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Loudoun County, VA Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified January 2025
This information was last verified in January 2025 and may be outdated. Check the source link above for the latest rules.

Key Facts

Legal Since
2021 (HB 2201)
Age
18+ to purchase
Types
Aerial, firecrackers legal
Safety Fee
$0.12/unit

Summary

Virginia legalized consumer fireworks in 2021 (HB 2201, VA Code §27-97). Loudoun County may restrict discharge hours and locations.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Loudoun County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Statewide Fire Prevention Code which shall be cooperatively developed with the Fire Services Board pursuant to procedures agreed to by the two Boards. The Fire Prevention Code shall prescribe regulations to be complied with for the protection of life and property from the hazards of fire or explosion and for the handling, storage, sale, and use of fireworks, explosives, or blasting agents, and shall provide for the administration and enforcement of such regulations. The Fire Prevention Code shall require manufacturers of fireworks or explosives, as defined in the Code, to register and report information concerning their manufacturing facilities and methods of operation within the Commonwealth in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board.

Source: Municode Library - Loudoun County, VAView official code

Full Breakdown

Consumer fireworks were legalized in Virginia in 2021 under VA Code §27-97 et seq. Aerial fireworks, firecrackers, Roman candles, and rockets are all legal for adults 18+. Localities can restrict discharge hours and locations. A $0.12/unit fire safety fee on consumer fireworks funds fire departments. The State Fire Marshal can prohibit fireworks during extreme fire danger conditions. Loudoun County may impose additional restrictions on discharge locations (e.g., not within 600 ft of fireworks retailers, hospitals, or certain structures).

Violations & Fines

Illegal discharge in restricted area: $100 to $500. Underage purchase: penalty for retailer. Fire safety fee evasion: state enforcement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are fireworks legal in Loudoun County?
Consumer fireworks are legal in Virginia for adults 18+. Check Loudoun County for location and hour restrictions.
Can the city ban fireworks?
Cities can restrict hours and locations but cannot ban consumer fireworks entirely.

Sources & Official References

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