14. (1) In this section,

“high hazard fireworks”

“high hazard fireworks” means those Division 2 fireworks that, in the opinion of the Chief Inspector, present a special hazard to persons; (pièce pyrotechnique comportant un risque élevé)

“low hazard fireworks”

“low hazard fireworks” means those Division 2 fireworks that, in the opinion of the Chief Inspector, are relatively innocuous in themselves and are not liable to explode violently or all at once. (pièce pyrotechnique comportant un risque restreint)

(2) The firework class has two Divisions, namely, Division 1 fireworks and Division 2 fireworks.

(3) Division 1 fireworks comprises fireworks composition.

(4) Division 2 fireworks comprises manufactured fireworks and has five subdivisions, namely, Subdivision 1, Subdivision 2, Subdivision 3, Subdivision 4 and Subdivision 5.

(5) Subdivision 1 of Division 2 fireworks comprises low hazard fireworks generally used for recreation, such as fireworks showers, fountains, golden rain, lawn lights, pin wheels, Roman candles, volcanoes, sparklers, Christmas crackers and caps for toy guns.

(6) Subdivision 2 of Division 2 fireworks comprises high hazard fireworks generally used for recreation, such as rockets, serpents, shells, bombshells, tourbillions, maroons, large wheels, bouquets, barrages, bombardos, waterfalls, fountains, batteries, illumination, set pieces, pigeons and firecrackers.

(7) Subdivision 3 of Division 2 fireworks comprises model rocket engines (toy propellant devices) containing a propellant the total impulse of which does not exceed 80 Newton-seconds (17.92 pound-seconds) and does not exceed a net propellant weight of 125 grams (approximately four ounces).

(8) Subdivision 4 of Division 2 fireworks comprises low hazard fireworks generally having a practical use, such as highway flares, fusees and other small distress signals.

(9) Subdivision 5 of Division 2 fireworks comprises high hazard fireworks generally having a practical use, such as large distress signals, sound, pyrotechnic and smoke signals, railway track signals, distress and line-throwing rockets, salutes, theatrical effects and wildlife control devices.

15. (1) Only the manufacturer or importer of an explosive may apply for it to be declared an authorized explosive.

(2) An application for an authorization shall be submitted to the Chief Inspector of Explosives.

(3) An authorization may be given for an indefinite period, for a specified period for the purpose of a tour, event or international competition or for a specified period for the purpose of another activity.

16. (1) An application for the authorization of an explosive for an indefinite period shall include the following information and documents:

• (a) the name, mailing address and other contact information of the applicant and, if applicable, of the applicant’s contact person;

• (b) if the application is made by an authorized representative of the applicant,

  • (i) a letter from the applicant confirming that the representative acts on their behalf, and

  • (ii) the name, mailing address and other contact information of the authorized representative and, if applicable, of their contact person;

• (c) a list of the explosive articles and explosive substances for which authorization is requested that sets out the trade name of each article and substance and, in the case of an explosive article, its part number, if any;

• (d) the specifications of each explosive article or explosive substance, including

  • (i) the chemical name and composition of the explosive and its tolerances,

  • (ii) a technical drawing of each explosive article that indicates its dimensions and its tolerances,

  • (iii) the gross weight of each explosive article,

  • (iv) the weight of the explosive charge in each explosive article and its tolerances,

  • (v) if a component of an explosive article is to be purchased from another manufacturer, the name and contact information of the other manufacturer, and

  • (vi) how each explosive article and explosive substance is to be destroyed or otherwise disposed of; and

• (e) the intended use of each explosive article and explosive substance and, in the case of an explosive article, its method of functioning.

(2) The application for authorization for an indefinite period shall be accompanied by the following packaging and labelling information:

• (a) a drawing or description of the internal and external packaging to be used in transporting the explosive article or explosive substance;

• (b) a copy, drawing or description of the labelling as it will appear on the internal and external packaging of the article or substance; and

• (c) a copy of the precautions and instructions for use to be included with the packaging or inscribed on the article.

(3) The application for authorization for an indefinite period shall be accompanied by an application for a UN hazard classification for transport that includes the following:

• (a) the class requested and the basis for that classification;

• (b) if a class has been designated for the explosive by the competent authority of a foreign state, a letter or certificate from the authority attesting to the classification and explaining its basis;

• (c) if a class number of 1.4, 1.5 or 1.6 is requested, the results of any testing conducted by a competent authority of a foreign state; and

• (d) a signed statement indicating that the applicant consents to the Explosives Regulatory Division, Department of Natural Resources, conducting any tests required for the classification.

(4) An application for the authorization of an explosive for a specified period, whether for the purpose of a tour, event or international competition or for the purpose of another activity, shall include the following information:

• (a) the name, mailing address and other contact information of the applicant and, if applicable, of the applicant’s contact person;

• (b) if the application is made by an authorized representative of the applicant,

  • (i) a letter from the applicant confirming that the representative acts on their behalf, and

  • (ii) the name, mailing address and other contact information of the authorized representative and, if applicable, of their contact person;

• (c) a list of the explosive articles and explosive substances for which authorization is requested that sets out the trade name of each article and substance and, in the case of an explosive article, its part number, if any;

• (d) the period for which the authorization is requested; and

• (e) if the application is for the authorization of an explosive for the purpose of a tour, event or international competition, the number of fireworks displays in which the explosive will be used.