FIREWORKS BY-LAW

Question 1

According to the Fireworks By-Law; 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

Question 2

According to the Fireworks By-Law; 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 2

C) A Firefighter

Question 3

According to the Fireworks By-Law; 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 3

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

Question 4

According to the Fireworks By-Law; 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 4

C) 10m

Question 5

According to the Fireworks By-Law; 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 5

D) All of the above