Explosives Regulations, 2013 (SOR/2013-211)
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Regulations are current to 2020-12-28 and last amended on 2018-11-02. Previous Versions
PART 16Consumer Fireworks (continued)
DIVISION 1Rules for Sellers (continued)
Storage (continued)
Marginal note:Exception
347 Sections 343 to 346 do not apply to sparklers and toy pistol caps.
Marginal note:Maximum quantity
348 (1) No more than 1 000 kg of consumer fireworks may be stored in a sales establishment at any one time, including fireworks that are displayed for sale. If the sales establishment is located in a building that contains a dwelling, no more than 100 kg may be stored at any one time, including fireworks that are displayed for sale.
Marginal note:Place of storage
(2) Consumer fireworks that are not displayed for sale must be stored in a Footnote *storage unit.
Return to footnote *Terms preceded by an asterisk are defined in section 6.
Marginal note:Storage requirements — storage unit
349 When consumer fireworks are stored in a Footnote *storage unit,
(a) the storage unit must be located in a dry place, away from flammable substances and sources of ignition;
(b) the storage unit must be constructed and maintained to prevent unauthorized access and to protect the contents from weather;
(c) if the storage unit is a container, it must not impede exit in case of fire;
(d) if the storage unit is not a container, all exits must be kept unobstructed;
(e) any shelving in the storage unit must be constructed from a non-sparking material (for example, wood or painted metal);
(f) nothing other than consumer fireworks may be stored in the storage unit;
(g) the storage unit must be Footnote *attended when it is unlocked;
(h) the storage unit must be kept clean, dry, organized and free of grit;
(i) any spill, leakage or other contamination in the storage unit must be cleaned up immediately;
(j) precautions that minimize the likelihood of fire in or near the storage unit must be taken; and
(k) a sign that displays the words “Danger — Fire Hazard/Risque d’incendie” in letters at least 10 cm high and that prohibits smoking using letters, or a symbol, at least 10 cm high must be posted on the storage unit in a clearly visible location.
Return to footnote *Terms preceded by an asterisk are defined in section 6.
Sale
Marginal note:Maximum quantity — licensed buyer
350 (1) A seller must not sell more consumer fireworks to a licensed buyer than the buyer is authorized by their licence to store.
Marginal note:Maximum quantity — unlicensed buyer
(2) A seller must not sell more consumer fireworks to an unlicensed buyer than the buyer is authorized by this Division to store.
Marginal note:Retailer
351 A retailer may sell only to users.
Marginal note:Copy of rules
352 (1) A distributor who sells consumer fireworks to a retailer must offer the retailer a copy of this Division.
Marginal note:Table
(2) A seller who sells consumer fireworks to a user must offer the user either a copy of the table at the end of this Part or a document that includes the same information.
Marginal note:Exception
(3) Subsection (2) does not apply to the sale of toy pistol caps.
Marginal note:Record of sale
353 A seller must keep a record of every sale of 150 kg or more of consumer fireworks for two years after the date of the sale. The record must include the following information:
(a) the buyer’s name and address;
(b) in the case of a licensed buyer, the licence number and expiry date;
(c) the Footnote *product name of each firework sold and the name of the person who obtained its authorization;
(d) the quantity of fireworks sold under each product name;
(e) in the case of a sale by a distributor, an indication of whether the fireworks were purchased for re-sale or for use; and
(f) the date of the sale.
Return to footnote *Terms preceded by an asterisk are defined in section 6.
- SOR/2016-75, s. 39
- SOR/2018-231, ss. 44(F), 45(E)
DIVISION 2Rules for Users
Acquisition and Storage
Marginal note:Acquisition
354 (1) A user who is at least 18 years old may acquire, store and use consumer fireworks, whether or not they hold a licence. A user who acquires consumer fireworks must comply with this Division.
Marginal note:Toy pistol caps
(2) A user who is less than 18 years old may acquire and use toy pistol caps.
Marginal note:Storage — licensed user
355 (1) A user who holds a licence must store their consumer fireworks in the magazine specified in the licence.
Marginal note:Storage — unlicensed user
(2) A user who does not hold a licence must store their consumer fireworks in a dwelling or a Footnote *storage unit and ensure that the requirements of sections 356 and 357 are met.
Return to footnote *Terms preceded by an asterisk are defined in section 6.
Marginal note:Maximum quantity — dwelling
356 (1) The maximum quantity of consumer fireworks that may be stored at any one time in a dwelling is 10 kg.
Marginal note:Maximum quantity — storage unit
(2) The maximum quantity of consumer fireworks that may be stored at any one time in Footnote *storage units, whether in a single unit or in several, is 1 000 kg.
Return to footnote *Terms preceded by an asterisk are defined in section 6.
Marginal note:Storage requirements — dwelling
357 (1) When consumer fireworks are stored in a dwelling, they must be stored away from flammable substances and sources of ignition, in a manner that protects them from theft and ensures that access to them is limited to people authorized by the user.
Marginal note:Storage requirements — storage unit
(2) When consumer fireworks are stored in a Footnote *storage unit,
(a) the storage unit must be located in a dry place, away from flammable substances and sources of ignition;
(b) the storage unit must be constructed and maintained to prevent unauthorized access and to protect the contents from weather;
(c) if the storage unit is a container, it must not impede exit in case of fire;
(d) if the storage unit is not a container, all exits must be unobstructed;
(e) any shelving in the storage unit must be constructed from a non-sparking material (for example, wood or painted metal);
(f) nothing other than consumer fireworks may be stored in the storage unit;
(g) the storage unit must be Footnote *attended when it is unlocked;
(h) the storage unit must be kept clean, dry, organized and free of grit;
(i) any spill, leakage or other contamination in the storage unit must be cleaned up immediately;
(j) precautions that minimize the likelihood of fire in or near the storage unit must be taken; and
(k) a sign that displays the words “Danger — Fire Hazard/Risque d’incendie” in letters at least 10 cm high and that prohibits smoking using letters, or a symbol, at least 10 cm high must be posted on the storage unit in a clearly visible location.
Return to footnote *Terms preceded by an asterisk are defined in section 6.
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