Surprise, AZ Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)
Key Facts
- Legal Types
- Ground-based only (sparklers, fountains)
- Illegal Types
- Aerial, firecrackers, bottle rockets
- Dates Allowed
- July 4th, NYE, Cinco de Mayo periods
- Violation
- Class 1 misdemeanor
- Police
- (623) 222-4000
Summary
Arizona law (ARS 36-1601 through 36-1613) restricts consumer fireworks. Only permissible consumer fireworks (ground-based, non-aerial) may be sold and used in Surprise. Aerial fireworks, firecrackers, and bottle rockets are illegal. Use is permitted only during designated holiday periods around July 4th, New Year's Eve, and Cinco de Mayo.
In a county with a population of more than five hundred thousand persons, a city or town within its corporate limits or the county within the unincorporated areas of the county may do all of the following: (a) Regulate, consistent with the standards set forth in NFPA 1124, the sale of permissible consumer fireworks within its corporate limits. (b) Prohibit the sale of permissible consumer fireworks on days other than April 25 through May 6, May 20 through July 6 and December 10 through January 3 of each year and two days before the first day of Diwali through the third day of Diwali each year.
Full Breakdown
Arizona's fireworks laws (ARS 36-1601 through 36-1613) establish the statewide framework for fireworks regulation. Permissible consumer fireworks include ground-based items such as fountains, sparklers, smoke devices, and ground spinners. Aerial fireworks, firecrackers, Roman candles, bottle rockets, and mortars are prohibited for consumer use. Permissible fireworks may only be used during designated periods: June 24 through July 6, December 24 through January 3, and three days surrounding Cinco de Mayo (May 3-5) and Diwali. Cities may further restrict fireworks. The Surprise Fire-Medical Department enforces fireworks regulations and responds to illegal fireworks complaints, particularly during the July 4th period. The dry desert climate creates extreme fire risk from fireworks. Surprise Police at (623) 222-4000 responds to illegal fireworks calls. Professional fireworks displays require city permits and fire department oversight.
Violations & Fines
Using prohibited fireworks is a class 1 misdemeanor. Using permissible fireworks outside designated dates may result in citations. Starting a fire with fireworks results in criminal charges and civil liability for damages. Contact Police at (623) 222-4000.
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