Fire Regulations in Westerville, OH (2026)
2 verified fire regulations for Westerville, Ohio, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fireworks
Westerville prohibits discharge of consumer fireworks within city limits under Codified Ordinance 1509.10, opting out of Ohio HB 172 state holiday allowances. Only 1.4G novelties like sparklers permitted.
Fire: Fireworks
Heavy RestrictionsORC Section 3743.45
Section 3743.45 | Purchase, use, and local regulation of consumer-grade fireworks. (A) Any person who intends to obtain possession in this state of 1.4G fireworks purchased in this state shall obtain possession of the 1.4G fireworks only from a licensed retailer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed wholesaler and shall be subject to this section. (B) Any person authorized under this section to p...
Outdoor Burning
Open burning is prohibited in Westerville under Ohio EPA OAC 3745-19 because Westerville is within a restricted area (population over 1,000 and within 1,000 feet of an inhabited building). Only small recreational fires allowed.
Fire: Outdoor Burning
Heavy RestrictionsOhio Admin. Code 3745-19-03 (open burning in restricted areas)
(A) No person or property owner shall cause or allow open burning in a restricted area except as provided in paragraphs (B) to (D) of this rule or in section 3704.11 of the Revised Code. (B) Open burning shall be allowed for the following purposes without notification to or permission from the Ohio EPA: (1) Heating tar, welding, acetylene torches, highway safety flares, heating for warmth of ou...
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