The City of Calgary and the Calgary Police Service are issuing a reminder to all citizens that fireworks and pyrotechnics are strictly prohibited within city limits unless handled by trained and certified professionals with a valid fireworks permit.
The use of fireworks without a permit is not only a violation of local bylaws but also of the National Fire Code (Alberta Edition), which may lead to fines or charges.
Under Bylaw 55M2014, using, selling, or possessing fireworks or pyrotechnics without a permit from the Calgary Fire Department is illegal.
Violators may face significant penalties, including, possession of fireworks without a permit: Minimum fine of $500, the use of fireworks without a permit: Minimum fine of $250 and the sale of fireworks without a permit: Minimum fine of $250.
In North America, fireworks account for over 19,000 fires and send more than 9,000 people to emergency rooms each year.
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