Fire Regulations in Fairfax, VA (2026)
2 verified fire regulations for Fairfax, Virginia, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fireworks
The City of Fairfax prohibits the sale, possession, and use of all consumer fireworks within city limits despite Virginia's 2021 statewide legalization. Only permissible items are sparklers, fountains, and non-aerial, non-explosive novelties as narrowly defined by local ordinance. Professional displays require a permit from the Fire Marshal. Violations are Class 1 misdemeanors punishable by up to 12 months in jail and a $2,500 fine.
Fire: Fireworks
Heavy RestrictionsVa. Code § 27-97
§ 27-97. Adoption of Fire Prevention Code. The Board of Housing and Community Development is hereby empowered to adopt and promulgate a Statewide Fire Prevention Code which shall be cooperatively developed with the Fire Services Board pursuant to procedures agreed to by the two Boards. The Fire Prevention Code shall prescribe regulations to be complied with for the protection of life and prope...
Outdoor Burning
The City of Fairfax follows Virginia's 4 PM Burning Law during spring fire season (February 15 through April 30), which prohibits open burning before 4 PM within 300 feet of woodland. The Virginia Department of Forestry may declare additional burn bans during drought. The City Fire Marshal may issue local bans during elevated fire danger or air quality alerts. All open burning of yard waste is already prohibited in the city.
Fire: Burn Bans
Some RestrictionsVa. Code § 10.1-1142
§ 10.1-1142. Regulating the burning of woods, brush, etc.; penalties. A. It shall be unlawful for any owner or lessee of land to set fire to, or to procure another to set fire to, any woods, brush, logs, leaves, grass, debris, or other inflammable material upon such land unless he previously has taken all reasonable care and precaution, by having cut and piled the same or carefully cleared aro...
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