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Fire Regulations in Kingsport, TN (2026)

2 verified fire regulations for Kingsport, Tennessee, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Fireworks

In the City of Kingsport, Tennessee, it is unlawful to manufacture, use, discharge, or sell fireworks, including 1.4G consumer fireworks and 1.3G display fireworks. The one exception is a permit issued by the fire chief acting with the fire marshal. A violator pays a civil penalty of up to $50.00 for each offense.

Kingsport TN Fireworks Ban and Permit Rules

Heavy Restrictions

Kingsport Code §§ 42-111, 42-112

Any person violating this division shall be guilty of an offense and, upon conviction, shall pay a civil penalty of up to $50.00 for each offense. Each occurrence shall constitute a separate offense. ... (a)For the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the citizens and residents of the city, it is unlawful for any person to manufacture, use, discharge, possess with the intent to disch...

Smoke Detectors

In the City of Kingsport, Tennessee, the owner of every dwelling must install early fire detection devices, and the occupants must maintain the smoke detectors. Hotels, motels, dormitories and boarding houses put both duties on the owner and manager. Removing or interfering with an installed detector is unlawful.

Kingsport TN Smoke Detector Installation Duties

Some Restrictions

Kingsport Code §§ 42-145, 42-147

(a)The owner of each single-family dwelling, multifamily dwelling, apartment, condominium or townhouse shall be responsible for the installation of early fire detection devices. It shall be the responsibility of the occupants, whether owners, residents or tenants, to maintain the smoke detectors. Such maintenance shall include cleaning, replacing batteries or keeping the device connected to the...

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