Sangamon County, IL Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)
Key Facts
- Applies in
- Unincorporated county only
- Base rule
- Possession/use banned without permit
- Display hours
- 6 p.m.-10:30 p.m. (later July 3-4, NYE)
- Penalty
- $100-$500 fine + 18-month permit ban
Summary
Fireworks are banned in unincorporated Sangamon County outside every city and village unless the county has issued a public display, pyrotechnic or consumer fireworks permit under Chapter 8.12.
Except as provided in this Chapter and approved by the County as evidenced by the granting of an appropriate permit, it shall be unlawful for any Person to knowingly possess, offer for sale, expose for sale, sell at retail, use, explode, or cause the explosion of, any Fireworks unless otherwise permitted by State law.
Full Breakdown
Chapter 8.12 applies only to sites in Sangamon County outside the corporate limits of any city, village or incorporated town (8.12.020). Section 8.12.030 makes it unlawful to possess, sell or explode fireworks without a county permit. Permit types include public displays (8.12.040), pyrotechnic displays requiring $1 million liability insurance (8.12.050), consumer fireworks displays (8.12.060), and consumer distributor/retailer permits (8.12.080). Public displays run only 6 p.m.-10:30 p.m., later on July 3-4 and New Year's Eve, and must stay clear of nursing homes, schools and churches (8.12.070).
Violations & Fines
Possessing, selling or exploding fireworks without a permit violates Section 8.12.030; a court must order confiscation and destruction of the fireworks, and violators face a $100-$500 fine plus an 18-month bar on any Chapter 8.12 permit, under Section 8.12.120.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I set off fireworks in unincorporated Sangamon County?
Does this fireworks chapter apply inside Springfield or Chatham?
Sources & Official References
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