Gilbert, AZ Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)
Key Facts
- Legal Periods
- May, Jun-Jul, Dec-Jan
- Outside Dates
- $1,000 fine
- Public Property
- Prohibited always
- Hours
- 8 AM–11 PM
Summary
Gilbert prohibits consumer fireworks year-round except during state-mandated legal periods (May 4-6, June 24-July 6, Dec 24-Jan 3). Fireworks are prohibited on all public property. Violations carry a $1,000 fine.
State statute (A.R.S. § 36-1606) dictates that the Town of Gilbert cannot prohibit the use of permissible consumer fireworks between May 4-6, June 24 - July 6 and Dec. 26 - Jan. 3. Gilbert prohibits the use of consumer fireworks during all other times of the year. Individuals using fireworks outside allowed dates are subject to a civil penalty of $1,000. Fireworks are limited to private property with the owner's permission. Fireworks are prohibited on public property, including all public parks, public right-of-ways and roads. [...] Permissible Consumer Fireworks: Ground & Handheld Sparkling Devices; Cylindrical Fountains; Cone Fountains; Illuminating Torches; Wheels; Ground Spinners; Toy Smoke Devices; Wire Sparkler or Dipped Sticks. [...] Illegal Fireworks (Subject to $1,000 Civil Penalty): Anything designed or intended to rise into the air and explode or to detonate in the air or fly above the ground, including Firecrackers; Bottle Rockets; Sky-Rockets; Missile Rockets; Aerial Spinners, Devices, & Shell Kites; Torpedoes; Roman Candles; Mine Devices; Shell Devices; Re-loadable Tubes. [...] Town of Gilbert Fireworks Ordinances: Sec. 42-115 - Fireworks; Sec. 15-51 - Special Provisions Related to Fireworks Displays; Sec. 14-166 - Definitions; Sec. 15-1 - Definitions.
Full Breakdown
Arizona state statute (ARS §36-1606) preempts Gilbert from banning consumer fireworks during designated periods. However, Gilbert prohibits consumer fireworks during all other times of the year. Legal use periods are May 4-6, June 24-July 6, and December 24-January 3 on private property with owner permission only. Fireworks are prohibited on all public property including parks, rights-of-way, and roads. Use is restricted between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM, with exceptions on July 4 and New Year's Eve (until 1:00 AM). During Stage 1 or higher fire restrictions, fireworks are prohibited within one mile of preserves and parks. Individuals using fireworks outside legal dates face a $1,000 fine. Report illegal fireworks to Gilbert Police non-emergency at 480-503-6500.
Violations & Fines
$1,000 fine for use outside legal dates. Class 1 misdemeanor under state law. Illegal fireworks on public property: additional penalties.
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