Fire Regulations in Waukesha County, WI (2026)
3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
Verified from official government sources
Fireworks
Waukesha County bans fireworks throughout its unincorporated towns by adopting Wis. Stat. § 167.10(1) as a county offense, with a local forfeiture of $25 to $100 per violation. Inside county parks, fireworks are banned outright under a separate park-specific rule, with an exception only for exhibitions conducted under the director's direction or permission.
Fireworks Rules in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Heavy RestrictionsWaukesha County Code §§ 13-102(c)1,(d)1; 14-156(a)1
1. 167.10(1): possession, use or distribution of fireworks; ... 1. 167.10(1): possession, use or distribution of fireworks, not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) or more than one hundred dollars ($100.00); ... 1. No person shall possess or discharge any fireworks regulated by s. 167.10(1), Wis. Stats. in parks except that exhibitions of fireworks given under the direction or by the permiss...
Smoke Detectors
Wisconsin state law (Wis. Stat. 101.145) requires a functional smoke detector in the basement, at the head of each stairway, and in or within 6 feet of each sleeping area. Landlords must repair a reported non-working detector within 5 days.
Smoke Detector Rules in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Some RestrictionsWis. Stat. 101.145(3)(c)
The owner shall provide, within 5 days after receipt of that notice, any maintenance necessary to make that smoke detector functional.
Propane Storage
Propane (LP-gas) storage is regulated statewide by Wisconsin SPS 340, which adopts NFPA 58 for container design, siting and clearances. Only the container's owner or an authorized person may fill or refill it. Local zoning and fire codes may add setbacks.
Propane Storage Rules in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Some RestrictionsWis. Admin. Code SPS 340
No person other than the owner of a liquefied petroleum gas container or a person authorized by the owner may fill, refill, evacuate, or use in any other manner the container for any purpose.
Fire Regulations by City in Waukesha County
1 cities in Waukesha County have their own fire regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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