{"title":"Prince George fireworks rules","question":"Are fireworks allowed?","slug":"fireworks","place":{"path":"ca/bc/prince-george","name":"Prince George","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":"City of Prince George","url":"https://www.princegeorge.ca"},"short_answer":"In Prince George you may set off consumer fireworks without a permit only on July 1, October 31 and December 31, and you must be 18 or older. On other days you need a consumer fireworks permit ($24 plus taxes). You may not set them off in public places without the owner's written consent.","aliases":["fireworks permit prince george","halloween fireworks","new years fireworks bylaw","buy fireworks prince george","display fireworks permit"],"cost":"Consumer fireworks permit $24 plus taxes; display fireworks permit $112 plus taxes (both non-refundable, one per location or event). Ticket: $500 for most offences, $1,000 for display fireworks without a permit.","how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"online","label":"Fireworks Permit application","value":"https://www.princegeorge.ca/city-services/permits-applications/fireworks-permit"},{"type":"online","label":"Fireworks Sales and Storage permit","value":"https://www.princegeorge.ca/city-services/permits-applications/fireworks-sales-and-storage-permit"},{"type":"phone","label":"Fire Rescue administration","value":"250-561-7667","note":"Business days, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m."}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Property Owner Agreement, Fireworks and Pyrotechnics Events","url":"https://www.princegeorge.ca/city-services/permits-applications/property-owner-agreement-fireworks-and-pyrotechnics-events"},{"title":"Fire Protection and Emergency Response Bylaw No. 8272, 2013 (Part 20)","url":"https://www.princegeorge.ca/sites/default/files/2023-04/BL8272_BYLAW-ADOPTED.PDF"}],"related":[{"slug":"backyard-fire","title":"Prince George backyard fire and burning rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/backyard-fire/"},{"slug":"bylaw-fines","title":"Prince George bylaw fines and how tickets work","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/bylaw-fines/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/vanderhoof","name":"Vanderhoof","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vanderhoof/fireworks/"},{"place":"ca/bc/quesnel","name":"Quesnel","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/quesnel/fireworks/"},{"place":"ca/bc/fort-st-james","name":"Fort St James","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-james/fireworks/"},{"place":"ca/bc/tumbler-ridge","name":"Tumbler Ridge","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/fireworks/"},{"place":"ca/bc/williams-lake","name":"Williams Lake","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/williams-lake/fireworks/"},{"place":"ca/bc/chetwynd","name":"Chetwynd","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/fireworks/"}],"topic":{"title":"Fireworks rules in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fireworks/"},"facts":{"use":{"label":"Setting off fireworks","value":"Without a permit, only on July 1, October 31 and December 31. Other days need a consumer fireworks permit. You must be 18 or older, and may not set them off on streets, parks, school grounds or other public places without the owner's written consent.","short":"July 1, Oct 31, Dec 31 without a permit","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.princegeorge.ca/sites/default/files/2023-04/BL8272_BYLAW-ADOPTED.PDF","title":"Fire Protection and Emergency Response Bylaw No. 8272, 2013 (PDF)","section":"ss. 20.1, 20.5, 20.6","quotes":["No person under the age of 18 years shall light, hold or explode any","the first (1st) day of July in each calendar year;","the thirty-first (31st) day of October in each calendar year;","No person shall explode any Consumer Fireworks or Display Fireworks on any highway,"]},{"url":"https://www.princegeorge.ca/city-services/emergency-response-public-safety/fireworks","title":"Fireworks, City of Prince George","section":"Rules for usage","quotes":["Consumer fireworks may only be used on July 1, October 31, and December 31 without a permit.","You must not discharge, propel, point or throw fireworks at any person, animal, vehicle, building or structure."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"sale":{"label":"Selling fireworks","value":"Only with a Fireworks Sales and Storage permit, and only between June 25 and July 1, October 24 and 31, and December 27 and 31 each year. Buyers must be 18 or older.","short":"With permit: Jun 25-Jul 1, Oct 24-31, Dec 27-31","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.princegeorge.ca/sites/default/files/2023-04/BL8272_BYLAW-ADOPTED.PDF","title":"Fire Protection and Emergency Response Bylaw No. 8272, 2013 (PDF)","section":"ss. 20.2, 20.3","quotes":["The Fire Chief or an Officer designated by him is authorized to issue a permit to sell","the twenty-fifth (25th) day of June and the first (1st) day of July in each","No person shall sell, give or dispose of any fireworks of any class or"]},{"url":"https://www.princegeorge.ca/city-services/emergency-response-public-safety/fireworks","title":"Fireworks, City of Prince George","section":"Sales of consumer fireworks","quotes":["A Fireworks Sales and Storage permit is required to sell consumer-grade fireworks.","Between June 25 and July 1."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"what_counts":{"label":"What counts as fireworks","value":"Consumer fireworks are low-hazard articles for public use: roman candles, sparklers, fountains, wheels, volcanoes, mines and snakes. Display fireworks and pyrotechnic special effects are high-hazard, for professionals, and need a permit any day.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.princegeorge.ca/sites/default/files/2023-04/BL8272_BYLAW-ADOPTED.PDF","title":"Fire Protection and Emergency Response Bylaw No. 8272, 2013 (PDF)","section":"s. 2 definitions","quotes":["means low-hazard firework articles designed for recreational use","by the public and includes, but is not limited to, firework articles","referred to as roman candles, sparklers, fountains, wheels,","means high-hazard firework articles designed for use by"]},{"url":"https://www.princegeorge.ca/city-services/emergency-response-public-safety/fireworks","title":"Fireworks, City of Prince George","section":"Rules for usage","quotes":["Display and Pyrotechnics fireworks require a valid permit any day of the year (no exceptions)."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"permit":{"label":"Permit","value":"Apply to the Fire Chief on the City's online form. Consumer fireworks permit $24 plus taxes, non-refundable, one per location or event; display fireworks permit $112 plus taxes, with Natural Resources Canada certification, a fire safety plan and $5 million liability insurance.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.princegeorge.ca/city-services/permits-applications/fireworks-permit","title":"Fireworks Permit, City of Prince George","section":"Permit form","quotes":["Consumer Fireworks Application Fee $24.00 + Applicable Taxes (non-refundable)","Display Fireworks Application Fee $112.00 + Applicable Taxes (non-refundable)","inclusive limit of not less than $ 5,000,000.00 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage"]},{"url":"https://www.princegeorge.ca/sites/default/files/2023-04/BL8272_BYLAW-ADOPTED.PDF","title":"Fire Protection and Emergency Response Bylaw No. 8272, 2013 (PDF)","section":"s. 20.7, 20.10","quotes":["permit to light or explode Consumer Fireworks to:","a person who is 18 years of age or older, or","an organization represented by a person who is over the age of 18"]},{"url":"https://www.princegeorge.ca/sites/default/files/2025-12/BL7557_CONSOLIDATED_2025-12-15.pdf","title":"Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 7557, 2004 (consolidated), Schedule C-4 (PDF)","section":"Schedule C-4, Permits","quotes":["Special Event/festival permits (consumer","$21.00 $22.00 $23.00 $24.00","Display Fireworks permit $103.00 $106.00 $109.00 $112.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":"$500 (Municipal Ticket) for lighting fireworks on non-permitted dates without a permit (s. 20.6), or without the owner's consent (s. 20.5), or selling without a permit or on unauthorized dates. $1,000 for display fireworks or pyrotechnics without a permit.","short":"Ticket $500","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.princegeorge.ca/sites/default/files/2023-04/BL8919_BYLAW-ADOPTED.pdf","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 8919, 2017, Schedule C (PDF)","section":"Schedule C","quotes":["Exploding or lighting fireworks on unapproved 20.6 $500","Exploding or lighting fireworks on private/public 20.5 $500","Selling Fireworks without a permit 20.2 $500","Lighting, exploding or activating display 20.8 $1000"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Fire Protection and Emergency Response Bylaw No. 8272, 2013, Part 20","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.princegeorge.ca/sites/default/files/2023-04/BL8919_BYLAW-ADOPTED.pdf","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 8919, 2017, Schedule C (PDF)","section":"Schedule A","quotes":["Fire Protection and Emergency Response Bylaw No. 8272, 2013"]}],"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\nPart 20 of the [Fire Protection and Emergency Response Bylaw No. 8272](https://www.princegeorge.ca/sites/default/files/2023-04/BL8272_BYLAW-ADOPTED.PDF) covers fireworks in Prince George. Consumer fireworks are low-hazard articles such as roman candles, sparklers, fountains, wheels, volcanoes, mines and snakes. Display fireworks and pyrotechnic special effects are high-hazard, for professionals, and need a permit any day of the year.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. On July 1, October 31 or December 31, you may use consumer fireworks without a permit if you are 18 or older.\n2. On any other day, apply to the Fire Chief on the City's online consumer fireworks permit form ($24 plus taxes, one per location or event).\n3. To use fireworks on streets, parks, school grounds or other public places, get the owner's written consent first.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- A display fireworks permit is $112 plus taxes and needs Natural Resources Canada certification, a fire safety plan and $5 million liability insurance.\n- The permit form says events must finish by 10 p.m. (Noise Control Bylaw) and be on private property.\n- Selling consumer fireworks needs a Fireworks Sales and Storage permit, a valid City business licence and a Fire Department inspection. Sales are allowed only June 25 to July 1, October 24 to 31, and December 27 to 31. Buyers must be 18 or older.\n- Tickets are municipal tickets: $500 for lighting fireworks on non-permitted dates without a permit, without the owner's consent, or selling without a permit or on unauthorized dates; $1,000 for display fireworks or pyrotechnics without a permit.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.princegeorge.ca/city-services/emergency-response-public-safety/fire-police-ambulance-services","title":"Fire, Police & Ambulance Services, City of Prince George","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.princegeorge.ca/city-services/emergency-response-public-safety/fireworks","title":"Fireworks, City of Prince George","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.princegeorge.ca/city-services/permits-applications/fireworks-permit","title":"Fireworks Permit, City of Prince George","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.princegeorge.ca/sites/default/files/2023-04/BL8272_BYLAW-ADOPTED.PDF","title":"Fire Protection and Emergency Response Bylaw No. 8272, 2013 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.princegeorge.ca/sites/default/files/2025-12/BL7557_CONSOLIDATED_2025-12-15.pdf","title":"Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 7557, 2004 (consolidated), Schedule C-4 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.princegeorge.ca/sites/default/files/2023-04/BL8919_BYLAW-ADOPTED.pdf","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 8919, 2017, Schedule C (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-05","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/prince-george/fireworks/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/fireworks.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/fireworks.json"}}