Fire Regulations in Mississippi (2026)
12 rules on the books across Mississippi, 4 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Fire Pits & Backyard Fires
Rules for fire pits, chimineas, and recreational backyard fires, setback distances from structures, size and fuel limits, attendance requirements, and burn-ban days.
Fireworks
Which types of consumer fireworks are legal, when they can be used, and the fines for setting off illegal fireworks.
Mississippi: statewide
StatewideSome RestrictionsMississippi regulates the manufacture, sale, and storage of fireworks at the state level under Title 45 Chapter 13…
Read full rule →Gulfport
Heavy RestrictionsGulfport bans selling, giving away, exploding or shooting fireworks anywhere inside city limits under Code § 10-55. The…
Read full rule →Southaven
Heavy RestrictionsIn the City of Southaven, Section 5-2 makes it unlawful to manufacture, possess, sell or discharge fireworks inside the…
Read full rule →Jackson
Significant RestrictionsJackson limits consumer fireworks to nine national holidays plus New Year's, all between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. (1 a.m. on…
Read full rule →Outdoor Burning
Rules for open flames outdoors including bonfires, yard waste burning, and cooking fires. Some cities ban all outdoor burning year-round.
Mississippi: statewide
StatewideSome RestrictionsMississippi regulates outdoor burning through the Mississippi Forestry Commission and Department of Environmental…
Read full rule →Jackson
Heavy RestrictionsJackson prohibits burning garbage, animal and vegetable waste, human or animal remains, organs, and other solid organic…
Read full rule →Wildfire Zones
Special building and landscaping requirements for properties located in designated wildfire hazard areas or fire severity zones.
Smoke Detectors
Requirements for smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in homes, including how many you need and where they must be installed.
Harrison County
Some RestrictionsHarrison County requires every short-term rental unit's site plan to show the recommended number of smoke and carbon…
Read full rule →Southaven
Some RestrictionsIn the City of Southaven, Chapter 7 of Title IV requires smoke detectors in every new and existing dwelling unit in an…
Read full rule →Propane Storage
Limits on size and location of residential propane tanks, including setback distances from buildings, property lines, and ignition sources.
Mississippi: statewide
StatewideHeavy RestrictionsMississippi regulates liquefied petroleum (LP) gas storage, installation, and dealers through the Mississippi Liquefied…
Read full rule →Gulfport
Some RestrictionsGulfport amended International Fire Code § 3804.2 through Code § 10-56(b) so that the boundaries of areas where…
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