Yuma, AZ Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)
Key Facts
- City Code
- Chapter 139 - Fireworks
- Legal Items
- Ground-level only: sparklers, fountains, smoke devices
- Illegal
- Aerial fireworks, roman candles, firecrackers
- Sale Periods
- Apr 25-May 6, May 20-Jul 6, Dec 10-Jan 3, Diwali
- Location
- Private property only within city limits
Summary
Yuma restricts fireworks to permissible consumer items only during designated state periods. Aerial fireworks and firecrackers are illegal statewide. Use is restricted to private property within city limits under Chapter 139 of the Yuma City Code.
(a) Regulate, consistent with the standards set forth in NFPA 1124, the sale of permissible consumer fireworks. (b) Prohibit the sale of permissible consumer fireworks on days other than May 20 through July 6 and December 10 through January 3 of each year. The sale of permissible consumer fireworks may be prohibited on days between May 20 through July 6 and December 10 through January 3 of each year if a federal or state agency implements a stage one or higher fire restriction. Any prohibition during those dates is limited to only the dates when the stage one or higher fire restriction is in place. (c) Prohibit the use of permissible consumer fireworks on days other than June 24 through July 6 and December 26 through January 4 of each year.
Full Breakdown
Yuma City Code Chapter 139 regulates fireworks within city limits, aligned with state law (ARS §36-1606). Only 'Permissible Consumer Fireworks' (ground-level items like sparklers, smoke devices, fountains) are legal. Anything that leaves the ground (rockets, bottle rockets), shoots flaming material into the air (roman candles), or explodes (firecrackers) is illegal statewide. Sale is permitted during designated periods: April 25-May 6, May 20-July 6, December 10-January 3, and during Diwali. Use within Yuma city limits is restricted to private property. Given Yuma's extreme heat and dry conditions, fire danger from fireworks is elevated. The Yuma Fire Department actively enforces fireworks regulations.
Violations & Fines
Illegal fireworks possession or use may result in citations, fines, and confiscation. Starting fires with fireworks may result in criminal charges.
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