About Fireworks

The use of fireworks is addressed under Town Code Section 11-1-4. The Code also references ARS 36-1601 for the definition of “permissible fireworks.” ARS 36-1601 7(c); Does not include anything that is designed or intended to rise into the air and explode or to detonate in the air or to fly above the ground, including firework items defined by the APA 87-1 and known as firecrackers, bottle rockets, sky rockets, missile-type rockets, helicopters, aerial spinners, torpedoes, roman candles, mine devices, shell devices and aerial shell kits or reloadable tubes.

The use of Fireworks, excluding the novelty items, is prohibited and is a civil offense punishable by a $750.00 fine under the Town Code. There is also a provision to recoup “reasonable costs” for any incident that requires police, fire, or medical response.

State Regulations Concerning Fireworks

Approved Consumer and Novelty Fireworks PDF