Boise, ID Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)
Key Facts
- Legal use window
- Jun 22–Jul 5; Dec 25–Jan 1
- Dangerous/aerial fireworks
- Banned citywide
- First offense fine
- $100 infraction
- Repeat offense
- $300 fine / 30 days
- Stand permit deadline
- Apply by May 15
Summary
Boise bans all aerial and explosive "dangerous fireworks" outright and allows only non-aerial common fireworks, sparklers, fountains, ground spinners, sold and used under a City permit during two short windows around July 4th and New Year's.
5609.3 Dangerous Fireworks Prohibition and Permit. It shall be unlawful for any person in the City to import, export, offer for sale, sell, possess, use, keep, or store or permit the keeping or storing of any "dangerous fireworks" for any use or purpose... 5609.7 Authorized Dates for Sale and Use of Fireworks. Non-aerial common fireworks may be sold at retail and used beginning at 11:59 p.m. on June 22 to 11:59 p.m. on July 5 and beginning at 11:59 p.m. on December 25 to 11:59 p.m. on January 1.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-31: Code current through: Ord. 20-26, passed 6-9-2026).
Full Breakdown
The Boise Fire Code amendment (BCC § 5-12-55, adopting IFC § 5609) splits fireworks into two classes. "Dangerous fireworks", firecrackers, bottle rockets, Roman candles and anything that leaves the ground of its own accord or explodes, are illegal to import, export, sell, possess, use, keep, or store anywhere in the City, with no general consumer exception (only a Public Fireworks Display permit for supervised shows). "Non-aerial common fireworks" (sparklers, fountains, ground spinners, smoke devices) may be sold only from a City-permitted temporary stand and sold or used only from 11:59 p.m. June 22 through 11:59 p.m. July 5, and again December 25 through January 1. Sellers must apply to the City Clerk by May 15 and carry $100,000 liability insurance.
Violations & Fines
A first violation is a civil infraction carrying a $100 fine; a second conviction within five years becomes a misdemeanor punishable by up to $300 and 30 days in jail, and Boise Fire or police may confiscate the fireworks.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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