Fire Regulations in Butler County, OH (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Butler County, Ohio.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Butler County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Fireworks
Under Ohio law (HB 172, 2022), residents may discharge 1.4G consumer fireworks on private property with the owner's permission on designated days like July 3-5 and December 31 - unless your city or township has opted out. Butler County itself has not adopted a countywide ban.
Consumer fireworks legal on designated days in Butler County
Some RestrictionsORC 3743.45
A county, with respect to the unincorporated territory of the county, a township, with respect to the unincorporated territory of the township, or a municipal corporation may... (1) Restrict the dates and times a person may discharge... (2) Ban the discharge, ignition, or explosion of fireworks purchased pursuant to this section.
Outdoor Burning
Open burning in Butler County is regulated by Ohio EPA rules (OAC 3745-19) and enforced locally by the Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency. In restricted areas, open burning is prohibited except for narrow exemptions, and garbage may never be burned.
Open burning of household waste banned in restricted areas
Some RestrictionsOAC 3745-19-03(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.
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