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The Corporation of the City of Kenora
By-Law Number 92 - 2024
A By-law to Regulate the Discharge of Fireworks Within the
City of Kenora
Whereas Section 10(2), paragraph 6, of the Municipal Act, 2001, authorizes a municipality
to pass by-laws for the health, safety, and well-being of persons; and
Whereas Section 121 of the Municipal Act, 2001, 5.0. 2001 c.25 as amended provides that
a local municipality may prohibit and regulate the discharge of fireworks and to prohibit
such activities unless a permit is obtained from the municipality for those activities and
may impose conditions; and
Whereas Section 130 of the Municipal Act, 2001, 5.0. 2001 c.25 as amended provides
that a municipality may regulate matters for purposes related to the health, safety, and
well-being of the inhabitants of the municipality; and
Whereas Council deems it necessary to regulate by By-law the discharge of fireworks
within the City of Kenora for the protection of persons and property in accordance with the
authority set out in subsection 10(2)8. of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25; and
Whereas Subsection 7.1(4) of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, S.O. 1997, c.4, as
amended, provides that a municipality may appoint an officer to enter upon land and into
structures at any reasonable time to inspect the land and structures to determine whether
by-laws enacted under this section are being complied with; and
Whereas Subsection 7.1(5) of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, S.O. 1997, c.4, as
amended, provides that the exercise of powers by an officer appointed under this section
shall be conducted in accordance with Part XIV of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.
25 as amended ("Act") other than clause 431 (a) of that Act; and
Whereas in accordance with Section 425 of the Act, a municipality may pass by- laws
providing that a person who contravenes a by-law of the municipality passed under the Act
is guilty of an offence; and
Whereas in accordance with Section 429 of the Act, a municipality may establish a system
of fines for offences under a by-law of the municipality passed under this Act; and
Whereas Section 444 of the Act states if a municipality is satisfied that a contravention of
a by-law of the municipality passed under this Act has occurred, the municipality may make
an order requiring the person who contravened the by-law or who caused or permitted the
contravention or the owner or occupier of the land on which the contravention occurred to
discontinue the contravening activity; and
Whereas Section 426(1) of the Act provides that no person shall hinder or obstruct, or
attempt to hinder or obstruct any person who is exercising a power or performing a duty
under this Act, or a by-law passed under this Act and that any person who contravenes
subsection (1) is guilty of an offence; and
Whereas Section 426(4) of the Act states that any person who contravenes subsection (1)
is guilty of an offence; and
Whereas Section 446(1) of the Act states that if a municipality has the authority under this
or any other Act or under a by-law under this or any other Act to direct or require a person
to do a matter or thing, the municipality may also provide that, in default of it being done
by the person directed or required to do it, the matter or thing shall be done at the person's
expense; and
Whereas Section 446(3) of the Act states that the municipality may recover the costs of
doing a matter or thing under subsection (1) from the person directed or required to do it by
action or by adding the costs to the tax roll and collecting them in the same manner as
property taxes;
Now Therefore the Council of The Corporation of The City of Kenora enacts as
follows:
1. Definitions
1.1
"act" shall mean the Explosives Act, R.S.C. 1985, c.E-17 as amended and all
Regulations thereto;
1.2
"Chief Fire Official" means the City's Fire Chief, or their designate;
1.3
"City" means The Corporation of the City of Kenora;
1.4
"consumer fireworks" means an outdoor, low hazard, recreational firework for which
a permit is not required that is classed as a subdivision 1 of Division 2 of Class 7
Fireworks under the Explosives Act and includes fireworks showers, fountains,
golden rain, lawn lights, pin wheels, roman candles, volcanoes, and sparklers.
1.5
"competent adult" means any person (18 years of age or older) who can exercise
the required judgement and is capable of performing the necessary actions to
control and prevent its unwanted spread.
1.6
"discharge" when used in relation to fireworks, prohibited fireworks and
firecrackers, includes firing, igniting, exploding, and setting of such articles or
causing the setting off such articles.
1.7
"dusk" means the period of the evening, one half-hour before the astronomical
sunset time determined for that date and geographic location and elevation, until
darkness begins.
1.8
"duty of care" - everyone who has an explosive substance in his or her possession
or under his or her care and control is under a legal duty to use reasonable care to
prevent bodily harm and death to persons or damage to property by that explosive
device;
1.9
"display fireworks" means an outdoor high hazard, recreational firework that is
classed as a subdivision 2 of Division 2 of Class 7 Fireworks under the Explosives
Act, for which a permit shall be required and includes rockets, serpents, shells,
bombshells, tourbillions, maroons, large wheels, bouquets, bombardos, waterfalls,
fountains, batteries, illumination, set pieces and pigeons but does not include
consumer fireworks.
1.10 "Explosives Act" means the Explosives Act, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985,
Chapter E-17, and the Explosives Regulation, 2013, SOR/2013- 211, enacted
thereunder as amended from time to time.
1.11 "firecrackers" means a small, fused cylinder filled with explosive fireworks
composition and designed to produce a sound effect when ignited and that do not
create a subsequent visual display.
1.12 "Firefighter" means any person, or any rank of person employed in, or appointed
to the City of Kenora Fire & Emergency Servicesand assigned to undertake fire
protection or fire prevention services.
1.13 "fireworks" means any and all fireworks including consumer fireworks, display
fireworks, and firecrackers.
1.14 "Fireworks Supervisor" means a Person who has, at the minimum, a valid and
subsiding fireworks operator certificate (Display Supervisor) issued pursuant to the
Explosives Act.
1.15 "flying lanterns" also known as sky lanterns is a lantern with a paper shell and wire
frame that holds a heat or fuel source at the base of the lantern that is ignited. Once
released, there is no control over where the lanterns travel or where they land.
1.16 "Officer" means the Chief Fire Official, Deputy Chief Fire Official, Fire Prevention
Officer, Enforcement Officer, or such other law enforcement officer By-law
appointed by the City of Kenora.
1.17 "owner" means the registered owner or any person, firm or corporation having
control over, or possession, of any portion of the building or property under
consideration.
1.18 "permit" means a permit issued by the Chief Fire Official under this By-law to
discharge fireworks for a specified location, date, and period of time.
1.19 "person" means an individual, business, a partnership, or a corporation.
1.20 "prohibited fireworks" means any fireworks not listed on the List of Authorized
Explosives published by Natural Resources Canada.
1.21 "special effect pyrotechnics" means explosives that are classified under Class 7,
Subdivision 5 of Division 2 of the Explosives Regulations and any authorized
explosive of a class set out in Section 6 of the Explosive Regulations that is made,
manufactured or used to produce a pyrotechnic special effect in connection with a
motion picture, theater or television production, or as a performance, before a live
audience.
2
Administration and Enforcement
2.1
The Chief Fire Official shall be responsible for the administration of this By-
law.
2.2
Enforcement of this By-law is the responsibility of the Chief Fire Official, or
designate, any By-law Enforcement Officer for the City of Kenora, Ontario
Provincial Police, or such other law enforcement officer appointed by The
Corporation of the City of Kenora.
2.3
The Chief Fire Official may refuse to issue a permit, revoke any or all issued
permits or attach any such conditions or requirements to the permit as may
be deemed necessary.
2.4
Any Officer or Firefighter may always enter and inspect any property or
premises to ascertain whether the provisions of this By-law are complied with
and to enforce or carry into effect the By-law.
2.5
Any person who fails to comply with the provisions of this By-law or fails to
cease discharge of fireworks once notification to do so has been given to him
by an Officer or a Firefighter shall, in addition to any penalty provided herein,
be liable to the City for all expenses incurred for the purposes of responding
to an call for service caused by them discharge of fireworks and such
expenses may be recovered by court action or in a like manner as municipal
taxes.
3
Application of By-Law
3.1
This by-law applies to all lands and premises within the City.
3.2
This by-law does not apply to the following low hazard fireworks having a
practical use: highway safety flares, fuse and other small distress signals
classes as Class 7, Division 3, Subdivision 4 of the Act.
3.3
This by-law does not apply to explosives or explosive materials and/or
detonation, and/or explosions:
a)
created at quarries or construction sites for the purposes of creating
aggregate stone, construction materials or the removal or
repositioning of said materials;
b)
made by the Ontario Provincial Police, Royal Canadian Mounted
Police, the Canadian Military, or any other public law enforcement
agency;
4
General Requirements and Prohibitions
4.1
Except where exempt, no person shall discharge or cause to be discharge
fireworks without first having obtained a permit from the Chief Fire Official.
4.2
No person shall discharge or cause to be discharge fireworks:
a)
that are prohibited fireworks;
b)
that are display fireworks without holding a valid display supervisor
certification;
c)
that are special effect pyrotechnics without holding a valid fireworks
operators certificate (pyrotechnician) certification;
d)
that are firecrackers;
e)
during times prohibited by this By-law;
f)
contrary to any condition attached to a permit issued under this By-law;
g)
for a period during which an air quality health index value forecasted
or reported by Environment Canada for the Kenora District is greater
than seven (7);
h)
for a period during which a municipal burn ban has been issued by the
Chief Fire Official;
i)
that are not supervised continuously by a competent adult;
j)
that are within four (4) metres of a structure, fence, or property line;
k)
that are located on any public highway or on any property owned or
maintained by the City without specific written permission;
l)
without adequate tools and/or water immediately available to contain
or extinguish a fire caused by the fireworks or fireworks debris;
m)
in a manner to create a danger or nuisance to any person or property;
n)
after being ordered to cease discharge fireworks by an Officer or
Firefighter;
o)
where the fireworks pose a hazard, at the sole discretion of the Chief
Fire Official;
p)
at any location when wind or other conditions are such that they would
likely cause,
i)
a decrease in visibility on any highway; or
ii)
a fire in adjacent brush, grassed area, structure or other
combustible materials.
4.3
No person, other than a competent person, shall be in possession of
fireworks.
4.4
No person shall release flying lanterns (sky lanterns) within the City.
4.5
No person shall display, offer for sale, or sell flying lanterns within the City.
5
Permit to Discharge Consumer Fireworks
5.1
A permit shall not be required for the discharge of consumer fireworks in the
City, on the following designated dates or holidays:
a)
3 days before and on the third Monday of May, being Victoria Day
b)
3 days before and including July 1, being Canada Day, and 3 days after
July 1 inclusive of July 4, being Independence Day (U.S.A.)
c)
3 days before and on the first Monday of August, being Civic Holiday
d)
3 days before and on the first Monday of September, being Labour Day
e)
December 31, being New Year's Eve;
5.2
Except as described in section 5.1, no person shall discharge consumer
fireworks unless the person has obtained a permit to discharge consumer
fireworks from the Chief Fire Official.
5.3
A permit to discharge consumer fireworks shall not be issued to a person
under the age of eighteen (18) years.
5.4
Every person who wishes to discharge consumer fireworks in the City shall:
a)
submit an application for a permit to discharge consumer fireworks to
the Chief Fire Official at least seven days before said date, on such
prescribed application form as may be issued by the Chief Fire Official.
Said application form shall include:
i)
the name, address and telephone number of the applicant and
the sponsoring organization, if applicable;
ii)
the date and time of the proposed discharge of consumer
fireworks.
iii)
a description of the site on the property where the discharge of
consumer fireworks is proposed;
iv)
a list of the type and kind of consumer fireworks to be discharged;
v)
proof of the written authorization of the lawful owner or occupier
of the property that consumer fireworks may be discharged on
his or her property, if applicable;
vi)
such other information or documentation as the Chief Fire Official
may require.
b)
pay the applicable, non-refundable fee for a permit to discharge
consumer fireworks, pursuant to the City's Tariff of Fees & Charges
By-law, as amended from time to time;
6
Discharge of Consumer Fireworks
6.1
Consumer fireworks are governed by Part 16 of the Explosives Regulation,
2013 (SOR/2013-211) which authorizes the acquisition, storage and sale of
consumer fireworks and regulates their use.
6.2
No person shall discharge consumer fireworks except, on the following
designated dates or holidays:
a)
3 days before and on the third Monday of May, being Victoria Day
b)
3 days before and including July 1, being Canada Day, and 3 days after
July 1 inclusive of July 4, being Independence Day (U.S.A.)
c)
3 days before and on the first Monday of August, being Civic Holiday
d)
3 days before and on the first Monday of September, being Labour Day
e)
December 31, being New Year's Eve;
f)
or any other day for which a permit has been issued by the Chief Fire
Official, and only then on that day.
6.3
Notwithstanding section 6.2 of this By-law, if weather conditions such as rain,
fog, smog, or wind on the date specified on the consumer fireworks discharge
permit does not allow the discharge of consumer fireworks, the consumer
fireworks may be discharged on a mutually agreeable date.
6.4
No person shall discharge consumer fireworks at any time except between
dusk and 11:00 p.m. on the designated days as prescribed in this By-Law,
and between dusk on New Year's Eve and 12:30 a.m. the following day.
6.5
No person shall discharge consumer fireworks:
a)
in any place or manner as to create a danger or nuisance to any person
or property or to do or cause or allow any unsafe act or omission at the
time and place of the discharging of any consumer fireworks;
b)
in a building or automobile.
6.6
Every person who discharges consumer fireworks shall be mindful of their
duty of care to individuals and property, and shall provide the following for
set-up:
a)
an open area away from buildings, vehicles, overhead obstructions,
and dry brush/grass;
b)
a minimum clear area of 30m by 30m for aerial consumer fireworks such
as roman candles, and a minimum clear area of 20m by 20m for
fountains and other ground-based consumer fireworks;
c)
fully operational fire extinguishing equipment (minimum of 2A10BC
extinguisher, 10 litre pressurized water unit or a fully charged garden
hose) ready and accessible at all times when consumer fireworks are
being discharged and for a reasonable period thereafter, at the
consumer fireworks discharge site;
d)
a hard, flat, and level surface for ground-based consumer fireworks to
ensure stability of the item;
e)
a means to bury aerial consumer fireworks to half their length in the
ground or in a large bucket or box filled with earth or sand;
f)
a means to keep all spectators at least 20m away.
6.7
Every person who discharges consumer fireworks shall:
a)
read the instructions, cautions and warnings on each consumer
fireworks item;
b)
light only one (1) consumer firework at a time;
c)
wear proper eye protection and wear proper clothing;
d)
keep children away from consumer fireworks;
e)
use care when handling and firing consumer fireworks;
f)
clean up the area after the display.
6.8
Every person or organization that conducts a consumer fireworks display
shall ensure that all consumer fireworks that failed to fire or were not
discharged are immediately disposed of in a safe manner, having regard to
the particular type of fireworks involved.
7
Permit for Discharge of Display Fireworks
7.1
No person shall discharge display fireworks unless the person has obtained
a permit to discharge display fireworks from the Chief Fire Official;
7.2
Every person who wishes to discharge display fireworks in the City shall:
a)
submit an application for a permit to discharge display fireworks to the
Chief Fire Official at least seven days before said date, on such
prescribed application form as may be issued by the Chief Fire Official.
Said application form shall include:
i)
the name, address and telephone number of the applicant and
the sponsoring organization, if applicable;
ii)
the date and time of the proposed discharge of display fireworks
and, in the event of inclement weather, a mutually agreeable
date for the discharge of display fireworks.
iii)
a site plan of the property where the discharge of display
fireworks is proposed, including separation distances and
access to be provided for fire and emergency vehicles;
iv)
a list of the type and kind of display fireworks to be discharged;
v)
the number of persons authorized to handle and discharge
display fireworks;
vi)
proof of written authorization from the lawful owner or occupier
of the property that display fireworks may be discharged on that
property, if applicable;
vii)
proof of Commercial General Liability insurance subject to the
limit of not less than five million dollars ($5,000,000) inclusive
per occurrence for bodily injury, death, and damage to property,
including loss thereof. Such insurance shall be in the name of
the applicant and shall name the City as an additional insured
thereunder;
viii)
such other information or documentation as the Chief Fire
Official may require.
b)
pay the applicable, non-refundable fee for a permit to discharge
display fireworks, pursuant to the City's User Fee By-law, as amended
from time to time;
7.3
The Chief Fire Official shall inspect the site where the discharge of
display fireworks is to be held.
7.4
An application for a permit for a display fireworks display must be received by
the Chief Fire Official at least thirty (30) days prior to the event.
8
Discharge of Display Fireworks
8.1
Display fireworks are governed by Part 18 of the Explosives Regulation, 2013
(SOR/2013-211) authorizes the acquisition, storage and sale of display
fireworks and their accessories and regulates their use.
8.2
No person shall set off display fireworks without first applying and obtaining
authorization from the City's Chief Fire Official.
8.3
No person shall fire or set off any display fireworks within the City without first
successfully completing a fireworks display supervisor's course and holding
a valid Fireworks Supervisor Card.
8.4
The fireworks supervisor must ensure that the event is conducted safely, and
that the supervision of a display event are followed including; plan, approval,
fireworks to be attended, danger zone, fire prevention and first aid, firing
procedures, firing unit disconnected, and record of use.
8.5
Every person that wishes to hold an event where display fireworks are to be
used, shall fully complete the require application and/or submit any required
information and pay the prescribed user fee before the application is
considered.
8.6
Every applicant for use of display fireworks display shall provide any
additional information to the satisfaction of the Chief Fire Official to allow
proper consideration of the application, including proof of required
certifications required under the Explosives Act and knowledge of the
pyrotechnics special effects manual.
8.7
The Chief Fire Official, considering the contents of the application along with
any additional information requested or obtained, may issue a permit on such
terms & conditions as is deemed appropriate to the proposed display, taking
all known factors into consideration.
8.8
The Chief Fire Official may refuse to grant the permit request and such
decision and reasons for the refusal, will be in writing and shall be final and
not subject to appeal.
8.9
Property damage or injury because of display fireworks shall be the
responsibility of the person discharge the fireworks.
9
Permit for Discharge of Special Effect Pyrotechnics
9.1
No person shall discharge special effect fireworks (pyrotechnics) unless the
person has obtained a permit to discharge display fireworks from the Chief
Fire Official;
9.2
Every person who wishes to discharge special effect fireworks (pyrotechnics)
in the City shall:
a)
submit an application for a permit to discharge special effect fireworks
(pyrotechnics) to the Chief Fire Official at least seven days before said
date, on such prescribed application form as may be issued by the Chief
Fire Official. Said application form shall include:
i)
the name, address and telephone number of the applicant and
the sponsoring organization, if applicable;
ii)
the date and time of the proposed discharge of special effect
fireworks (pyrotechnics) and, in the event of inclement weather,
a mutually agreeable date for the discharge of special effect
fireworks (pyrotechnics).
iii)
a site plan of the property where the discharge of special effect
fireworks (pyrotechnics) is proposed, including separation
distances and access to be provided for fire and emergency
vehicles;
iv)
a list of the type and kind of special effect fireworks
(pyrotechnics) to be discharged;
v)
the number of persons authorized to handle and discharge
special effect fireworks (pyrotechnics);
vi)
proof of written authorization from the lawful owner or occupier
of the property that display fireworks may be discharged on that
property, if applicable;
vii)
proof of Commercial General Liability insurance subject to the
limit of not less than five million dollars ($5,000,000) inclusive
per occurrence for bodily injury, death, and damage to property,
including loss thereof. Such insurance shall be in the name of
the applicant and shall name the City as an additional insured
thereunder;
viii)
such other information or documentation as the Chief Fire
Official may require.
b)
pay the applicable, non-refundable fee for a permit to discharge
display fireworks, pursuant to the City's User Fee By-law, as amended
from time to time;
9.3
The Chief Fire Official shall inspect the site where the discharge of
special effect fireworks (pyrotechnics) is to be held.
9.4
An application for a permit for a special effect fireworks (pyrotechnics) display
must be received by the Chief Fire Official at least thirty (30) days prior to the
event.
10
Discharge of Special Effect Pyrotechnics
10.1 Special effect pyrotechnics are governed by Part 17 of the Explosives
Regulation, 2013 (SOR/2013-211) which authorizes the acquisition, storage
and sale of special effect pyrotechnics and regulates their use.
10.2 No person shall set off special effect fireworks (pyrotechnics) without first
applying and obtaining written authorization from the City's Chief Fire Official.
10.3 No person shall fire or set off any special effect fireworks (pyrotechnics) within
the City without first successfully completing a fireworks operators certificate
(pyrotechnician) for the use of special effect pyrotechnics and holding a
fireworks operators certificate (pyrotechnician) card.
10.4 The pyrotechnician must ensure that the event is conducted safely, and that
the supervision of a pyrotechnic event are followed including; plan, approval,
safety meetings, danger zone, fire prevention and first aid, instructions, firing
and disconnect and logbook of events.
10.5 Every person that wishes to hold an event or special effect production, where
special effect fireworks are to be used, shall fully complete the require
application and/or submit any required information and pay the prescribed
user fee before the application is considered.
10.6 Every applicant for use of special effect fireworks display shall provide any
additional information to the satisfaction of the Chief Fire Official to allow
proper consideration of the application, including proof of required
pyrotechnic certifications required under the Explosives Act and knowledge
of the pyrotechnics special effects manual.
10.7 The Chief Fire Official, considering the contents of the application along with
any additional information requested or obtained, may issue a permit on such
terms & conditions as is deemed appropriate to the proposed display, taking
all known factors into consideration.
10.8 The Chief Fire Official may refuse to grant the permit request and such
decision and reasons for the refusal will be in writing and shall be final and
not subject to appeal.
10.9 Property damage or injury because of special effect fireworks shall be the
responsibility of the person discharge the fireworks.
11
Revocation of Permits
11.1 All permits granted by the Chief Fire Official may be revoked whenever, in the
Chief Fire Official's opinion, the holder of such permit is in non-compliance
with this By-law's conditions or requirements, or the Chief Fire Official has
concerns for public safety.
12
Prohibition
12.1 No person shall discharge fireworks within the City in any manner contrary to
the Criminal Code, R.S., 1985, C-46, as amended, the Act, the Fire Protection
and Prevention Act, 1997 or any other applicable laws. If any provision of this
By-law conflicts with the Act, the more stringent requirements will prevail.
12.2 No person shall discharge any fireworks on City owned lands, including public
streets and roadways, at any time, without the written permission of the Chief
Administrative Officer. Only display fireworks shall be considered in
designated community parks meeting the display site requirements. Said
permission may be denied by the Chief Administrative Officer in his or her
complete discretion and which permission may be subject to terms and
conditions, including but not limited to, the provision of insurance on such
terms and in such amount as set out in section 12 of this by-law.
13
Insurance Requirements
13.1 The applicant for a permit to hold a fireworks display on City property shall
provide and maintain Commercial General Liability insurance subject to limits
or not less than Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) inclusive per occurrence
for bodily injury, death and damage to property including loss of use thereof.
Such insurance shall be in the name of the applicant and shall name the City
as an additional insured thereunder. Such insurance shall include coverage
for displays of fireworks. Such insurance policy shall contain an endorsement
to provide the City within thirty (30) calendar days prior written notice of
cancellation or of a material change that would diminish coverage, and a
Certificate of Insurance evidencing such insurance coverage shall be
provided to the City prior to the issuance of a permit to hold a fireworks
display.
14
Indemnification
14.1 The applicant for a permit as required under this By-law shall indemnify and
save harmless the City from any and all claims, demands, causes of action,
loss, costs or damages that the City may suffer, incur or be liable for resulting
from the performance of the applicant as set out in this By-law, whether with
or without negligence on the part of the applicant, the applicant's employees,
directors, contractors and agents.
15
Severability
15.1 If a court or any tribunal of competent authority declares any section or part
of this By-law invalid, the remainder of this By-law shall continue in force
unless the court or tribunal makes an order to the contrary.
16
Short Title
16.1 The short title of this by-law shall be Kenora Fireworks By-Law.
17
Effective Date
17.1 This by-law shall come into full force and take effect on the 16th day of July,
2024.
By-law read a First and Second Time this 16th day of July, 2024
By-law read a Third and Final Time this 16th day of July, 2024
The Corporation of the City of Kenora:-
_______________________________________
Andew Porier, Mayor
_______________________________________
Heather Pihulak, City Clerk
Schedule 'A'
By-Law 92-2024
A by-law to regulate the discharge of fireworks within the City of Kenora.
The Corporation of the City of Kenora Fire Services Equipment and Personnel
Rates
Emergency Services Rendered:
a) Ontario Ministry of Transportation rates for highway response charged per hour
per apparatus attending
No Emergency Response:
a) Ontario Ministry of Transportation rate for highway response charged per hour
per apparatus attending
Schedule 'B'
By-Law 92-2024
A by-law to regulate the discharge of fireworks within the City of Kenora.
Set Fines under Part I - Provincial Offences Act
Item
Short Form Wording
Offence Creating
Provision or
Defining Offence
Set Fine
Consumer Fireworks
1.
Discharge without a permit
4.1
$300
2.
Discharge prohibited fireworks
4.2.(a)
$500
3.
Discharge firecrackers
4.2 (d)
$500
4.
Discharge when prohibited (days / times)
4.2 (e)
$300
5.
Discharge during an air quality event
4.2 (g)
$300
6.
Discharge during a municipal burn ban
4.2 (h)
$500
7.
Discharge not supervised
4.2 (i)
$300
8.
Discharge within four (4) meters of a structure, fence or
property line
4.2 (j)
$300
9.
Discharge on municipal property without written permission 4.2 (k)
$300
10.
Discharge without adequate tools or water to contain or
extinguish a fire caused by fireworks
4.2 (l)
Full cost
recovery
11.
Discharge in a manner to create a danger or nuisance
4.2 (m)
$300
12.
Fail to comply with a notice or order
4.2 (n)
$300
13.
Discharge to decrease visibility on a highway
4.2 (o)
$300
14.
Discharge flying lantern (sky lantern)
4.4
$500
15.
Discharge without a permit when required
5.2
$300
16.
Discharge during prohibited days
6.2
$300
17.
Discharge during prohibited times
6.4
$300
Display Fireworks
18.
Discharge without a display supervisor certificate
4.2 (b)
$300
19.
Display without a permit
7.1
$300
20.
Display without proper insurance
13.1
$500
Special Effect Pyrotechnics
21.
Discharge without a fireworks operators certificate
4.2 (c)
$300
22.
Display without written authorization
9.1
$300
23.
Display without proper insurance
13.1
$500