North Carolina Fireworks Laws

North Carolina Fireworks Laws

CONSUMER FIREWORKS
Specifically Permitted	Sparklers, fountains, smoke devices, snake and glow worms, trick noisemakers, and toy pistol caps.
Specifically Prohibited	Explosive or aerial fireworks, roman candles, and rockets or similar devices.
DISPLAY FIREWORKS
Display Permit	Apply to local fire official. Must comply with NFPA 1123, NFPA 1126 and Chapter 33 of International Fire Code, 2000 Edition.
Insurance	None specifically required in state law.
Operator	No license specifically required in state law, operator must be technically competent. May be local requirements. Bond or certificate of insurance required.
MANUFACTURE, STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION
	Manufacturing of fireworks not permitted.
LICENSING
	State License required annually, apply to state tax commissioner. Wholesaler distribution $1400 Wholesaler 400 Retail permit required at local level, apply to municipal clerk, $50 fee. Wholesalers may sell only to licensed retailers or jobbers. Retailer may buy only from licensed wholesaler or jobbers.
ENFORCING AUTHORITY
	North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal 111 Seaboard Avenue Raleigh, NC 27604 (919) 733-2142 www.ncdoi.com/OSFM/
LAW NUMBER
	GS Chpt. 14, Art. 54 GS Chpt. 14, Sec. 414