Invermere fireworks rules
Are fireworks allowed in Invermere?
Short answer
In Invermere, low-hazard (Class 7.2.1) fireworks may not be set off from May 1 to November 1 each year, or during an open fire ban, unless the Fire Chief approves in writing. Setting them off without a permit can bring a $250 ticket.
Key facts
| Setting off fireworks | Low-hazard (Class 7.2.1) fireworks may not be discharged in the District from May 1 to November 1 each year or when an open fire ban has been issued, unless the Fire Chief approves in writing.Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 1420, 2010, s. 4.5.3(a) and (b) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingshall not be sold or discharged within the municipal boundaries from the period of May1 to November 1 of each year or when an open fire ban has been issued. may be sold and discharged with the written approval of the Fire Chief. |
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| Selling fireworks | Class 7.2.1 low-hazard fireworks may not be sold May 1 to November 1 each year or during an open fire ban, except with the Fire Chief's written approval. Not to be sold or given to anyone under the apparent age of 18.Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 1420, 2010, s. 4.5.3(a) to (c) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingshall not be directly or indirectly sold, given or furnished to a person under the apparent age of eighteen (18) years. shall not be sold or discharged within the municipal boundaries from the period of May1 to November 1 of each year |
| What counts as fireworks | The bylaw covers Class 7.2.1 low-hazard fireworks as defined by the federal Explosives Act and Regulations, and also refers to high-hazard fireworks for handling rules.Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 1420, 2010, s. 4.5.2 and 4.5.3 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordinglow and high hazard as defined by the Federal Explosives Act and Explosions Regulations Class 7.2.1, low hazard fireworks, as defined by the Federal Explosives Act and Explosives Regulations |
| Permit | Written approval from the Fire Chief. No fee, form or eligibility rule is stated.Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 1420, 2010, s. 4.5.3(b) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingmay be sold and discharged with the written approval of the Fire Chief. |
| Fine | $250 (municipal ticket) for setting off consumer fireworks without a permit.Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 1436, 2011, Schedule S · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingIllegal firing, setting off or 4.5 $250 exploding consumer fireworks without a permit |
| Bylaw | Fire Prevention Bylaw Number 1420, 2010Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 1420, 2010, s. 1.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingDistrict of Invermere - Fire Prevention Bylaw Number 1420, 2010 |
How it works
In Invermere, the Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 1420 says low-hazard fireworks (Class 7.2.1, as defined by the federal Explosives Act and Regulations) may not be discharged in the District from May 1 to November 1 each year, or when an open fire ban has been issued, unless the Fire Chief approves in writing. The bylaw does not mention sparklers, firecrackers or display fireworks by name.
Steps
- Check the date and whether a fire ban is in place (bcwildfire.ca lists provincial bans).
- To ask for the Fire Chief's written approval, call Invermere Fire Rescue (non-emergency) at 250-342-3200. No fee, form or eligibility rule is stated.
Good to know
- Class 7.2.1 fireworks may not be sold from May 1 to November 1 or during an open fire ban, except with the Fire Chief's written approval. They may not be sold or given to anyone under the apparent age of 18.
- Outside May 1 to November 1 the bylaw does not restrict Class 7.2.1 fireworks, but handling must follow the federal Fireworks Manual, and the fire-ban rule still applies.
- Setting off consumer fireworks without a permit can bring a $250 municipal ticket (Bylaw No. 1436, 2011). On prosecution the fire bylaw sets a fine of $2,500 to $10,000.
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 1420, 2010 (PDF), District of Invermere (read 2026-11-08)
- Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 1436, 2011 (PDF), District of Invermere (read 2026-11-08)
- Fire Department, District of Invermere (read 2026-11-08)
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