RECREATIONAL FIREWORKS.
Madison General Ordinances § 34.5601
in effect34.5601 - RECREATIONAL FIREWORKS.
(Am. by ORD-14-00139, 8-13-14)
The following requirements are in addition to the requirements found in IFC Chapter 56:
(1) Recreational Fireworks means the following:
(a) A cap containing not more than one-quarter (¼) grain of explosive mixture, if the cap is used or possessed or sold for use in a device which prevents direct body contact with a cap when it is in place for explosion.
(b) A toy snake that contains no mercury.
(c) A sparkler on a wire or wood stick not exceeding thirty-six (36) inches in length or one quarter (¼) inch in outside diameter which does not contain magnesium, chlorate or perchlorate.
(d) A device designed to spray out paper confetti or streamers and which contains less than one-quarter (¼) grain of explosive mixture.
(e) A device designed to produce an audible sound but not explode, spark, move or emit an external flame after ignition and which does not exceed three (3) grams in total weight.
(2) The following exceptions are additional exceptions to the requirements in IFC section 5601.1.3:
The retail sales, storage, handling and use of recreational fireworks as specified in this section are permitted.
(3) The following requirements are in addition to the requirements in IFC section 5601.2:
(a) As specified in Sec. 34.105, MGO, a permit is required for the retail sales of recreational fireworks.
(b) An application for a permit for the sales of recreational fireworks shall be made in writing at least thirty (30) days in advance of the sale or offer to sell, and shall specify:
1. The name and address of the permit holder;
2. The date on and after which sales or offers to sell shall be made;
3. The kind, quantity, and location of each device to be offered for sale.
(4) Storage and Handling. The following requirements are in addition to the requirements in IFC section 5604.1:
(a) Storage and Handling. The following requirements are in addition to the requirements in IFC section 5704.1:
(b) No person may store recreational fireworks within one hundred (100) feet of a dwelling.
(c) No person may store recreational fireworks within one hundred (100) feet of a public assemblage or place where gasoline or volatile liquid is sold in quantities exceeding one gallon.
(5) The Chief may seize, at the expense of the owner of recreational fireworks that is stored, handled, sold, possessed or used by any person in violation of this code. Such seized products shall be destroyed after conviction for a violation and other returned to the owner.
(Am. by ORD-22-00122, 12-3-22) (Am. by ORD-13-00102, 6-12-13)
Source: City of Madison, Wisconsin, Madison General Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/wi/madison/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COORMAWIVOIVCH32--45_CH34FIPRCO_34.5601REFIFetched: 11/1/2026