Those seeking to set off a firework display locally in their neighbourhood have to purchase a permit to do so.
Last year, the Township beefed up its bylaws for the selling and setting off fireworks.
Selling fireworks requires a valid Fireworks Supervisor’s Certificate, issued by Natural Resources Canada, a Township business license, and a $1,500 permit fee.
Actually setting off fireworks requires the same certificate and a submitted site plan, approval from the property owner, at least $5 million in liability insurance, and a permit fee of $100.
Langley City has similar regulations for fireworks displays, and outright bans the sale of fireworks within municipal limits.
So far, no permit applications have been submitted, said Russ Jenkins, deputy fire chief with the Township fire department.
“We don’t issue permits for fireworks unless they are industrial or commercial grade fireworks for official displays,” he explained.
A concern with fireworks this Halloween is the dryness of the environment after a summer of drought.
“Although the weather has started to turn now, conditions are still dry out. There’s a lot of dry grass, dry felds, dry underbrush,” Jenkins cautions.
“We don’t support the use of fireworks locally.”
If someone wants to apply for a permit, details can be found on the application process at tol.ca.
Anyone concerned about fireworks being fired off illegally can contact the township at fireworkscomplaint@tol.ca, through the Township’s website, or call bylaw enforcement during regular office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.
For a bylaw infraction, the Township asks that people provide their name, phone number, the address where the incident is taking place, and a photograph of the incident.
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