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Clark County, NV Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)

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

Key Facts

Legal window
July 1 through July 4 only
Hazard clearance
300 feet from fuel, booths
Dangerous fireworks
Banned outright countywide
Criminal penalty
Up to $1,000 and 6 months jail
Civil penalty
Up to $10,000 by weight

Summary

Clark County limits legal consumer fireworks ignition to a narrow window around July 4th and bans dangerous fireworks entirely under its Fire Code amendments.

City-specific rules exist: Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Henderson have their own fireworks rules that differ from Clark County's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

5609.7.2 Ignition of Fireworks—Prohibited dates. Ignition of fireworks shall not take place before the 1st day of July or after the 4th day of July of each sales year.

Source: Clark County Code of Ordinances (Title 30)View official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 147).

Full Breakdown

Under Clark County Code § 13.04.260 (local Fire Code Section 5609), consumer fireworks may be ignited only between July 1 and July 4 of each sales year, and never within 300 feet of a fireworks booth, fuel dispenser, or flammable-liquid storage. "Dangerous fireworks", firecrackers, aerial and skyrocket devices, Roman candles, and several other categories, are banned outright in the unincorporated towns. Violations are misdemeanors with fines up to $1,000 and up to 6 months in jail, plus separate civil penalties up to $10,000 based on the weight of fireworks seized.

Violations & Fines

Misdemeanor: up to $1,000 fine and/or 6 months jail, each day a separate offense; civil penalties of $500-$10,000 based on weight of fireworks seized, issued by the Fire Prevention Bureau.

Frequently Asked Questions

When can I legally set off fireworks in unincorporated Clark County?
Only between July 1 and July 4 of each sales year, per Clark County Code § 13.04.260 (Fire Code § 5609.7.2).
Are firecrackers or bottle rockets legal in Clark County?
No. They fall under "dangerous fireworks" in § 5609.5 and are banned outright, unlike Safe and Sane consumer fireworks.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Clark County

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