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As Independence Day approaches this week, here are a few points of the city ordinance on discharging fireworks in city limits.
- It is legal to discharge fireworks on July 3rd and July 4th between 3 p.m. and 11 p.m.
- No residential permit is required.
- Discharging fireworks on city property, such as a park or arterial street, is not allowed.
- Must be discharged on a noncombustible surface and not closer than 25 feet to any permanent structure.
- The person setting off fireworks must clean up the debris on the same day the fireworks are spent.
- Using fireworks outside of July 3rd and July 4th between 3 p.m. and 11 p.m. is punishable by a fine.
- Fines double for the discharging of fireworks between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.
You may review the full ordinance here at this link.
To keep phone lines clear for people experiencing life-threatening emergencies, the Broken Arrow Fire Department and Broken Arrow Police Department ask residents to not call 911 to report illegal fireworks use. For non-public safety emergencies, please call the Police Non-emergency line at 918-259-8400.
Here is a brief video message from Broken Arrow City Manager about the holiday and fireworks. Please click the image below to watch.
We wish everyone a safe, fun, and happy Independence Day! And as a reminder, city offices are closed on Thursday, July 4, so employees may enjoy the holiday with friends and family. Happy 4th of July, everyone!
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