Barriere fireworks rules

Are fireworks allowed in Barriere?

Barriere, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-08

Short answer

The District of Barriere's Fire Regulations Bylaw sets no dates, hours or permit for consumer fireworks. They may not be used in a way that creates danger or a nuisance, or during a Fire Chief ban on outdoor fires. Display fireworks need a $25 Fire Chief permit.

Key facts

Setting off fireworks	The bylaw sets no dates, hours or permit for Consumer Fireworks. No fireworks may be used in a way that might create danger or a nuisance, and none may be used while the Fire Chief has a ban on outdoor fires.Fire Regulations Bylaw No. 55, consolidated, ss. 5.1, 5.4 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording in such a place or in such a manner as might create danger or constitute a nuisance No person shall use, set off or allow to be used or set off any Fireworks if the Fire Chief has issued a
Selling fireworks	Fireworks may not be sold or made available to a minor, vendors must store them securely, and none may be stored or sold in a way that creates danger or a nuisance. No sale dates are set.Fire Regulations Bylaw No. 55, consolidated, ss. 5.1 to 5.3 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording No person shall make available or sell Fireworks to a minor. Vendor’s of Fireworks shall ensure Fireworks are stored in a secure and safe manner.
What counts as fireworks	Fireworks include anything made or used to produce an explosion or a pyrotechnic device, as defined in the federal Explosives Act and the BC Fireworks Act. Consumer Fireworks are low hazard; Display Fireworks are high hazard.Fire Regulations Bylaw No. 55, consolidated, Part I, Definitions · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording Consumer Fireworks are those classed as low hazard under the Fireworks Act. Display Fireworks are those classed as high hazard under the Fireworks Act.
Permit	A Display Fireworks permit from the Fire Chief is required. Applicant needs an NRCan Fireworks Supervisor or Pyrotechnics card, the owner's written permission, $5,000,000 liability insurance and Workers Compensation coverage. Permit is non-transferable. Fee $25.Fire Regulations Bylaw No. 55, consolidated, ss. 5.5 to 5.12; Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 73, consolidated March 2026, Schedule 8 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording No person shall discharge, fire or set off any Display Fireworks without a Permit from the Fire Chief of not less than $5,000,000 A permit issued under this section is non-transferable. SCHEDULE 8 - Fire Prevention & Safety Fees and Permits Fireworks Permit $25 Court Fees - Attendance of an officer or member of the Fire Department
Fine	Bylaw notice: $300 ($250 if paid early, $500 late) for breaking any provision of Fire Regulations Bylaw No. 55. On summary conviction, not less than $250 per offence.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 95, Schedule A, Fire Regulations Bylaw No. 55; Fire Regulations Bylaw No. 55, consolidated, s. 7.2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording Failure to comply with the provision & scehdules of Bylaw No. 55 as amended $300 $250 NO n/a $500 liable to a penalty of not less than two hundred and fifty ($250.00) dollars for each infraction or offense
Bylaw	District of Barriere Fire Regulations Bylaw No. 55, Part V (Fireworks)Fire Regulations Bylaw No. 55, consolidated, Part V · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording a property. PART V - FIREWORKS 5.1 No person shall store, sell, use, set off, or allow to be stored, sold, used or set off, any Consumer or NOW THEREFORE the Council of the District of Barriere, in open meeting assembled enacts as follows: 1. This bylaw may be cited as "District of Barriere Fire Regulations Bylaw No. 55. 2."Barriere Volunteer Fire Department Establishment and Regulation Bylaw No. 1262, 1991 and all 1. This bylaw may be cited as "District of Barriere Fire Regulations Bylaw No. 55.

How it works

Part V of the Fire Regulations Bylaw No. 55 covers fireworks. It defines fireworks as anything made or used to produce an explosion, or a pyrotechnic device, as defined in the federal Explosives Act and the BC Fireworks Act. Consumer Fireworks are low hazard and Display Fireworks are high hazard. The bylaw sets no dates or hours for consumer fireworks and does not name sparklers or firecrackers.

Steps

Never use fireworks in a way that might create danger or a nuisance, and never while the Fire Chief has a ban on outdoor fires. Check Local Notices on the District homepage, or call 250-672-9751.
For display fireworks, apply for a permit from the Fire Chief. You need an NRCan Fireworks Supervisor or Pyrotechnics card, the property owner's written permission, $5,000,000 liability insurance and Workers Compensation coverage. The $25 permit cannot be transferred.

Good to know

Fireworks may not be sold or made available to a minor. Vendors must store them securely, and none may be stored or sold in a way that creates danger or a nuisance.
The Parks Regulation Bylaw mentions fireworks exhibitions approved by Council in parks.
The fine is a $300 bylaw notice ($250 if paid early, $500 late). On summary conviction it is not less than $250 per offence.
We found no business-licence rule for fireworks vendors.