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Metropolitan Police Department Fireworks Safety
Whether you're celebrating Independence Day or the New Year, a backyard barbecue or other family occasion, it is important to understand the laws regulating fireworks use in the District of Columbia. Use the chart below to become familiar with the fireworks that are permitted and prohibited in DC.

Prohibited * Permitted +
Firecrackers of any kind or description Any firework specifically excepted in this article
Any firework that explodes, such as cherry bombs, salutes, Roman candles, floral shells, artillery shells Toy paper caps containing not more than twenty-five hundredths (0.25) of a grain of explosive composition per cap
Any firework intended to move after the piece is placed and fired; such as bottle rockets, parachutes, buzzbombs, pinwheels, helicopters, jumping jacks Sparklers not more than 20 inches (50mm) in length
Sparklers more than 20 inches (50mm) in length Torches, cones
Any firework that contains mercury, arsenic, tetryl, phosporous, sulphocyanide, magnesium, potassium picrate, gallic acid, chlorate of potash and sugar, or any highly oxidizing agent Box fires, fountains
Any firework having a side fuse, or a fuse inserted at any point along the length of the firework Dip-sticks, non-poisonous snakes
Any firework found by the code official to be dangerous to the safety of persons or property Paper novelty items, colored lights

* Prohibited Fireworks
(Article 27, DC Register, F-2700.1.1): The manufacture, storage, display, sale, setting off, or discharge of any firework listed in this column is prohibited in the District of Columbia.

+ Permitted Fireworks
(Article 27, District of Columbia Register, F-2700.1.2): The fireworks in this column are permitted to be stored, displayed, sold, delivered, used, and possessed in accordance with the provisions of this article.

Links to Fireworks Safety Information and Organizations

a.. Fireworks Safety Tips from DC Fire and Emergency Services
b.. National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
c.. National Safety Council (NSC)
d.. US Consumer Product Safety Commission
e.. National Council on Fireworks Safety


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