Fire Regulations in Jackson, MS (2026)
2 verified fire regulations for Jackson, Mississippi, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fireworks
Jackson limits consumer fireworks to nine national holidays plus New Year's, all between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. (1 a.m. on New Year's Day). Retail sales run only June 15 to July 5 and December 5 to January 2 under a $250 city license, and public displays need a Fire Marshal permit backed by a $100,000 bond.
Jackson Fireworks Use, Sale and Display Rules
Significant RestrictionsJackson, MS General Code § 86-21(b)
(2)It is unlawful to throw, toss or aim any fireworks at any person, animal, or vehicle, explode any fireworks within 300 yards of any railroad depot or warehouse, hospital, asylum, or within 300 feet of where fireworks are offered for sale. A person may ignite, discharge, or use consumer fireworks only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 pm on the day preceding, the day of, or the day aft...
Outdoor Burning
Jackson prohibits burning garbage, animal and vegetable waste, human or animal remains, organs, and other solid organic waste anywhere in the city except inside an incinerator installed under a special permit, per City Code § 58-79. Operating without the required fire-marshal-approved incinerator and spark arrestor is enforced as a fire-code misdemeanor with fines up to $1,000.00.
Jackson's Ban on Burning Waste Outdoors
Heavy RestrictionsJackson, MS Code of Ordinances § 58-79
Sec. 58-79. - Burning of garbage, animal and vegetable waste, human and animal remains, organs and solid organic waste in other than authorized incinerators. The burning of waste consisting of garbage, animal and vegetable waste, human or animal remains, organs and solid organic waste are prohibited, unless in incinerators for this type of waste, installed by special permission as set forth in ...
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