Fire Regulations in Franklin County, OH (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Franklin County, Ohio.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Franklin County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Fireworks

Consumer fireworks are legal in Franklin County under Ohio HB 172 (2022), but Columbus and several townships have opted out of discharge under ORC 3743.45. Where discharge is allowed, use is limited to specific state holidays between 4 PM and 11 PM, purchasers must be 18 or older.

Fire: Fireworks

Some Restrictions

ORC 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...

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Fire Regulations by City in Franklin County

4 cities in Franklin County have their own fire regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

ColumbusPop. 905,748

5 verified rules • Fire Pits & Backyard Fires, Fireworks

DublinPop. 49,328

4 verified rules • Brush Clearance, Fire Pits & Backyard Fires

Grove CityPop. 41,820

3 verified rules • Brush Clearance, Fire Pits & Backyard Fires

WestervillePop. 40,443

2 verified rules • Fireworks, Outdoor Burning

All Franklin County ordinances

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