By rdnewsNOW staff

FIREWORKS PERMIT

Lacombe County reminds residents of Fireworks Permit requirements

Jun 13, 2019 | 6:08 AM

LACOMBE COUNTY- With Canada Day celebrations approaching, Lacombe County reminds all residents that a fireworks permit is required if you wish to sell, purchase or set off fireworks within the province of Alberta.

“Although there has been some changes to the Alberta Fire Code, Lacombe County continues to regulate the use of fireworks through a permitting system,” says Drayton Bussiere, Lacombe County Fire Chief. “Canada Day is a popular occasion to set off fireworks, but regardless of the time of the year, a permit is required within Lacombe County if you plan on shooting off fireworks.”

Conditions of having a fireworks permit includes permission from adjacent landowners so it is important to discuss fireworks plans with your neighbors in advance.

Fireworks can not be set off from public lands or roadways, if there is a fire ban, or if wind exceeds 20 km/h.

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Fireworks permits are free of charge and an application is available on the Lacombe County website www.lacombecounty.com or by stopping in at the County administration office.

It can take up to a week to process an application, so do not wait until the last minute before the celebration begins.