Spallumcheen fireworks rules
Are fireworks allowed in Spallumcheen?
Short answer
In the Township of Spallumcheen, fireworks may be set off only between October 24 and November 1 in any year. Outside those dates you need a special permit from the Fire Chief. A ticket for breaking the rule is $250 ($200 if paid within 14 days).
Key facts
| Setting off fireworks | Only between October 24 and November 1 in any year. Outside those dates a special permit from the Fire Chief is needed. A public display needs the Fire Chief's written permission. The bylaw sets no hours of the day.Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 2049, 2021 (consolidated with Bylaw 2153), s. 4.3(a); Fireworks, Fireworks page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingno persons shall sell, give, fire or set off Fireworks except between October 24 and November 1 in any year; special Permits shall be obtained from the Fire Chief for the buying and public Fireworks display unless such public display is held with the written Fireworks are only permitted between October 24 and November 1 each year |
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| Selling fireworks | No one may sell or give away fireworks except between October 24 and November 1 in any year; a special permit from the Fire Chief covers buying outside those dates.Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 2049, 2021 (consolidated with Bylaw 2153), s. 4.3(a)(i), (iii) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingno persons shall sell, give, fire or set off Fireworks except between October 24 and November 1 in any year; special Permits shall be obtained from the Fire Chief for the buying and |
| What counts as fireworks | 'Fireworks' has the meaning in the provincial Fireworks Act, which includes cannon crackers, fireballs, firecrackers, mines, Roman candles, skyrockets, squibs, torpedoes and other explosives designated by regulation.Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 2049, 2021 (consolidated with Bylaw 2153), s. 1.2; Fireworks Act, Province of British Columbia, s. 1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wording“Fireworks” has the same meaning as defined in the Fireworks Act; "fireworks" includes cannon crackers, fireballs, firecrackers, mines, Roman candles, skyrockets, squibs, torpedoes |
| Permit | Special permits for buying and setting off fireworks for special occasions outside October 24 to November 1 are issued by the Fire Chief. A public display needs the Fire Chief's written permission.Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 2049, 2021 (consolidated with Bylaw 2153), s. 4.3(a)(ii), (iii) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingspecial Permits shall be obtained from the Fire Chief for the buying and public Fireworks display unless such public display is held with the written |
| Fine | Municipal ticket: $250 ($200 if paid within 14 days) for setting off fireworks outside the required dates or without a permit.Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2023, 2021, Schedule B.5; Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2023, 2021, s. 4(a) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingSetting off fireworks outside of the required dates or without a permit $250.00 $200.00 If received by the Township within 14 days of the person receiving or |
| Bylaw | Township of Spallumcheen Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 2049, 2021Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 2049, 2021 (consolidated with Bylaw 2153), footer · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingTownship of Spallumcheen Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 2049, 2021 |
How it works
The Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 2049 allows fireworks only between October 24 and November 1 in any year. Selling or giving away fireworks is limited to the same dates. "Fireworks" has the meaning in the provincial Fireworks Act, which includes cannon crackers, fireballs, firecrackers, mines, Roman candles, skyrockets, squibs and torpedoes.
Steps
- For fireworks outside the dates (including buying them), ask the Fire Chief for a special permit through the Township office.
- For a public display, get the Fire Chief's written permission.
Good to know
- The bylaw sets no hours of the day.
- To report fireworks outside the allowed dates, call 911 and ask for Fire Dispatch. A responding fire department may bill costs, and fines may apply.
- Ticket: $250 ($200 if paid within 14 days) for setting off fireworks outside the dates or without a permit.
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 2049, 2021 (consolidated with Bylaw 2153) (PDF), Township of Spallumcheen (read 2026-11-06)
- Fireworks, Township of Spallumcheen (read 2026-11-06)
- Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2023, 2021 (PDF), Township of Spallumcheen (read 2026-11-06)
- Fireworks Act, Province of British Columbia (read 2026-11-06)
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