Horry County, SC Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)

Horry County regulates fireworks through its Code of Ordinances Chapter 13 (Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions) in coordination with state law at SC Code Title 23, Chapter 35 (Fireworks and Explosives). In unincorporated Horry County, consumer fireworks listed as permissible under state law may be discharged on private property with the owner's permission. Use is prohibited on public beaches, public parks, and other public property within unincorporated areas. The county's noise ordinance generally bars discharge after 11 PM, and use is restricted between 10 PM and 7 AM in Census-designated urban areas and in major residential developments of 11 or more units. Fireworks may not be used by anyone under 18, within 500 feet of a church, hospital, asylum, or school (absent written consent of the chief fire official), or within 300 feet of a gas station. Property owners, lessees, or managing authorities may file a Discharge of Fireworks Prohibited Agreement with the Horry County Public Safety Division under Section 23-35-175 of state law and Horry County Code Sec. 13-9 to establish a Fireworks Prohibited Zone, requiring posted signage. Municipalities such as Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach have separate, stricter rules.