Hazard Display
1) Where high-hazard fireworks are discharged, the person responsible for discharging the fireworks shall ensure that
a) they have a least 2 assistants who are competent persons over 18 years of age and have been trained in the proper
handling of fireworks,
b) the fireworks are set up in conformance with the "Display Fireworks Manual," published by natural Resources Canada,
c) at least 2 portable extinguishers each having a rating not less than 2-A shall be not more than 45 m from the location at
which the fireworks are discharged,
d) the potential landing area is cleared of spectators, vehicles, dry grass and other combustible material immediately prior
to the beginning of the display and during the display,
e) nothing other that a flashlight or electrical lighting is used for artificial illumination,
f) no person, other than persons responsible for discharging the fireworks, is closer that 45 m from the location at which
the fireworks are being discharged,
g) the location at which the fireworks are discharged is at least
i) 60 m from any highway or other similar means of travel used by the public, and
ii) 15 m from the nearest overhead obstruction,
h) a complete search is conducted of the display area for any duds within 12 hours of the conclusion of the display, and
i) any unused fireworks or duds remaining are disposed of in a safe manner within 12 hours of the conclusion of the display.
LOW HAZARD (CONSUMER / FAMILY) FIREWORKS PERMIT
PERMIT TO PURCHASE AND DISCHARGE
LOW HAZARD FIREWORKS (CLASS 7.1 AND 7.2.1)
PART 1
Permit Number: _________
ISSUED TO:
Permit Fee: $25.00
Name: ______________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: ____________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: _________________________ Landowner: YES _____ NO _____
PURCHASER (BUYER) INFORMATION:
Name: ______________________________________________________________________________
Rural Address: _____________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: ____________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: _________________________ Drivers' License #: ________________________
DESCRIPTION AND QUANTITY OF FIREWORKS:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
DISPLAY INFORMATION (Required):
Location of Display (Rural Address): _________________________________________________
Display Date: _____________________________________________ Time: _________________
Legal Land Description: Lot _____ Block _____ Plan __________________
OR: STREET ADDRESS:___________________________________________ in the Summer Village of Ross Haven
Property Owner: ____________________________________________________________________
Property Owner Contact Phone #: _________________________
Signature of Property Owner: _______________________________________________________
(Not valid without property owner signature)
Name of Permit Holder: _____________________________________________________________
(Please print)
Permit Holder Signature: ____________________________________________________________
**please complete reverse side of this permit**
Lac Ste. Anne County Information:
Additional Precautions: ______________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
County Fire Services Representative: ________________________________________________
(Please Print)
Representative Signature: ___________________________________________________________
PART 2
Checklist
**must be completed at time of purchase**
Are you over 18 years of age?
Yes _____ No _____
Has the vendor / seller provided you with the manufacturer's
instructions on safe use of Fireworks?
Yes _____ No _____
Has written permission been obtained from the landowner at
the discharge site?
Yes _____ No _____
Has written permission been obtained from the landowner(s)
or occupant(s) of adjacent lands on which debris might
reasonably fall?
Yes _____ No _____
If leaving Lac Ste. Anne County, has the Fire Department in
the jurisdiction of the Fireworks sale been contacted?
Yes _____ No _____
Has the Lac Ste. Anne County Protective Services been
contacted at 780-785-3411 or 1-866-880-5722 and provided
with copies of the landowners / adjacent landowners consent
forms?
Yes _____ No _____
Has the discharge site been cleared of dry grass and / or
combustible materials and entire discharge area thoroughly
wet down?
Yes _____ No _____
Is there a portable fire extinguisher, having a rating of not less
than 2A in the immediate discharge area?
Yes _____ No _____
If you have answered NO to any of the aforementioned questions,
you will be in contravention of the Alberta Fire Code 2006.
Fireworks are to be discharged on private property ONLY. No Fireworks may be
discharged from Public Lands (road allowances, beaches, parks, etc.) without the
written consent from the municipality where the Public Lands are located.
A record of each sale must be kept on the premises where the sale occurred for a
period of not less than two (2) years following the date of sale. This form must be made
available to Lac Ste. Anne County immediately upon Inspection.
** Applicants are advised to confirm Insurance Coverage for planned activities **
PART 3
I have read and understand PART 1 and PART 2 of this permit application.
I agree to comply with all conditions of this permit and understand that I will be
held responsible for any contravention of Section 5.7 of the Alberta Fire Code.
_______________________________________
_____________________________________
Print name of Fireworks Buyer
Print name of Fireworks Vendor (Seller)
_______________________________________ _____________________________________
Signature of Fireworks Buyer (MUST BE SIGNED)
Signature of Fireworks Vendor (MUST BE SIGNED)
____________________
______________________________
Date
Fireworks Vendor Authorization Number
CONDITIONS:
Excerpts from the Alberta Fire Code 2006
Section 5.7. Fireworks
5.7.1 Fireworks
A-5.7.1 Municipalities have the authority to regulate fireworks within their jurisdiction under the Municipal Government Act.
Municipalities can use the Municipal Government Act to establish a fireworks permit bylaw allowing the municipality to
permit fireworks. A fireworks permit bylaw established by a municipality may have provisions that include or exclude any
activity involving fireworks.
5.7.1.1 Application
1) Except as permitted by Sentence (2), this Section shall apply to the sale and discharge of fireworks and pyrotechnic devices.
2) This Section shall not apply to a person who possesses or discharges fireworks commonly used as distress flares.
5.7.1.2. Manufacture, Importation, and Transportation
1) The manufacture and importation of fireworks shall be in conformance with the "Explosives Act" and its Regulations, published
by Natural Resources Canada.
2) The transportation of fireworks shall be in conformance with the "Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act" and its Regulations.
5.7.1.3. Discharge
1) Except as permitted in Clause 5.7.1.7.(1)(b), no person shall discharge, fire or set off fireworks from, on or over
a) public land as defined in the Public Lands Act, or
b) a forest protection area designated under the Forest and Prairie Protection Act.
5.7.1.7. Written Permission
A-5.7.1.7. Due to the fact that fireworks can be purchased in one municipality and discharged in another, individuals must
ensure that written permission is obtained from all of the appropriate authorities if this is the case.
1) No person shall
a) purchase, possess, handle, discharge, fire or set off fireworks unless written permission issued by the fire department
for that purpose has been obtained, or
b) discharge, fire of set off fireworks in a forest protection area unless written permission issued by a forest officer for that
purpose has been obtained.
2) Written permission issued under Sentence (1)
a) shall specify the date, time and location on which the fireworks are to be discharged, and considers necessary to
ensure the safe use of the fireworks.
3) Permission shall not be granted under this Section in respect to high-hazard fireworks unless the applicant possesses a fireworks
supervisor card issued pursuant to the "Explosives Act" and its Regulations, published by Natural Resources Canada.
5.7.1.9. Age Requirement
1) No person who is under 18 years of age shall purchase, possess, handle, discharge, fire or set off fireworks.
5.7.1.10. Discharging
1) Fireworks from which a projectile is discharged shall be set up in such a manner so that when ignited the projectile will go into
the air in a vertical direction not more than 15° off the perpendicular.
2) Where ground level fireworks are discharged
a) they shall be positioned out of the firing range of aerial fireworks and in a location where there is no dry grass or
combustible material on the ground beneath them, and
b) the area shall be thoroughly wet down immediately before the fireworks are discharged.
3) A portable extinguisher having a rating of not less than 2-A shall be provided and kept in the immediate discharge area.
3.2.10. Indoor Storage of Fireworks
3.2.10.1. Application
1) Except as permitted in Sentence (2), this Subsection shall apply to the indoor storage of Fireworks.
2) This Subsection shall not apply to the storage of Fireworks commonly used as distress flares.
3.2.10.2 Dwelling Units
1) High Hazard Fireworks shall not be stored in a dwelling unit.
2) Not more than 10kg gross weight of Low Hazard Fireworks obtained in accordance with Part 5 shall be stored in a dwelling unit.
3) If Low Hazard Fireworks are stored in a dwelling unit, they shall be stored
a) in a secure container,
b) in a cool, dry area, and
c) away from
i) an open flame,
ii) excessive heat, or
iii) spark-producing equipment or tools.
3.2.10.5. Low Hazard Storage
1) Low Hazard Fireworks that are displayed for sale shall be
a) in lots that do not exceed 25kg each gross weight,
b) in a package, glass case or other suitable receptacle away from flammable or combustible substances, and
c) in a place that is not exposed to direct or refracted sunlight or excessive heat.
2) Where Low Hazard Fireworks that exceed 25kg gross weight are stored, they shall be in a container meeting the requirements of
the "Explosives Act" and its Regulations, published by Natural Resources Canada.
3) Where Low Hazard Fireworks that exceed 100kg gross weight are stored, they shall be stored in a separate store or warehouse
meeting the requirements of the "Explosives Act" and its Regulations, published by Natural Resources Canada.
LANDOWNER and ADJACENT LANDOWNER
APPROVAL (PERMISSION) FOR
HIGH HAZARD FIREWORKS DISCHARGE
OR LOW HAZARD FIREWORKS DISCHARGE
LANDOWNER(S) NAME: _____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER(S): _________________________ _________________________
FIREWORKS DISPLAY LOCATION PROPERTY INFORMATION -
RURAL ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________________
LEGAL LAND DESCRIPTION: Lot _____ Block _____ Plan ________
or: Street Address:_______________________________ in the Summer Village of Ross Haven
DATE OF FIREWORKS DISPLAY: ______________________________ TIME: ______________
LANDOWNER SIGNATURE: _________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
ADJACENT LANDOWNER NAME: ____________________________________________________
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER(S): _________________________ __________________________
ROSS HAVEN ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________________
LANDOWNER SIGNATURE: _________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
ADJACENT LANDOWNER NAME: ____________________________________________________
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER(S): _________________________ __________________________
ROSS HAVEN ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________________
LANDOWNER SIGNATURE: _________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
DATE SIGNED:
DATE SIGNED:
DATE SIGNED:
Lac Ste. Anne County
Fire Services
VENDOR LOW HAZARD FIREWORKS PERMIT
PERMIT TO SELL, STORE, DISTRIBUTE OR GIVE AWAY
LOW HAZARD FIREWORKS
Permit Number: _________
ISSUED TO:
Permit Fee: $75.00
Business Name: ____________________________________________________________________
Operating Name (if different from above): ____________________________________________
Owner's Name: _____________________________________________________________________
Business Address: __________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: ____________________________________________________________________
Contact Phone Numbers: ____________________________ ___________________________
Application Date: ______________________________
Applicant / Owner Signature: ________________________________________________________
ANY PART / BUSINESS THAT INTENDS TO GIVE AWAY, SELL, STORE, OR DISTRIBUTE
LOW HAZARD FIREWORKS MUST CONFORM TO SECTION 5.7 OF THE ALBERTA FIRE CODE 2006.
Approval Date: ______________________________
Lac Ste. Anne County Low Hazard Fireworks Vendor Number: ________________________
County Fire Services Representative: ________________________________________________
(Please Print)
Representative Signature: ___________________________________________________________
Lac Ste. Anne County Office Use ONLY
LOW HAZARD FIREWORKS REGULATIONS
Code requirements come into force effective September 2, 2007. All code requirements
are referenced from the Alberta Fire Code 2006 edition.
Section 5.7. Fireworks
5.7.1.8. Fireworks Sales
1) No person shall sell, offer for sale or store for the purpose of sale, Fireworks, unless
(a) permission is obtained from the Fire Department for the sale and storage, and
(b) the building or place used for the sale or storage conforms to Part 3.
2) A request for permission under Sentence (1) shall be accompanied by a copy of the
applicant's current business license issued by the municipality in which the applicant
carries on business.
3) A person who sells Fireworks or offers them for sale shall ensure that
(a) the manufacturer's instructions on the safe use of Fireworks are provided with
each sale.
(b) notices acceptable to the Fire Department are posted at the sales outlet
outlining the instructions referred to in Clause (a).
(c) a record of each sale is kept on the premises where the sale occurs for a
period of not less than two years following the date of the sale, and
(d) A record referred to in Clause (c) shows
i. the date of the sale,
ii. the name, address and phone number of the purchaser,
iii. a description of the Fireworks sold,
iv. the date and time the Fireworks will be discharged, and
v. the location and a description of the site where the Fireworks will
be discharged.
4) A person who sells Fireworks or offers them for sale shall make available the
record referred to in Clause (3) (c) in conformance with Article 2.2.1.2. of Division
C.
LOW HAZARD FIREWORKS
VENDOR PERMIT CONDITIONS
1.
Lac Ste. Anne County requires a full site inspection, at the
expense of the Business, by an approved Safety Codes
Officer in the Fire and Building Discipline, for compliance to
building and storage requirements as outlined in Section 5.7
of the Alberta Fire Code.
2.
Low Hazard Fireworks Vendor Permit holders are subject to
random inspections / audits, at which time all Sale &
Discharge Permit information must be readily made available.
3.
The Low Hazard Fireworks Vendor Permit must be renewed
on an annual basis, coinciding with the calendar year.
4.
Low Hazard Fireworks Vendor Permits may be suspended
during times of Fire Advisories or Fire Bans. Sales ARE NOT
permitted under these conditions.
The Lac Ste. Anne County Low Hazard Fireworks Vendor Permit
may be cancelled at any time if the vendor is found to be in
contravention of any of the requirements set out in the Alberta Fire
Code and the Lac Ste. Anne County Fireworks Bylaw.
All information collected must be used and stored in accordance
with Regulations set out in the Personal Information Protection Act.
VENDOR SELF CHECKLIST
1.
Do you have / allow smoking, open flame devices or spark
producing equipment in any place, site, or building used
for the sale, storage, or retail display of Fireworks?
Yes ___ No ___
2. Do you have a sign reading "FIREWORKS - NO SMOKING
or OPEN FLAME" in letters at least 100mm high, posted in
locations acceptable to the Fire Services Department?
Yes ___ No ___
3. Are your Fireworks stored in lots that do not exceed 25 kg
each, gross weight?
Yes ___ No ___
4. If you have quantities of LOW HAZARD Fireworks that
exceed 25 kg gross weight, are they stored in a container
meeting the requirements of the Explosives Act (Canada)
and its Regulations published by Natural Resources
Canada?
Yes ___ No ___
5. If you have quantities of LOW HAZARD Fireworks that
exceed 100 kg gross weight, are they stored in a separate
store or warehouse meeting the requirements of the
Explosives Act (Canada) and its Regulations published by
Natural Resources Canada?
Yes ___ No ___
6. Do you have a portable fire extinguisher in buildings /
areas where Fireworks are stored?
Yes ___ No ___
7. Have you complied with all conditions set out by Lac Ste.
Anne County to obtain a LOW HAZARD Fireworks Vendor
Permit?
Yes ___ No ___
8. Are employees that will be selling / handling Fireworks at
your store 18 years of age or older?
Yes ___ No ___
9. Does your Business have the ability to store the personal
information collected on the Fireworks & Discharge Permit
safely and securely in accordance with Regulations set out
in the Personal Information Protection Act?
Yes ___ No ___
If you have answered "NO" to any item, please contact the Fire Services
Department prior to submitting your application. A "NO" will be in contravention of
Provincial or Federal Codes and Regulations and may disqualify and / or delay your
application.