Iowa Fireworks Laws

Iowa Fireworks Laws

CONSUMER FIREWORKS
Specifically Permitted	Gold sparklers containing no magnesium, chlorate or perchlorate, flitter sparkler not more that ?� in diameter, and snakes containing no mercury.
Specifically Prohibited	Firecrackers, torpedoes, skyrockets, roman candles, daygo bombs.
DISPLAY FIREWORKS
Display Permit	Apply to local authorities.
Insurance	None specifically required in state law but may be local requirements.
Operator	No license specifically required in state law but must be handled by a competent authority.
ENFORCING AUTHORITY
	Iowa State Fire Marshal Division of State Fire Marshal 215 E. 7^th Street Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0001 515-281-5821 www.state.ia.us/epd/fire.htm
LAW NUMBER
	Health, Safety and Welfare Code of Iowa, Section 727.2