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Revelstoke fireworks rules

Are fireworks allowed in Revelstoke?

Revelstoke, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-05

Short answer

No. Under the City of Revelstoke's Fire Bylaw No. 1772, no one may sell, give, fire, set off or possess fireworks in the City, except as the bylaw permits. The only exception is an authorization from the Fire Chief for a special event or festival, which costs $123.

Key facts

Setting off fireworksNo. Nobody may sell, give, fire, set off or possess fireworks in the City, except as the bylaw permits (special-event authorization).Fire Prevention, Protection and Control Services Bylaw No. 1772, consolidated, s. 8.0(b) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
No person shall sell, give, fire, set off or be in possession of any fireworks in the City, except as permitted by this Bylaw.
Selling fireworksNo. The bylaw bans selling, giving or possessing fireworks in the City, except as permitted by the bylaw.Fire Prevention, Protection and Control Services Bylaw No. 1772, consolidated, s. 8.0(b) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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No person shall sell, give, fire, set off or be in possession of any fireworks in the City, except as permitted by this Bylaw.
What counts as fireworks"Fireworks" includes cannon crackers, fireballs, fire crackers, mines, roman candles, sky rockets, squibs, torpedoes and any other explosive designated as a firework by regulation under the Fireworks Act.Fire Prevention, Protection and Control Services Bylaw No. 1772, consolidated, s. 8.0(a) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
"fireworks" includes cannon crackers, fireballs, fire crackers, mines, roman candles, sky rockets, squibs, torpedoes and any other explosive designated as a firework by regulation pursuant to the Fireworks Act.
PermitCouncil may authorize the Fire Chief to issue an authorization to a person or organization to use fireworks for a special event or festival, with conditions. The applicant must hold the certification documents required under the Explosives Act. Fee: $123 for a fireworks authorization.Fire Prevention, Protection and Control Services Bylaw No. 1772, consolidated, s. 8.0(c), (g); Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2256, Schedule J, consolidated to Bylaw 2424, Schedule D, item 16 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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The Council may authorize the Fire Chief to issue an authorization to a person or organization for the purpose of observing or celebrating a special event or festival by the use of fireworks of any kind.
must be in possession of the necessary certification documents as set forth by the Explosives Act
(d) 500 CF - Air Storage Tank $234.00 16. Fireworks authorization $123.00 17. Safety Inspection Vacant or Abandoned Building $189.00
FineBylaw notice: $500 for selling, giving, firing, setting off or possessing fireworks. Municipal ticket: $1,000. Setting off fireworks in a City park: bylaw notice $500, municipal ticket $1,000.Bylaw Offence Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2370, Schedule, Schedule B, Fire Prevention bylaw s. 8.00(b); Municipal Ticket Information System Bylaw No. 2082, Schedule 2, Schedule 2, Fire Prevention bylaw s. 8.00(b) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
7.02(c) Obstruction or Interference $500.00 N/A $500.00 No Sell, Give, Fire, Set off or No 8.00(b) $500.00 N/A $500.00 possess fireworks GARBAGE COLLECTION & WILDLIFE ATTRACTANT BYLAW No. 2178:
Sell, Give, Fire, Set off or possess Fireworks 8.00(b) $1000.00 N/A
Set off fireworks 6.03(j) $1000.00 N/A
BylawFire Prevention, Protection and Control Services Bylaw No. 1772 (Part 8, Fireworks)Fire Prevention, Protection and Control Services Bylaw No. 1772, consolidated, title · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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FIRE PREVENTION, PROTECTION AND CONTROL SERVICES BYLAW NO. 1772

How it works

The Fire Prevention, Protection and Control Services Bylaw No. 1772 bans selling, giving, firing, setting off and possessing fireworks in the City of Revelstoke, except as the bylaw permits. "Fireworks" includes cannon crackers, fireballs, fire crackers, mines, roman candles, sky rockets, squibs, torpedoes and any other explosive designated as a firework under the Fireworks Act. The bylaw makes no exception for consumer fireworks on Halloween or any other date.

Steps

  1. For a special event or festival, ask the Fire Hall about an authorization. Council may authorize the Fire Chief to issue one, with conditions.
  2. The applicant must hold the certification documents the Explosives Act requires.
  3. Pay the $123 fee.

Good to know

  • Fireworks are also banned in City parks.
  • A bylaw notice for selling, giving, firing, setting off or possessing fireworks, or for setting them off in a City park, is $500. A municipal ticket is $1,000.
  • The bylaw does not say how to apply, so call or email the Fire Hall first.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

  1. Fire Prevention, Protection and Control Services Bylaw No. 1772, consolidated (PDF), City of Revelstoke (read 2026-11-05)
  2. Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2256, Schedule J, consolidated to Bylaw 2424 (PDF), City of Revelstoke (read 2026-11-05)
  3. Fire Regulations, City of Revelstoke (read 2026-11-05)
  4. Municipal Ticket Information System Bylaw No. 2082, Schedule 2 (PDF), City of Revelstoke (read 2026-11-05)
  5. Bylaw Offence Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2370, Schedule (PDF), City of Revelstoke (read 2026-11-05)

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