Pursuant to By-Law 2011

Essex Fire and Rescue Services

Special Event Approval for Family Fireworks

Essex By-Law Number 2011 defines "family fireworks" as:

"an outdoor, low hazard, recreational firework that is classed as a subdivision 1 of Division 2 of Class 7 Fireworks under the Explosives Act and includes fireworks showers, fountains, golden rain, lawn lights, pin wheels, Roman candles, volcanoes and sparklers, but does not include Christmas crackers and caps for toy guns containing not in excess of twenty-five one-hundredths of a grain of explosive used per cap."

And Further designates the setting off Family Fireworks as:

No person shall set off Family Fireworks in the Town of Essex, except on the designated dates mentioned hereafter:

1. 3 days before and on the third Monday of May, being Victoria Day
2. 3 days before and including July 1, being Canada Day, and 3 days after July 1 inclusive of July 4, being Independence Day (U.S.A.)
3. 3 days before and on the first Monday of August, being Civic Holiday
4. 3 days before and on the first Monday of September, being Labour Day
5. December 31, being New Year's Eve

Does your event that your applying for fall within the above-designated permitted dates?

If yes, you DO NOT need to complete a form as they have already been permitted by the municipality. Thank you.

Event Information:

This section is for where the Family Fireworks will be set off or used.

Insurance Information:

All Fireworks Displays are required to provide a certificate of liablity insurance with an minimum coverage of $5,000,000 with the Corporation of the Town of Essex named as an additional insured. 

Please note: The Corporation of the Town of Essex's municipal address of service is: 33 Talbot Street S., Essex, ON N8M 1A8

Release and Indemity

Release, waiver, and assumption of risk: I hereby acknowledge that fireworks, including, but not limited to, the storage, handling, use, and discharge of fireworks can be dangerous, exposing anyone involved to various risks and hazards are inherent in fireworks themselves and others may result from human error and negligence on the part of fireworks handlers and users, or on part of organizers of fireworks events and activities.

In consideration of being granted a Fireworks Display Permit by the Town of Essex, I acknowledge and agree as follows:

1. I hereby forever release and discharge, indemnify, and hold harmless The Corporation fo the Town of Essex and all its servants, agents, officers, and employess, (hereafter collectively called the "Releases"), from any and all liabilites, proceedings, claims, and causes of action of any kind whatsoever, including, but not limited to, all personal and other insuries or damage to property of any kind, and any and all legal fees and legal costs which I or anyone else may suffer or incur, arising out of or connected in any way directly or indirectly to this application for a Fireworks Display Permit, including the storage, handling, use, and discharge of fireworks, notwithstanding that such injuries, damages or costs may have been caused solely or partly by the negligence of any of the Releaseees,
2. I declare that I know of no physical issue or other reason which should keep me from obtaining or making use of a Fireworks Display Permit, and I understand and agree that I am solely responsible for any and all injuries, harm, or damage to property of any kind that I or others may sustain as a result thereof,
3. I further acknowledge and agree that this Release and Indemnity limits my rights and those of others to compensation should I or they have any claim or cause of action of any kind against The Corporation of the Town of Essex; and I further understand I have the right to independent advise before signing this agreement,
4. I further acknowledge and agree that it is in my best interest to have insurance coverage in place with respect to any aspect of this matter, 
5. I have read and understood all of the above statements and in lieu of affixing a signature, by marking yes in the appropriate box and by typing in my name below, I hereby confirm my consent to and agree with all of the statements within this section.