FAQs • City of Dacono • CivicEngage

What are some fireworks safety tips?: Please do not use the 911 system for fireworks complaints. Use the non-emergency phone number to register fireworks complaints and to avoid overloading the 911 system potentially delaying response for true emergencies.
•Do not allow young children to play with fireworks under any circumstances. Sparklers considered by many the ideal "safe" firework for the young, burn at very high temperatures and can easily ignite clothing. Children cannot understand the danger involved and cannot act appropriately in case of emergency.
•Older children should only be permitted to use fireworks under close adult supervision. Do not allow any running or horseplay. Light fireworks outdoors in a clear area away from houses, dry leaves or grass and flammable materials.
•Keep a bucket of water nearby for emergencies and for pouring on fireworks that don't go off.
•Do not try to relight or handle malfunctioning fireworks. Douse and soak them with water and throw them away.
•Be sure other people are out of range before lighting fireworks.
•Do not dispose of used fireworks in a combustible container.
•Ensure that fireworks are completely extinguished by soaking them in water prior to disposal.

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Fireworks

1. What are permissible fireworks in the City of Dacono?: Cylindrical or cone fountains, wheels and ground spinners, illuminating torches and colored fire, dipped sticks and sparklers, toy propellant or toy smoke devices, trick noise makers and snake or glow worms are all permissible.

2. What are illegal fireworks in the City of Dacono?: Any devices or components that, when used or ignited, project or disburse any metal, glass, or brittle plastic fragments. Cherry bombs, roman candles, firecrackers, bottle rockets, shells and rockets, M-80s and M-100s, and helicopters are all examples of illegal fireworks.
•A good rule of thumb: anything that explodes or leaves the ground is illegal in Dacono.

3. Are there any other fireworks laws?: Yes! It is Unlawful:
•For anyone to possess or discharge any fireworks, other than permissible fireworks, anywhere in the state.
•For anyone to sell fireworks unless that person is licensed as a retailer, wholesaler or exporter.
•For anyone to knowingly provide or sell any fireworks to anyone under 16.
•For anyone under 16 to purchase any fireworks, including permissible fireworks.
•For anyone under 16 to possess and discharge permissible fireworks, unless that person is under adult supervision

4. What are some fireworks safety tips?: Please do not use the 911 system for fireworks complaints. Use the non-emergency phone number to register fireworks complaints and to avoid overloading the 911 system potentially delaying response for true emergencies.
•Do not allow young children to play with fireworks under any circumstances. Sparklers considered by many the ideal "safe" firework for the young, burn at very high temperatures and can easily ignite clothing. Children cannot understand the danger involved and cannot act appropriately in case of emergency.
•Older children should only be permitted to use fireworks under close adult supervision. Do not allow any running or horseplay. Light fireworks outdoors in a clear area away from houses, dry leaves or grass and flammable materials.
•Keep a bucket of water nearby for emergencies and for pouring on fireworks that don't go off.
•Do not try to relight or handle malfunctioning fireworks. Douse and soak them with water and throw them away.
•Be sure other people are out of range before lighting fireworks.
•Do not dispose of used fireworks in a combustible container.
•Ensure that fireworks are completely extinguished by soaking them in water prior to disposal.