Fire Regulations in Gilbert, AZ (2026)
3 verified fire regulations for Gilbert, Arizona, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fireworks
Gilbert prohibits consumer fireworks year-round except during state-mandated legal periods (May 4-6, June 24-July 6, Dec 24-Jan 3). Fireworks are prohibited on all public property. Violations carry a $1,000 fine.
Gilbert Consumer Fireworks Regulations
Some RestrictionsTown of Gilbert Municipal Code Sec. 42-115; A.R.S. § 36-1606
State statute (A.R.S. § 36-1606) dictates that the Town of Gilbert cannot prohibit the use of permissible consumer fireworks between May 4-6, June 24 - July 6 and Dec. 26 - Jan. 3. Gilbert prohibits the use of consumer fireworks during all other times of the year. Individuals using fireworks outside allowed dates are subject to a civil penalty of $1,000. Fireworks are limited to private propert...
Outdoor Burning
Code of Gilbert § 42-253 makes it unlawful and a public nuisance to burn refuse anywhere in town except in incinerators permitted by the county and the town's director of public works. Any refuse burning that produces particulate matter or offensive, obnoxious or dangerous fumes or odors is a nuisance and is flatly prohibited, permit or not.
Gilbert Open Burning of Refuse Ban
Significant RestrictionsCode of Gilbert § 42-253
Sec. 42-253. - Burning refuse. It shall be unlawful and shall be deemed a public nuisance for any person to burn refuse except in incinerators permitted by the county and the director of public works. The burning of refuse which results in the mission of particulate matter, offensive, obnoxious or dangerous fumes or odors is a public nuisance and is prohibited. (Ord. No. 1620, § I, 2-1-05)
Propane Storage
Gilbert caps how much liquefied petroleum gas or other hazardous material a residence may store. Under Code of Gilbert Sec. 10-37(b), amending 2018 International Fire Code Section 5003.1.1.1, residential use and storage cannot exceed one half of the amounts allowed by the fire code's general hazardous-materials tables, or 15 gallons of liquid or 150 pounds of solids, whichever amount is less.
Gilbert Residential Propane Storage Limits
Some RestrictionsCode of Gilbert § 10-37(b) (2018 IFC § 5003.1.1.1)
5003.1.1.1 Residential use and storage. The maximum allowable quantities shall not exceed one half of the allowable quantities of all tables listed in 5003.1.1 or 15 gallons of liquid or 150 pounds of solids, whichever is less. (Ord. No. 1388, § I.B., 3-19-02; Res. No. 2320, 3-19-02; Ord. No. 1589, § I, 8-3-04; Ord. No. 2086, § I, 11-13-07; Ord. No. 2459, § I, 11-7-13; Ord. No. 2739, § II...
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