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Q&A Professional Fireworks for Weddings, Birthdays, Family Reunion’s, Special Events

 

Do I have to contract a company to have high level Firework’s?

Yes, to execute a High Level Fireworks Display you are required to be licensed, have permit approved by the Fire Department and City Hall.

 

Can my Fireworks Display be designed just for me?

Our Technicians will work with you to design your perfect display, if you are looking for specific colours or shell types, our team will work with you to design ‘Your Perfect Display”

 

How long should my display last?

Firework displays can have any length, depending on budget. For Wedding and Private Parties for the biggest impact we usually recommend a 3-5min Grand Finale type display.

 

How far in advance should a Fireworks Event be planned?

We usually recommend that you book as soon as you know your date, to not be disappointed if your day is booked. That being said Fire Departments require 30-45 days for permits to be issued.

 

Do you execute Indoor Fireworks?

Yes, we are licensed to execute Indoor as well as Outdoor Firework Displays.

 

Can I book a simple backyard Fireworks Display for our Family Reunion?

Of course you can, we participate in Birthdays, Anniversaries, Family Reunions, Gender Reveal Parties, Engagements, and Weddings, to name a few; any event is possible.

 

What do I have to do to help you with my Fireworks Event?

You just set a budget and we do the rest, sit back and enjoy. We take care of everything, from Permits, site plans, display design, set-up, and execution as well as clean up.

 

Can my Fireworks be choreographed to music?

Yes, we execute regular and pyro-musical displays

 

Q&A Consumer Fireworks

How old do you have to be to purchase Consumer Fireworks?                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          In Canada, federal regulations require that you must be 18 year of age or older to purchase Consumer Fireworks.

How do I find out if I'm allowed to use consumer fireworks in my town/city/location?

      Each city has different regulations for allowing the public to light Consumer Fireworks, for details check your cities “Fireworks By-Law”, you can usually download copy of this from your City’s or          Town’s Website.

If my city does not all ow me to fire Consumer Fireworks on a specific day is there a way that I can still have Fireworks for my event?

        Yes you can always apply for a permit to have a Fireworks Display; you can do this yourself or contract a licensed Fireworks Supervisor.

How do I safely store my Consumer Fireworks, until I can use them?

• store your fireworks in a cool, dry place and keep them away flames, always make sure children do not have access to this location. 
• A maximum of 10kg can be stored in a dwelling, any larger amount must be stored in a separate locked building

If I can’t use my fireworks as planned, can I save them for later?                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Fireworks have a shelf life of many years as long as they are stored properly, away from dampness, humidity or moisture. Unfortunately even in dry conditions, chemical degradation may eventually result in less vivid colours or a slightly lower shooting height. 

Can I use Consumer Fireworks inside?                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                No, Consumer Fireworks are not safe to be used inside, they must be used outside following the safety directions on each product.

Can we allow children to light fireworks with supervision?                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             No children are not allowed to light fireworks until they are 18 years or older

What do I do if I light my firework and it doesn’t go off?

    Do not approach for 30 mins, then put in a bucket of water or soak completely until morning. Never try to relight a firework that did not go off and never try and fix a damaged or defective firework.

How do I properly dispose of family fireworks?

• Completely submerge fireworks in a bucket of water. Allow to soak 24 hours.
• Double wrap soaked fireworks in plastic wrap or plastic bags so they do not dry out.
• Place wrapped bags in regular household garbage and take to your local solid waste facility.

 

 

 

How do I safely set up my Family Fireworks Display?

• Do not shoot fireworks under the influence of Alcohol or drugs.
• Do not smoke around fireworks
• Read all directions on each Fireworks piece before firing time, to be prepared.
• Store fireworks in a cool dry and secure place.
• Choose an area that measures at least 30 meters by 30 meters for your display.
• Keep all spectators at least 20 meters away.
• Make sure that the fire area is clear of all obstructions, such as overhead wires and trees.
• Make sure that the fire area away from buildings and dry grass.
• Keep a water hose or bucket of water close by to douse any flames.
• Check wind direction, and angle the fireworks about 10 degrees away from spectators.
• DO NOT shoot fireworks in high winds.
• Fill a wheelbarrow or bucket with sand to make a good launching base.
• Do not use glass or metal containers to fire the fireworks out of.
• Bury top fused items half their length in the sand before igniting the fuse.
• For pre-loaded mortars on a base, place them on a hard level surface such as a 2’ x 2’ patio stone.
• For cakes bank sand or dirt around the base to make the cake stable.
• Light fireworks one at a time.
• Keep your unlit fireworks away from your firing area; keep them in a closed box, or inside a garbage bag, so that any stray sparks will not accidentally light the fireworks.
• Do not let children under the age of 18 set off any fireworks item.
• Designate a specific person or person to keep a watchful eye over children
• Never attempt to re-light a firework that did not ignite the first time. If an item does not light easily, or fizzles out, do not approach the item for 15 minutes. Soak in a bucket of water overnight and dispose of it in the morning.
• All persons firing the display should always wear snug fitting Cotton clothing and a cotton baseball hat & safety glasses for protection from sparks.
• All persons in the firing area should carry a flashlight.
• Do not put fireworks in your pocket.
• Do not throw fireworks. Do not point fireworks at anyone.
• Sparklers are the ONLY item that should be held in your hand. Light sparklers one at a time. Hold them at arm’s length.
• Sparklers are for OUTDOOR USE ONLY.
• Do not purchase illegal fireworks.