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PA Law states that any governing official from a town
or municipality can grant permission to obtain and display fireworks
for personal, public recreational or agricultural use. This is under
the PA Fireworks Law Act of 1939. Remember, you must get your permit
signed first before buying your fireworks and have it with you at
the time of purchase.
1. Who is a governing official
or who can sign the permit?
Most small towns do not have firework ordinances.
In this case the governing official would be the officials of
the town, such as a town supervisor, Mayor, town board, town fire
marshal. Most cities and generally populated areas do require
an application permit process with a small ten dollar fee. Remember,
whatever has to be done, complete it, its the law and its worth
it. If you would like to get a permit, please download our Adobe
Acrobat PDF Permit Form or
our Microsoft Word Permit form.
2. Why do we need a permit?
First, it is the law! PA has a no wholesale law
for fireworks. This means all fireworks must be purchased from
a licensed Firework Distributor. Second, a permit is needed to
guard you against any complaints from the area. If the State Police
inspect your area, you have abided by the rules of the state and
everyone has a joyful holiday.
3. Who is Liable?
YOU, the purchaser is liable for
all your actions when purchasing and displaying fireworks. The
permit you have obtained is granting permission of use in the
area of jurisdiction. The town is not liable for Private Use.
Yes, when a show is displayed for Public use, one million dollars
of spectator liability insurance is required. Your permit is no
different than a sewer or building permit.
4. Are permits good for multiple
transactions?
NO, a permit is good for a single
transaction and specific date of use only.
Once your permit is signed, you have one year to purchase
fireworks. Remember, obtaining a permit is a PRIVILEGE, so use it
wisely. Above all, use COMMON SENSE and BE SAFE! Enjoy, Fireworks
are an American Tradition, so make your next festive event the safest,
happiest holiday ever.
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