Fireworks Safety Information for the City of Lawrence
07/03/2002
Citizens may ignite or discharge fireworks legally on private property in the City of Lawrence, with property owner permission, during the following times only: <b>July 2 from 9am to 10pm July 3 from 9am to 10pm July 4 from 9am to 11pm</b> Select an appropriate pad that is a safe distance from houses, structures and automobiles. Discharging fireworks on public roads or rights-of-ways and in public parks is illegal. Fireworks shall not be ignited or discharged within 1,000 feet of any hospital or into, under or on a car whether moving or parked. It is the responsibility of the users to clean up fireworks debris. Dispose of used casings in a bucket of water then prepare for trash the next day. <b>Fireworks prohibited in Kansas include:</b> <li>Bottle rockets, fireworks that are mounted on a stick or wire and project into the air when ignited. Includes trough or pipe rockets. Excludes helicopter-type fireworks.</li> <li>Homemade fireworks</li> <li>Any pyrotechnic that is not classified as a Class 1.4G fireworks (common fireworks) by the U.S. Department of Transportation.</li> <b>Safety Tips</b> <li>Always purchase high quality fireworks from a licensed source</li> <li>Never give fireworks to small children</li> <li>Adults should always supervise use of fireworks by older children</li> <li>Always wear eye protection when lighting fireworks</li> <li>Ignite only outdoors and make sure the area is sage for the use of fireworks</li> <li>Alcohol and fireworks do not mix. Have a "designated" shooter</li> <li>Always read and follow label instructions</li> <li>Never point or throw fireworks at a person, building or animal</li> <li>Have a source of water or a fire extinguisher available</li> <li>Never shoot fireworks in a metal or glass container</li> <li>Light only one firework at a time</li> <li>Never attempt to reignite malfunctioning fireworks</li> <li>When lighting fireworks, never position any part of your body over them</li> <li>Never carry fireworks in a clothes pocket</li> <li>Store fireworks in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight</li> <li>Never experiment with homemade fireworks</li> <li>Do not aim or throw fireworks towards people or vehicles</li>
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