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Hammond, IN Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)

Significant Restrictions

Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Late-June/early-July window: 5 p.m. to 2 hrs after sunset, June 29-July 9
July 4 window: 10 a.m. to midnight
New Year's window: 10 a.m. Dec 31 to 1 a.m. Jan 1
First-offense fine: minimum $500
Third-offense fine: minimum $2,500
Waivers: granted only by the Hammond Board of Works

Summary

Hammond, Indiana bans discharging consumer fireworks citywide except during nine narrow windows tied to the Fourth of July and New Year's. Anyone who sets them off outside those hours risks an escalating fine starting at $500, and only the Hammond Board of Works can grant a waiver on request.

The use of fireworks is prohibited within the Hammond city limits except as follows: ... Between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 2 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. ... Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight on July 4. ... Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. on December 31 and 100 a.m. on January 1. ... If a company or individual seeks a waiver from this section, said waiver must be obtained through the Hammond Board of Works.

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Full Breakdown

m. m. January 1. Outside those hours and dates, discharging fireworks anywhere in the city, residential yards included, is unlawful. A company or individual that needs an exception outside the listed windows must apply for a waiver through the Hammond Board of Works. 065, which require a $25 transient merchant's license, a Building Commissioner-inspected stand at least 4 feet by 8 feet by 7 feet built to code, and Fire Prevention Bureau approval before any retail sales. C. 22-11-14.

Violations & Fines

A first violation of the § 93.066 discharge windows draws a minimum $500 fine under § 93.999(D); a second offense is a minimum $1,000 fine, and a third or later offense is a minimum $2,500 fine. Fireworks-stand license violations enforced by the Fire Prevention Bureau, Building Commissioner and Police Department can trigger revocation of the stand's license after three substantiated violations under § 93.065.

Frequently Asked Questions

When can I legally set off fireworks in Hammond, Indiana?

Only during § 93.066's listed windows: 5 p.m. until two hours after sunset on June 29 through July 9 (except July 4 itself), 10 a.m. to midnight on July 4, and 10 a.m. December 31 through 1 a.m. January 1. Any other time, discharging fireworks anywhere in the city is prohibited.

What is the fine for setting off fireworks outside Hammond's allowed hours?

§ 93.999(D) sets a minimum $500 fine for a first offense, $1,000 for a second, and $2,500 for a third or later offense, so repeat violations get substantially more expensive.

Can I get permission to use fireworks outside the normal dates?

Yes, but only the Hammond Board of Works can grant that waiver under § 93.066(B); there is no automatic exception, and a company or individual must apply to the board directly before discharging fireworks outside the listed windows.

Are fireworks stands regulated separately from the discharge dates?

Yes. §§ 93.060 through 93.065 require a $25 transient merchant's license, a code-built stand inspected by the Building Commissioner and Fire Prevention Bureau, and location rules such as staying 25 feet from corner property lines and 100 feet from fuel facilities.

Sources & Official References

[1]Hammond Code of Ordinances

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