Fire Regulations in Charleston, WV (2026)
2 verified fire regulations for Charleston, West Virginia, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fireworks
Consumer fireworks in Charleston can only be set off between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. on Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day, or from 11 a.m. Dec. 31 to 1 a.m. Jan. 1, unless the police chief approves an exception.
Charleston Limits Fireworks to Holiday Hours
Significant RestrictionsSec. 54-191(a)(11)
Not be permitted to use fireworks, except between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., on Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day, or between 11:00 am on December 31 and 1:00 am on January 1; provided, however, that a person may request permission from the chief of police to use fireworks for a special event or occasion at other days or times not regularly permitted herein, and the chie...
Outdoor Burning
Charleston prohibits burning trash or refuse in the open or in home incinerators anywhere in the city; a fire department permit is required for any authorized solid waste or yard debris burn.
Charleston Bans Open Burning of Refuse
Heavy RestrictionsSec. 98-51; Sec. 98-52
It shall be unlawful for any person to dispose of refuse within the city by open burning or in domestic incinerators. ... Where burning of solid waste or yard (green) waste is deemed to be necessary by the Charleston Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau, a permit for such burning may be issued by the Charleston Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau pursuant to article 28 of the fire preventi...
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