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Tulsa, OK Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Permit required
Yes, from fire code official
Bond/insurance
$3,000,000 required
Max fine
$1,200 per violation
Max jail
6 months

Summary

Tulsa bans possessing, selling, storing or using fireworks anywhere in the city unless the fire code official has first issued an operational permit.

5601.1.3 Fireworks-Amendatory. It shall be unlawful and a misdemeanor offense for any person to possess, manufacture, store, sell, handle or use any fireworks within the corporate limits of the City of Tulsa, without first having procured an operational permit from the fire code official, as required by Section 5601.2 of this code.

Full Breakdown

Under the amended Fire Code, it is a misdemeanor to possess, manufacture, store, sell, handle or use fireworks inside Tulsa without an operational permit from the fire code official. Before a permit issues, the applicant must file a $3,000,000 surety bond or liability insurance certificate with the City Clerk (government entities are exempt). General fire code violations carry fines up to $1,200 plus possible jail time, with each day a separate offense.

Violations & Fines

Misdemeanor; fine up to $1,200 and/or up to 6 months jail; each day a separate offense.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I set off fireworks at home in Tulsa?
No. Fireworks use, sale, storage or possession anywhere in city limits requires an operational permit from the fire code official.
What must a fireworks permit applicant provide?
A $3,000,000 corporate surety bond or equivalent liability insurance filed with the City Clerk before the permit is issued.

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