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Fire Regulations in Jessamine County, KY (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Jessamine County, Kentucky.

Verified from official government sources

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

Fireworks

In unincorporated Jessamine County, Kentucky, § 92.36(G)(2) bars private individuals from discharging fireworks between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. except on national holidays and at publicly sponsored displays. Separately, § 95.01 lets the Fiscal Court post county-owned property with a fireworks ban backed by a fine of up to $250 and or 90 days in jail.

Jessamine County KY Fireworks Rules

Some Restrictions

Jessamine County Code § 92.36(G)(2)

(G) Explosives, firearms and similar devices. ... (2) Discharging of fireworks by private individuals between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. except on national holidays and any public sponsored displays.

Outdoor Burning

In unincorporated Jessamine County, Kentucky, anyone who wants to set an open burn must post two signs and notify the local fire department before lighting. The Judge Executive can also ban all open burning by executive order during a major fire hazard. Violations of the notice rules carry fines of $25 to $500 per offense.

Open Burning Rules in Jessamine County, Kentucky

Some Restrictions

Jessamine County Code §§ 91.19, 91.51

(A) The Judge Executive, or his/her designee shall be authorized to enact by executive order a ban on all open burning in the unincorporated areas of the county, either when he/she determines that a major fire hazard exists or when notified by the Kentucky Division of Forestry, advising that such a hazard exists. (B) No person shall be allowed to participate in open burning in the unincorporate...

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