The Council of Commissioners for the Town of Bowling Green recently issued By-law No. BG2011-51 regarding the storage, sale and use of fireworks within the city limits. The following fireworks are prohibited and can only be purchased with a permit: In Illinois, most fireworks are illegal under the Pyrotechnic Use Act, but you can buy things like candles, snake and firefly balls, and party poppers. Fireworks can only be used between 12:00 and 22:00 from 27 June to 3 July and 5 July and between 12:00 and 23:00 on 4 July. Anyone wishing to use fireworks on other days must obtain a special permit from the municipal fire department. There is no fee for this permit. The granting of the permit is conditional on the applicant complying with all applicable national and local laws, rules and regulations. The permit application must be submitted at least fifteen days before the intended use of the fireworks. The permit, if granted, is valid for a period of four (4) hours on the permitted date between noon and 9:00 p.m.
The application and guidance sheet with specific requirements for a special fireworks permit are attached below or can be requested from the Bowling Green Fire Department at 393-3702 Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The LFUCG Fireworks Ordinance provides comprehensive information on local fireworks legislation. State law KRS 227.702 contains detailed definitions of all types of fireworks for consumer use. According to the National Fire Protection Association, fireworks cause about 19,500 reported fires per year, 28 percent of which are reported on Independence Day. It is important to know that people under the age of 18 are not allowed to buy fireworks. If a person under the age of 18 uses or wants to purchase fireworks, they must be supervised by a parent or guardian. Persons under the age of 18 are prohibited from using fireworks. Persons under the age of 18 are also not allowed to sell fireworks. Almost everyone loves good fireworks for Independence Day.
From lighting sparklers to squatting in Waterfront Park for the 4th of July celebration, fireworks often play an important role in how we celebrate the country`s independence in 1776. Learn more about Indiana: This is where people need to stop setting off fireworks A permit issued by the City of Bowling Green to sell fireworks must be issued at every location where fireworks are sold, and each location is subject to inspection without notice or approval from inspectors or appropriate city officials. The only fireworks that can be sold or used in Lafayette County are ground and portable radios such as sparklers, earth moths, and fountains. Fayette County has a stricter fireworks law than Kentucky state law. Fayette County prohibits all fireworks that are not left on the ground or by hand during use. If it fires in the air or explodes, it is illegal to have it in Fayette County. Municipal law only allows sparklers, fountains, snapshots, smoke balls, moths, pops, snakes and other fireworks on the ground or by hand. It is illegal to use Roman candles, helicopter fireworks, mortar fireworks, rockets, celestial aerobatics and similar fireworks. In Kentucky, it`s legal to set off fireworks year-round from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
On July 4, this window will be extended until midnight. Lexington police also reminded citizens that state and local fireworks laws are in place for everyone`s safety. Injury rates around Independence Day are increasing due to the dangerous and illegal use of fireworks. More than 180 people end up in the emergency room every day during the month around the fourth of July, according to the CPSC. All types of fireworks can cause serious injury. Even candles – which burn at temperatures hot enough to melt metal – can cause severe burns. As the fourth of July approaches, street vendors set up tents and sell fireworks purchased by Americans for the festivities. Fireworks are fun for the whole family, but are high risk and should only be used with great caution. Do you know the fireworks laws in which you will celebrate Independence Day? Be careful this Fourth of July by knowing which fireworks are legal and where they can be used legally in your hometown or holiday destination. You can`t buy fireworks in Louisville unless they`re one of the few exceptions listed earlier. Any common traveler can tell you that once you cross Indiana or Tennessee, it`s pretty easy to find and buy a whole bunch of firecrackers. It is also legal to transport these fireworks throughout the Louisville metro area, in accordance with the Code of Ordinances.
For safety reasons, some fireworks cannot be used within 200 feet of a structure, motor vehicle or other person. To put this in perspective, you need to be able to set off fireworks and run 66 meters, or two-thirds of a football field, before the fireworks go off. While Bryant Law Center encourages you to leave fireworks to the professionals, we also know that fireworks are a tradition in our state. We hope you enjoy celebrating with your family and friends this weekend for Independence Day. Please stay safe and legal! In 2021, a Hopkinsville man died after a mortar fireworks display he was holding exploded. Even professionals who organize community performances or our first responders who are aware of the risks and take precautions can still get hurt. In 2021, three people in Greensburg suffered burns and shrapnel injuries when fireworks exploded prematurely during the city`s July 4 show. In the same year, 2 firefighters from Martin were injured by fireworks during the city`s Independent Day fireworks show.
The rules in the rest of Kentucky are less restrictive than in Jefferson County. The same goes for Indiana. Basically, any type of fireworks is only legal under Kentucky law. The only restrictions: You must be 18 to buy or set off fireworks, and you cannot set off fireworks within 200 feet of a home, vehicle, structure, or other person. Anyone who violates the local fireworks ordinance will be cited by the Lexington Police Department. First, make sure an experienced adult is there to supervise the activity and never let kids play with firecrackers or set off fireworks. Even sparklers are extremely dangerous for children. They burn at over 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit and can easily cause permanent damage to the skin. In Indiana, fireworks are allowed from 5 p.m.
to two hours after sunset. On the 4th, you can set off fireworks from 10am to midnight. Fireworks are allowed until July 9 from 5pm to two hours after sunset. But before you party with your own fireworks show, it`s important to remember that fireworks are essentially gunpowder and lots of fire. Here are a few things to keep in mind if you`re determined to host your own celebration. Honestly, most. All the fireworks that explode or fly are off the table in Jefferson County. Fireworks can be legal, but setting you off could be risky. In the United States, more than 200 injuries a day and millions of dollars in property damage occur every summer due to the misuse of fireworks. In 2020, there were 18 deaths and more than 15,000 injuries related to fireworks, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. In addition, fireworks cause an average of 18,500 fires per year, including 1,300 structural fires, 300 vehicle fires and nearly 17,000 other fires. For this reason, the National Fire Protection Association recommends leaving fireworks in the hands of professionals, as fireworks pose too great a risk to people and property to be used “safely”.
The storage and sale of fireworks must comply with applicable City building and fire by-laws, zoning by-laws and business registration requirements. Anyone wishing to sell or store fireworks must complete an application available online or through the Bowling Green Fire Department, obtain a zoning review letter or permit, schedule an inspection with the DFMO and obtain a permit to operate from the city. The storage and sale of fireworks must be carried out in a self-contained structure located at least fifty feet from adjacent buildings.