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Duncan fireworks rules

Are fireworks allowed in Duncan?

Duncan, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-05

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).

Key facts

Setting off fireworksNo. 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.Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 3116, 2014, s. 3.2, 3.3; Parks and Public Open Spaces Bylaw No. 3165, s. 3.1(f) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
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.
Set fire to or discharge any fireworks or other explosive material of any kind, except when authorized in writing by the City.
Selling fireworksNo. 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.Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 3116, 2014, s. 3.1, 3.3 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
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.
What counts as fireworks"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.Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 3116, 2014, s. 2 (Definitions) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
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
PermitOnly 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.Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 3116, 2014, s. 3.3; Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3212, Schedule (L) Fireworks Permits; Fireworks Permit Application · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
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.
1. Non-Profit No Charge 2. Other $25.00
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
FineBylaw 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.Bylaw Offence Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3200 (PDF, consolidated June 8, 2026), Schedule A, Fireworks Regulation Bylaw s. 3.1, 3.2; Parks Bylaw s. 3.1(f); Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 3189, 2018, Schedule B, Fireworks Regulation Bylaw s. 3.2; Parks Bylaw s. 3.1(f) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
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
Unlawful discharge of fireworks in City 3.2 $1,000.00
Unlawfully discharge fireworks or other explosive
BylawFireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 3116, 2014Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 3116, 2014, s. 1 (Title) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
This Bylaw may be cited as the “Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 3116, 2014.”

How it works

Under the Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 3116, 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.

Steps

  1. For a public display only, fill in the Fireworks Permit Application. The applicant must supervise the fireworks, and the property owner must consent.
  2. Submit it to City Hall and pay the $25 fee (non-profit societies pay nothing).
  3. The Chief Administrative Officer reviews it, with copies to the Fire Chief and RCMP. The form says completing it does not guarantee approval.

Good to know

  • Fireworks are also banned in City parks unless the City authorizes them in writing.
  • Bylaw notice (Bylaw No. 3200): $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).
  • Municipal ticket (Bylaw No. 3189): $1,000 for unlawful discharge, including in a park.
  • The court fine under the bylaw is $100 to $10,000.
  • For emergencies call 9-1-1.

What you'll need

  • Completed Fireworks Permit Application, from the person who will supervise the fireworks
  • Property owner's consent

Official forms and pages

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Sources

  1. Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 3116, 2014 (PDF), City of Duncan (read 2026-11-05)
  2. Fireworks Permit Application (PDF), City of Duncan (read 2026-11-05)
  3. Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3212 (PDF), City of Duncan (read 2026-11-05)
  4. Bylaw Offence Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3200 (PDF, consolidated June 8, 2026), City of Duncan (read 2026-11-05)
  5. Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 3189, 2018 (PDF), City of Duncan (read 2026-11-05)
  6. Parks and Public Open Spaces Bylaw No. 3165 (PDF), City of Duncan (read 2026-11-05)

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