Fireworks are discharged around Clarington to celebrate various events. Clarington has legislated their safe use as outlined in By-law 2015-047. The By-law states that residents may only discharge fireworks on the three days immediately prior to and including Canada Day and the Victoria Day holiday. Anyone wishing to have an event involving fireworks beyond those dates must apply for a permit.
The Municipality issues Class A and B permits in relation to the discharge of fireworks.
Under the new by-law, the sales of fireworks are more strictly regulated than in the past. Vendors can only sell Consumer fireworks to the general public. Display fireworks and theatrical pyrotechnics are strictly regulated by federal law. The new by-law addresses the sales locations. Whether the fireworks are sold from a mobile trailer location or from a fixed location (a store) there are differing fire safety criteria.
Note: Special events fireworks and pyrotechnics cannot be sold or purchased through a temporary store location or sales trailer. They must be purchased through a federally licensed corporation.
Permits are not transferable by means of date or location.
Permit application forms can be picked up at the Municipal Administrative Centre or downloaded online.
Please direct questions regarding the permits or application process to Emergency and Fire Services at Station 1, Bowmanville.
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