Fishers, IN Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)
Key Facts
- Allowed window
- 5pm-2hrs after sunset, Jun 29-Jul 9
- July 4th hours
- 10am to midnight
- New Year's window
- Dec 31 10am - Jan 1 1am
- Enforced by
- Fishers Police & Fire Departments
- Public displays
- Require separate permit, § 99.03
Summary
Fishers, Indiana bans consumer fireworks except on a short list of state-mirrored dates and hours, mainly the days around July 4th and New Year's, with unsupervised use outside those windows unlawful under City Code Chapter 99.
It shall be unlawful to use or display or permit to be used or displayed within Fishers' municipal boundaries any type of consumer firework on any day or time other than the following: (A) Between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and two hours after sunset on June 29, June 30, July 1, July 2, July 3, July 5, July 6, July 7, July 8, and July 9; (B) Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight on July 4; and (C) Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. on December 31 and 1:00 a.m. on January 1.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Supplement contains: Local legislation current through Ordinance No. 051826E, passed 5-18-26; and Resolution No. R051826C, passed 5-18-26; and State legislation current through Indiana Legislative Service, 2026 Acts, Pamphlet #1).
Full Breakdown
Fishers, Indiana's City Code § 99.02 makes it unlawful to use or display consumer fireworks anywhere in the city except during specific windows: 5:00 p.m. to two hours after sunset on June 29-30 and July 1-3 and 5-9; 10:00 a.m. to midnight on July 4; and 10:00 a.m. December 31 through 1:00 a.m. January 1. Consumer fireworks are defined in § 99.01 to include aerial devices, firecrackers, and similar items under 16 CFR 1507, while sparklers, fountains, and other novelty items are excluded from the definition but still subject to state permitting rules. Supervised public displays by organizations are separately regulated under § 99.03 and require applicable permits.
Violations & Fines
Using consumer fireworks outside the permitted dates and hours is a code violation; Fishers Police and Fire can issue citations under § 99.99, with fines set by the Ordinance Violations Bureau.
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I legally set off fireworks in Fishers?
Are sparklers and fountains covered by these hours?
Sources & Official References
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