The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) requires a fireworks permit prior to setting off fireworks for properties within Electoral Areas A, B or C. Fireworks in the rural areas are only allowed to be set off on property you own or with the owner’s permission. The sale of fireworks in the CVRD will occur from October 24 until November 1 and must be from a commercially zoned retailer operating under the current fire regulations within the region.
If you live within the Town of Comox, City of Courtenay or Village of Cumberland, please contact your municipality directly for fireworks regulations and permit requirements.
What You Need to Know:
- Permits are required prior to exploding or setting off fireworks (excluding sparklers, Christmas crackers, and caps for toy guns).
- You can buy your $10 permit online or at the CVRD office (770 Harmston Avenue, Courtenay).
- Applicants must be 18 years of age and older. Once the permit is approved, you will be authorized to set off fireworks within the CVRD Electoral Areas on property owned by the permit holder.
- If an applicant wishes to set off fireworks on private property, written consent from the property owner must be provided.
"We are asking residents to first get their fireworks permit before setting anything off this Halloween," explains Amanda Yasinski, Senior Manager of Building and Bylaw Compliance. "Failure to have a permit is now a $500 fine and residents are reminded to plan ahead. Also, please respect your neighbours and let them know beforehand if you are planning on setting off fireworks. This will help to reduce the possibility of frightened children and animals."
For more information on required fireworks permits within the electoral areas or to purchase your permit online, please visit www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/fireworks.
The Comox Valley Regional District is a partnership of three electoral areas and three municipalities operating on the unceded traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation, the traditional keepers of the land. The members of the regional district work collaboratively on providing sustainable services for the benefit of the diverse urban and rural areas of the Comox Valley.
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Media Contact:
Amanda Yasinski
Senior Manager of Building and Bylaw Compliance
250-334-6049