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Fire Regulations in Severna Park, MD (2026)

3 verified fire regulations for Severna Park, Maryland, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Fire Pit Rules

Backyard fire pits are allowed in Severna Park under Anne Arundel County regulations without a license. Recreational fires must use 1 cubic yard or less of clean, natural wood. Trash, tires, treated lumber, and roofing material are prohibited. Cooking fires are also allowed without a license.

Severna Park Fire Pit Rules

Few Restrictions

Fireworks

Possession and discharge of fireworks is illegal in Anne Arundel County without permits from the State Fire Marshal and county Fire Marshal. Only hand-held sparklers (non-chlorate), party poppers, snap caps, and ground-based sparkling devices are legal without a permit.

Severna Park Fireworks Regulations

Heavy Restrictions

Md. Code, Public Safety § 10-101

§10–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “1.3 G fireworks” means special fireworks designed primarily to produce visible or audible effects by combustion or explosion. (2) “1.3 G fireworks” includes: (i) toy torpedoes, railway torpedoes, firecrackers and salutes that do not qualify as 1.4 G fireworks, exhibition display pieces, ...

Outdoor Burning

Recreational fires in Severna Park are allowed under Anne Arundel County Code without a license, limited to 1 cubic yard of clean natural wood. Leaf burning is prohibited. Larger burns require a county license and must occur between September 1 and May 31.

Severna Park Outdoor Burning Rules

Some Restrictions

Looking for Anne Arundel County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Severna Park city rules.

Fire Regulations in Anne Arundel County