As residents prepare to celebrate long weekends this summer, Norfolk County is reminding the community about the importance of adhering to fireworks rules and safety practices.
Know the rules:
Residents are urged to familiarize themselves with Norfolk County’s Fireworks Regulating By-Law to ensure compliance and safety. Key regulations include:
- Fireworks are permitted two days before and up to one day after New Year’s Eve, Victoria Day Monday, Canada Day, US Independence Day, Civic Holiday Monday, and Labour Day Monday.
- Fireworks may only be discharged up to 11 p.m.
- Discharging fireworks on municipal property or roadways is not allowed.
- The fireworks user must either own the property on which they are discharging or have explicit permission from the property owner.
Safety tips:
County staff strongly encourage residents who are planning family fireworks displays or informal neighbourhood gatherings to follow these essential safety tips:
- Only adults who are fully aware of the hazards and necessary safety precautions should handle and discharge fireworks.
- Always have a water hose or pail of water nearby to extinguish any unexpected fires quickly.
- To prevent accidental ignition, discharge fireworks far away from combustible materials such as buildings, trees, and dry grass.
More information can be found at NorfolkCounty.ca/Fireworks.
