City of Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service

FIREWORKS & PYROTECHNICS SPECIAL EFFECTS PERMIT APPLICATION

Fireworks and Pyrotechnics Special Effects, including open burning/ flame effects is subject to approval requirements under a Permit issued by the Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service. Minimum safety shall meet Natural Resources Canada Explosives Regulatory Division Pyrotechnics Special Effects Manual, local fire bylaws and standards of good practice (e.g. NFPA 160).

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Event type

  • Public Event
  • Private Event
  • Film/TV Production (No Public))
  • Concert/Theatre Performance
  • Other

Applicant Information

* Company Name
* Address
Address
Country Province/State
City Postal/Zip Code
* Contact Last Name
* Contact First Name
* Phone Number
- -
* Email
* Certification No.

Property Information

* Property Owner Last Name
* Property Owner First Name
* Property Owner Email
* Property Owner Phone Number
- -
* Upload Property Owner's Permission Letter
* Upload copy of the Liability Insurance Coverage.

Event Details

* Where is the event?
  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
* Flame Type
  • Open Flame
  • Burning
* Fireworks Class
* Fireworks Size
* Fireworks Type
  • Pyrotechnics
  • Special FX
* Explosion or Simulation
  • Explosion
  • Simulation
* Equipment or Props used
* BC Safety Authority Approval received (Gas Safety Branch approval is required for all temporary or permanent Propane systems)
  • Yes
  • No

Fire Protection Requirement

* Fire Protection
  • Automatic Sprinklers
  • CO2
  • Dry Chemical
  • Fire Blanket
  • Fire Pump
  • Hose Lines
  • Portable Extinguishers
  • Pressurized Water Cylinder
* Water Source (Gallons)
* Safety Measures

Permit Fees:  As per Fire Service Bylaw No.3055-2020, section 84 the fee payable for an inspection or re-inspection of a premises by the fire department is $115 per hour.

  • Non-Refundable Permit Fee $50 Cdn
  • Non-Refundable Site Inspection (1hr) $115 Cdn
  • Security Deposit $1000 Cdn 

Application Terms and Conditions

Conditions may be added or exempted as approved by AHJ. Proof of valid special effects certification required.

* Conditions may be added or exempted as approved by AHJ. Proof of valid special effects certification required.
  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A
* PERMIT APPLICATION submit to Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service at least
(10)business days in advance with fee. Valid Permit is required (incomplete or late applications may be denied).
  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A
* PROPANE devices located and constructed as approved by BC SAFETY AUTHORITY Gas Safety Officer.
  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A
* INSTRUCTION for devices available on site for start-up /shut-down procedures including emergency controls.
  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A
I understand that by filling in the Applicant Name Fields and selecting the "I Agree" button that I am effectively signing this permit application.
  • Agree