Maple Ridge fireworks rules
Are fireworks allowed?
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.
Key facts
| Setting off fireworks | 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.Fireworks Bylaw No. 6279-2004, s. 3; Fireworks, What is prohibited without a permit?; Fire Bans and Restrictions, Additional Restrictions; Public Places, Parks and Recreation Facilities Regulation Bylaw No. 7854-2022, s. 9.1.29 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingNo person may throw, propel, eject, light, fire, explode, set off, discharge or possess firecrackers or valid permit as issued under this bylaw. Sell, give away, trade, possess, ignite, discharge, throw, propel, or set off fireworks or firecrackers in Maple Ridge. Under a Category 2 or 3 Fire Ban, the following are also prohibited: Discharge any fireworks without a valid permit |
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| Selling fireworks | 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.Sources differ: The City page says sale is prohibited 'without a valid permit'; the bylaw (s. 2) has no permit exception for sale.Fireworks Bylaw No. 6279-2004, s. 2, 22; Fireworks, intro · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingNo 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. prohibits the sale or explosion of fireworks year-round without a valid permit. |
| What counts as fireworks | 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.Fireworks Bylaw No. 6279-2004, s. 1 definitions · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingsuch 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 |
| Permit | 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.Fireworks Bylaw No. 6279-2004, s. 8, 9, 25-35; Fireworks, Fireworks Permits / Permit insurance and operator requirements; Fees and Charges (Consolidated) Bylaw No. 7575-2019, Permitting Fees · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingmay 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 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. Open Air Burning Permit (per property of any type) $75.00 Fireworks Permit $200.00 Filming and Special Effects and Pyrotechnics Permit $250.00 |
| Fine | 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.Bylaw Notice Enforcement (Consolidated) Bylaw No. 7626-2020, Schedule A, Schedule A, Part 9; Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 6929-2012 (Consolidated), Schedule 9; Fireworks Bylaw No. 6279-2004, s. 37, 17 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wording6279-2004 II(3) $450 $400 $500 No Sell fireworks II(2) $1000 Discharge fireworks without permit II(3) $500 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. |
| Bylaw | Maple Ridge Fireworks By-law No. 6279 - 2004Fireworks Bylaw No. 6279-2004, s. 1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingMaple Ridge Fireworks By-law No. 6279 - 2004 |
How it works
Under the Fireworks By-law 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.
Good to know
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- To report fireworks, call 604-467-7305.
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- Fireworks Bylaw No. 6279-2004 (read 2026-11-05)
- Fireworks, City of Maple Ridge (read 2026-11-05)
- Fire Bans and Restrictions, City of Maple Ridge (read 2026-11-05)
- Public Places, Parks and Recreation Facilities Regulation Bylaw No. 7854-2022 (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
- Fees and Charges (Consolidated) Bylaw No. 7575-2019 (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
- Bylaw Notice Enforcement (Consolidated) Bylaw No. 7626-2020, Schedule A (read 2026-11-05)
- Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 6929-2012 (Consolidated) (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
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