Port Moody fireworks rules

Are fireworks allowed?

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

Short answer

Not freely. In Port Moody, setting off fireworks legally needs a permit from Port Moody Fire Rescue (604-469-7795), and possessing fireworks is unlawful unless the Fire Chief gives written permission. The permit rules are strict, and the City says purchase and sale are prohibited.

Key facts

Setting off fireworks	Not freely. Using fireworks legally needs a permit from Port Moody Fire Rescue; possessing fireworks is unlawful unless the Fire Chief gives written permission; setting off fireworks on a street, lane or public place needs the property owner's written permission and a Fire Chief permit. No dates or hours for household use are set.Fireworks Permit, Fireworks Permit page; Fireworks Regulation Bylaw, 2023, No. 3436, s. 6.4, 7.1; Fireworks Permit Guidelines, Port Moody Fire Rescue, Permit Requirements · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording A permit from Port Moody Fire Rescue is required to use fireworks legally. Unless authorized by written permission of the Fire Chief, it shall be unlawful for any person to possess fireworks, It shall be unlawful for any person to set off, discharge, or explode any fireworks written permission of the property owner where the fireworks are to be set off In the City of Port Moody, fireworks can't be sold or discharged. Consumer or display fireworks may be used only with a permit. These clearance requirements essentially eliminate residential lots from permit eligibility.
Selling fireworks	Firecrackers may not be sold. Selling or giving any fireworks or firecrackers to anyone under 18 is unlawful. The City's Fireworks Permit page says Port Moody prohibits the purchase and sale of fireworks.Sources differ: Section 6.1 of the bylaw names only firecrackers, while the City page and the ticket schedule ('Sale of Fireworks', s. 6.1, 6.3) say fireworks sales are prohibited. Bylaw text followed; flagged as a possible mismatch.Fireworks Regulation Bylaw, 2023, No. 3436, s. 6.1, 6.3; Fireworks Permit, Fireworks Permit page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording It shall be unlawful for any person to offer for sale, expose for sale, advertise, or display, or sell at wholesale or retail, any firecrackers to any person or sell, give, or furnish to a person under the age of eighteen (18) years, any fireworks or firecrackers, Port Moody prohibits the purchase and sale of fireworks.
What counts as fireworks	Fireworks: manufactured low-hazard recreation fireworks (Class 7.2.1) such as fountains, golden rain, lawn lights, pinwheels, Roman candles, volcanoes and sparklers. Firecrackers: small fireworks with entwined fuses used solely as noise makers. Nuisance fireworks (screech or noise products such as bottle rockets and mini air bombs) are also defined.Fireworks Regulation Bylaw, 2023, No. 3436, s. 3.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording “Firecracker” means small fireworks with entwined fuses used solely as noise makers, and not for pyrotechnic effect. fireworks for recreation (Class 7.2.1) such as firework showers, fountains, golden rain, lawn lights, pinwheels, Roman candles, volcanoes, and sparklers. Nuisance fireworks include
Permit	Apply to Port Moody Fire Rescue (call 604-469-7795); the Fire Chief issues permits. Requires a certified fireworks supervisor and assistants, written permission from the property owner, and a site plan and security plan. The guidelines' clearances essentially rule out residential lots.Fireworks Permit, Fireworks Permit page; Fireworks Permit Guidelines, Port Moody Fire Rescue, Permit Requirements; Fireworks Regulation Bylaw, 2023, No. 3436, s. 7.1(b) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording To obtain a permit please call 604-469-7795. Display Supervisor with Endorsements Certification and Assistants are required Written permission from the property owner. A site plan including: a permit issued by the Fire Chief for the display.
Fine	Municipal ticket: unlawful discharge of fireworks $500; unlawful discharge of firecrackers $500; possession of fireworks $500; sale of fireworks or firecrackers $500 first offence, $1,000 second; unlawful storage $500/$1,000.Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 3218 (consolidated PDF), Schedule 2, Fireworks Regulation Bylaw · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Unlawful Discharge of Fireworks 7.1 $500.00 Possession of Fireworks 6.4 $500.00 Sale of Fireworks 6.1, 6.3 1st Offence $500.00 2nd Offence $1,000.00
Bylaw	City of Port Moody Fireworks Regulation Bylaw, 2023, No. 3436Fireworks Regulation Bylaw, 2023, No. 3436, s. 1.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording This Bylaw may be cited as “City of Port Moody Fireworks Regulation Bylaw 2023, No. 3436”.

How it works

The City of Port Moody's Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 3436 makes it unlawful to possess fireworks unless the Fire Chief gives written permission. Setting off fireworks on a street, lane or public place needs the property owner's written permission and a Fire Chief permit. The bylaw sets no dates or hours for household use. It covers low-hazard recreation fireworks (fountains, Roman candles, sparklers and similar), firecrackers, and nuisance fireworks such as bottle rockets.

Steps

Call Port Moody Fire Rescue at 604-469-7795 to apply; the Fire Chief issues permits.
Have a certified fireworks supervisor and assistants, written permission from the property owner, and a site plan and security plan.
Check the Fire Chief's guidelines (October 2023): they require clearances of 30 m x 30 m for aerial consumer displays and 20 m x 20 m for ground effects, which essentially rule out residential lots.

Good to know

Firecrackers may not be sold, and selling or giving any fireworks or firecrackers to anyone under 18 is unlawful. The City's page says purchase and sale of fireworks is prohibited; the bylaw wording on sale is narrower, so confirm with Fire Rescue.
The Fire Chief may permit fireworks for religious, ceremonial or special occasions.
Storing low-hazard fireworks for personal use does not need the Fire Chief's permission.
Municipal tickets: unlawful discharge of fireworks or firecrackers $500; possession $500; sale $500 first offence, $1,000 second; unlawful storage $500, then $1,000.

What you'll need

Written permission from the property owner
Site plan and site security plan
A certified fireworks supervisor and assistants

Official forms and pages

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Sources

Fireworks Permit, City of Port Moody (read 2026-11-05)
Fireworks Permit Guidelines (PDF), Port Moody Fire Rescue (read 2026-11-05)
Fireworks Regulation Bylaw, 2023, No. 3436 (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 3218 (consolidated PDF) (read 2026-11-05)

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