Fireworks: Bristol vs Richboro
How do fireworks rules compare between Bristol, PA and Richboro, PA?
Bristol and Richboro have similar restriction levels.
Bristol, PA
Bucks County
PA Act 74 of 2017 legalized consumer fireworks (1.4G) for adults 18+. Must not discharge within 150 ft of occupied structure without permission. Curfew 11 PM (1 AM on July 4, NYE, New Year's Day). Bristol Borough Ch. 7 covers fire prevention.
View full Bristol rules →Richboro, PA
Bucks County
PA Act 74 of 2017 legalized consumer fireworks (1.4G) for adults 18+. Must not discharge within 150 ft of occupied structure without permission. Curfew 11 PM (1 AM July 4/NYE/Jan 1). Individual townships may impose additional restrictions.
View full Richboro rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Bristol | Richboro |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Age | 18+ for consumer (1.4G) | 18+ for consumer (1.4G) |
| Distance | 150 ft from occupied structures | 150 ft from occupied structures |
| Curfew | 11 PM (1 AM July 4/NYE/Jan 1) | 11 PM (1 AM July 4/NYE/Jan 1) |
| State Law | PA Act 74 of 2017 | - |
| Local Rules | - | Townships may add restrictions |
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Bristol FAQ
Are consumer fireworks legal in Bristol?
PA Act 74 of 2017 legalized consumer fireworks (1.4G) for adults 18+. Must not discharge within 150 ft of occupied structure without permission. Curfew 11 PM (1 AM on July 4, NYE, New Year's Day). Bristol Borough Ch. 7 covers fire prevention.
When can I set off fireworks in Bristol?
Legal Age: 18+ for consumer (1.4G). Distance: 150 ft from occupied structures. Curfew: 11 PM (1 AM July 4/NYE/Jan 1). State Law: PA Act 74 of 2017.
Richboro FAQ
Are consumer fireworks legal in Bucks County?
PA Act 74 of 2017 legalized consumer fireworks (1.4G) for adults 18+. Must not discharge within 150 ft of occupied structure without permission. Curfew 11 PM (1 AM July 4/NYE/Jan 1). Individual townships may impose additional restrictions.
When can I set off fireworks in Bucks County?
Legal Age: 18+ for consumer (1.4G). Distance: 150 ft from occupied structures. Curfew: 11 PM (1 AM July 4/NYE/Jan 1). Local Rules: Townships may add restrictions.
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