Labor Day Fireworks Laws: Milton

MILTON, GA (From the City of Milton)— Labor Day is just a few days away and the City of Milton would like to remind residents of the Georgia fireworks law. If your holiday includes consumer fireworks, Milton's Fire Marshal Matt Marietta wants to encourage you to please be very careful when using fireworks and always be fire-aware and courteous of your neighbors.

While the sights and sounds are exciting for most of us, fireworks can be less enjoyable for both large and small animals and even some veterans. We recommend alerting any nearby equestrian neighbors if your holiday plans include fireworks.

Fireworks are legal in the State of Georgia, but there are some restrictions on their usage:

• Georgia law allows fireworks from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Fireworks between between 9:01 p.m. and 11:59 p.m. on a normal day (Labor Day is considered a normal day) are permissible, but must adhere to Milton's local noise ordinance (or a special permit must be submitted for review and approval in advance).
• You cannot use fireworks in/on a public road.
• You also cannot use fireworks within 100 yards of a(n):
• Gas station or fuel tank
• Electric substation
• Within any county or city park, historic site, recreational area, or other property, unless the county or city has granted a special use permit
• Within 100 yards of a hospital, nursing home, or other health care facility
• While under the influence of alcohol or any drug to the extent that it is unsafe to use consumer fireworks

Milton Police and fire code personnel are authorized to enforce these regulations in the interest of public safety.

Remember, embers can burn in the packaging even after the fireworks are done, and used fireworks in a trash can smolder unseen for several hours. Used fireworks should be watered down and stored away from the house or any flammable structures/materials after the festivities end. This will allow them to cool down and help prevent the late night tragedy or your home catching fire. For a fire-related emergency, please call 911.

If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact us at info@cityofmiltonga.us.

Sincerely,
Your Milton Communications Team

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