Fire Regulations in Washington County, AR (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Verified from official government sources

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

Fireworks

Fireworks stands in unincorporated Washington County must register with the County Fire Marshal, pass inspection, and follow strict stocking and removal windows under Code § 940.01. Violations carry a fine of up to $250 per day, and a separate section requires the Fire Marshal to sign off on fire-code compliance for land development plats.

Washington County Fireworks Stand Registration

Some Restrictions

Washington County Code of Ordinances § 940.01

1) All owners or operators of any fireworks stand in the unincorporated portions of the County must register with the County Fire Marshal before the time allowed by law to do business. 2) Each fireworks stand must pass an inspection by the County Fire Marshal as set out in Exhibit "A" attached hereto. 3) Fireworks must be removed from any fireworks stand no later than two weeks after the time a...

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Outdoor Burning

In unincorporated Washington County, the County Judge can declare a county-wide ban on outdoor burning whenever weather or drought conditions make fires a danger, and burning during an active ban is a misdemeanor. Fines run $25 to $250 per incident, with each day or occurrence charged separately.

Washington County Outdoor Burning Ban Rules

Significant Restrictions

Washington County Code of Ordinances § 360.02

The County Judge is hereby authorized to declare a county-wide ban on outdoor burning when local circumstances and/or atmospheric conditions make fires a hazard to the health and safety of citizens and/or their property. Said ban shall be based on the following: a. The criteria as used by the Arkansas Forestry Commission; applying the climate data obtained from the National Weather Service obse...

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Fire Regulations by City in Washington County

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

SpringdalePop. 84,161

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

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