Fireworks

Even though the State of Ohio changed the law regarding the use and sale of fireworks within the State, the law allows each municipality to decide for itself if they want to allow fireworks within their boundaries. The City of Fairfield does not allow the sale or discharge of fireworks within City limits as per 1519.04 of the Codified Ordinances that states:

1519.04 POSSESSION, SALE OR DISCHARGE PROHIBITED; EXCEPTIONS.
   (a)    No person shall possess fireworks in this Municipality or shall possess for sale or sell fireworks in this Municipality, except a licensed manufacturer of fireworks as authorized by Ohio R.C. 3743.02 to 3743.08, a licensed wholesaler of fireworks as authorized by Ohio R.C. 3743.15 to 3743.21, a shipping permit holder as authorized by Ohio R.C. 3743.40, or a licensed exhibitor of fireworks as authorized by Ohio R.C. 3743.50 to 3743.55 and Section 1519.02 and except as provided in Section 1519.05.
   (b)    Except as provided in Section 1519.05 and except for licensed exhibitors of fireworks authorized to conduct a fireworks exhibition pursuant to Ohio R.C. 3743.50 to 3743.55 and Section 1519.02, no person shall discharge, ignite or explode any fireworks in this municipality.

   (c)    No person shall use in a theater or public hall, what is technically known as fireworks showers, or a mixture containing potassium chlorate and sulphur.

   (d)    No person shall sell fireworks of any kind to a person under eighteen years of age.

   (e)    No person, other than a licensed manufacturer, licensed wholesaler, licensed exhibitor, or shipping permit holder, shall possess 1.3 G fireworks.
(ORC 3743.65; Ord. 102-23. Passed 6-29-23.)


City events with fireworks

The City of Fairfield currently sponsors fireworks at some of its events including Red, White, and Kaboom and in conjunction with the lighting of the Christmas tree at Village Green at the conclusion of the Parade of Lights.

The following tips should help make the display more enjoyable to you, as well as make the display as safe as possible:

  • Spectators should obey all safety personnel and respect the safety barriers set up to allow the exhibitor room to safely do their job. Please resist any temptation to get dose to the actual firing site. In fact, the best view of the fireworks is from a quarter of a mile or more away.
  • Although it rarely happens, it is possible that a firework component might fall to the ground without exploding. Be cautioned not to touch these fireworks. If you happen to find any which have not exploded, you should immediately contact the fire or police department.
  • Leave pets at home if you are going to a fireworks show. Pets have very sensitive ears and the booms and bangs associated with a fireworks display can be quite uncomfortable - particularly to dogs. In fact, the noises can actually hurt their ears.
  • Leave the lighting of all fireworks to the exhibitor. Sparklers, fountains and other items that are allowed for use by private individuals are not appropriate to use when a large crowd is present.