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Fireworks (selling)
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About the licence

This licence is required to sell consumer fireworks to the public. The City's Licensing By-law 315-2005 (PDF) allows and licenses the retail sale of consumer fireworks for seven days immediately preceding Victoria Day and Canada Day.

Other requirements and application

In order to sell fireworks in Vaughan, a business must:

  1. Complete a Zoning Search Form - Required for new locations only for each location where there is intention to sell fireworks. The Zoning Search Form (PDF) must be submitted to Building Standards along with the non-refundable fee. This will ensure that the location chosen will permit the sale of fireworks.
  2. Complete a Fireworks Safety Awareness Workshop -  Visit Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service, Fire Prevention at 2800 Rutherford Rd. and make the required payment before date of workshop. Instruction will be given upon receipt of payment. For more information, contact Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service at 905-832-8531 ext. 6325. All classes are one-day classes offered on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
    Classes for 2018: April 5, 26 and June 14.
  3. Complete a Sale of Fireworks Application - Upon receipt of the compliant zoning clearance and certification of the completion of the Fireworks Safety Awareness Workshop, you must complete the Municipal Licensing Application (PDF) and submit it with your non-refundable licence fee for each location to By-law and Compliance, Licensing and Permit Services. Fireworks vendors must make their application no later than 21 days prior to the event or sale location opening in order to be considered eligible for the issuance of a fireworks licence.
  4. Complete a fire inspection - Your licence will be issued to you upon satisfactory completion of a Vaughan Fire and Rescue fire inspection.

Fees

Zoning Search

$ 208.00 (for new locations only\

Fire Safety Awareness Workshopire Safety Awareness Workshop

 $ 174.00 per person

Fireworks Application

Fee 2018 2019
Initial fee $ 289 $ 298
Renewal fee $ 289 $ 298

 

 

 Contact Information

 

By-law and Compliance, Licensing and Permit Services

Phone: 905-832-2281

Fax: 905-832-8549

Email: bylaw@vaughan.ca

Location:
Vaughan City Hall, Level 100
2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.
Vaughan, ON  L6A 1T1

 

 Related Links

 
  • By-law and Compliance, Licensing and Permit Services
  • Vaughan Business Enterprise Centre
 

 Additional Resources

 
  • Fireworks display information (PDF)
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