Seller Establishment

Establishment

Retail Sales Establishment

341 (1) The sales establishment of a retailer who does not hold a licence may be permanent (located in a permanent structure) or temporary (located in a tent, trailer or other temporary shelter).

Requirements

341 (2) Whether the establishment is permanent or temporary, the retailer must ensure that

(a) the sales establishment is protected from unauthorized access when it is not open for business; and

(b) all places where consumer fireworks are stored, whether inside or outside the establishment, must be at least 100 m from all above-ground storage tanks for flammable substances in bulk and at least 8 m from the following:

(i) fuel dispensers at a fuel dispensing station,

(ii) retail propane-dispensing tanks and cylinders,

(iii) above-ground storage tanks for flammable substances, and

(iv) dispensing facilities for compressed natural gas.

Temporary Sales Establishment

341 (3) If the sales establishment is temporary, the retailer must also ensure that

(a) all places where consumer fireworks are stored, whether inside or outside the establishment, are at least 8 m from all flammable materials, sources of ignition, thoroughfares, buildings or other temporary sales establishments and at least 3 m from any vehicle parking area;

(b) the fireworks are attended at all times; and

Ref: Explosives Regulations, 2013 – SOR/2013-211, s. 341