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Clackamas County, OR Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Key Facts

Governing law
ORS 480.111–480.165
Legal limit
No airborne, <6 ft ground travel
Illegal statewide
Bottle rockets, Roman candles, firecrackers
Legal sale window
June 23 – July 6
Display permit
State Fire Marshal only

Summary

Oregon law is restrictive. Legal retail 'consumer' fireworks may not fly more than 12 inches into the air or travel more than 6 feet on the ground. Bottle rockets, Roman candles, firecrackers, missiles and M-80s are illegal statewide, even on July 4.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Clackamas County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Illegal fireworks include but are not limited to sky lanterns, missiles, rockets, firecrackers, cherry bombs, M-80s, Roman candles, and bottle rockets. Legal fireworks in Oregon include but are not limited to novelty devices, wheels, flitter sparklers, fountains, smoke devices, and ground spinners.

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Full Breakdown

Under ORS 480.111–480.165, Oregon permits only ground-based 1.4G consumer fireworks bought from a licensed retailer (sold June 23–July 6). Anything that explodes, flies into the air, or travels more than 6 feet horizontally or 12 inches vertically is illegal without an Oregon State Fire Marshal display permit. That bans bottle rockets, Roman candles, firecrackers, cherry bombs, M-80s, missiles and sky lanterns everywhere in the state, including unincorporated Clackamas County. Local fire districts and the county impose additional burn-ban or wildfire-season restrictions in the Mt. Hood/WUI corridor. Cities (Oregon City, Lake Oswego, Milwaukie, Happy Valley) may ban them entirely.

Violations & Fines

Using or possessing illegal fireworks is a Class B misdemeanor; the Fire Marshal may seize fireworks and impose civil penalties, and users are liable for suppression costs of any fire started.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are bottle rockets legal in Clackamas County?
No. Bottle rockets, Roman candles, firecrackers and any airborne firework are illegal throughout Oregon without a state display permit, regardless of the holiday.
What consumer fireworks are legal?
Only ground-based devices that stay under 12 inches high and 6 feet along the ground: fountains, ground spinners, sparklers, wheels and smoke devices from a licensed retailer.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Clackamas County

Noise Ordinances: Construction HoursSome RestrictionsFire Pits & Backyard FiresSome RestrictionsBrush ClearanceSome RestrictionsOutdoor BurningSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Aircraft NoiseFew RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Leaf Blower RulesSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Vehicle NoiseSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Amplified Music & Outdoor SoundSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Decibel LimitsSome Restrictions

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