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Kent fireworks rules

Are fireworks allowed in Kent?

Kent, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-06

Short answer

No. In Kent, no one may set off consumer fireworks or firecrackers anywhere in the District, and selling them is prohibited. Only display fireworks under a permit are allowed.

Key facts

Setting off fireworksNo. No one may set off consumer fireworks or firecrackers anywhere in the District. Only display fireworks under a display permit are allowed.District of Kent Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 1381, 2007, s. 3(c), (e) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
No person may fire, set off or explode firecrackers.
No person may fire, set off or explode consumer fireworks.
Selling fireworksNo. Selling or offering consumer fireworks or firecrackers is prohibited.District of Kent Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 1381, 2007, s. 3(a), (b) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
No person may sell, offer for sale or otherwise dispose of consumer fireworks to any person.
No person may sell, offer for sale or otherwise dispose of firecrackers to any person.
What counts as fireworks'Consumer fireworks' covers all fireworks except display fireworks, Christmas crackers, sparklers and caps for toy guns. Firecrackers are banned separately.District of Kent Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 1381, 2007, s. 2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
all fireworks of every nature and kind, except display fireworks, Christmas crackers, sparklers and caps for toy guns
a small explosive charge and a fuse in a heavy paper casing
PermitOnly for display fireworks: a person 18 or older applies to the Local Assistant of the Fire Commissioner at least 10 days before a special event, with a $50 fee and proof of Natural Resources Canada authorization.District of Kent Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 1381, 2007, s. 4(a) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
Any person 18 years of age or older desiring to fire, set off or explode display fireworks
at least ten days prior to the date
a display permit application fee of $50.00
evidence that the applicant is authorized by Natural Resources Canada
FineCourt fine on conviction of at least $100 and at most $10,000. No ticket amount found.District of Kent Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 1381, 2007, s. 5(d) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
No fine imposed under this bylaw may exceed $10,000.00, and in no circumstances shall the fine imposed be below $100.00
BylawDistrict of Kent Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 1381, 2007District of Kent Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 1381, 2007, s. 1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
District of Kent Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 1381

How it works

Kent's Fireworks Regulation Bylaw 1381 bans setting off consumer fireworks and firecrackers anywhere in the District. There is no seasonal exception, so no dates or hours apply. Selling or offering them is also prohibited. "Consumer fireworks" covers all fireworks except display fireworks, Christmas crackers, sparklers and caps for toy guns. Firecrackers are banned separately.

Steps for a display

  1. You must be 18 or older.
  2. Apply to the Local Assistant of the Fire Commissioner at least 10 days before the special event.
  3. Pay the $50 fee and provide proof of Natural Resources Canada authorization.

Good to know

  • A permit holder also pays firefighting costs if their fireworks cause a fire.
  • A court can fine $100 to $10,000 on conviction. The bylaw allows tickets under the District's bylaw notice or municipal ticket bylaws, but neither is posted, so no ticket amount is known.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

  1. District of Kent Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 1381, 2007 (PDF) (read 2026-11-06)

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