Fernie fireworks rules

Are fireworks allowed?

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

Short answer

In the City of Fernie, setting off consumer or display fireworks requires a Fireworks Permit from the Director of Fire and Emergency Services. No consumer permit is issued to anyone under 18 or during an open fire ban. The permit form lists $10 for consumer and $75 for display fireworks.

Key facts

Setting off fireworks	Not without a Fireworks Permit. It is unlawful to fire consumer or display fireworks in the City unless the Director of Fire and Emergency Services has issued a permit. No consumer fireworks permits are issued during an open fire ban or to anyone under 18.Fire Protection and Life Safety Bylaw No. 2029, consolidated to Amendment 5 (June 2024), s. 7.2, 7.3 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording It shall be unlawful for any person to fire, set off or explode Fireworks Permits shall not be issued for Consumer Fireworks during an open Fireworks Permits shall not be issued for Consumer Fireworks to any one
Selling fireworks	Consumer fireworks may not be sold, offered for sale or otherwise disposed of while an open fire ban issued by the Fire Director is in effect anywhere in the City.Fire Protection and Life Safety Bylaw No. 2029, consolidated to Amendment 5 (June 2024), s. 7.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording No person shall sell, offer for sale or otherwise dispose of Consumer at any time when an open fire
What counts as fireworks	Consumer fireworks are low-hazard fireworks for recreational use (Class 7.2.1 under the Explosives Act), excluding display fireworks, Christmas crackers, sparklers and caps for toy guns. Display fireworks are high-hazard fireworks for professionals (aerial shells, cakes, roman candles and so on).Fire Protection and Life Safety Bylaw No. 2029, consolidated to Amendment 5 (June 2024), s. 1 definitions · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Consumer Fireworks means low-hazard firework articles designed for recreational use excepting Display Fireworks, Christmas crackers, sparklers and caps Display Fireworks are high-hazard firework articles
Permit	Apply to the Director of Fire and Emergency Services. The applicant must supervise the fireworks; no consumer permit for anyone under 18 or during an open fire ban. Fee: $10 consumer, $75 display. Display fireworks need a Natural Resources Canada Fireworks Supervisor Certificate and liability insurance. City events and some non-profit associations are exempt from fees.Fire Protection and Life Safety Bylaw No. 2029, consolidated to Amendment 5 (June 2024), s. 7.3; Schedule D · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Applicants shall pay a fee for Fireworks Permits as presented in Schedule Consumer ($10.00) Display ($75.00) Events sponsored by the City are not subject to Fireworks Permit Fees. Fireworks Supervisor Certificate issued by Natural Fireworks Permits shall not be issued for Consumer Fireworks to any one Every person applying for a Fireworks Permit to fire, set off or explode
Fine	Municipal ticket: firing fireworks without a permit $100; firing during an open fire ban $300; selling or offering consumer or display fireworks during an open fire ban $100.Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2041, Appendix 10 of Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2041 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Illegal firing, setting off or exploding of Consumer or Display Fireworks within the Municipal boundary without a permit Fireworks within the Municipal boundary during an open fire Illegal sale, offer or otherwise dispose of Consumer or Display
Bylaw	Fire Protection and Life Safety Bylaw No. 2029Fire Protection and Life Safety Bylaw No. 2029, consolidated to Amendment 5 (June 2024), Title and s. 7 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Fire Protection and Life Safety Bylaw Bylaw No. 2029

How it works

Section 7 of the Fire Protection and Life Safety Bylaw No. 2029 makes it unlawful to fire consumer or display fireworks in the City of Fernie unless the Director of Fire and Emergency Services has issued a permit. Consumer fireworks are low-hazard fireworks for recreational use. Display fireworks are high-hazard fireworks for professionals.

Good to know

The person who applies must be the person who supervises the fireworks. No consumer fireworks permit is issued to anyone under 18 or during an open fire ban.
Display fireworks need a Natural Resources Canada Fireworks Supervisor Certificate and liability insurance.
If the event is on property you do not own, the permit form needs the property owner's agreement.
The bylaw sets no dates or hours for permitted fireworks. Ask the Fire Hall.
Consumer fireworks may not be sold or offered for sale while an open fire ban is in effect anywhere in the City.
Tickets: firing fireworks without a permit $100; firing during an open fire ban $300; selling or offering fireworks during an open fire ban $100.
Signal devices such as flares used by motorists, railroads and police are exempt.

What you'll need

Fireworks Permit application (Schedule D of the bylaw)
Display fireworks only - liability insurance and a Natural Resources Canada Fireworks Supervisor Certificate