Indiana Fireworks Laws

Indiana Fireworks Laws

CONSUMER FIREWORKS
Specifically Permitted	Dipped sticks or wire sparklers (not to exceed 100 grams per item; devices containing chlorate or perchlorate salts not to exceed 5 grams), cylindrical and cone fountains, illuminating torches, wheels, ground spinners, flitter sparklers, snakes, smoke devices, and trick noisemakers.
DISPLAY FIREWORKS
Display Permit	Apply to State Fire Marshal at least 15 days before display date.
Insurance	Required: $10,000 minimum to $100,000 maximum personal injury insurance, $10,000 minimum to $100,000 maximum property damage insurance.
Operator	Operator must be approved by the chief of the fire department for the area in which the display is to be filed. Application for any permit must name a complete operator and include a brief resume of the operator�s experience.
MANUFACTURE, STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION
	Prior to shipment of fireworks, novelties and trick noisemakers into the state, shipper must submit to the State Fire Marshal complete descriptions of items being transported, written certification that the devices are in compliance with Indiana law, and a $1,000 registration fee to receive mandatory certificate of compliance. Shipping crates must be labeled with exact number of pieces enclosed.
ENFORCING AUTHORITY
	State Fire Marshal State of Indiana Indiana Government Center South 402 W. Washington Street, Rm E241 Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 232-2226 www.in.gov/sema/osfm/
LAW NUMBER
	IC 22-11-14, Amendments 1992 IC 22-11-14-1, Amendments 1996