DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services: Legal and Permitted Fireworks in the District of Columbia

DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services: Legal and Permitted Fireworks in the District of Columbia

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Legal and Permitted Fireworks in the District of Columbia

The following types of fireworks are permitted in the District of Columbia:

Sparklers of 20 inches or less
Torches
Box Fire
Fountains
Cones
Dip Sticks
Non-Poisonous Snakes
Paper Novelty Items
Colored Lights
Paper Caps

For additional information about legal and illegal fireworks in the District of Columbia, or any other fireworks-related information, contact the DC Fire/EMS Department Fire Prevention Division at (202) 727-1600 or (202) 727-1614.