Lake Country fireworks rules
Are fireworks allowed in Lake Country?
Short answer
No. Lake Country's Fire Prevention Bylaw bans setting off fireworks in the District, except at a public display with written permission from the CAO (or designate) and the Fire Chief and an approved permit. Selling them is also banned.
Key facts
| Setting off fireworks | No. No one may set off (explode) fireworks in the District, except at a public display held with written permission of the CAO (or designate) and the Fire Chief, with an approved permit in place.Fire Prevention Bylaw 800, 2011 (consolidated to 2017), s. 2(2)(f) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingno person shall sell, or dispose of fireworks to any person nor explode fireworks within the District. if such public display is held with the written permission of the Chief An approved permit in a form acceptable to the Fire Chief shall be in place prior to |
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| Selling fireworks | No. Fireworks may not be sold or disposed of to anyone, except sold to a person or organization conducting a permitted public display.Fire Prevention Bylaw 800, 2011 (consolidated to 2017), s. 2(2)(f)(i) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingfireworks may be sold to and exploded by any person or organization conducting a public display in the District |
| What counts as fireworks | Cannon crackers, fireballs, firecrackers, mines, Roman candles, skyrockets, squibs, torpedoes, anything designated as a firework by the Fireworks Act, or any product the Fire Chief considers to meet the definition.Fire Prevention Bylaw 800, 2011 (consolidated to 2017), s. 1 definitions · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingFireworks shall include cannon crackers, fireballs, firecrackers, mines, Roman candles, skyrockets, squibs, torpedoes and any other explosive designated as a firework by the opinion of the Fire Chief may meet the intent of the definition. |
| Permit | Only public display organizers. Need written permission of the CAO (or designate) and Fire Chief, an approved permit, a supervisor with a current pyrotechnical certificate, and third-party liability insurance that meets the Fire Chief's requirements.Fire Prevention Bylaw 800, 2011 (consolidated to 2017), s. 2(2)(f)(i)-(iii) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingThe person supervising or otherwise responsible for the public display referred to hold a current pyrotechnical certificate recognized by the sufficient third party liability insurance that meets the requirements of the Fire Chief |
| Fine | Bylaw notice $100 ($50 if paid within 14 days, $125 if paid after 28 days) for selling or using fireworks without an approved permit. Municipal ticket $100 ($50 if paid within 30 days).Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 760, 2010 (consolidated), Schedule A.14; Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 753, 2010 (consolidated), Schedule 15 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wording2(2)(f) Selling or use of fireworks without $100.00 $50.00 $125.00 Yes 2(2)(f) Selling or use of fireworks without approved permit $100.00 $50.00 |
| Bylaw | Fire Prevention Bylaw 800, 2011 (District of Lake Country).Fire Prevention Bylaw 800, 2011 (consolidated to 2017), Title · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingBYLAW 800, 2011 Fire Prevention Bylaw 800, 2011 CONSOLIDATED |
How it works
The Fire Prevention Bylaw 800 says no one may set off fireworks in Lake Country, except at a public display held with the written permission of the CAO (or designate) and the Fire Chief, with an approved permit in place. Fireworks may not be sold or disposed of to anyone, except to a person or organization running a permitted public display.
Steps
- If you are organizing a public display, contact the Fire Department at 250-766-2327 before planning it.
- Get written permission from the CAO (or designate) and the Fire Chief, and an approved permit.
- Have a supervisor with a current pyrotechnical certificate, and third-party liability insurance that meets the Fire Chief's requirements.
Good to know
- The bylaw counts cannon crackers, fireballs, firecrackers, mines, Roman candles, skyrockets, squibs and torpedoes as fireworks. So is anything designated a firework by the Fireworks Act, or any product the Fire Chief considers to meet the definition.
- Sparklers are not named, so the bylaw does not say whether they are included. Ask the Fire Department.
- The bylaw states no dates or hours when consumer fireworks may be used, for Halloween or any other day.
- Selling or using fireworks without an approved permit: bylaw notice $100 ($50 if paid within 14 days, $125 after 28 days); municipal ticket $100 ($50 if paid within 30 days).
Official forms and pages
The same question in other places
Vernon · Coldstream · West Kelowna · Lumby · Peachland · Spallumcheen
Sources
- Contact LCFD | District of Lake Country (read 2026-11-06)
- Fire Prevention Bylaw 800, 2011 (consolidated to 2017), District of Lake Country (read 2026-11-06)
- Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 760, 2010 (consolidated), District of Lake Country (read 2026-11-06)
- Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 753, 2010 (consolidated), District of Lake Country (read 2026-11-06)
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