{"title":"Maple Ridge fireworks rules","question":"Are fireworks allowed?","slug":"fireworks","place":{"path":"ca/bc/maple-ridge","name":"Maple Ridge","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"bylaws-and-complaints","name":"Bylaws, noise and complaints"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of Maple Ridge","url":"https://www.mapleridge.ca"},"short_answer":"No. In Maple Ridge it is unlawful to possess, ignite or set off fireworks or firecrackers, including sparklers, without a valid permit, and permits are for displays. Selling them is also banned. The City runs its own display at the Celebrate the Night Festival around Halloween.","aliases":["halloween fireworks maple ridge","firecrackers maple ridge","fireworks permit maple ridge","report fireworks maple ridge"],"cost":"Special Fireworks Permit for a display: $200. Discharging without a permit: $450 bylaw notice ($400 within 14 days, $500 after 28 days) or $500 municipal ticket.","how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"phone","label":"Bylaw, Licensing and Community Safety (report fireworks)","value":"604-467-7305"},{"type":"email","label":"Bylaws","value":"Bylaws@MapleRidge.ca"},{"type":"phone","label":"Ridge Meadows RCMP non-emergency","value":"604-463-6251"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Fireworks, City of Maple Ridge","url":"https://www.mapleridge.ca/community-safety/fire-rescue/fire-prevention/outdoor-fire-safety/fireworks"},{"title":"Fireworks Bylaw No. 6279-2004 (PDF)","url":"https://www.mapleridge.ca/media/file/fireworks-bylaw-no-6279-2004"}],"related":[{"slug":"backyard-fire","title":"Maple Ridge backyard fire and burning rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/backyard-fire/"},{"slug":"bylaw-fines","title":"Maple Ridge bylaw fines and how tickets work","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/bylaw-fines/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/pitt-meadows","name":"Pitt Meadows","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/fireworks/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/fireworks/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/fireworks/"},{"place":"ca/bc/anmore","name":"Anmore","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/fireworks/"},{"place":"ca/bc/langley-township","name":"Township of Langley","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/fireworks/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-moody","name":"Port Moody","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/fireworks/"}],"topic":{"title":"Fireworks rules in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fireworks/"},"facts":{"use":{"label":"Setting off fireworks","value":"Not allowed without a valid permit. Without a permit it is unlawful to possess, ignite, discharge or set off fireworks or firecrackers anywhere in Maple Ridge, including bottle rockets, fountains, Roman candles and sparklers. Permits are for displays (see Permit). Fireworks are also banned under a Category 2 or 3 fire ban and in parks without a permit.","short":"No, without a valid permit","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.mapleridge.ca/media/file/fireworks-bylaw-no-6279-2004","title":"Fireworks Bylaw No. 6279-2004","section":"s. 3","quotes":["No person may throw, propel, eject, light, fire, explode, set off, discharge or possess firecrackers or","valid permit as issued under this bylaw."]},{"url":"https://www.mapleridge.ca/community-safety/fire-rescue/fire-prevention/outdoor-fire-safety/fireworks","title":"Fireworks, City of Maple Ridge","section":"What is prohibited without a permit?","quotes":["Sell, give away, trade, possess, ignite, discharge, throw, propel, or set off fireworks or firecrackers in Maple Ridge."]},{"url":"https://www.mapleridge.ca/community-safety/fire-rescue/fire-prevention/outdoor-fire-safety/fire-bans-restrictions","title":"Fire Bans and Restrictions, City of Maple Ridge","section":"Additional Restrictions","quotes":["Under a Category 2 or 3 Fire Ban, the following are also prohibited:"]},{"url":"https://www.mapleridge.ca/media/file/public-places-parks-and-recreation-facilities-regulation-bylaw-no-7854-2022","title":"Public Places, Parks and Recreation Facilities Regulation Bylaw No. 7854-2022 (PDF)","section":"s. 9.1.29","quotes":["Discharge any fireworks without a valid permit"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"sale":{"label":"Selling fireworks","value":"Not allowed. The bylaw says no person may offer for sale, sell, give or trade fireworks or firecrackers in Maple Ridge. Selling to a minor is also an offence.","short":"No","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.mapleridge.ca/media/file/fireworks-bylaw-no-6279-2004","title":"Fireworks Bylaw No. 6279-2004","section":"s. 2, 22","quotes":["No person may offer for sale, sell, give or trade firecrackers or other fireworks of every","No person shall sell, give or furnish fireworks to a minor."]},{"url":"https://www.mapleridge.ca/community-safety/fire-rescue/fire-prevention/outdoor-fire-safety/fireworks","title":"Fireworks, City of Maple Ridge","section":"intro","quotes":["prohibits the sale or explosion of fireworks year-round without a valid permit."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"},"sources_differ":"The City page says sale is prohibited 'without a valid permit'; the bylaw (s. 2) has no permit exception for sale."},"what_counts":{"label":"What counts as fireworks","value":"Fireworks: low-hazard recreational fireworks (Class 7.2.1) such as fountains, golden rain, lawn lights, pinwheels, Roman candles, volcanoes and sparklers. Firecrackers: small noise makers such as bottle rockets, screechers, supersonic bang and air bombs.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.mapleridge.ca/media/file/fireworks-bylaw-no-6279-2004","title":"Fireworks Bylaw No. 6279-2004","section":"s. 1 definitions","quotes":["such as fireworks showers, fountains, golden rain, lawn lights, pinwheels, Roman candles,","volcanoes and sparklers.","bottle rockets, screechers, screecharoos, humaroos, supersonic bang, butterfly thunder and air"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"permit":{"label":"Permit","value":"A Special Fireworks Permit for a display costs $200 and is bought from the Fire Department / City Hall. Two qualified operators (one with a Fireworks Supervisor certificate, all in charge 21+), $5 million liability insurance naming the City, and a spectator line 45 m back are required. The Fire Chief may issue a permit for religious or ceremonial fireworks.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.mapleridge.ca/media/file/fireworks-bylaw-no-6279-2004","title":"Fireworks Bylaw No. 6279-2004","section":"s. 8, 9, 25-35","quotes":["may be purchased from the Fire Department","for a fee of $200.00.","the Fire Chief may issue a permit to a person","at least twenty-one (21) years of age, and competent for the task.","Five Million ($5,000,000) Dollars"]},{"url":"https://www.mapleridge.ca/community-safety/fire-rescue/fire-prevention/outdoor-fire-safety/fireworks","title":"Fireworks, City of Maple Ridge","section":"Fireworks Permits / Permit insurance and operator requirements","quotes":["Anyone planning a fireworks display may apply for a Special Fireworks Permit through City Hall.","- Operators who are at least 21 years old and competent to conduct the display. - At least two approved fire extinguishers available at the display site. - General comprehensive liability insurance of at least $5 million, naming the City as an additional insured. ## Weather and fire-risk restrictions Even after a permit has been issued, a fireworks display may not proceed if conditions are unsafe. A permit may be cancelled, suspended, or subject to additional restrictions because of fire danger or weather conditions."]},{"url":"https://www.mapleridge.ca/media/file/fees-charges-consolidated-bylaw-no-7575-2019","title":"Fees and Charges (Consolidated) Bylaw No. 7575-2019 (PDF)","section":"Permitting Fees","quotes":["Open Air Burning Permit (per property of any type) $75.00 Fireworks Permit $200.00 Filming and Special Effects and Pyrotechnics Permit $250.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":"Bylaw notice: discharging fireworks without a permit $450 ($400 within 14 days, $500 after 28 days). Municipal ticket: $500 for discharging without a permit and $1,000 for selling. In court, up to $10,000 or six months in jail, or both. Fire response costs are also charged.","short":"Notice $450 ($400 if paid in 14 days)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.mapleridge.ca/media/file/bylaw-notice-enforcement-consolidated-bylaw-no-7626-2020","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement (Consolidated) Bylaw No. 7626-2020, Schedule A","section":"Schedule A, Part 9","quotes":["6279-2004 II(3) $450 $400 $500 No"]},{"url":"https://www.mapleridge.ca/media/file/ticket-information-utilization-bylaw-no-6929-2012-consolidated","title":"Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 6929-2012 (Consolidated) (PDF)","section":"Schedule 9","quotes":["Sell fireworks II(2) $1000","Discharge fireworks without permit II(3) $500"]},{"url":"https://www.mapleridge.ca/media/file/fireworks-bylaw-no-6279-2004","title":"Fireworks Bylaw No. 6279-2004","section":"s. 37, 17","quotes":["not more than $10,000.00 or to imprisonment for not more than six (6) months","$300.00 per hour for every fire truck and $30.00 per hour for every fire fighter."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Maple Ridge Fireworks By-law No. 6279 - 2004","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.mapleridge.ca/media/file/fireworks-bylaw-no-6279-2004","title":"Fireworks Bylaw No. 6279-2004","section":"s. 1","quotes":["Maple Ridge Fireworks By-law No. 6279 - 2004"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":6,"stated":6,"matched":6,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nUnder the [Fireworks By-law No. 6279-2004](https://www.mapleridge.ca/media/file/fireworks-bylaw-no-6279-2004), no one may possess, ignite, discharge or set off fireworks or firecrackers anywhere in Maple Ridge without a valid permit. That includes bottle rockets, fountains, Roman candles and sparklers. Permits are for displays, so household fireworks have no allowed dates or hours. Fireworks are also banned under a Category 2 or 3 fire ban, and in parks without a permit.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Fireworks are low-hazard recreational fireworks (Class 7.2.1) such as fountains, golden rain, lawn lights, pinwheels, Roman candles, volcanoes and sparklers. Firecrackers are small noise makers such as bottle rockets, screechers, supersonic bang and air bombs.\n- Selling: the bylaw says no person may offer for sale, sell, give or trade fireworks or firecrackers in Maple Ridge, and selling to a minor is an offence. The City page says sale is prohibited \"without a valid permit\"; the bylaw has no permit exception for sale.\n- A display permit costs $200, bought from the Fire Department or City Hall. It requires two qualified operators (one with a Fireworks Supervisor certificate, all in charge 21 or older), $5 million liability insurance naming the City, and a spectator line 45 m back. The Fire Chief may issue a permit for religious or ceremonial fireworks.\n- Fines: a bylaw notice for discharging without a permit is $450; a municipal ticket is $500, and $1,000 for selling. Discharging in a park is a $450 bylaw notice. In court, up to $10,000 or six months in jail, or both. Fire response costs are also charged.\n- To report fireworks, call 604-467-7305.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.mapleridge.ca/media/file/fireworks-bylaw-no-6279-2004","title":"Fireworks Bylaw No. 6279-2004","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.mapleridge.ca/community-safety/fire-rescue/fire-prevention/outdoor-fire-safety/fireworks","title":"Fireworks, City of Maple Ridge","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.mapleridge.ca/community-safety/fire-rescue/fire-prevention/outdoor-fire-safety/fire-bans-restrictions","title":"Fire Bans and Restrictions, City of Maple Ridge","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.mapleridge.ca/media/file/public-places-parks-and-recreation-facilities-regulation-bylaw-no-7854-2022","title":"Public Places, Parks and Recreation Facilities Regulation Bylaw No. 7854-2022 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.mapleridge.ca/media/file/fees-charges-consolidated-bylaw-no-7575-2019","title":"Fees and Charges (Consolidated) Bylaw No. 7575-2019 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.mapleridge.ca/media/file/bylaw-notice-enforcement-consolidated-bylaw-no-7626-2020","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement (Consolidated) Bylaw No. 7626-2020, Schedule A","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.mapleridge.ca/media/file/ticket-information-utilization-bylaw-no-6929-2012-consolidated","title":"Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 6929-2012 (Consolidated) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-05","review":{"status":"machine_checked","badge":"Checked against official text","label":"Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/fireworks/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/fireworks.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/fireworks.json"}}