When is it ok to light fireworks in Logansport/Cass County?

Last Updated on June 23, 2024 by Cass County Communication Network

We’ve compiled the following information from several sources including Logansport City Ordinances and Indiana Department of Homeland Security:

Within Logansport City Limits

Consumer fireworks may only be used, ignited or discharged within the corporate limits of the City of Logansport during the following times in observance of Independence Day and New Year’s Eve.

  • Between the hours of 5 p.m. and two hours after sunset on June 29-30 and July 1-3 and 5-9
  • Between the hours of 10 a.m. and midnight on July 4
  • Between the hours of 10 a.m. on December 31 and 1 a.m. on January 1.

The use, ignition or discharge of consumer fireworks other than during the above time periods shall constitute an infraction and shall be subject to a fine of $100.

Firework questions or concerns, please contact the Code Enforcement office at 574-753-4381. If after hours, please contact the dispatch center at 574-722-6060.

Ordinance 2007-38 (PDF)Download

Ordinance 2007-38 (above) regulates the use of consumer fireworks within city limits.

Fireworks are NOT permitted in Logansport’s parks.

Statewide

Here’s some info from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security:

Location

In general, consumer fireworks may only be used at:

  • Special discharge locations;
  • The property of the person using the firework; or
  • The property of another who has given the individual permission to use fireworks on their property.

However, please note that a person who sets off fireworks, even in a legal location, may still be held liable for any resulting injuries or damage caused to another person or their property.

Age

Fireworks may only be used or possessed by individuals who are 18 or older unless an adult is present and responsible at the location of possession or use.

Dates and Times

Generally, state statute prohibits a person from igniting, discharging, or using consumer fireworks after 11 p.m. or before 9 a.m. On holidays, as defined in Indiana Code 1-1-9-1(a), a person may not ignite, discharge or use consumer fireworks after midnight or before 9 a.m. For New Year’s Eve, a person can ignite, discharge or use consumer fireworks from 10 a.m. until midnight December 31 and until 1 a.m. January 1 (but not between 1 and 9 a.m. January 1).

Please be aware local ordinances may limit the time frame for use of consumer fireworks even further. However, the following time frames are protected times when the use of consumer fireworks are not prohibited by state statute and may not be prohibited by local ordinance:

  • June 29 through July 3 and July 5 through July 9 between 5 p.m. and two hours after sunset
  • July 4 between 10 a.m. and midnight
  • December 31 after 10 a.m. until 1 a.m. January 1

Use of Sky Lanterns

Sky lanterns are not allowed to be released into the sky without having an anchor or being tethered so that they cannot freely lift into the atmosphere. See section 308.1.6.3 of the Indiana Fire Code, available at Indiana Administrative Code database (Article 22). (SOURCE)

Supervised Public Display of Fireworks

All public fireworks displays, even those organized by local fire departments, must receive a permit issued by the Indiana State Fire Marshal, per Indiana Code 22-11-14 and Indiana Administrative Code Title 675, Article 12, Chapter 9. The permit authorizes the use of professional grade fireworks but is not effective until the local fire chief approves the operator of the show and inspects the display site to determine the display site and plan are safe.

The permit must be received to possess, deliver and transport the special fireworks too. See Indiana Code 22-11-14-2 and Indiana Administrative Code Title 675, Article 12, Chapter 9, Section 5 (pages 49–50). In addition to the state permit, a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) license or permit may be required.

Applications for permits must be received at least five business days before the date of a display, and the applications should include the resume of the fireworks display operator’s (or operators’) experience in preparing displays, igniting or discharging fireworks, implementing emergency procedures and disposing of unfired or defective fireworks.

Read more from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security here.

For more fireworks safety tips, visit www.GetPrepared.in.gov. Contact local officials for more information on local ordinances and fireworks limitations.

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