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​Fireworks Ordinance

Fireworks displays are an important part of our summer celebrations and need to be done with caution so that everyone is safe.  Our City Fireworks Ordinance was developed so that people can enjoy themselves while keeping everyone safe.  The full ordinance can be found here but the highlights are:
  • You need a permit!
    • $5 Fee and must be obtained 15 days in advance of the display
    • Obtained from the City Manager's Office
  • Only allowed:
    • July 3rd, 6pm-Midnight
    • July 4th, 6pm-11pm
  • You may be required to have an inspection of the site
  • You must be 21 or older
  • Only allowed on private property with permission of the landowner
  • You must clean up all debris from the display and cannot allow debris to fall on your neighbor's property
  • The fine for violations is $100


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Rochester NH Police Department
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Rochester, NH 03867


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  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Police Commission
    • Meet Our Staff >
      • Staff Profiles
      • Patrol Staff
      • Administrative Staff
      • Dispatch Staff
      • Investigations
  • Divisions
    • Animal Control
    • Communications
    • Investigations
    • Juvenile Services
    • Parking Enforcement
    • Patrol Services
    • Prosecution
    • Records Department
    • Law Enforcement Training >
      • AR15/M4 Armorer's Course
      • Remington 870 Armorer's Course
  • Specialty Units
    • Accident Reconstruction
    • LEAD Program
    • Computer Crime
    • Crime Analysis
    • Crime Scene Unit
    • Crisis Intervention Team
    • Domestic Violence Unit
    • Honor Guard
    • HUD
    • Internet Crimes Against Children
    • Motorcycle Unit
    • Police Explorers
    • School Resource Officers
    • SWAT
  • Online Crime Report
  • Resources
    • Citizen’s Police Academy
    • Crimeline
    • Crime Maps
    • Fireworks Info
    • Forms
    • Project Good Morning
    • Public Service Announcements
    • Reporting a Bad Check
    • Rochester United Neighborhoods
    • Sexual Offender Information
    • Speed Trailer
    • Links
  • News Blog
    • Daily Press Logs
    • Compstat Reports
  • Contact