Erie, PA Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)

Fireworks in Erie are governed primarily by Pennsylvania state law. Act 74 of 2022 (Agriculture Code, 3 Pa.C.S. Chapter 11), which replaced the 2017 fireworks law, permits any person 18 years of age or older to purchase, possess, and use 'consumer fireworks' (Class C / 1.4G - firecrackers, Roman candles, bottle rockets, and aerial devices containing not more than 50 milligrams of explosive material). Per the Pennsylvania State Police, consumer fireworks cannot be discharged within 150 feet of an occupied structure - defined as a structure, vehicle or place adapted for overnight accommodation of persons or for conducting business - regardless of whether the building or vehicle is owned by the user; cannot be ignited or discharged on public or private property without the express permission of the property owner; and cannot be discharged while the person is under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance, or another drug. Municipalities may adopt reasonable regulations on the time and manner of use that do not conflict with the state law, but cannot ban what the Commonwealth permits. The City of Erie Fire Department advises residents to refrain from fireworks during any active outdoor burning ban.