Fireworks
Family fireworks should only be used in clear areas, away from other structures and dry vegetation; never on streets or public property.
Town of Plympton-Wyoming - By-law 4 of 2022 - Fireworks
Pay close attention to these safety guidelines for using fireworks:
- Purchase your fireworks from a reliable source.
- Always read and follow the label directions.
- Check the wind. Place fireworks in a bucket of sand and incline fireworks to go away from spectators (postpone fireworks if winds are strong).
- Keep fireworks in a closed box. Remove them one at a time and close the lid.
- Keep everyone at least 10 metres away from the fireworks firing line.
- Keep all pets safely indoors.
- Persons using fireworks must be at least 18 years old.
- Only use fireworks outdoors.
- Always have water handy (a garden hose or bucket).
- Never set off fireworks during an open air burning ban.
- Never experiment or make your own fireworks.
- Never take fireworks apart or modify them in any way.
- Light only one firework at a time. Wear eye protection and gloves while lighting fireworks.
- Light fireworks at arm's length, then immediately stand back.
- Never lean over fireworks or attempt to pick up a "dud" for at least 30 minutes (Never re-light a "dud" firework).
- Never give sparklers to children. Sparklers have been considered to be harmless fun. However, they burn extremely hot and can ignite clothing, and result in severe burns and/or eye injuries. The sparkler wire remains very hot after burnout and should be soaked in a bucket of water before discarding.
- Dispose of fireworks properly by soaking them in water and then disposing of them in your trash can.
- Always put discarded sparklers into a bucket of water.
- Never throw or point fireworks at other people.
- Never carry fireworks in your pocket.
- Never hold a lit firework in your hand.
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