Marc Morgan: illegal fireworks

From: Marc Morgan <morgan@morganfordc.com>
To: LeDroitPark@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Wednesday, July 3, 2013 9:32 PM
Subject: [LeDroitPark] Illegal Fireworks

 

Dear Neighbors,

As we all know, the 4th of July brings tons of fun from cook-outs, to gatherings with family and friends, and yes... fireworks.  Please keep in mind what is legal and illegal in the District of Columbia, and if you suspect illegal fireworks being set off in our neighborhood, please call 911.

Thank you!

As a rule of thumb, fireworks or firecrackers that explode are illegal to use or sell in the District.

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and Fire/EMS can seize illegal products and anyone found in possession of illegal fireworks could face fines and penalties of up to $2,000 and/or arrest for further prosecution.

According to DC MPD, illegal fireworks are those that  have any of the following characteristics:

• Any fireworks that move.

• Any fireworks that explode.

• Any fireworks that emit a spark or flame greater than 12 feet.

• Any fireworks that have a side mounted fuse or a fuse inserted at any point along the length of the product’s surface.

• Any fireworks that contain mercury, arsenic, magnesium, phosphorus, or any other highly oxidizing agent.

• Any fireworks that the Fire Marshal considers to be dangerous to the safety of any person or property.

Examples of such items include, but are not limited to:

• Firecrackers

• Cherry Bombs

• Roman

• Salutes

• Floral Shells

• Artillery Shells

• Helicopters

• Sparklers greater than 20 inches long

• Bottle Rockets

• Parachutes

• Buzz Bombs

• Pinwheels

• Jumping Jacks

• Anything that is similar to these products.

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Marc Morgan

Commissioner ANC 1B01
2000 14th St NW, Suite 100b
Washington D.C. 20009
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202-361-4717 (mobile)

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