Personal fireworks ordinances in the city
July 1, 2009
Cathy Dupont urges Historic City News readers on behalf of St. Augustine’s Fire and Police Chiefs to do our part to keep July 4th safe and legal with a friendly reminder of ordinances in force in the City regarding personal fireworks.
Not only is the use of fireworks that explode or leave the ground illegal in the City of St. Augustine, but possession of such personal fireworks is also illegal. Those found to be in possession will be subject to citation or arrest and will have prohibited fireworks confiscated. The cost of the citation is $100.00.
In addition, those attending the City’s Fireworks Over The Matanzas program, which includes musical entertainment in the Plaza at 6:00pm prior to the fireworks display at 9:30pm, are reminded that alcoholic beverages are prohibited on public property, including parks, streets and sidewalks.
St. Augustine has become an increasingly popular place to celebrate Independence Day making it the city’s busiest holiday of the year. The city is committed to providing a fun and safe environment for families and friends to gather to celebrate Independence Day.
Simply put: Have a great time with friends and family, but keep it safe and legal!
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The fireworks store (Extreme Fireworks) located at 2450 State Road 16, St. Augustine, Florida 32090 in St. John’s county is selling full line fireworks (rockets, mortars, repeaters etc.) illegally without a wholesale license, the building they are selling from does not have sprinklers, and they are closer than 50 feet from a fuel dispensing pump and approximately 100 feet from a bulk fuel dispensing container (should be at least 300 feet away). The county “cited” them but will not shut them down despite the life safety issues presented.
Afraid of catching on fire? Don’t go there.