Port Coquitlam fireworks rules

Are fireworks allowed in Port Coquitlam?

Port Coquitlam, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-05

Short answer

Only with a Fireworks Event Permit from the Fire Chief. In Port Coquitlam, setting off fireworks or firecrackers without a permit is banned, and so is selling them. They may only be set off on private property with the owner's consent, never on City property, roads or parks.

Key facts

Setting off fireworks	No, unless you hold a Fireworks Event Permit from the Fire Chief; setting off low hazard fireworks, high hazard fireworks or firecrackers without one is banned. Handlers must be 18 or older, on private property with the owner's consent, never on City property, roads or parks. The City's permit page gave only Halloween night (Saturday, October 31, until 11 p.m.).Fire and Emergency Services Bylaw 2025, No. 4395, s. 6.11.2, 6.11.3, 6.11.7; Fireworks, page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording No person shall possess for purposes of use, set off, explode or Fireworks may be discharged by persons: 18 years of age or over; Discharge of fireworks is only permitted at the civic address the permit A valid Fireworks Event Permit is required. Fireworks may only be discharged on private property with the owner’s consent Fireworks are not permitted on City property, including roads, parks, trails and sports fields. Permits are valid only on Saturday, October 31, until 11 p.m.
Selling fireworks	No. Possessing for sale, offering for sale, storing, distributing or selling low hazard fireworks, high hazard fireworks or firecrackers is prohibited.Fire and Emergency Services Bylaw 2025, No. 4395, s. 6.11.1; Fireworks, page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording No person may possess for purposes of re-sale or distribution, offer for sale, store, distribute or sell: The sale of fireworks is prohibited within the city
What counts as fireworks	The bylaw names low hazard fireworks, high hazard fireworks and firecrackers. The City fireworks page also says Roman candles, firecrackers, bottle rockets and screechers are prohibited.Fire and Emergency Services Bylaw 2025, No. 4395, s. 6.11.1-6.11.2; Fireworks, page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Low hazard fireworks; High hazard fireworks; and/or Firecrackers. Roman candles, firecrackers, bottle rockets and screechers are prohibited.
Permit	The property owner must apply or give written consent; handlers must be 18 or older. Apply in person at the Tax Office, City Hall, 2580 Shaughnessy St (the Halloween deadline was Friday, October 30, 1 p.m.). Fee: $30 in the Fees and Charges Bylaw; the City page also lists $250 for high-hazard fireworks. Phone 604-927-5466.Sources differ: The Fees and Charges Bylaw 4415 lists a single Fireworks Permit fee of $30; the web page lists $250 for high-hazard. Phone 604-927-5466 or fire@portcoquitlam.ca. Public displays must be supervised by a certified Fireworks Supervisor (bylaw s. 6.11.4).Fireworks, page; Fire and Emergency Services Bylaw 2025, No. 4395, s. 6.11.6; Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 4415, Schedule (Fire) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Permits cost $30 for low-hazard fireworks and $250 for high-hazard fireworks. Applications must be submitted in person by Friday, October 30 at 1:00 p.m. at the Tax Office, Port Coquitlam City Hall Before a fireworks permit is issued, the registered owner of the property must be the applicant for the permit or must have provided written Fireworks Permit 6.11 $30
Fine	$500 for selling fireworks, setting them off without a permit, lighting them contrary to a permit, or setting them off in a public place. No early-payment discount; $500 if paid late.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3814, Schedule A, Schedule A, Fire and Emergency Services Bylaw 4395 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Sell low hazard fireworks 6.11.1(a) 500 N/A 500 N/A Set off firecrackers without a permit 6.11.2(c) 500 N/A 500 N/A Discharge fireworks in a public place 6.11.8(e) 500 N/A 500 N/A
Bylaw	Fire and Emergency Services Bylaw, 2025, No. 4395 (s. 6.11)Fire and Emergency Services Bylaw 2025, No. 4395, s. 1.1.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording This Bylaw is cited as “Fire and Emergency Services Bylaw, 2025, No. 4395”.

How it works

The Fire and Emergency Services Bylaw 4395 bans setting off low hazard fireworks, high hazard fireworks or firecrackers without a Fireworks Event Permit from the Fire Chief. It also prohibits selling, offering for sale, storing or distributing them. The City's fireworks page also says Roman candles, firecrackers, bottle rockets and screechers are prohibited.

Steps

The property owner must apply or give written consent. Handlers must be 18 or older.
Apply in person at the Tax Office, City Hall, 2580 Shaughnessy Street. Phone Fire and Emergency Services at 604-927-5466 to ask about dates.
Set the fireworks off only on private property with the owner's consent, never on City property, roads or parks.

Good to know

Fee: the Fees and Charges Bylaw lists $30; the City's page also lists $250 for high-hazard fireworks. Confirm the amount when you apply.
The City's permit page offers permits for Halloween night only. Ask Fire and Emergency Services about other dates.
Public displays must be supervised by a certified Fireworks Supervisor.
A bylaw notice is $500 for selling fireworks, setting them off without a permit, lighting them contrary to a permit, or setting them off in a public place. There is no early-payment discount.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

Fireworks, City of Port Coquitlam (read 2026-11-05)
Fire and Emergency Services Bylaw 2025, No. 4395 (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 4415 (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3814, Schedule A (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)

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