Corvallis, OR Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)
Key Facts
- State permit
- State Fire Marshal, OAR 837 Div. 12
- City permit
- Fire Chief and Development Services
- Public display bond
- $10,000 minimum for 1.5G-class displays
- Seizure hearing window
- 5 days to request after notice
- Manufacturing
- prohibited except under special permit
- Illegal fireworks penalty
- $300 to $900 civil penalty
Summary
Corvallis Municipal Code Section 7.08.140 requires anyone selling, storing, or discharging fireworks or pyrotechnics to hold both a State Fire Marshal permit under OAR 837, Division 12, and a City permit from the Fire Chief and Development Services, and public displays using explosive force equivalent to 1.5G or greater must post a $10,000 bond.
5601.2.1 General. Explosives use and handling, explosives and fireworks wholesale sales and storage of pyrotechnics, retail sales and storage of pyrotechnics, use and handling of pyrotechnical special effects material, use in demolition, use in motion pictures, television, and theatrical and group entertainment productions must be in accordance with this article and OAR Chapter 837, Division 12. ... 3)Provide a bond in the sum of not less than $10,000 conditioned on the compliance of the provisions in this article and the laws, rules, and regulations of the State Fire Marshal for all public fireworks and pyrotechnic displays using forces equivalent to 1.5G regulated explosives. ... 5601.7.6 Manufacturing. The manufacturing of fireworks is prohibited except under special permit as required by local and state regulations. See Section 105.6.15.
Full Breakdown
Section 7.08.140 amends OFC Chapter 56 to add local permit and enforcement rules for explosives and fireworks. Under 5601.2.1 General, use and handling of explosives, wholesale and retail sales and storage of pyrotechnics, and use in demolition, film, or theatrical productions must follow OAR Chapter 837, Division 12. Under 5601.2.2, anyone selling, discharging, or publicly displaying fireworks needs a State Fire Marshal permit plus a City permit from Development Services and the Fire Chief, must post a bond of at least $10,000 for public displays using forces equivalent to 1.5G regulated explosives, must furnish proof of financial responsibility, and every public display must be supervised jointly by the Police and Fire Chiefs.
A nonresident seller or display operator must appoint an Oregon State Bar member based in Corvallis to accept service of process. The Fire Chief can revoke a permit for noncompliance without refunding the fee, and the City charges a fee for each approved exempt-fireworks sales stand. Under 5601.7, the Fire Chief may seize fireworks or pyrotechnic materials held in violation of the article; the person claiming ownership has five days after notice to request a hearing before a City Manager-appointed hearings officer, held within 48 hours of the request, or the right to a hearing is waived and the contraband is destroyed. Manufacturing fireworks is prohibited citywide except under a special permit.
Violations & Fines
Possessing or using illegal fireworks carries a civil penalty of $300 to $900 under Fire Code Section 110.4.8.2(f), in addition to any misdemeanor prosecution. A general violation of the fireworks article is otherwise a Class C Misdemeanor under Section 110.4.1, punishable by a fine of up to $500, up to 30 days in jail, or both, and the Fire Chief may seize noncompliant fireworks stock outright under Section 5601.7.1.
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