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Prince George fireworks rules

Are fireworks allowed?

Prince George, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-05

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.

Key facts

Setting off fireworksWithout 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.Fire Protection and Emergency Response Bylaw No. 8272, 2013, ss. 20.1, 20.5, 20.6; Fireworks, Rules for usage · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
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,
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.
Selling fireworksOnly 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.Fire Protection and Emergency Response Bylaw No. 8272, 2013, ss. 20.2, 20.3; Fireworks, Sales of consumer fireworks · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
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
A Fireworks Sales and Storage permit is required to sell consumer-grade fireworks.
Between June 25 and July 1.
What counts as fireworksConsumer 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.Fire Protection and Emergency Response Bylaw No. 8272, 2013, s. 2 definitions; Fireworks, Rules for usage · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
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
Display and Pyrotechnics fireworks require a valid permit any day of the year (no exceptions).
PermitApply 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.Fireworks Permit, Permit form; Fire Protection and Emergency Response Bylaw No. 8272, 2013, s. 20.7, 20.10; Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 7557, 2004 (consolidated), Schedule C-4, Schedule C-4, Permits · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
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
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
Special Event/festival permits (consumer
$21.00 $22.00 $23.00 $24.00
Display Fireworks permit $103.00 $106.00 $109.00 $112.00
Fine$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.Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 8919, 2017, Schedule C · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
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
BylawFire Protection and Emergency Response Bylaw No. 8272, 2013, Part 20Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 8919, 2017, Schedule C, Schedule A · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
Fire Protection and Emergency Response Bylaw No. 8272, 2013

How it works

Part 20 of the Fire Protection and Emergency Response Bylaw No. 8272 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.

Steps

  1. On July 1, October 31 or December 31, you may use consumer fireworks without a permit if you are 18 or older.
  2. 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).
  3. To use fireworks on streets, parks, school grounds or other public places, get the owner's written consent first.

Good to know

  • A display fireworks permit is $112 plus taxes and needs Natural Resources Canada certification, a fire safety plan and $5 million liability insurance.
  • The permit form says events must finish by 10 p.m. (Noise Control Bylaw) and be on private property.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

  1. Fire, Police & Ambulance Services, City of Prince George (read 2026-11-05)
  2. Fireworks, City of Prince George (read 2026-11-05)
  3. Fireworks Permit, City of Prince George (read 2026-11-05)
  4. Fire Protection and Emergency Response Bylaw No. 8272, 2013 (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
  5. Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 7557, 2004 (consolidated), Schedule C-4 (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
  6. Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 8919, 2017, Schedule C (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)

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