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Dawson Creek fireworks rules

Can I set off fireworks in Dawson Creek, and are there dates when they are banned?

Dawson Creek, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-05

Short answer

In Dawson Creek, low hazard (consumer) fireworks may be set off only with the Fire Chief's prior written approval, given only with the property owner's consent. They are not allowed from October 24 to November 1 each year, and never on a public highway or right of way.

Key facts

Setting off fireworksLow hazard (consumer) fireworks may be discharged only with the Fire Chief's prior written approval, which is given only with the property owner's consent. Not allowed from October 24 to November 1 each year (except municipally permitted events run by certified Fireworks Supervisors), and never on a public highway or right of way.Fire Protection Bylaw No. 4153, 2012 (consolidated to 4599, 2025), s. 12.2, 12.6, 12.8, 12.9 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
the City of Dawson Creek further restricts the time between October 24th and November 1st in any year, where a person must not sell, give or set off fireworks.
Exceptions may be made for municipally permitted events that are conducted by certified Fireworks Supervisors.
No person shall sell or discharge low hazard fireworks, as defined in the Explosives Regulations under the Explosives Act (Canada), without the prior written approval of the Fire Chief or his designate.
the consent of the property owner where fireworks are to be discharged has been obtained;
No person shall discharge fireworks on public highways or rights of way.
Selling fireworksSelling low hazard fireworks needs the Fire Chief's prior written approval; sale must comply with the federal Explosives Act and Regulations; no selling, giving or furnishing low hazard fireworks to anyone under 18. No sale or giving from October 24 to November 1.Fire Protection Bylaw No. 4153, 2012 (consolidated to 4599, 2025), s. 12.2, 12.4, 12.6, 12.7 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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No person shall manufacture, store, transport and sell fireworks except in compliance with the Explosives Act (Canada) and Explosives Regulations
No person shall, directly or indirectly, sell, give or furnish low hazard fireworks
to a person under the age of eighteen (18) years.
the City of Dawson Creek further restricts the time between October 24th and November 1st in any year, where a person must not sell, give or set off fireworks.
What counts as fireworksFireworks include cannon crackers, fireballs, firecrackers, mines, Roman candles, skyrockets, squibs, torpedoes, anything designated a firework under the BC Fireworks Act, and low hazard and high hazard fireworks under the federal Explosives Act and Regulations.Fire Protection Bylaw No. 4153, 2012 (consolidated to 4599, 2025), s. 2.1 "Fireworks" · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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includes cannon crackers, fireballs, firecrackers, mines, Roman candles, skyrockets, squibs, torpedoes
low hazard and high hazard fireworks under the Explosives Act (Canada) and Explosives Regulations;
PermitWritten approval from the Fire Chief or designate is needed to sell or discharge low hazard fireworks; public displays also need the Fire Chief's written permission. Approval is given only if the property owner consents and the Fire Chief is satisfied the bylaw will be followed. Display fireworks must be handled under the federal Manual of Display Fireworks.Fire Protection Bylaw No. 4153, 2012 (consolidated to 4599, 2025), s. 12.3, 12.5, 12.6, 12.8 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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Fireworks may be sold to and discharged by a person or organization at a public display if the public display is held with the written permission of the Fire Chief or his designate.
except in accordance with the "Manual of Display Fireworks"
the Fire Chief is satisfied that the requirements of this section will be complied with.
FineBylaw notice $150 ($125 if paid within 14 days; $200 late) for selling, storing, handling or discharging fireworks contrary to the bylaw, selling or discharging low hazard fireworks without approval, selling or giving fireworks to anyone under 18, or discharging on a highway or right of way.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 4277, Schedule B, Schedule B, Fire Protection Bylaw · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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4153 12.4 Store, transport, or sell fireworks 150 125 200 No
4153 12.5 Handle or discharge fireworks 150 125 200 No
4153 12.6 Sell or discharge low hazard fireworks 150 125 200 No
4153 12.7 150 125 200 No
4153 12.9 150 125 200 No
BylawFire Protection Bylaw No. 4153, 2012 (Section 12, Fireworks)Fire Protection Bylaw No. 4153, 2012 (consolidated to 4599, 2025), title · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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FIRE PROTECTION BYLAW NO. 4153, 2012

How it works

Fire Protection Bylaw 4153 (section 12) controls fireworks in Dawson Creek. Low hazard fireworks may be set off only with the Fire Chief's prior written approval, which is given only if the property owner consents and the Fire Chief is satisfied the bylaw will be followed. The BC Fireworks Act also applies in the City. Fireworks include cannon crackers, fireballs, firecrackers, mines, Roman candles, skyrockets, squibs and torpedoes. Sparklers are not named.

Steps

  1. Get the property owner's consent.
  2. Ask the Fire Chief or designate for written approval. The bylaw does not say how to apply, so call the Fire Hall at 250-782-9898.
  3. Do not set them off from October 24 to November 1, or on any public highway or right of way.

Good to know

  • No selling, giving or furnishing low hazard fireworks from October 24 to November 1. The only exception is a municipally permitted event run by certified Fireworks Supervisors.
  • Selling low hazard fireworks needs the Fire Chief's prior written approval and must follow the federal Explosives Act. Selling or giving fireworks to anyone under 18 is not allowed.
  • Public displays need the Fire Chief's written permission and must follow the federal Manual of Display Fireworks.
  • Fine: bylaw notice $150 ($125 within 14 days; $200 late) for selling, storing, handling or discharging fireworks against the bylaw, or discharging on a highway or right of way.
  • Possessing or using any explosive in a City park is separately banned by the Parks Bylaw.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

  1. Fire Protection Bylaw No. 4153, 2012 (consolidated to 4599, 2025) (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
  2. Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 4277, Schedule B (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
  3. Fire Prevention, City of Dawson Creek (read 2026-11-05)
  4. Parks Bylaw No. 4371, 2018 (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)

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