Section L Fireworks By-Law – By-Law O2-285

Question 1

L-1.
(Fireworks By-Law – 02-285, Section 5)
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

L-2.
(Fireworks By-Law – 02-285)
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

Question 3

L-3.
(Fireworks By-Law – 02-285, Section 10.1)
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

Question 4

L-4.
(Fireworks By-Law – 02-285, Section 3.1 and 5.3)
The Fireworks By-law (02-285) prohibits the selling of family fireworks:
a) From a variety store
b) From an outdoor stand, tent, unenclosed trailer or motor vehicle
c) On the day after Victoria Day and on the day after Canada Day
d) Both b) & c)

Answer 4

d) Both b) & c)

Question 5

L-5.
(Fireworks By-Law – 02-285, Section 6.1)
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 5

a) Only On Victoria Day and Canada Day

Question 6

L-6.
(Fireworks By-Law – 02-285, Section 3.2)
Family Fireworks are permitted to be sold from which of the following locations:
a) An outdoor stand
b) A motor vehicle
c) An un-enclosed trailer 
d) An enclosed trailer

Answer 6

d) An enclosed trailer

Question 7

L-7.
(Fireworks By-Law – 02-285, Section 2)
Which of the following is a prohibited firework?
a) Roman Candles
b) Sparklers 
c) Firecrackers
d) Pin Wheels

Answer 7

c) Firecrackers

Question 8

L-8.
(Fireworks By-Law – 02-285, Section 5.2)
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 8

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

Question 9

L-9.
(Fireworks By-Law – 02-285, Section 11.1)
Who may carry out a pyrotechnic display?
a) Only the person whose name appears on the Fireworks Permit.
b) Only the owner of the building
c) Only the person who holds a current and appropriate level of certificate for the pyrotechnics in question
d) Only the person who holds a current licence of approval from the City of Hamilton

Answer 9

c) Only the person who holds a current and appropriate level of certificate for the pyrotechnics in question

Question 10

L-10.
(Fireworks By-Law – 02-285, Section 8.12(a))
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 10

c) 10m

Question 11

L-11.
(Fireworks By-Law – 02-285, Section 8.10)
At the conclusion of a display fireworks event, the permit holder must:
a) Notify Hamilton Fire Department
b) Carry out a site inspection
c) Return all unused fireworks to the supplier
d) Arrange for an inspection of the site with a representative of Hamilton Fire Department

Answer 11

b) Carry out a site inspection

Question 12

L-12.
(Fireworks By-Law – 02-285, Section 8.2)
The grounds on which display fireworks are set off shall be kept under continual surveillance by whom?
a) The permit holder
b) Any employee of the permit holder
c) An Officer with the Hamilton Police Service
d) Any person eighteen years of age or older

Answer 12

a) The permit holder

Question 13

L-13.
(Fireworks By-Law – 02-285, Section 10.1)
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 13

d) All of the above