Unlike neighboring Colorado Springs, Fountain ALLOWS permissible/Safe and Sane fireworks (Class C). Legal fireworks include fountains, sparklers, ground spinners, and smoke devices. Aerial or explosive fireworks remain illegal under Colorado state law.
The City of Fountain permits 'permissible fireworks' as defined by Colorado law — items sold at licensed El Paso County fireworks booths (Class C). Legal types include: fountains, ground spinners, illuminating torches, dipped sticks, sparklers, toy propellants, trick noise makers, and tube devices. No permissible firework may contain more than 50 milligrams of explosive composition. Fireworks that explode or leave the ground (firecrackers, rockets, Roman candles, bottle rockets, M-80s, mortars) are illegal statewide under C.R.S. §12-28.5-101. Purchasers must be 16 years of age or older. Subject to El Paso County burn ban restrictions — check conditions before use.
Illegal (explosive/aerial) fireworks: misdemeanor, fines up to $750 statewide and up to $2,500 local. Use of permissible fireworks during active burn ban: subject to citation.
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