Sioux Falls, SD Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)
Key Facts
- Allowed class
- 1.4G, no report/projectile only
- Banned examples
- Firecrackers, bottle rockets, roman candles
- Public right-of-way
- No use on sidewalks, streets, alleys
- Private property
- Owner's express permission required
- Max penalty
- $500 fine and/or 30 days jail
Summary
Sioux Falls limits public fireworks use to novelty class 1.4G items with no bang, projectile, or launch: firecrackers and bottle rockets are barred citywide.
Public use of fireworks within the city shall be limited to those specific class 1.4G fireworks having no audible report or projectile or launching components. ... fireworks may not be used on any public sidewalk, street or alleyway; fireworks may not be used on private property without the expressed knowledge and permission of the property owner.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-135: Current through local ordinance 54-26, passed 7-14-2026).
Full Breakdown
City ordinance § 91.020 confines lawful public fireworks use to class 1.4G devices that produce no audible report and have no projectile or launching component. Firecrackers, bottle rockets, roman candles, and parachute-style devices are named as prohibited examples. Fireworks can never be set off on a public sidewalk, street, or alley, and using them on private property requires the express knowledge and permission of that property's owner. No specific fine is written into § 91.020 itself, so a violation falls under the Code's general penalty.
Violations & Fines
Fine up to $500, up to 30 days in county jail, or both under the Code's general penalty (§ 10.999); each day a violation continues counts as a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I set off bottle rockets in my Sioux Falls backyard?
Do I need permission to use fireworks on a neighbor's lot?
Sources & Official References
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