As residents and visitors plan Independence Day celebrations, it’s a good time to review the laws about the use and sale of fireworks within the city of Surprise.

Here’s a quick overview:

• The minimum age for purchasing consumer fireworks is 16.
• Surrounding Independence Day, the use of consumer fireworks is allowed on private property within city limits, with the property owner’s consent, from June 24 through July 6.
• The sale of permissible consumer fireworks, as defined under state law, is allowed from May 20 through July 6.
  

While consumer fireworks are permitted on private property within the city limits, it is still illegal to use them anywhere on public property, including streets, sidewalks and parks.

Residents living in HOA communities should also look into what types of restrictions are in place in their neighborhoods regarding fireworks use in driveways and yards.

Click here for a list of acceptable and non-acceptable consumer fireworks in Arizona.

Note that the Surprise Fire-Medical Department may grant permits for the public display of fireworks upon application of a temporary-use permit and proper inspection. Permits may be revoked during times of high fire danger warnings.

For information regarding the sale and use of consumer fireworks, including permissible dates for sale and use during other times of the year, visit surpriseaz.gov/fireworksuse.

To report a violation, contact Code Enforcement at 623-222-3013.