Nakusp fireworks rules

Are fireworks allowed in Nakusp?

Nakusp, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-08

Short answer

Unclear in Nakusp. The Village's page and permit form allow Class 7.2.1 consumer fireworks on private property with an approved permit (applicant 18 or older). But the Fireworks Regulation Bylaw bars setting them off at any time except public displays with written permission, and bans firecrackers. Confirm with the Village Office first.

Key facts

Setting off fireworks	The Village page and permit form allow consumer fireworks with an approved permit (applicant 18 or older, private property only). But bylaw s. 4 bars setting off fireworks at any time except public displays with written permission of the Local Assistant to the Fire Commissioner. Firecrackers are banned. No dates or hours set.Sources differ: Bylaw s. 4 bars selling, giving, possessing or setting off low-hazard fireworks "at any time" except for a public display with written permission of the Local Assistant to the Fire Commissioner; the permit form and the Village web page allow individual permits. The wording is unclear.Licences & Permits, Fireworks Permit; Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 366, 1988 (office consolidation July 2010), Permit form (Bylaw 366-2); Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 366, 1988 (office consolidation July 2010), s. 3 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording Fireworks are permitted within the Village of Nakusp with an accompanying approved permit. Applicant must be the person supervising the firing of the fireworks; and be 18 years of age or older. Fireworks shall be set off only on private property, with the written consent of the property owner being first obtained where necessary. No person shall, at any time, sell, give, possess, or set off low-hazard fireworks fireworks may be sold to and discharged by any person or organization conducting a public display Fire Crackers, as defined under Section 2, be banned from the Village of Nakusp.
Selling fireworks	Not allowed. Firecrackers may not be sold. Low-hazard fireworks may be sold only to a person or group putting on a public display with the written permission of the Local Assistant to the Fire Commissioner.Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 366, 1988 (office consolidation July 2010), s. 3, 4, 4(a) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording No person shall be in possession of, sell, or set off Fire Crackers. fireworks may be sold to and discharged by any person or organization conducting a public display if such public display is held with the written permission of the Local Assistant to the Fire Commissioner
What counts as fireworks	"Fireworks" means non-explosive fireworks; "Fire Crackers" means the explosive type. Covered: low-hazard Class 7.2.1 fireworks such as showers, fountains, golden rain, lawn lights, pinwheels, Roman candles and volcanoes. Excluded: sparklers, Christmas crackers and caps for toy guns.Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 366, 1988 (office consolidation July 2010), s. 2, 4 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording ‘Fireworks’ means non-explosive fireworks and ‘Fire Crackers’ means explosive type fireworks. such as firework showers, fountains, golden rain, lawn lights, pinwheels, Roman candles, volcanoes, but excluding sparkers, Christmas Crackers and caps for toy guns
Permit	Apply with the Village's Fireworks Permit form (Class 7.2.1 consumer fireworks). The applicant must be 18 or older. The Local Assistant to the Fire Commissioner must approve before firing; the Village sends copies to the RCMP.Licences & Permits, Fireworks Permit; Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 366, 1988 (office consolidation July 2010), Permit form · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording - Fireworks Bylaw -> https://www.nakusp.com/sites/5/files/2024-01/BYLAW%20366-1%2C%20366-2%20%20FIREWORKS%20CONSOLIDATED.pdf - Firework Permit -> https://www.nakusp.com/sites/5/files/2024-01/Fillable%20Firworks%20application%20366-2.pdf - Memorial Bench & Picnic Table Policy -> https://www.nakusp.com/sites/5/files/2024-01/GAP4%20-%20Bench%20Policy%20-%20January%202019.pdf Application must be submitted to and approved by the LAFC, prior to firing of the fireworks. COPIES TO BE SENT TO THE RCMP, BY THE VILLAGE
Fine	Bylaw notice: illegally selling or setting off fireworks $150 ($125 within 14 days; $175 after 28 days). Municipal ticket: $100. Court fine up to $500.Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 694, 2020 (consolidated), Schedule A, Fireworks 4; Municipal Ticketing Information System Bylaw No. 684, 2018 (consolidated May 2025), Schedule 4; Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 366, 1988 (office consolidation July 2010), s. 6 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording Illegally selling/setting off 150 125 175 No Selling/setting off fireworks out of Season 4 $100.00 to a fine of not more than $500.
Bylaw	Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 366, 1988 (office consolidation July 2010, including Bylaws 366-1 and 366-2)Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 366, 1988 (office consolidation July 2010), s. 1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No.366, 1988 CONSOLIDATED TO INCLUDE 366-1 & 366-2, 2010

How it works

The Village's Licences & Permits page and its Fireworks Permit form allow Class 7.2.1 consumer fireworks with an approved permit, for private property, with an applicant who is 18 or older. The Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 366 says otherwise: it bars selling, giving, possessing or setting off low-hazard fireworks "at any time", except for a public display with the written permission of the Local Assistant to the Fire Commissioner. Because the wording is unclear, confirm with the Village Office before buying or firing any.

Steps

Call the Village Office at 250-265-3689 and ask whether a permit will be approved.
If so, complete the Fireworks Permit form. The applicant must be the person supervising the firing, and 18 or older.
The Local Assistant to the Fire Commissioner must approve before firing. The Village sends copies to the RCMP.

Good to know

Covered: showers, fountains, golden rain, lawn lights, pinwheels, Roman candles and volcanoes. Not covered: sparklers, Christmas crackers and caps for toy guns.
Firecrackers (the explosive type) are banned and may not be sold.
Low-hazard fireworks may be sold only to a person or group putting on a public display with written permission.
The bylaw sets no dates or hours.
Fine: a bylaw notice is $150 ($125 if paid within 14 days; $175 after 28 days). A municipal ticket is $100. The court fine can be up to $500.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 366, 1988 (office consolidation July 2010) (PDF), Village of Nakusp (read 2026-11-08)
Fireworks Permit form, Class 7.2.1 consumer fireworks (PDF), Village of Nakusp (read 2026-11-08)
Licences & Permits, Village of Nakusp (read 2026-11-08)
Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 694, 2020 (consolidated) (PDF), Village of Nakusp (read 2026-11-08)
Municipal Ticketing Information System Bylaw No. 684, 2018 (consolidated May 2025) (PDF), Village of Nakusp (read 2026-11-08)
Contact Us, Village of Nakusp (read 2026-11-08)

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