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Fire Regulations in Waukesha, WI (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Fireworks

Wisconsin bans all aerial and explosive consumer fireworks. Only non-explosive types legal (sparklers, snakes, smoke devices). WI Stat. §167.10.

Waukesha Fireworks Regulations

Heavy Restrictions

Wis. Stat. § 167.10 - Regulation of fireworks

No person may sell or possess with intent to sell fireworks, unless any of the following apply: 167.10(2)(a) (a) The person sells the fireworks, or possesses the fireworks with intent to sell them, to a person holding a permit under sub. (3) (c) . 167.10(2)(b) (b) The person sells the fireworks, or possesses the fireworks with intent to sell them, to a city, village or town. 167.10(2)(bg) (bg) ...

Outdoor Burning

Outdoor burning regulated by WI DNR and local ordinance. Waukesha may prohibit most open burning. Garbage burning always illegal. DNR permits required in protection areas.

Waukesha Outdoor Burning Rules

Some Restrictions

Looking for Waukesha County county-wide rules?

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

Fire Regulations in Waukesha County