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Comox fireworks rules

Are fireworks allowed in Comox?

Comox, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-06

Short answer

No, not for residents. Under Comox's Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 1721, nobody under 18 may possess or use fireworks, and anyone 18 or older needs a Fireworks Permit. The Fire Chief issues permits only for public community events and film or television events.

Key facts

Setting off fireworksNo for residents. Nobody under 18 may possess or use fireworks, and anyone 18 or older needs a Fireworks Permit. Permits are issued only for public community events and film or television events.Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 1721, ss. 4(3), 4(5), 5(1) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
No person under the age of 18 years shall possess, detonate, discharge or
No person the age of 18 years or older shall possess, detonate, discharge or
community events that are open to the general public, and
film and television events requiring the use of pyrotechnics and special
Selling fireworksNot allowed: no one may offer to sell, give away or trade fireworks, and no one may buy, hold or store them.Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 1721, ss. 4(1), 4(2) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
No person shall offer to sell, give away or trade Fireworks.
No person shall buy, hold or store Fireworks.
What counts as fireworksClass 7 fireworks (Explosives Regulation, Canada, Division 2, Subdivisions 1, 2 and 5). Sparklers, Christmas crackers, caps for toy guns and model rocket engines are not included.Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 1721, s. 2(c) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
Subdivisions 1, 2 and 5 of Division 2, Class 7 fireworks
but does not include sparklers, Christmas crackers, caps for toy guns or
model rocket engines.
PermitThe Fire Chief issues permits only for public community events and film or television events. The applicant needs a Fireworks Supervisor Certificate, $2 million liability insurance and a safety plan, and must apply at least 14 days ahead. Site inspections cost $50 an hour per officer (2-hour minimum).Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 1721, ss. 5, 7, Schedule A · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
Each applicant for a Fireworks Permit must
provides coverage on an “occurrence basis” in an amount of at least $2 million;
be submitted to the Fire Chief at least 14 days before the date of the event
$50 per hour per Fire Prevention Officer
(minimum 2 hours)
FineBylaw notice: $450 if paid within 14 days, $500 after. Municipal ticket under Bylaw 1721: $500.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2004 (consolidated to June 10, 2026), Schedule A, A6; Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 1721, s. 11 (offence table) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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use fireworks Possess or use fireworks 4(5) 450 500 N/A without permit Use fireworks not specified 6(1)(a)(i) 450 500 N/A
fireworks Underage possession or 4(3) 450 500 N/A use of fireworks Allow minor to possess or
Possess or use fireworks without permit 4(5) $500
BylawComox Fireworks Regulation Bylaw, 2012 (Bylaw No. 1721)Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 1721, s. 1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
This Bylaw may be cited as the Comox Fireworks Regulation Bylaw, 2012.

How it works

The Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 1721 covers Class 7 fireworks. Sparklers, Christmas crackers, caps for toy guns and model rocket engines are not included.

  • Nobody under 18 may possess or use fireworks.
  • Anyone 18 or older needs a Fireworks Permit.
  • The Fire Chief issues permits only for public community events and film or television events, so household fireworks are not permitted.
  • No one may offer to sell, give away or trade fireworks, and no one may buy, hold or store them.

Steps (event permit)

  1. Apply at least 14 days ahead.
  2. Provide a Fireworks Supervisor Certificate, $2 million liability insurance and a safety plan.
  3. Pay the site inspection cost: $50 an hour per officer, 2-hour minimum.

Good to know

  • Fines: a bylaw notice is $450 if paid within 14 days and $500 after. A municipal ticket under Bylaw 1721 is $500.
  • A court fine can be $500 to $10,000.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

  1. Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 1721 (PDF) (read 2026-11-06)
  2. Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2004 (consolidated to June 10, 2026) (PDF) (read 2026-11-06)

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