Fruitvale fireworks rules

Are fireworks allowed in Fruitvale?

Fruitvale, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-08

Short answer

No. In Fruitvale it is against the Fire Safety and Prevention Bylaw to set off or sell firecrackers or fireworks. The only exception is a special-occasion display run by qualified persons with a permit from Fire Services.

Key facts

Setting off fireworks	Not allowed. No one may set off firecrackers or fireworks in the Village. The only exception is a fireworks display on a special occasion run by certified persons with a permit from Fire Services.Fire Safety and Prevention Bylaw No. 749, 2006, ss. 19(2), 20(2), 20(3) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording No person shall discharge, fire or set off, or cause to be discharged, fired or set off, any firecrackers within the Village. No personal shall discharge or conduct a display of fireworks with the Village. a person may conduct a display of fireworks on special occasions provided that
Selling fireworks	Not allowed. No one may sell or offer for sale firecrackers or fireworks in the Village.Fire Safety and Prevention Bylaw No. 749, 2006, ss. 19(1), 20(1) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording No person shall sell or offer for sale any firecrackers within the Village. No person shall sell or offer for sale any fireworks within the Village.
What counts as fireworks	"Firecracker" is an explosive device that explodes instantly and leaves no visible effect. "Fireworks" is a manufactured explosive device regulated by the BC Fireworks Act.Fire Safety and Prevention Bylaw No. 749, 2006, s. 2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording “Firecracker” means an explosive device that explodes instantaneously when ignited and does not produce a visible effect after the explosion; “Fireworks” means a manufactured explosive device regulated by the BC Fireworks Act;
Permit	A display on a special occasion needs a permit from Fire Services, and must be run by qualified persons with Ministry of Transport certification who also clean up. No fee found.Fire Safety and Prevention Bylaw No. 749, 2006, s. 20(3) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording a permit is obtained from the Fire Services the persons conducting the display are responsible for cleanup of the discharge
Fine	Bylaw notice: selling firecrackers $150; setting off firecrackers $200; selling fireworks $300; setting off fireworks $400. In a Village park: unlawful fire or firework $250.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 976, 2024, Schedule A, Fire Safety and Prevention Bylaw No. 749 (ss. 19.1, 19.2, 20.1, 20.2) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording Unlawful sale of firecracker $150 NO Unlawful discharge of 19.2 $200 NO firecracker Unlawful sale of fireworks $300 NO Unlawful discharge of 20.2 $400 NO fireworks
Bylaw	Fire Safety and Prevention Bylaw No. 749, 2006, ss. 19 and 20.Fire Safety and Prevention Bylaw No. 749, 2006, s. 1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording This by-law may be cited as the “Fire Safety and Prevention By-law No. 749, 2006”.

How it works

Under the Fire Safety and Prevention Bylaw No. 749 (ss. 19 and 20), no one may set off firecrackers or fireworks in the Village of Fruitvale, and no one may sell or offer them for sale. "Firecracker" means an explosive device that explodes instantly and leaves no visible effect. "Fireworks" means a manufactured explosive device regulated by the BC Fireworks Act. The bylaw does not mention sparklers.

Steps

For a display on a special occasion, apply to Fire Services for a permit. The bylaw defines Fire Service as the Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Services.
The display must be run by qualified persons with Ministry of Transport certification, who also clean up.

Good to know

We found no permit fee. Ask the Village Office at 250-367-7551.
Bylaw notice fines: selling firecrackers $150; setting off firecrackers $200; selling fireworks $300; setting off fireworks $400.
In a Village park, an unlawful fire or firework is $250.