{"title":"District of North Vancouver fireworks rules","question":"Are fireworks allowed in the District of North Vancouver?","slug":"fireworks","place":{"path":"ca/bc/north-vancouver-district","name":"District of North Vancouver","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":"District of North Vancouver","url":"https://www.dnv.org"},"short_answer":"Only with a permit. In the District of North Vancouver (not the City of North Vancouver), a person over 18 needs a permit signed by the Fire Chief to buy, possess or set off fireworks. Firecrackers are banned. Consumer fireworks can be sold only from October 25 to October 31.","aliases":["fireworks district of north vancouver","halloween fireworks north vancouver district","fireworks permit dnv","buy fireworks north vancouver district"],"cost":"Permit: $10. Permit holders must carry $1,000,000 liability insurance. Fines: see Good to know.","how_long":"The bylaw sets no fixed discharge dates or hours; those go on the permit.","where":[{"type":"phone","label":"District general customer service","value":"604-990-2311"},{"type":"in_person","label":"Municipal Hall","value":"355 West Queens Road, North Vancouver, BC V7N 4N5"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Fireworks Regulation Bylaw 7456 (PDF), District of North Vancouver","url":"https://docs.dnv.org/documents/Bylaw%207456.pdf"},{"title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw 6481 (PDF), District of North Vancouver","url":"https://docs.dnv.org/documents/Bylaw%206481.pdf"}],"related":[{"slug":"backyard-fire","title":"District of North Vancouver backyard fire and burning rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/backyard-fire/"},{"slug":"bylaw-fines","title":"District of North Vancouver bylaw fines and how tickets work","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/bylaw-fines/"},{"slug":"noise-rules","title":"District of North Vancouver noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/noise-rules/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver","name":"North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/fireworks/"},{"place":"ca/bc/west-vancouver","name":"West Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/fireworks/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-moody","name":"Port Moody","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/fireworks/"},{"place":"ca/bc/vancouver","name":"Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/fireworks/"},{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/fireworks/"},{"place":"ca/bc/richmond","name":"Richmond","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/fireworks/"}],"topic":{"title":"Fireworks rules in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fireworks/"},"facts":{"use":{"label":"Setting off fireworks","value":"A person must be over 18 and hold a permit signed by the Fire Chief to buy, possess or discharge fireworks, and must follow the permit's conditions. Firecrackers are banned. Do not point fireworks at people, animals, buildings or vehicles, or fire them within 30 m of flammable storage.","short":"Only with Fire Chief permit; over 18","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://docs.dnv.org/documents/Bylaw%207456.pdf","title":"Fireworks Regulation Bylaw 7456 (PDF), District of North Vancouver","section":"ss. 5, 6, 8, 9","quotes":["that person is over 18","years old and in possession of a Permit signed by the Fire Chief","No person shall possess, fire, set off or discharge firecrackers","No Fireworks may be discharged within 30m of a location where flammable"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"sale":{"label":"Selling fireworks","value":"Consumer fireworks may be sold only from October 25 to October 31, stopping at 9:00 p.m. on October 31. Sellers need a business licence for each sales location with a $1,500 refundable bond, may sell only to permit holders, and may sell Roman candles and noisemakers only in a Family Pack.","short":"Oct 25 to 31 only, with business licence","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://docs.dnv.org/documents/Bylaw%207456.pdf","title":"Fireworks Regulation Bylaw 7456 (PDF), District of North Vancouver","section":"s. 4","quotes":["except between October 25th to October","31st, with sales stopping at 9:00 p.m. on October 31st in any year","posting a refundable bond of $1,500.00","except that person or organization is in possession of a Permit issued by the Fire Chief","except that such Roman Candles or Noisemakers are validly included in a Family Pack"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"what_counts":{"label":"What counts as fireworks","value":"Consumer fireworks are low-hazard outdoor fireworks (Class 7.2.1) such as fountains, volcanoes, Roman candles and sparklers. Display fireworks are high-hazard (Class 7.2.2); they may be sold only to a certified Fireworks Supervisor and need a Display Fireworks Approval. Firecrackers are prohibited. Signal flares and model rocket engines are excluded.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://docs.dnv.org/documents/Bylaw%207456.pdf","title":"Fireworks Regulation Bylaw 7456 (PDF), District of North Vancouver","section":"s. 2","quotes":["Consumer Fireworks means outdoor, low-hazard recreational Fireworks (Canadian Class 7.2.1)","Display Fireworks means high-hazard recreational Fireworks (Canadian Class 7.2.2)","but does not include torpedoes, flares, fuses or similar pyrotechnic devices","Display Fireworks retail sales except to a Fireworks Supervisor as Certified by the Explosive","authorizing discharge of Display Fireworks;","No person shall possess, fire, set off or discharge firecrackers."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"permit":{"label":"Permit","value":"The Fire Chief issues the permit (or Display Fireworks Approval for display fireworks). Fee: $10 for a permit to sell, fire or set off fireworks, under the Fees and Charges Bylaw. A permit holder must carry $1,000,000 liability insurance (proof 3 days before an event).","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://docs.dnv.org/documents/Bylaw%206481.pdf","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw 6481 (PDF), District of North Vancouver","section":"fire and rescue fees","quotes":["Permit to sell, fire or set off fireworks $10.00"]},{"url":"https://docs.dnv.org/documents/Bylaw%207456.pdf","title":"Fireworks Regulation Bylaw 7456 (PDF), District of North Vancouver","section":"Schedule A","quotes":["Comprehensive General Liability insurance policy with an inclusive limit of not less than $","The Applicant may only sell, fire or set off the type and quantity of fireworks described above"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":"Municipal ticket (in the Fireworks bylaw): $200 for firecrackers or for buying, having or setting off fireworks without a permit; $300 for most selling offences; $1,500 for selling outside Oct 25 to 31; $500 for dangerous use. Bylaw notice: $200 ($150 if paid within 14 days, $300 after 28 days); selling-hours offence $300. Court fine up to $10,000.","short":"Notice $200 ($150 if paid in 14 days)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://docs.dnv.org/documents/Bylaw%207456.pdf","title":"Fireworks Regulation Bylaw 7456 (PDF), District of North Vancouver","section":"s. 13","quotes":["Discharging firecrackers 5 $200.00","Purchasing, possessing, or 6(a) $200.00","Dangerous use of Fireworks 8, 9 $500.00","4(b) $1,500.00"]},{"url":"https://docs.dnv.org/documents/Bylaw%207458.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 7458 (PDF), District of North Vancouver","section":"Schedule A, Fireworks Regulation Bylaw 7456","quotes":["5 Discharging firecrackers 200 150 300","8, 9 Dangerous use of Fireworks 500 375 750"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Fireworks Regulation Bylaw 7456","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://docs.dnv.org/documents/Bylaw%207456.pdf","title":"Fireworks Regulation Bylaw 7456 (PDF), District of North Vancouver","section":"s. 1","quotes":["THE DISTRICT OF NORTH VANCOUVER FIREWORKS REGULATION BYLAW BYLAW 7456 Effective Date - April 19, 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\nThe [Fireworks Regulation Bylaw 7456](<https://docs.dnv.org/documents/Bylaw%207456.pdf>) applies in the District of North Vancouver. A person over 18 must hold a permit signed by the Fire Chief to buy, possess or set off fireworks, and must follow the permit's conditions. The Fire Chief issues the permit, or a Display Fireworks Approval for display fireworks. Firecrackers are prohibited. Consumer fireworks are low-hazard outdoor fireworks (Class 7.2.1) such as fountains, volcanoes, Roman candles and sparklers.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Ask the Fire Chief for a permit. The fee is $10 under the [Fees and Charges Bylaw 6481](<https://docs.dnv.org/documents/Bylaw%206481.pdf>). Application steps are not in the bylaw; call 604-990-2311 or check dnv.org.\n2. Carry $1,000,000 liability insurance and give proof 3 days before an event.\n3. Follow the permit conditions. Do not point fireworks at people, animals, buildings or vehicles, or set them off within 30 m of flammable storage.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Sales are allowed only October 25 to October 31, stopping at 9:00 p.m. on October 31. Sellers need a business licence for each sales location with a $1,500 refundable bond, and may sell only to permit holders. Roman candles and noisemakers may be sold only in a Family Pack.\n- Display fireworks (Class 7.2.2) may be sold only to a certified Fireworks Supervisor and need a Display Fireworks Approval.\n- Municipal ticket: $200 for firecrackers or for buying, having or setting off fireworks without a permit; $300 for most selling offences; $1,500 for selling outside October 25 to 31; $500 for dangerous use. A court fine can be up to $10,000.\n- Bylaw notice: $200 ($150 if paid within 14 days, $300 after 28 days); selling-hours offence $300.","sources":[{"url":"https://docs.dnv.org/documents/str-owner-authorization-form.pdf","title":"https://docs.dnv.org/documents/str-owner-authorization-form.pdf","accessed":"2026-11-06"},{"url":"https://docs.dnv.org/documents/Bylaw%207456.pdf","title":"Fireworks Regulation Bylaw 7456 (PDF), District of North Vancouver","accessed":"2026-11-06"},{"url":"https://docs.dnv.org/documents/Bylaw%206481.pdf","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw 6481 (PDF), District of North Vancouver","accessed":"2026-11-06"},{"url":"https://docs.dnv.org/documents/Bylaw%207458.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 7458 (PDF), District of North Vancouver","accessed":"2026-11-06"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-06","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/north-vancouver-district/fireworks/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/fireworks.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/fireworks.json"}}