Do you know the rules for setting off fireworks in Windsor?

Red and yellow fireworks are seen in this stock image.

Some Windsor residents could be setting off fireworks as part of their Canada Day celebrations this week, so here’s a refresher on the rules.

Windsor Fire and Rescue Services has posted the frequently asked questions about launching consumer fireworks in the city, according to the fireworks bylaw:

What are consumer fireworks?

“Consumer fireworks” means an outdoor, low hazard recreational firework that is classified as a Subdivision 1 of Division 2 of Class 7 Fireworks under the Act, and includes fireworks showers, fountains, golden rain, lawn lights, pin wheels, Roman candles, volcanoes, and sparklers but does not include Christmas crackers and caps for toy guns containing not in excess of twenty-five one-hundredths of a grain of explosive used per cap.

What are the penalties?

Every person who is convicted of an offence under this bylaw is liable to a fine as provided for in the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990 Chapter P.33.

Who can discharge consumer fireworks?

No person under the age of 18 years shall discharge any consumer fireworks except under the direct supervision of and control of a person 18 years of age or over.

No person being the parent or guardian of any person under the age of 18 years shall allow the person to discharge any consumer fireworks except when such parent or guardian or some other responsible person of 18 years of age or over is in direct supervision and control

When are where can consumer fireworks be discharged?

No person shall discharge consumer fireworks except on the following days:

1. Victoria Day, or the day immediately preceding or following Victoria Day;
2. The day preceding Canada Day and the following days up to and including the Fourth of July; and
3. New Year’s Eve

A person 18 years of age or older may hold a display of consumer fireworks on any land belonging to him or her or on any other privately owned land where the owner thereof has given permission for such a display or discharge of fireworks.

No person shall discharge any consumer fireworks in such a manner as might create danger or constitute a nuisance to any person or property, or to do or cause or allow any unsafe act or omission at the time and place for the discharging of any fireworks.

No person shall discharge any consumer fireworks in or into any building, doorway, or automobile.

No person shall discharge any consumer fireworks in or on or into any highway, street, lane, square or other public place.

Note: these are the bylaw regulations for Windsor. Surrounding municipalities could have varying bylaws in place.