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Port St. Lucie, FL Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)

Some Restrictions

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

Key Facts

Governing section: Sec. 93.04, Fireworks
Manufacturing: Prohibited in the city
Who may sell: Registered wholesaler, state and city licensed
Where sales are allowed: Commercial or industrial zoning only
Sparkler limit: Not more than 100 grams compound

Summary

Port St. Lucie prohibits manufacturing fireworks outright and makes selling them unlawful except by a registered wholesaler licensed with both the state fire marshal and the city, selling from a sprinklered permanent commercial building. Tents and open-air stands are banned.

791.08 Use during designated holidays; exemption.- (1) As used in this section, the term 'designated holiday' means: (a) New Year's Day, January 1; (b) Independence Day, July 4; or (c) New Year's Eve, December 31. (2) This chapter does not prohibit the use of fireworks solely and exclusively during a designated holiday. This section is not intended to provide for the comprehensive regulation of fireworks as described in s. 10(5), chapter 2007-67, Laws of Florida, or to supersede any local governmental regulation relating to the use of fireworks as provided in s. 10(5), chapter 2007-67, Laws of Florida.

Source: City of Port St. Lucie Code of Ordinances (Municode)View official code

Full Breakdown

Section 93.04 is the city's fireworks ordinance, and it is aimed at manufacture and sale rather than at what you set off in your own yard. Manufacturing fireworks in Port St. Lucie is prohibited. Selling them is unlawful unless you are a registered wholesaler properly licensed with the state fire marshal and with the city, and the sale may only happen on land zoned commercial or industrial, from a permanent commercial building protected with automatic fire sprinklers and fire alarms to the appropriate NFPA standards. Selling from tents, open air stands or under a canopy is unlawful.

Violations & Fines

Violating Section 93.04 is a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in F.S. 775.082 and 775.083. In city parks, Section 96.81 separately bans discharging fireworks outside authorized permitted areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I set off fireworks on the Fourth of July in Port St. Lucie?

Section 93.04 regulates manufacture and sale, not the calendar for discharge, so the holiday question is answered by state law rather than city code. The one city limit on discharge is in parks, under Section 96.81.

Are sparklers legal year-round?

The city's definition treats an approved sparkler as something other than fireworks: hand held or ground based, no explosive compounds, cannot propel itself through the air, and not more than 100 grams of spark-producing compound.

Do I need a permit for a public fireworks show?

The Code of Ordinances sets up no city display-permit process. It does require specific written permission from the parks director or designee to carry fireworks into a city park or recreation facility.

Sources & Official References

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