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Indianapolis, IN Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)

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

Key Facts

Code Section
Marion County Rev. Code Sec. 407-201
State law
IC 22-11-14-10.5 (local-ordinance authority)
Holiday hours
Jul 4: 10 a.m.-midnight; Jun 28-Jul 9: 5 p.m. to 2 hrs after sunset
Penalties
1st: civil penalty; 2nd: $500 min; 3rd+: up to $2,500

Summary

It is unlawful to use, ignite or discharge consumer fireworks anywhere in the consolidated city except during the dates and hours set by Marion County Revised Code Sec. 407-201 - chiefly June 28-July 3 and July 5-9 (5 p.m. to two hours after sunset), July 4 (10 a.m. to midnight), and New Year's Eve into Jan. 1. The local ordinance restricts the broader year-round window Indiana otherwise permits under IC 22-11-14.

It shall be unlawful for any person to use, ignite, or discharge any consumer fireworks at any place in the consolidated city, except during the following times: June 28 through July 3 and July 5 through July 9, between 5:00 p.m. and two hours after sunset; July 4, between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight; and between 10:00 a.m. on December 31 and 1:00 a.m. on January 1.

Source: State of IndianaView official code

Full Breakdown

to midnight), and December 31 into January 1. Indianapolis/Marion County implemented this through Revised Code Sec. m. m. January 1. Users may only discharge fireworks on their own property or property of someone who consents; users must be 18 or have an adult 18+ present. m.

Violations & Fines

Sec. 407-201 sets escalating penalties: a civil penalty (per Chapter 103) for a first offense in any 12-month period, a minimum of $500 for a second offense, and up to $2,500 for a third or subsequent offense in any 12-month period.

Frequently Asked Questions

When can I legally set off fireworks in Indianapolis?
Sec. 407-201 permits consumer fireworks June 28-July 3 and July 5-9 (5 p.m. to two hours after sunset), July 4 (10 a.m. to midnight), and from 10 a.m. Dec. 31 to 1 a.m. Jan. 1. Use at other times is unlawful.
Doesn't Indiana allow fireworks year-round?
State law (IC 22-11-14) sets a default daily window, but it authorizes local units to restrict other times. Marion County's Sec. 407-201 ordinance limits use to the holiday dates above.
Where can I discharge fireworks?
Only on your own property or on property where the owner has consented. Using someone else's property without permission is prohibited, and a person 18 or older must be present.

Sources & Official References

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