Fireworks By-Law

Question 1

Which of the following is incorrect? Family Fireworks sold in stores must:
A) Be mock samples only if displayed in a shop window
B) Be displayed in a location designated and posted as a “no smoking” area
C) Be sold only to persons who appear to be over the age of 18 years
D) Be located immediately adjacent to any flammable/combustible liquids offered for sale by the store

Answer 1

D) Be located immediately adjacent to any flammable/combustible liquids offered for sale by the store

Answer: D (Fireworks By-Law – 02-285, Section 5)

Question 2

Setting off or holding displays of Display Fireworks under Fireworks By Law 02-285 does not require which of the following?
A) Insurance coverage by the sponsor/organizer
B) Approval from the General Manager of Community Services
C) Proof that the applicant is approved as a Display Fireworks Supervisor
D) All of the above

Answer 2

D) All of the above

Answer: D (Fireworks By-Law – 02-285)

Question 3

Which of the following persons are not authorized to enforce the Fireworks By-law (02-285)?
A) The Chief Fire Prevention Officer
B) By-law Enforcement Officer 
C) A Firefighter
D) A Police Constable

Answer 3

C) A Firefighter

Answer: C (Fireworks By-Law – 02-285, Section 10.1)

Question 4

Family fireworks are permitted to be set off:
A) Only on Victoria Day and Canada Day
B) On Victoria Day and Canada Day and the two days immediately preceding and following each of these days
C) On Victoria Day and Canada Day and the day immediately preceding and following each of these days
D) On Victoria Day and Canada Day and the seven days immediately preceding and following each of these days

Answer 4

B) On Victoria Day and Canada Day and the two days immediately preceding and following each of these days

Answer: B (Fireworks By-Law – 02-285, Section 6.1)

Question 5

Which of the following is a prohibited firework?
A) Roman Candles
B) Sparklers 
C) Firecrackers
D) Pin Wheels

Answer 5

C) Firecrackers

Answer: C (Fireworks By-Law – 02-285, Section 2)

Question 6

Locations where Family Fireworks are sold must be:
A) Separated from other areas of the building by a 30-minute fire separation
B) Posted with signs indicating the storage of explosive materials
C) Posted with signs designating the area as a no smoking area
D) Separated from all other storage by a distance of 1.5m

Answer 6

C) Posted with signs designating the area as a no smoking area

Answer: C (Fireworks By-Law – 02-285, Section 5.2)

Question 7

What is the minimum distance from buildings that display fireworks are permitted to be set off?
A) 15m
B) 25m 
C) 10m
D) 20m

Answer 7

C) 10m

Answer: C (Fireworks By-Law – 02-285, Section 8.12(a))

Question 8

Who is authorized to enforce the Fireworks By-law?
A) Every By-Law Enforcement Officer for the City of Hamilton
B) Ever Police Constable
C) Each member of Hamilton Emergency Services designated as an Assistant to the Fire Marshal
D) All of the above

Answer 8

D) All of the above

Answer: D (Fireworks By-Law – 02-285, Section 10.1