4th of July Firework Displays in Mesa

Mesa Arizona 4th of July Outdoor Firework Displays 2009

Mesa, AZ - The Mesa Fire Department reminds Mesa residents that all fireworks are illegal in the State of Arizona, except those used in a permitted public display by a qualified pyrotechnic expert and those used in accordance with the Mesa Fire Code.  Public displays in Mesa will be in accordance with the Mesa Fire Code.

Turning in fireworks: Residents can go to any Mesa fire station and drop off fireworks without question.  Fireworks that are turned in to a station are turned over to authorities for proper disposal.

Outdoor Firework Displays in Mesa:

Mesa Country Club – 660 West Fairway Drive, Mesa, AZ
Rockin R Ranch – 6136 East Baseline, Mesa, AZ
Living Word Bible Church – 3520 East Brown, Mesa, AZ

For the public’s safety:

• Outdoor events go through a process to ensure the safety of the audience as well as compliance with City of Mesa regulations. 
• Outdoors events must submit an application with the City of Mesa Tax and Licensing office. 
• A Mesa Fire Department Inspector reviews the site plan and conducts a field inspection.
• Inspectors also review the pyrotechnic operator’s and assistants list and evaluate the operator’s proficiency.
• Each display is analyzed for its size, complexity, and the projected attendance. 
• Pre-show inspections are conducted the day of the event.
• Fire inspectors remain present for the duration of public display events.

Violation-Classification:

• A person caught with prohibited storage, use, and/or handling of fireworks can be charged with a Class 3 Misdemeanor, A.R.S. Section 36-1602.
• Remember that just because fireworks are purchased outside of Arizona (where they might be legal) once you return to Arizona with them in your possession if you are caught you could be charged.

For more information about Arizona law: http://www.azleg.gov/ArizonaRevisedStatutes.asp (Title 36, Chapter 13, Article 1)

Source: City of Mesa Fire Department

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