The Use of Fireworks is Prohibited in the
City of Phoenix
On December 8, 2010, the Phoenix City Council approved a memorandum of understanding between the fireworks industry and the City of Phoenix regarding the sale of consumer fireworks. Fireworks will be sold in commercially zoned areas only. All indoor sales must be within buildings that have fully automatic sprinkler systems. The sale of permissible consumer fireworks at temporary tents will be limited to 3,000 pounds gross weight at any time.
Fire permits are required for both retail and wholesale distribution. Signs will be required at places of sale and display that advise that purchases of permissible consumer fireworks within the city of Phoenix limits is prohibited to persons under the age of 16 and that using the fireworks within the city of Phoenix limits is prohibited.
The use of fireworks in Phoenix is now a Class 1 Misdemeanor punishable by up to $2,500 and/or six months in jail.
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