El Paso County, CO Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)
Key Facts
- Sales season
- May 31 – July 6
- Fire dept approval
- required before permit
- Driveway permit
- required for access
- Signage
- warns discharge is illegal
Summary
El Paso County limits fireworks sales to May 31 through July 6 each year and requires fire department approval, a driveway permit, and warning signage under LDC § 5.2.24.
(A) Sales Period Limited. Fireworks sales are limited to the period from May 31st to July 6th each year. ... (D) Required Signage. A fireworks sales area shall post signage noting it is illegal to shoot fireworks within all towns and cities in El Paso County and violators will be prosecuted.
Full Breakdown
Fireworks stands in unincorporated El Paso County may only operate between May 31st and July 6th each year. Fire department approval is required before the county issues a temporary use permit for the sales site, and a driveway permit must be obtained for access before that temporary use permit is approved. Sellers must also post signage, one 3-inch-letter sign or four 8½-by-11-inch signs, warning that shooting fireworks is illegal within every town and city in El Paso County and that violators will be prosecuted.
Violations & Fines
Selling outside the May 31–July 6 window, or without fire department sign-off, a driveway permit and the required warning signage, blocks approval of the temporary use permit.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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