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Portland, OR Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)

Heavy Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Governing code
Portland City Code § 31.40.070
Enforcing agency
Portland Fire Bureau / Fire Marshal
Core rule
Sale, possession, use of fireworks banned
Exception
Only fireworks allowed under ORS 480.120
Penalty
Confiscation and destruction of stock

Summary

Portland bans selling, possessing, or exploding fireworks within city limits except for the narrow types allowed under Oregon law, with the Fire Marshal empowered to confiscate illegal stock.

It is unlawful to sell, keep or offer for sale, expose for sale, possess, use, explode or have exploded any fireworks, aerial luminary devices or pyrotechnics within the City, except as specified by ORS 480.120 (1)(a-g). For the purpose of this Chapter, the Fire Marshal of the City is recognized as an ex-officio Deputy State Fire Marshal as provided by State statute.

Source: Oregon Revised Statute 480.111 (Permissible Fireworks)View official code

Full Breakdown

Portland City Code § 31.40.070 makes it unlawful to sell, offer for sale, possess, use, or explode any fireworks, aerial luminary devices, or pyrotechnics anywhere in the city, with the only exceptions being the fireworks types Oregon law permits under ORS 480.120(1)(a-g): non-aerial, non-explosive items like sparklers and snakes. The Fire Marshal, acting as an ex-officio Deputy State Fire Marshal, can confiscate or destroy any fireworks held or displayed for sale in violation of Title 31, and public fireworks displays require a permit supervised by the Fire Chief.

Violations & Fines

Violating § 31.40.070 is an unlawful act enforced by the Portland Fire Bureau; the Fire Marshal can seize and destroy illegal fireworks stock, and permit violations can result in permit suspension or revocation under Title 31.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are fireworks legal in Portland?
No. Portland Code § 31.40.070 bans selling, possessing, using, or exploding fireworks within city limits, except for the narrow non-aerial types Oregon law allows under ORS 480.120(1)(a-g).
Who enforces Portland's fireworks ban?
The Portland Fire Bureau's Fire Marshal, who also serves as an ex-officio Deputy State Fire Marshal and can confiscate or destroy illegal fireworks stock.

Sources & Official References

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