Officials share Glasgow city ordinance regarding fireworks
GLASGOW, Ky. – Glasgow officials are sharing the City of Glasgow fireworks ordinance, which shares the community rules for firework use in the area.
According to the document shared by the Glasgow Police Department on Monday, the city states that “consumer fireworks shall not be used, ignited, fired or exploded in the city limits” except for the following:
- “Consumer fireworks may be used only between the hours of noon and 10 p.m. on June 28 through July 3 and on July 5, as well as between noon and 11 p.m. on July 4.”
- “Any person wishing to use, ignite, fire or explode those fireworks authorized by KRS Chapter 227 and this subchapter in the city on any other days shall obtain a permit from the city fire chief or their designee with the issuance of the permit conditioned on the applicant complying with all applicable state and local laws, rules and regulations.”
- “The permit application shall be filed no less than 15 days prior to the proposed use of the fireworks and shall be on a form provided by the city. The permit, if granted, shall be valid for a four-hour period on the permitted date between the hours of noon and 10 p.m.”
- “One must be at least 200 feet away from any structure, vehicle or any other person in order to ignite or light a firework.”
In addition, the Glasgow Police Department is sharing safety tips for July 4, including asking community members to observe local laws, recommending to attend public displays if possible, supervising children, keeping a safe distance, using proper safety equipment and keeping pets in a secure and comfortable environment.
To view the full ordinance, click here.
