Golden fireworks rules
Are fireworks allowed in Golden?
Short answer
In Golden, low-hazard fireworks may be set off only from Oct. 24 to Nov. 1 inclusive, by people 18 or older, on private property with the owner's consent. High-hazard fireworks need a Special Permit. Outside those dates the fine is $100.
Key facts
| Setting off fireworks | Low-hazard fireworks (sparklers excluded) may be set off only from Oct. 24 to Nov. 1 inclusive, by people 18 or older, on private property with the owner's consent, or on public property with written permission of the Local Assistant to the Fire Commissioner. High-hazard fireworks (rockets, shells and similar) need a Special Permit.Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 799, 1990, s. 2, 3 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingbetween the 24th day of October and the 1st day of November, inclusive, in any persons 18 years of age and over only fireworks shall be set off only on private property with consent of permission must first be obtained from the Local Assistant to the |
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| Selling fireworks | Low-hazard fireworks may be sold or given only from Oct. 24 to Nov. 1 inclusive, and only by people 18 or older. High-hazard fireworks may be sold only to a person presenting a Special Permit.Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 799, 1990, s. 2(a)-(b), 3(c) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingfireworks may be sold, given, possessed, or set off between the sale of fireworks shall be only to a person presenting a Special Permit |
| What counts as fireworks | Low-hazard (Class 7.2.1): firework showers, fountains, golden rain, lawn lights, pin wheels, Roman candles, volcanoes; sparklers, Christmas crackers and caps for toy guns are excluded. High-hazard (Class 7.2.2): rockets, serpents, shells, bombshells, maroons, large wheels, barrages and similar.Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 799, 1990, s. 2, 3 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordinghazard fireworks as defined in Class 7.2.1 of the Canadian Explosives but excluding sparklers, Christ- high-hazard fireworks as defined in Class 7.2.2 |
| Permit | High-hazard fireworks need a Special Permit from the Local Assistant to the Fire Commissioner; the applicant must supervise the display and hold a valid Fireworks Supervisor Card. Public displays at other times need the Local Assistant to the Fire Commissioner's written permission. No fee is stated.Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 799, 1990, s. 2(d), 3(a)-(b) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingsuch permission being in the form of a Special must be the individual supervising the setting off of the fireworks and shall possess a valid if such public display is held with the written permission of the Local Assistant to the |
| Fine | Bylaw notices ($100 = $80 if paid within 14 days, $120 after 28): outside Oct. 24 to Nov. 1 $100; under 18 $200; no permission to set off $200; high-hazard fireworks $150; no special permit $200. Court: up to $1,000.Bylaw Notice and Adjudication System Bylaw No. 1475, 2022, Schedule C (Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 799, 1990); Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 799, 1990, s. 6 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wording24th day of October and the 1st day of November $150.00 $130.00 $170.00 No persons under the age of 18 may sell, give, a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00.) |
| Bylaw | Fireworks Regulation Bylaw Number 799, 1990Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 799, 1990, s. 8 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingdiction, to a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00.) 7. "Fireworks Regulation Bylaw Number 4, 1958" is hereby rescinded. 8. This bylaw may be cited as "Fireworks Regulation Bylaw Number 799, |
How it works
Under the Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 799, 1990, low-hazard fireworks (sparklers excluded) may be set off only from Oct. 24 to Nov. 1 inclusive. You must be 18 or older, and use private property with the owner's consent, or public property with the written permission of the Local Assistant to the Fire Commissioner. High-hazard fireworks need a Special Permit.
What counts
- Low-hazard (Class 7.2.1): firework showers, fountains, golden rain, lawn lights, pin wheels, Roman candles and volcanoes. Sparklers, Christmas crackers and caps for toy guns are excluded.
- High-hazard (Class 7.2.2): rockets, serpents, shells, bombshells, maroons, large wheels, barrages and similar.
Steps
- For high-hazard fireworks, get a Special Permit from the Local Assistant to the Fire Commissioner. The applicant must supervise the display and hold a valid Fireworks Supervisor Card.
- For a public display at another time, get the Local Assistant to the Fire Commissioner's written permission.
Good to know
- Sale: low-hazard fireworks may be sold or given only from Oct. 24 to Nov. 1, and only by people 18 or older. High-hazard fireworks may be sold only to a person presenting a Special Permit.
- Bylaw notices ($100 = $80 if paid within 14 days, $120 after 28): outside Oct. 24 to Nov. 1 $100; under 18 $200; no permission to set off $200; high-hazard fireworks $150; no special permit $200. Court: up to $1,000.
- A ticket line in the Town's notice bylaw says "Fire Chief" where the 1990 bylaw says "Local Assistant to the Fire Commissioner". Confirm with the Town who issues permission.
- No permit fee is stated.
Official forms and pages
The same question in other places
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Sources
- Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 799, 1990 (PDF) (read 2026-11-08)
- Bylaw Notice and Adjudication System Bylaw No. 1475, 2022 (read 2026-11-08)
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