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Terrace fireworks rules

Are fireworks allowed?

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

Short answer

In Terrace, consumer fireworks may be sold only from October 29 to 31 and, unless otherwise authorized, set off only on October 31, never on streets or other public places unless the Fire Chief authorizes it. No sales to anyone under 19. Tickets are $500.

Key facts

Setting off fireworksOnly on October 31 each year, unless otherwise authorized, and only consumer fireworks. No fireworks on any highway, road, street, lane, bridge or other public place unless the Fire Chief specifically authorizes it.Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 2260-2022, s. 20.2, 20.3; Nuisance Bylaw No. 1318-1993 (consolidated), s. 5(4), 5(5) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
Unless otherwise authorized, the only day to set off fireworks will
be October 31 in any year. Only Consumer fireworks are allowed to be sold and
No person shall explode any fireworks on any highway, road, street, lane,
the only day to set off fireworks will be October 31st in any year.
Selling fireworksOnly between October 29 and 31 each year, consumer fireworks only. None may be sold to anyone under 19.Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 2260-2022, s. 20.2, 20.4 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
No person shall sell fireworks, except between the 29th and 31st day of October
No fireworks may be sold to any person under 19 years of age.
What counts as fireworksConsumer fireworks: low-hazard articles for recreational use, such as roman candles, sparklers, fountains, wheels, volcanoes, mines and snakes. The Nuisance Bylaw lists cannon crackers, fireballs, firecrackers, mines, Roman candles, skyrockets, squibs and torpedoes, and any other explosive designated a firework under the federal Explosives Act.Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 2260-2022, s. 20.1; Nuisance Bylaw No. 1318-1993 (consolidated), s. 1(b) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
Consumer fireworks are low-hazard firework articles designed for recreational
roman candles, sparklers, fountains, wheels, volcanoes, mines, and snakes.
“Consumer Fireworks” includes cannon crackers, fireballs, firecrackers,
PermitOnly for a public display by a person or organization. The Fire Prevention Bylaw (s. 20.6) requires written permission of both Council and the Fire Chief or designate; the Nuisance Bylaw (s. 5(7)) mentions only the Fire Chief. Permit fee $250 to $500.Sources differ: The Nuisance Bylaw s. 5(7) requires only the Fire Chief's written permission for a public display; the Fire Prevention Bylaw also requires Council's.Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 2260-2022, s. 20.6, Schedule B · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
if such public display is held with the written permission of Council and the written
Permit for public display of fireworks
$250-$500
permission of the Fire Chief or his designate in the City of Terrace.
Permit for public display of fireworks $250-$500
FineMunicipal ticket $500 each: illegal sale, illegal discharge, discharge in a public place, selling to anyone under 19, and improper storage or display.Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1827 (consolidated to 2334-2025), Schedule 20 and 11 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
Illegal sale of fireworks
Illegal discharge of fireworks
Selling fireworks to any person under 19 years of age
Discharge fireworks in public place
BylawFire Prevention Bylaw No. 2260-2022 (s. 20) and Nuisance Bylaw No. 1318-1993 (s. 5).Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 2260-2022, s. 27.1; Nuisance Bylaw No. 1318-1993 (consolidated), s. 12 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
This Bylaw may be cited as "Terrace Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 2260-2022".
This Bylaw may be cited as "City of Terrace Nuisance Bylaw No. 1318-1993".

How it works

Both the Fire Prevention Bylaw (section 20) and the Nuisance Bylaw (section 5) allow only consumer fireworks. These are low-hazard items for recreational use, such as roman candles, sparklers, fountains, wheels, volcanoes, mines and snakes. Sales are allowed only between October 29 and October 31. Unless otherwise authorized, the only day to set them off is October 31.

Good to know

  • No fireworks on any highway, road, street, lane, bridge or other public place unless the Fire Chief specifically authorizes it.
  • No sales to anyone under 19. Storage and display for sale must meet the federal Explosives Act requirements.
  • Public displays by a person or organization need a permit, $250 to $500. The Fire Prevention Bylaw requires the written permission of both Council and the Fire Chief (or designate); the Nuisance Bylaw mentions only the Fire Chief. Confirm with the Fire Department.
  • The bylaws set no hours for setting off fireworks on October 31. The Noise Control Bylaw exempts fireworks if these bylaws are followed.
  • Municipal tickets are $500 each for illegal sale, illegal discharge, discharge in a public place, selling to anyone under 19, and improper storage or display.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

  1. Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 2260-2022 (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
  2. Nuisance Bylaw No. 1318-1993 (consolidated) (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
  3. Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1827 (consolidated to 2334-2025) (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)

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