Fire Regulations in Oakland County, MI (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Verified from official government sources

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

Fireworks

Under the Michigan Fireworks Safety Act (MCL 28.451-28.471), consumer fireworks are legal statewide but Oakland County cities and townships may restrict use except on certain protected dates. MCL 28.457 requires that local ordinances allow consumer fireworks after 11 a.m. on specific holiday windows including June 29 - July 4 (until 11:45 p.m.), and imposes a mandatory $1,000 civil fine for violations.

Fireworks Rules in Oakland County, Michigan

Heavy Restrictions

MCL 28.457(2), (5)

A local unit of government may enact an ordinance regulating the ignition, discharge, and use of consumer fireworks ... An ordinance enacted under subsection (2) shall impose a civil fine of $1,000.00 for each violation of the ordinance and shall provide that $500.00 of the fine collected ... shall be remitted to the local law enforcement agency that issued the citation.

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Smoke Detectors

Smoke alarms in Oakland County are required under Michigan state law MCL 125.1504c and the Michigan Residential Code R314. Owners of homes built before November 6, 1974 must install at least one single-station smoke alarm per dwelling unit. New construction and additions require hardwired, interconnected alarms in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level.

Smoke Detector Requirements in Oakland County, Michigan

Heavy Restrictions

MCL 125.1504c

An owner of an existing building or structure constructed before November 6, 1974, shall install 1 or more smoke alarms in that building or structure, as provided in those rules ... For a single family dwelling, 1 or 2 family detached dwelling, or multiple family dwelling, [rules require] the installation of at least 1 single-station smoke alarm in each dwelling unit.

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Fire Regulations by City in Oakland County

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

Farmington HillsPop. 83,986

3 verified rules • Fire Pits & Backyard Fires, Outdoor Burning

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