Tulsa, OK Fire Regulations: Fireworks (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?
What must a fireworks permit applicant provide?
Sources & Official References
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