Henderson, NV Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)
Key Facts
- Dangerous fireworks
- Banned citywide
- Includes
- Firecrackers, aerial rockets, Roman candles
- Legal alternative
- 'Safe and Sane' consumer fireworks only
- Penalty
- Misdemeanor
- Seized fireworks
- Destroyed by fire department
Summary
Henderson bans dangerous fireworks, firecrackers, aerial rockets, Roman candles and more, citywide, allowing only 'Safe and Sane' consumer fireworks that don't explode or fly.
It shall be unlawful for any person to possess, store, to offer for sale, expose for sale, sell at wholesale or retail, otherwise provide to another person, or use or explode any dangerous fireworks in the city.2.Dangerous fireworks will be seized.3.Dangerous fireworks which have been seized will be disposed of by the Henderson fire department. Definitions:
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 59 Update 3).
Full Breakdown
Under Municipal Code § 8.32.010, Henderson prohibits possessing, storing, selling, or using 'dangerous fireworks' anywhere in the city: a category covering firecrackers, M-80s, aerial and skyrocket devices, Roman candles, torpedoes, and anything with a detonator or blasting cap. Seized items are disposed of by the Henderson Fire Department. The only fireworks residents may legally use are 'Safe and Sane' consumer fireworks that neither explode nor produce an aerial display, and even those must comply with the city's Fire Safety Guidelines. Permitted outdoor fireworks displays are allowed only under HMC 15.32.050. Violating the ban is a misdemeanor under § 8.32.020.
Violations & Fines
Possessing, selling, or using dangerous fireworks is a misdemeanor under HMC 8.32.020; the fireworks are seized and destroyed by the Henderson Fire Department.
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