Broomfield, CO Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)

Chapter 9-76 defines fireworks broadly (firecrackers, skyrockets, Roman candles, torpedoes and similar devices) but Section 9-76-020 separately names sparklers, fountains, and cones in its sale-and-use ban, so the definition's carve-out for sparklers in 9-76-010(F) does not make them legal. Only toy caps under 0.25 grains of explosive, trick matches, novelty noisemakers, and emergency signal devices fall outside the ban entirely. A public display permit under 9-76-030 through 9-76-060 requires a written application to the city clerk at least 30 days ahead with a $50 nonrefundable fee, a site diagram, at least two named competent operators, and proof of $100,000/$300,000 public liability insurance plus $50,000 property damage coverage.

Applicants must also post a $5,000 bond covering damage and site cleanup under 9-76-110. The police chief and fire chief investigate the proposed site and operators before City Council can grant, condition, or deny the permit, and spectators must be restrained behind lines set by the police or fire chief during any display. Section 9-76-200 lets the police chief, fire chief, or any city officer seize and remove fireworks held, sold, or used in violation of the chapter at the owner's expense. No specific fine is set within Chapter 9-76 itself, so violations default to Chapter 1-12's general penalty.