Fireworks Safety Reminders – University District Community Association

With the Fourth of July right around the corner, neighbors should keep in mind a few fireworks safety reminders and city rules.

Do not wear loose clothing, which may contact the fireworks. To prevent accidental burns, wear long sleeves and pants if you are lighting fireworks.
Always wear appropriate eye protection.
Store unused fireworks in a cool, dry place.
Ignite fireworks outside and away from the house, garage or any other structure.
Set off fireworks on a hard, flat surface in an open area. Never ignite fireworks on a dry grassy area.
Never ignite fireworks inside any container, glass bottle or metal cylinders.
Always keep a safe distance.
Never experiment with fireworks, especially around vehicles that may contain residual flammable liquids i.e. gasoline
Never try to re-light fireworks that malfunction.
If a firework does not go off, stay away. Do NOT get close to check it.
Keep a bucket of water or hose handy, just in case.
Light fireworks one at a time. Leave the professional show to the professionals.
Never light fireworks if you’ve been consuming alcohol or drugs.

A person should not ignite, discharge, or use consumer fireworks, except on the day before, of, or after a national holiday.
They should not use them between the hours of midnight and 8 a.m. on national holidays, excepting New Year’s Day.
They should not use them on public/school/church property, or the property of another person without express permission.

December 31 until 1 a.m. on January 1.
The Saturday and Sunday immediately preceding Memorial Day until 11:45 p.m. on each of those days.
June 29 to July 4 until 11:45 p.m. on each of those days.
July 5, if that date is a Friday or Saturday, until 11:45 p.m.
The Saturday and Sunday immediately preceding Labor Day until 11:45 p.m. on each of those days.
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