Kimberley fireworks rules

Can I set off fireworks in Kimberley?

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

Short answer

No. The City of Kimberley's Fire Service Bylaw bans storing, selling, possessing or discharging Low Hazard Fireworks anywhere in the City, at any time. Display Fireworks may be set off only with a Fire Chief permit. In parks, any fireworks need the Fire Chief's written authorization.

Key facts

Setting off fireworks	No. The Fire Service Bylaw bans storing, selling, possessing or discharging Low Hazard Fireworks anywhere in the City, at any time. Display Fireworks may be set off only with a Fire Chief permit. In parks, any fireworks need the Fire Chief's written authorization.Fire Bylaw No. 2595, 2017, s. 28.1, 28.2; Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2671, 2020, s. 5.2(i) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording No person shall, at any time, store, sell, possess or discharge Low Hazard Fireworks anywhere within the City. A person must not light, set off, discharge or detonate Display Fireworks, unless possess, set fire to, or discharge any fireworks, firecrackers, or other explosives without the written authorization from the Fire Chief;
Selling fireworks	No. Selling, storing or possessing Low Hazard Fireworks is banned in the City. Display Fireworks may be sold, given or traded only to a person showing a valid Fire Chief permit.Fire Bylaw No. 2595, 2017, ss. 28.1, 28.5 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording No person shall, at any time, store, sell, possess or discharge Low Hazard No person shall offer for sale, sell, give or trade any Display Fireworks to any
What counts as fireworks	"Fireworks" includes cannon crackers, fireballs, firecrackers, mines, roman candles, skyrockets, squibs, torpedoes and other explosive products. "Display Fireworks" are high-hazard articles for professionals, such as aerial shells, cakes, roman candles, waterfalls, lances and wheels. "Low Hazard Fireworks" is not defined.Fire Bylaw No. 2595, 2017, s. 2.1 definitions · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Display Fireworks means high-hazard firework articles designed for use by professionals. These articles include items such as aerial includes, without limitations, cannon crackers, fireballs, firecrackers, mines, roman candles, skyrockets, squibs,
Permit	A person who will supervise the display and holds a valid Fireworks Operator Certificate from Natural Resources Canada may apply to the Fire Chief for a Display Fireworks permit on the prescribed form. The fee is $200.Fire Bylaw No. 2595, 2017, ss. 28.2, 28.4; Schedule B · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording pay any applicable fee as set out in Schedule must also possess a valid Fireworks Operator Certificate issued by Natural Resources Canada. Permit for Use of High Hazard Fireworks $200.00
Fine	Municipal ticket, first / later offence: possessing or discharging fireworks $150 / $300; setting off display fireworks without a permit $250 / $500; storing fireworks without a permit $250 / $500. Fireworks in a park without Fire Chief authorization: $250 / $300.Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw No. 2672, 2021, Schedule 6; Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw No. 2672, 2021, Schedule 9 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Possession or discharge of fireworks 28.1 $150.00 $300.00 Possession or set off of display of 28.2 $250.00 $500.00 Storage of fireworks without permit 28.6 $250.00 $500.00 Possess or use fireworks or explosives 5.2 (i) $250.00 $300.00
Bylaw	City of Kimberley Fire Service Bylaw No. 2595, 2017 (s. 28)Fire Bylaw No. 2595, 2017, s. 1.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording This Bylaw may be cited as the Fire Service Bylaw No. 2595, 2017.

How it works

Under the Fire Service Bylaw No. 2595, 2017, nobody may store, sell, possess or discharge Low Hazard Fireworks anywhere in the City, at any time. No Halloween or holiday exception appears in the bylaw. The bylaw does not define "Low Hazard Fireworks" and does not mention sparklers, so ask the Fire Department about those.

Display Fireworks (high-hazard articles for professionals, such as aerial shells, cakes, roman candles, waterfalls, lances and wheels) may be set off only with a permit from the Fire Chief. "Fireworks" in the bylaw includes cannon crackers, fireballs, firecrackers, mines, roman candles, skyrockets, squibs, torpedoes and other explosive products.

Steps

A person who will supervise the display and holds a valid Fireworks Operator Certificate from Natural Resources Canada applies to the Fire Chief on the prescribed form.
Pay the $200 fee.
Display Fireworks may be sold, given or traded only to a person showing a valid Fire Chief permit.

Good to know

In parks, the Good Neighbour Bylaw requires the Fire Chief's written authorization for any fireworks.
Storing or displaying any fireworks needs a valid permit and compliance with the Explosives Act. The Fire Chief may rescind a permit.
Municipal tickets, first or later offence: possessing or discharging fireworks $150 or $300; setting off display fireworks without a permit $250 or $500; storing fireworks without a permit $250 or $500; fireworks in a park without Fire Chief authorization $250 or $300.

What you'll need

Valid Fireworks Operator Certificate from Natural Resources Canada (display fireworks)

Official forms and pages

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Sources

Fire Bylaw No. 2595, 2017 (PDF), City of Kimberley (read 2026-11-05)
Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2671, 2020 (PDF), City of Kimberley (read 2026-11-05)
Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw No. 2672, 2021 (PDF), City of Kimberley (read 2026-11-05)

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