Bethlehem, PA Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)

01 that sudden or repeating late-night noise and visual disturbances from fireworks harm residents' physical, mental and social well-being and their peaceful enjoyment of their homes. 03 prohibits any person who owns, possesses or controls consumer fireworks from permitting their ignition, discharge or launch within the city between 9:00 PM and 9:00 AM, unless the City of Bethlehem Fire Marshal or a designee has issued a special permit for an infrequent event such as a celebratory, memorial, festival or sporting event. 04 extends liability to the property owner or tenant: it is a separate violation for an owner or tenant to permit another person to set off consumer fireworks from their property during the same night-time window.

05 goes further and bans consumer fireworks on any City-owned property at all times, including parks, buildings, streets, sidewalks and rights of way, unless the Fire Marshal has issued a special permit for that specific location. The Article defines consumer fireworks by reference to the APA 87-1 pyrotechnics standard and 16 CFR federal labeling rules, and separately exempts ground and hand-held sparkling devices, novelties and toy caps from these restrictions, so those items may be used at any time.