Summer Fire Safety Tips

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Summer Fire Safety Tips

Read the ordiances regarding open burning and barbeque grill operations at the links below: 
City Open Burning Ordinance
Operation of Barbecue Grills

PA State Fireworks Law

  • House Bill 542 was signed into law on October 30, 2017.
  • Pennsylvania’s residents and visitors should be aware of the law’s conditions and prohibitions, as referenced below:

​Act 43 Section 2404. Use of consumer fireworks. 

(a) Conditions.--A person who is at least 18 years of age and meets the requirements of this article may purchase, possess and use consumer fireworks.
(b) Prohibitions.--A person may not intentionally ignite or discharge:

(1) Consumer fireworks on public or private property without the express permission of the owner.
(2) Consumer fireworks or sparkling devices within, or throw consumer fireworks or sparkling devices from, a motor vehicle or building.
(3) Consumer fireworks or sparkling devices into or at a motor vehicle or building or at another person.
(4) Consumer fireworks or sparkling devices while the person is under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance or another drug.
(5) Consumer fireworks within 150 feet of an occupied structure.