The Town of Whitby regulates the sale and discharge of fireworks through the Fireworks By-law. If you're planning to sell fireworks, you may need to apply for a fireworks mobile sales permit.
You don't need a permit to buy or use consumer fireworks for personal use on the following days:
If you plan to purchase and use consumer fireworks on any other day of the year, you will need to complete the Consumer Firework Permit Application and submit it to:
Station No. 5, Fire Headquarters
111 McKinney Dr
Whitby, ON L1R 3M2
Contact us for a copy of the Consumer Firework Permit Application.
You need a permit to discharge display fireworks during an event. Please complete the Display Fireworks Permit Application and submit it to:
Station No. 5, Fire Headquarters
111 McKinney Dr
Whitby, ON L1R 3M2
You must submit the application at least 15 days before the event.
Contact us for a copy of the Display Fireworks Permit Application.
Review our fees and charges by-law to find out the permit fees.
If you plan to discharge indoor pyrotechnics or fireworks, you must complete an Indoor Pyrotechnics/Fireworks permit and submit it to:
Station No. 5, Fire Headquarters
111 McKinney Dr
Whitby, ON L1R 3M2
You must submit the application at least 15 days before the event.
Contact us for a copy of the Indoor Pyrotechnics/Fireworks permit application.
Review our fees and charges by-law to find out the permit fees.
Fireworks can be dangerous if not handled responsibly.
If someone gets burned, run cool water over the wound for three to five minutes and seek medical attention, if necessary.
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Fire Prevention and Inspections
111 McKinney Drive
Whitby, ON L1N 5R5,
Phone: 905-668-3312
Toronto Line: 905-686-2621
TTY Phone: 905-430-1942
Fax: 905-430-8956
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