Middletown, Connecticut – Fireworks July 4th Celebration
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As the JULY 4th holiday approaches, the Connecticut State Police and the Office of the State Fire Marshal want to remind everyone that fireworks are illegal in Connecticut. The public has been overwhelmed with signs and sales of so-called fireworks. The only legalized “Firework” items are sparklers.
Independence Day will be celebrated any many people enjoy sparklers which are legal for use in Connecticut. Questions received by State Police, fire Marshals, Resident Troopers, and local Police statewide reveal that many people are confused as to which “fireworks” can be used by citizens in our state.
To avoid confusion and to caution our citizens Connecticut Law 29-357 is very specific. Only sparklers are legal in Connecticut. Sparklers are NON-EXPLOSIVE, NON-AERIAL devices that contain less than 100 grams of pyrotechnic mixture. Sparklers can only be legally used by person age 16 or older.
Novelty items such as party poppers, snakes, smoke devices are not legal for private use in Connecticut. In addition to being illegal exploding devices are dangerous. The illegal exploding devices have caused serious injury in the past.
Mr. Robert Ross Director of the Division Office of Fire Emergency, & Building Services reported that a number of house fires and grass fires have been attributed to fireworks. “The danger that exists with these types of incidents, besides the damage to property, is the endangerment to human life. If a fire or explosion of any type causes damage or destruction, the intentional starting of that fire or intentionally causing that explosion could be designated as an ARSON which is a class C felony”.
The safest way to enjoy this year’s Independence Day celebration is to attend a public display conducted at a state approved site by Connecticut licensed pyrotechnicians
State of Connecticut
Department of
Public Safety
1111 Country Club Rd.
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 685-8190
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