Fire Regulations in Montgomery County, VA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Montgomery County, Virginia.
Verified from official government sources
Fireworks
Montgomery County requires a county administrator permit before any fireworks display under Article II of Chapter 4. Applications go in thirty days ahead, displays must run under a peace officer's supervision, and only three trained handlers plus the officer may work the show.
Fireworks Display Permit Requirements
Significant RestrictionsMontgomery County Code §§ 4-23, 4-24, 4-27
Written application for a permit to display fireworks shall be made in triplicate to the county administrator, stating the time, place, type of fireworks and the circumstances under which they are proposed to be displayed. ... Upon approval of an application for a permit to display fireworks, the county administrator shall write across such application the wording "Approved," and the applicatio...
Outdoor Burning
Open burning of woods, brush and debris is restricted year-round under Code Section 4-3, with a February 15 to April 30 seasonal window limiting daytime burning near woodland. Section 4-4 lets the county shut down all open burning outright when a serious fire hazard is declared.
Open Burning Rules for Montgomery County
Some RestrictionsMontgomery County Code §§ 4-3, 4-4
During the period beginning February 15 and ending April 30 of each year, even though the precautions required by subsection (a) have been taken, it shall be unlawful in any county, city or portion thereof organized for forest fire control under the direction of the state forester for any person to set fire to, or to procure another to set fire to, any brush, leaves, grass, debris or field cont...
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