{"title":"Duncan fireworks rules","question":"Are fireworks allowed in Duncan?","slug":"fireworks","place":{"path":"ca/bc/duncan","name":"Duncan","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"bylaws-and-complaints","name":"Bylaws, noise and complaints"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of Duncan","url":"https://duncan.ca"},"short_answer":"No. The City of Duncan bans setting off and selling fireworks. The only exception is a public display with the Chief Administrative Officer's written permission, applied for on the City's Fireworks Permit Application ($25; no charge for non-profit societies).","aliases":["firecrackers duncan","fireworks permit duncan","halloween fireworks duncan","fireworks display permit duncan"],"cost":"Permit $25, no charge for a non-profit society. Bylaw notice $100 ($75 if paid within 14 days); municipal ticket $1,000 for unlawful discharge.","how_long":"Not stated; the form says completing it does not guarantee approval.","where":[{"type":"in_person","label":"City Hall","value":"200 Craig Street, Duncan, BC V9L 1W3"},{"type":"phone","label":"City Hall","value":"250-746-6126"},{"type":"email","label":"City Hall","value":"duncan@duncan.ca"}],"documents":["Completed Fireworks Permit Application, from the person who will supervise the fireworks","Property owner's consent"],"forms":[{"title":"Fireworks Permit Application (PDF)","url":"https://duncan.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Fireworks-Application.pdf"},{"title":"Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 3116, 2014 (PDF)","url":"https://duncan.civicweb.net/document/37463"}],"related":[{"slug":"backyard-fire","title":"Duncan backyard fire and burning rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/duncan/backyard-fire/"},{"slug":"bylaw-fines","title":"Duncan bylaw fines and how tickets work","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/duncan/bylaw-fines/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/north-cowichan","name":"North Cowichan","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-cowichan/fireworks/"},{"place":"ca/bc/ladysmith","name":"Ladysmith","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ladysmith/fireworks/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-saanich","name":"North Saanich","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-saanich/fireworks/"},{"place":"ca/bc/lake-cowichan","name":"Lake Cowichan","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-cowichan/fireworks/"},{"place":"ca/bc/sidney","name":"Sidney","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sidney/fireworks/"},{"place":"ca/bc/central-saanich","name":"Central Saanich","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/central-saanich/fireworks/"}],"topic":{"title":"Fireworks rules in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fireworks/"},"facts":{"use":{"label":"Setting off fireworks","value":"No. Setting off or discharging fireworks anywhere in the City is banned, except a public display by a person or organization with the Chief Administrative Officer's written permission. Fireworks are also banned in parks unless authorized in writing by the City.","short":"No, except permitted public displays","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://duncan.civicweb.net/document/37463","title":"Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 3116, 2014 (PDF), City of Duncan","section":"s. 3.2, 3.3","quotes":["Per person shall set off or discharge fireworks within the City of Duncan.","fireworks may be sold to and discharged by a person or organization conducting a public display with the written permission of the Chief Administrative Officer of the City of Duncan."]},{"url":"https://duncan.civicweb.net/document/87490","title":"Parks and Public Open Spaces Bylaw No. 3165 (PDF), City of Duncan","section":"s. 3.1(f)","quotes":["Set fire to or discharge any fireworks or other explosive material of any kind, except when authorized in writing by the City."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"sale":{"label":"Selling fireworks","value":"No. Selling or disposing of fireworks in the City is banned, except to a person or organization conducting a public display with the Chief Administrative Officer's written permission.","short":"No, except permitted public displays","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://duncan.civicweb.net/document/37463","title":"Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 3116, 2014 (PDF), City of Duncan","section":"s. 3.1, 3.3","quotes":["No person shall sell or dispose of fireworks within the City of Duncan.","fireworks may be sold to and discharged by a person or organization conducting a public display with the written permission of the Chief Administrative Officer of the City of Duncan."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"what_counts":{"label":"What counts as fireworks","value":"\"Fireworks\" means high-hazard fireworks used for recreation (Class 7, Division 2, Subdivision 2 under the federal Explosives Act and Regulations), including firecrackers and roman candles.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://duncan.civicweb.net/document/37463","title":"Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 3116, 2014 (PDF), City of Duncan","section":"s. 2 (Definitions)","quotes":["means high-hazard fireworks used for recreation, classified in Class 7, Division 2, Subdivision 2 of the Canada Explosives Act and Regulations, and includes Fire Crackers and Roman Candles"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"permit":{"label":"Permit","value":"Only for a public display, with the Chief Administrative Officer's written permission. Apply on the City's Fireworks Permit Application: the applicant must supervise the fireworks and the property owner must consent. Fee $25; no charge for non-profit societies.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://duncan.civicweb.net/document/37463","title":"Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 3116, 2014 (PDF), City of Duncan","section":"s. 3.3","quotes":["fireworks may be sold to and discharged by a person or organization conducting a public display with the written permission of the Chief Administrative Officer of the City of Duncan."]},{"url":"https://duncan.civicweb.net/document/181386","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3212 (PDF), City of Duncan","section":"Schedule (L) Fireworks Permits","quotes":["1. Non-Profit No Charge 2. Other $25.00"]},{"url":"https://duncan.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Fireworks-Application.pdf","title":"Fireworks Permit Application (PDF), City of Duncan","section":"Fireworks Permit Application","quotes":["Applicant must be the person supervising the setting off or exploding of the fireworks.","Name and signature of property owner, indicating consent for the setting off or exploding of fireworks"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":"Bylaw notice: unlawful discharge or unlawful sale/disposal $100 ($75 if paid within 14 days, $125 after 28 days). Municipal ticket: unlawful discharge $1,000. In a park, discharge is $200 ($150 early, $250 late) by bylaw notice and $1,000 by municipal ticket.","short":"Notice $100 ($75 if paid in 14 days); ticket $1,000","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://duncan.civicweb.net/document/181059","title":"Bylaw Offence Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3200 (PDF, consolidated June 8, 2026), City of Duncan","section":"Schedule A, Fireworks Regulation Bylaw s. 3.1, 3.2; Parks Bylaw s. 3.1(f)","quotes":["Unlawful Sale or disposal of fireworks $100.00 $75.00 $125.00 NO","Unlawful Discharge of fireworks in City $100.00 $75.00 $125.00 NO","Unlawfully discharge fireworks or other explosive $200.00 $150.00 $250.00 NO"]},{"url":"https://duncan.civicweb.net/document/37465/","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 3189, 2018 (PDF), City of Duncan","section":"Schedule B, Fireworks Regulation Bylaw s. 3.2; Parks Bylaw s. 3.1(f)","quotes":["Unlawful discharge of fireworks in City 3.2 $1,000.00","Unlawfully discharge fireworks or other explosive"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 3116, 2014","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://duncan.civicweb.net/document/37463","title":"Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 3116, 2014 (PDF), City of Duncan","section":"s. 1 (Title)","quotes":["This Bylaw may be cited as the “Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 3116, 2014.”"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":6,"stated":6,"matched":6,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nUnder the [Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 3116](https://duncan.civicweb.net/document/37463), setting off fireworks anywhere in the City of Duncan, and selling or disposing of them, is banned. \"Fireworks\" means high-hazard fireworks used for recreation, including firecrackers and roman candles. The bylaw does not mention sparklers or other lower-hazard items by name. There is no Halloween or holiday exception.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. For a public display only, fill in the Fireworks Permit Application. The applicant must supervise the fireworks, and the property owner must consent.\n2. Submit it to City Hall and pay the $25 fee (non-profit societies pay nothing).\n3. The Chief Administrative Officer reviews it, with copies to the Fire Chief and RCMP. The form says completing it does not guarantee approval.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Fireworks are also banned in City parks unless the City authorizes them in writing.\n- Bylaw notice ([Bylaw No. 3200](https://duncan.civicweb.net/document/181059)): $100 for unlawful discharge or unlawful sale or disposal ($75 if paid within 14 days, $125 after 28 days). In a park, discharge is $200 ($150 early, $250 late).\n- Municipal ticket ([Bylaw No. 3189](https://duncan.civicweb.net/document/37465/)): $1,000 for unlawful discharge, including in a park.\n- The court fine under the bylaw is $100 to $10,000.\n- For emergencies call 9-1-1.","sources":[{"url":"https://duncan.civicweb.net/document/37463","title":"Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 3116, 2014 (PDF), City of Duncan","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://duncan.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Fireworks-Application.pdf","title":"Fireworks Permit Application (PDF), City of Duncan","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://duncan.civicweb.net/document/181386","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3212 (PDF), City of Duncan","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://duncan.civicweb.net/document/181059","title":"Bylaw Offence Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3200 (PDF, consolidated June 8, 2026), City of Duncan","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://duncan.civicweb.net/document/37465/","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 3189, 2018 (PDF), City of Duncan","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://duncan.civicweb.net/document/87490","title":"Parks and Public Open Spaces Bylaw No. 3165 (PDF), City of Duncan","accessed":"2026-11-05"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-05","review":{"status":"machine_checked","badge":"Checked against official text","label":"Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/duncan/fireworks/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/duncan/fireworks.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/duncan/fireworks.json"}}