San Antonio, TX Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)

San Antonio has adopted the International Fire Code (2024 edition effective May 1, 2025; previously 2018) under Code of Ordinances Chapter 11. IFC Section 5601.1.3 states: 'The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling and use of fireworks are prohibited.' Section 5601.1.3.1 makes it unlawful for any person to have, keep, store, sell, offer for sale, give away, use, transport, or manufacture fireworks within the corporate limits, or to sell or offer for sale fireworks within an area extending 5,000 feet beyond the City limits. Limited exceptions exist for storage and handling under Section 5604, manufacture and testing under Section 5605, and licensed public fireworks displays under Section 5608, all of which require permits from the San Antonio Fire Department (SAFD). The 5,000-foot extraterritorial sales restriction is authorized by Texas Occupations Code Chapter 2154 (Texas Fireworks Law) and Texas Health and Safety Code Sec. 352.953 for cities meeting the population threshold. Sparklers, fountains, Roman candles, bottle rockets, and all other consumer fireworks are illegal inside the city.