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Permissible Fireworks
VIRGINIA FIRE MARSHAL'S APPROVED FIREWORKS LIST (6/2025)
Only approved (permissible) fireworks may be possessed or discharged in Prince William County by the general public, fireworks that are used in a Fireworks Display are required to obtain an operational permit from the Fire Marshal's Office. The items on the approved permissible fireworks list attached below are sorted by wholesaler then by the fireworks’ name. Any fireworks discharged or found in your possession which are not on the approved list could constitute a violation of the Fire Prevention Code of your jurisdiction and the Statewide Fire Prevention Code.
"Permissible fireworks" means any fountains that do not emit sparks or other burning effects to a distance greater than five meters (16.4 feet); wheels that do not emit a flame radius greater than one meter (39 inches); crackling devices and flashers or strobes that do not emit sparks or other burning effects to a distance greater than two meters (78.74 inches); and sparkling devices or other fireworks devices that (i) do not explode or produce a report, (ii) do not travel horizontally or vertically under their own power, (iii) do not emit or function as a projectile, (iv) do not produce a continuous flame longer than 20 inches, (v) are not capable of being reloaded, and (vi) if designed to be ignited by a fuse, have a fuse that is protected to resist side ignition and a burning time of not less than four seconds and not more than eight seconds.
2025 Approved Permissible Fireworks