Pyro Regulations

The Explosives Regulatory Division (ERD) of Natural Resources Canada regulates the use of Pyrotechnics Special Effects and Display Fireworks in Canada.

A certification process is in place for both Fireworks Supervisor and Special Effects Pyrotechnician with courses being given throughout Canada on a regular basis. Successful participants are issued entry-level certification and must meet basic apprenticeship requirements within a given time frame to become fully certified or to move on to the next level of certification.

PURCHASING PYROTECHINICS
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER/USER TO BE FAMILIAR WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE SAFE AND LAWFUL USE OF PYROTECHINICS IN CANADA

To Purchase PYROTECHNIC SPECIAL EFFECTS of any kind, you must:

• Be certified with respect to the different products being purchased.
• Show a valid pyrotechnic certificate to the vendor.

USING PYROTECHNICS
To use PYROTECHNIC SPECIAL EFFECTS in Canada you must apply for a permit from the appropriate AHJ – (Authority Having Jurisdiction) – typically the local Fire Prevention Office. (see the Pyrotechnics special effects manual for more detail)