By Adam Ophus

Updated Bylaw

$50 fee for new fireworks permits within Rocky

Jul 8, 2020 | 2:09 PM

Some changes have come for residents in Rocky Mountain House wishing to ignite fireworks within town limits.

On June 16, Rocky Mountain House Town Council passed the new Fireworks Bylaw that took effect immediately.

Although fireworks permits have always been required, it has changed from being administered by regional fire under the Alberta Fire Code and this change has taken responsibility of fireworks out of the Fire Departments hands.

The permits will now be picked up at the Town Office Planning and Community Development Department or online for the cost of $50.

As per the bylaw “Consumer Fireworks” means fireworks which are designed for recreational use and are classified as low-hazard fireworks within the Explosives Act

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Consumer Fireworks are prohibited in residential zones unless approved by the appointed Fireworks Inspector.

“No Person may discharge Consumer or Display Fireworks or Pyrotechnics within the Town without a Fireworks Permit,” according to the newly updated bylaw.

To allow for fireworks in town an individual must have a completed permit, written confirmation of consent from the property owner/lessee/agent of the land where the event will occur, a description of the Fireworks event and a site plan that includes all information as may be required by the Fireworks Inspector.

As well as liability insurance in a form and an amount that’s acceptable.

The Fireworks Inspector shall issue a Fireworks Permit only when all requirements have been met and may refuse to issue a Fireworks Permit or suspend or cancel a Fireworks Permit that has been issued.

Any person who contravenes any provision of this bylaw is guilty of an offence and is liable, on summary conviction, to the fines set out.

Listing of possible fines according to newly updated Fireworks Bylaw for Rocky Mountain House

When a penalty is not specified under this bylaw, a person who is guilty of an offence is liable to a fine of up to $10,000.

Planning and Community Development Department and Protective Services are tasked with administration and enforcement.

The Town commented that officers will be using their discretion moving forward regarding possible first offence warnings, but the bylaw does allow for immediate fines.