Cass County, MO Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)
Key Facts
- Stand/tent permit fee
- $625.00 (includes generator power)
- Electrical hookup fee
- $206.25, Table 1-B
- Issuing department
- Building Codes Department
- Scope
- Structure/power permit only, no discharge rules printed
Summary
Operating a fireworks stand or tent in unincorporated Cass County requires a $625.00 permit from the Building Codes Department, and that fee covers a stand powered by a generator. If the stand instead draws temporary electrical power for lighting or outlets, a separate $206.25 electrical permit fee applies under the county's electrical fee schedule.
Other inspections and fees: ... 4. Permit fee for a fireworks stand/tent including power from a generator. $625.00 Permit fees for temporary power shall be as per Table 1-B. ... TABLE 1-B ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES ... For a temporary distribution system and temporary lighting and receptacle outlets for construction sites, decorative lights, Christmas tree sales lots, firework stands, etc. Price per each. $206.25
Full Breakdown
00. 00 for other project types, both of which apply on top of the stand fee itself. 25 per installation, on top of the base electrical permit issuance fee. This fee schedule governs only the physical stand or tent structure and its power hookup in unincorporated Cass County; it does not itself set hours, dates, or discharge rules for fireworks, which are not addressed elsewhere in the county's General Offenses or Fire chapters as printed in this code. A seasonal fireworks retailer operating in the unincorporated county therefore needs a Building Codes Department building permit for the stand and, if drawing temporary power, a matching electrical permit before opening.
Violations & Fines
Cass County Code Section 100.210's General Penalty applies to a fireworks stand set up without the required Building Codes Department permit or matching electrical permit: a civil penalty of up to $1,000.00, with "every day any violation of this Code shall continue" counted as a separate offense until the stand operator obtains the missing permit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a fireworks stand permit in unincorporated Cass County?
Is there an extra fee if my fireworks stand needs electrical service instead of a generator?
Does Cass County set hours or dates for setting off fireworks?
Sources & Official References
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