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Explosives Regulations, 2013 — 436
Firing procedures 436 (1) Fireworks must be positioned and aimed so that after firing they will not cross over or burst directly above the spectators and any debris from the fireworks will fall within the fallout zone. Aerial shells (2) When aerial shells are fired, (a) the mortars and mortar racks that are used to fire the shells must be robust, in sound condition and otherwise safe and effective; (b) the mortars and mortar racks must be assembled, arranged and secured in a manner that minimizes the likelihood of harm to people and property if there is a premature explosion of a shell; (c) any support structures must be secured so that they do not fall over when a shell is fired; and (d) multi-break shells in racks, report shells and shells with a diameter of more than 155 mm must be fired with electric matches. Access to firing unit (3) Only the display supervisor in charge, or a person designated by the display supervisor in charge, may have access to a firing unit. Physical keying device (4) The display supervisor in charge, or a person designated by the display supervisor in charge, must have control of any physical keying device at all times. Safety interlock (5) All firing units must be equipped with a safety interlock that has at least two steps. Extraneous electricity (6) Precautions must be taken that minimize the likelihood of extraneous electricity igniting an electric match. Firing system — requirement (7) If fireworks are electrically fired, the display supervisor in charge must ensure that the firing system is secured at all times to prevent accidental ignition. Damaged fireworks (8) Fireworks that are damaged, leaking, damp or contaminated must not be used. No firing (9) Fireworks must not be fired if a circumstance occurs that could increase the likelihood of harm to people or property. Postponing or stopping display (10) A fireworks display must be postponed or stopped if unfavourable weather conditions develop, a firework malfunctions or any other circumstance occurs that could increase the likelihood of harm to people or property. SOR/2024-77, s. 138
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Firing unit disconnected 437 (1) The firing unit must be disconnected immediately after the fireworks display as well as during a pause in the display if keeping the unit connected could increase the likelihood of harm to people or property. When a unit is disconnected, any physical keying device must be removed and kept in the possession of the display supervisor in charge or a person designated by the display supervisor in charge. Electrical firing (2) The firing site must not be approached until 30 minutes after the display has ended if any fireworks used in the display were fired with an electric match. Manual firing (3) Misfired fireworks must not be approached until 30 minutes after the display has ended if the fireworks used in the display were manually fired. Precautions (4) Precautions must be taken that minimize the likelihood of harm to people and property from misfired fireworks. Search (5) As soon as the circumstances permit after the periods referred to in subsections (2) and (3), the fallout zone must be searched and all explosives must be removed. Access (6) After the display, only people designated to do a search by the display supervisor in charge may enter or be in the fallout zone until the display supervisor in charge declares the zone to be free of explosives. Second search (7) The fallout zone must be searched a second time as soon as light and weather conditions permit if, at the time of the first search conducted under subsection (5) light and weather conditions were insufficient to ensure that all explosives were removed. SOR/2016-75, s. 36(E) SOR/2022-121, s. 4 SOR/2024-77, s. 139
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Record of use 438 A record of the display must be made in a logbook that sets out the name of the display supervisor in charge and the number and expiry date of their fireworks operator certificate. The logbook must be kept for two years after the date of the last recorded display. The record must include the following information and documents: (a) a copy of the fireworks display plan prepared for the display; (b) a copy of the local authority’s approval to hold the display; (c) the name and address of every person who worked at the display under the supervision of the display supervisor in charge; and (d) a description of any unusual circumstance, a statement of the number of misfires and a description of how each misfire was dealt with. SOR/2022-121, s. 4
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Record of licence holder 439 When a fireworks display is held on behalf of a licence holder, the licence holder must keep a record of the display for two years after the date of the display. The record must include the following information and documents: (a) the licence holder’s name and address and the number and expiry date of the licence; (b) a copy of the local authority’s approval to hold the display; (c) the name of the display supervisor in charge and the number and expiry date of their fireworks operators certificate; (d) the product name and diameter of each firework used and the name of the person who obtained its authorization; (e) the quantity of fireworks used under each product name; and (f) the date and site of the display. SOR/2016-75, s. 39; SOR/2018-231, ss. 44(F), 45(E) SOR/2022-121, s. 4
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Sale 440 A seller may sell firecrackers to a buyer who provides the seller with a copy of their firecracker use certificate. However, the quantity of firecrackers sold must not exceed the quantity that the buyer is authorized by their certificate to use.
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Record of sale 441 A seller must keep a record of every sale of firecrackers for two years after the date of the sale. The record must include the following information and documents: (a) the buyer’s name and address; (b) a copy of the buyer’s firecracker use certificate; (c) the quantity of firecrackers sold; and (d) the date of the sale.
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Unused or misfired firecrackers 442 A seller must accept any unused or misfired firecrackers that are returned.
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Certificate 443 To obtain a firecracker use certificate, a person must demonstrate to the Minister that they are able to safely use firecrackers and that precautions will be taken that minimize the likelihood of harm to people and property resulting from their use. SOR/2016-75, s. 38
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Application for certificate 444 An applicant for a firecracker use certificate must complete, sign and send to the Chief Inspector of Explosives the application form provided by the Department of Natural Resources. The application must include the following information: (a) the applicant’s name, date of birth, address and telephone number; (b) a description of their past experience using firecrackers; (c) the quantity of firecrackers that the applicant intends to use and the time, date and site of use; (d) a copy of the local authority’s written approval to use the firecrackers; and (e) a description of the safety precautions that will be taken when using the firecrackers. SOR/2022-121, s. 4
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Acquisition 445 A user may acquire, store and use firecrackers, whether or not they hold a licence, if they hold a firecracker use certificate. A user who acquires firecrackers must comply with this subdivision.
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Storage — licensed user 446 (1) A user who holds a licence must store their firecrackers in the magazine specified in the licence. Storage — unlicensed user (2) A user who does not hold a licence must store their firecrackers in a dwelling or a storage unit and ensure that the requirements of sections 447 and 448 are met. SOR/2022-121, s. 4
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Maximum quantity 447 No more than five cases of firecrackers — not exceeding 16 000 firecrackers per case — may be stored at any one time.
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Storage requirements — dwelling 448 (1) When firecrackers are stored in a dwelling, they must be stored away from flammable substances and sources of ignition, in a manner that protects the firecrackers against theft and ensures that access to them is limited to people authorized by the user. Storage requirements — storage unit (2) When firecrackers are stored in a 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 made from a non-sparking material (for example, wood or painted metal); (f) nothing other than firecrackers may be stored in the storage unit; (g) the storage unit must be 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. SOR/2022-121, s. 4
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Approval required 449 (1) Before using firecrackers, a user must obtain written approval from the local authority. Precautions (2) When using firecrackers, the user must take the following precautions: (a) non-flammable clothing and protective equipment that minimizes the likelihood of harm to the user must be worn; and (b) at least one fire extinguisher with a capacity of at least 3–A :60–B:C must be easily accessible. Misfired firecrackers (3) A user must remove any misfired firecrackers from the site of use as soon as the circumstances permit after the display. Firecrackers to be returned (4) A user must return all misfired and unused firecrackers to the seller as soon as the circumstances permit after the date of use specified in the firecracker certificate. SOR/2022-121, s. 4
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Overview 450 This Part sets out the fees payable for obtaining authorizations, permits, licences and certificates.
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Definitions 451 The following definitions apply in this Part. distribution establishment has the same meaning as in section 144. ( établissement de distribution ) division 1 factory licence has the same meaning as in section 55. ( licence de fabrique de la section 1 ) manufacturing certificate has the same meaning as in section 106. ( certificat de fabrication ) mobile process unit has the same meaning as in section 56. ( unité de fabrication mobile ) process unit has the same meaning as in section 56. ( unité de fabrication ) retail establishment has the same meaning as in section 144. ( établissement de vente au détail ) user magazine licence has the same meaning as in section 144. ( licence de poudrière (utilisateur) ) user magazine zone licence has the same meaning as in section 144. ( licence de poudrière (utilisateur-zone) ) vendor magazine licence has the same meaning as in section 144. ( licence de poudrière (vendeur) )
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distribution establishment has the same meaning as in section 144. ( établissement de distribution )
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division 1 factory licence has the same meaning as in section 55. ( licence de fabrique de la section 1 )
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manufacturing certificate has the same meaning as in section 106. ( certificat de fabrication )
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mobile process unit has the same meaning as in section 56. ( unité de fabrication mobile )
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process unit has the same meaning as in section 56. ( unité de fabrication )
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retail establishment has the same meaning as in section 144. ( établissement de vente au détail )
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user magazine licence has the same meaning as in section 144. ( licence de poudrière (utilisateur) )
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user magazine zone licence has the same meaning as in section 144. ( licence de poudrière (utilisateur-zone) )
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NEQ 452 In this Part, NEQ means net explosive quantity (the mass of the explosive excluding the mass of any packaging or container). SOR/2022-121, s. 4
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iation systems, other than high explosives and initiation systems stored by law enforcement agencies $140 per magazine, subject to a minimum fee of $280 12 User magazine zone licence to store high explosives or initiation systems $200 per magazine, subject to a minimum fee of $400 13 User magazine licence to store any other explosives, other than explosives stored by law enforcement agencies $70 Manufacturing certificate: 14 Certificate to manufacture blasting explosives $200 per month, subject to a minimum fee of $800 and a maximum fee of $1,600 15 Certificate to mechanically blend ammonium nitrate and fuel oil for immediate use at a blast site $800 16 Any other manufacturing certificate $75 Fireworks operator certificate: 17 Initial certificate $150 18 Modification to or change of certificate $100 19 Renewal of certificate $100 SOR/2018-231, s. 42 SOR/2022-121, s. 4
Explosives Regulations, 2013 — (a)
$12 for each explosive, subject to a minimum fee per application of $125 and a maximum fee of $2,500 per year, plus (a) for an explosive manufactured in Canada, $4 per year for each explosive substance and each group of explosive articles having the same design and construction (regardless of differences in size or colour effects), subject to a minimum fee per manufacturer of $125 per year and a maximum fee per manufacturer of $1,250 per year, and (b) for an explosive manufactured outside Canada, $15 per year for each explosive substance and each group of explosive articles having the same design and construction (regardless of differences in size or colour effects), subject to a minimum fee per manufacturer of $125 per year and a maximum fee per manufacturer of $2,500 per year
Explosives Regulations, 2013 — (a)
(a) for an explosive manufactured in Canada, $4 per year for each explosive substance and each group of explosive articles having the same design and construction (regardless of differences in size or colour effects), subject to a minimum fee per manufacturer of $125 per year and a maximum fee per manufacturer of $1,250 per year, and
Explosives Regulations, 2013 — (b)
(b) for an explosive manufactured outside Canada, $15 per year for each explosive substance and each group of explosive articles having the same design and construction (regardless of differences in size or colour effects), subject to a minimum fee per manufacturer of $125 per year and a maximum fee per manufacturer of $2,500 per year
Explosives Regulations, 2013 — (a)
$160 plus $20 for each 1 000 kg NEQ imported, subject to a maximum fee of $1,300, calculated (a) on the basis of the estimated maximum quantity to be imported during the year, for an initial application, and (b) on the basis of the quantity imported during the most recent year of importation, for any subsequent application
Explosives Regulations, 2013 — (a)
(a) on the basis of the estimated maximum quantity to be imported during the year, for an initial application, and
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(b) on the basis of the quantity imported during the most recent year of importation, for any subsequent application
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Subject to a minimum fee of $3,000 and a maximum fee of $30,000, the total of (a) $800 for each process unit, (b) $800 for each mobile process unit, (c) $17 for each 1 000 kg NEQ storage limit increment of each magazine other than a detonator magazine, and (d) $225 for each detonator magazine
Explosives Regulations, 2013 — (c)
(c) $17 for each 1 000 kg NEQ storage limit increment of each magazine other than a detonator magazine, and
Explosives Regulations, 2013 — (a)
Subject to a minimum fee of $3,000 and a maximum fee of $30,000, the total of (a) $575 for each process unit, (b) $575 for each mobile process unit, (c) $17 for each 1 000 kg NEQ storage limit increment of each magazine other than a detonator magazine, and (d) $225 for each detonator magazine
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Subject to a minimum fee of $800 and a maximum fee of $3,000, the total of (a) $800 for each process unit, and (b) $17 for each 1 000 kg NEQ storage limit increment, for any quantity greater than 250 kg NEQ
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(b) $17 for each 1 000 kg NEQ storage limit increment, for any quantity greater than 250 kg NEQ
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The total of (a) $25 for each 1 000 kg NEQ of storage limit increment of each magazine other than a detonator magazine, and (b) $275 for each detonator magazine
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(a) $25 for each 1 000 kg NEQ of storage limit increment of each magazine other than a detonator magazine, and
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(b) $350 for each distribution establishment; and
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(c) $700 for each distribution establishment that repackages explosives
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Overview 454 This Part prescribes components of explosives for the purpose of the definition restricted component in section 2 of the Explosives Act , restricts the sale of those components and sets out the requirements for their sale and storage. SOR/2022-121, s. 3
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Definitions 455 The following definitions apply in this Part. component seller means a person who sells a restricted component. ( vendeur de composant ) product seller means a person who manufactures a product, other than an explosive, for sale using a restricted component. ( vendeur de produit ) sell includes offer for sale. ( vendre ) SOR/2022-121, s. 3
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component seller means a person who sells a restricted component. ( vendeur de composant )
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product seller means a person who manufactures a product, other than an explosive, for sale using a restricted component. ( vendeur de produit )
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sell includes offer for sale. ( vendre )
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Chief Inspector’s delegate 456 The duties and functions of the Chief Inspector of Explosives that are set out in subsections 467 (1) and 468 (1), section 488 , subsections 489 (1), 500 (1) and 501 (1) and sections 514 and 515 may be performed by an inspector designated by the Chief Inspector. SOR/2022-121, s. 3
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Prescribed components 457 The components set out in Tables 1 to 3 to this Part are prescribed for the purpose of the definition restricted component in section 2 of the Explosives Act . SOR/2022-121, s. 3
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Definition 458 In this Division, Tier 1 component means a restricted component set out in column 1 of Table 1 to this Part. SOR/2022-121, s. 3
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Sale 459 Only a person who is authorized by this Division may sell a Tier 1 component. SOR/2022-121, s. 3
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Acquisition 460 A Tier 1 component may be acquired for the purpose of manufacturing products, other than explosives, for sale only by a person who is authorized by this Division to acquire a component for that purpose. SOR/2022-121, s. 3
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Sale — use in laboratories 461 (1) Any person may sell a Tier 1 component for use in a laboratory that is part of or affiliated with (a) a post-secondary educational institution recognized by a province; (b) a hospital or health clinic; or (c) a government or law enforcement agency. Sale — component seller (2) A component seller may sell a Tier 1 component. The component seller must comply with this Division. SOR/2016-75, s. 39; SOR/2018-231, s. 44(F) SOR/2022-121, s. 3
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Acquisition — product seller 462 A product seller may acquire a Tier 1 component for the purpose of manufacturing products for sale. The product seller must comply with this Division. SOR/2022-121, s. 3
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Component sellers list 463 Only a component seller who is on the component sellers list referred to in subsection 467 (1) is authorized to sell a Tier 1 component. SOR/2022-121, s. 3
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Application — component seller 464 (1) The component seller must complete, sign and send to the Chief Inspector of Explosives the application form provided by the Department of Natural Resources. The application must include the following information: (a) the component seller’s name, address, telephone number and email address; (b) the Tier 1 components to be sold; (c) the address of each location where a Tier 1 component will be stored or sold and the storage capacity or anticipated annual sales volume, as the case may be, for each component at each location; and (d) the name, address, telephone number and email address of a contact person for each location where a Tier 1 component will be stored or sold. Security plan (2) The application must also include a declaration that a security plan has been prepared for each location where the Tier 1 component will be stored or sold. The plan must include (a) a description of the emergency procedures to be followed in responding to all risk events, including security-related events, and the title of the person who will be responsible for ensuring that each procedure is followed; (b) a description of the measures to be taken to control access to the component, including control of keys; (c) a description of the measures to be taken to control access to sales records; (d) a description of the stock management system to be implemented and the title of the person who will be responsible for carrying out weekly inspections of the stock; and (e) a description of the measures to be taken to ensure that the sale of the component will be refused if the quantity requested is not proportional to the buyer’s needs or if the component seller or their employee has reasonable grounds to suspect that the component will be used for a criminal purpose. SOR/2022-121, s. 3 SOR/2024-77, s. 140
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Product sellers list 465 Only a product seller who is on the product sellers list referred to in subsection 468 (1) is authorized to manufacture a product, other than an explosive, for sale using a Tier 1 component. SOR/2022-121, s. 3