Fishers bans fireworks

[Naptown]

Damn. This is dry!

Source: http://www.fishers.in.us/egov/docs/1340975550_162353.pdf

FISHERS FIRE DEPARTMENT
ORDER TEMPORARILY PROHIBITING PROFESSIONAL PYROTECHNIC DISPLAYS OR
FIREWORKS
Pursuant to Indiana Fire Code 307, Section 5.1.4.2 of 1123.1.1 a prohibition on all
professional pyrotechnic displays at any time by any person in any place in the Town of
Fishers and such other townships where the Fishers Fire Department provides fire protection
services as provided by law is hereby in effect.
A significant fire hazard remains in all areas subject to this order due to persistently dry
environmental conditions and the absence of significant rainfall in the weather forecast. The
risk of fire constitutes a hazardous condition requiring heightened vigilance and caution.
This order remains in effect indefinitely and until such time as the Fishers Fire
Department determines that weather and environmental conditions have sufficiently mitigated
present hazardous conditions and the significant threat to persons and property. All persons
who violate this order are subject to fines imposed by the Town of Fishers and potential civil
and/or criminal penalties.
So ordered this 29th day of June, 2012.

 

[pirate]

I was under the impression that IC stated that Fireworks couldn't be banned from June 29th to July 5th in Indiana for any reason?

 

[Tripp11]

A guy a few houses down in my neighborhood caught his own damn yard on fire last night by throwing out a lit cigarette as he pulled into his driveway. I pulled into my garage just as he passed by, and I saw him flick the cigarette out his window as I went inside. Woke up this morning, and my immediate neighbor called me over laughing say the guy down the street was running around like a maniac with a hose last night putting out his little grass fire.

Some people just have no common sense at all.

 

[hornadylnl]

I was under the impression that IC stated that Fireworks couldn't be banned from June 29th to July 5th in Indiana for any reason?

I have a right to shoot off fireworks, dammit!

 

[Fishersjohn48]

So I should be safe to shoot as I have not yet achieved "professional" status? Am I reading this correctly that this only applies to professional displays?

 

[Outlaw]

I was under the impression that IC stated that Fireworks couldn't be banned from June 29th to July 5th in Indiana for any reason?

I'm pretty sure it does. However, you would think it would be common sense to do it in a safe place or keep a hose handy.

 

[pirate]

I have a right to shoot off fireworks, dammit!

You sir, have no rights. You should know that by now.

 

[theweakerbrother]

I'm merely relaying information heard on 1010WCSI but they said no local ordinance could override the legality of fireworks during those dates.

 

[pirate]

I'm pretty sure it does. However, you would think it would be common sense to do it in a safe place or keep a hose handy.

Ya, but professional displays are gonna require a little more than a garden hose.

 

[pirate]

Unfortunately, someone is going to burn something down that will make this law revisited next session.

There's always "that guy" that ruins it for everyone.

 

[Tripp11]

I'm merely relaying information heard on 1010WCSI but they said no local ordinance could override the legality of fireworks during those dates.

This seems to suggest otherwise?

Cities Can Declare Emergency To Legally Outlaw Fireworks - Indiana News Story - WRTV Indianapolis

 

[Naptown]

I'm definitely not a pro, but I understand the concern on how dry it is!

 

[Rookie]

IC 22-11-14-10.5
"Use" defined; adoption of ordinance by county or municipality concerning use of consumer fireworks Sec. 10.5.
(a) As used in this section,the term "use" means the ability of a county or municipality to regulate the days and hours when consumer fireworks may be used,ignited,or discharged.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter:
(1) a county may adopt an ordinance concerning the use of consumer fireworks in the unincorporated areas of the county; and
(2) a municipality may adopt an ordinance concerning the use of consumer fireworks within the corporate limits of the municipality.
(c) An ordinance adopted under this section: (1) may limit the use of consumer fireworks in the county or municipality;
(2) may not be more lenient than a rule adopted by a state agency concerning the use of fireworks; and
(3) may not limit the use of consumer fireworks:
(A) between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and two (2) hours after sunset on June 29,June 30,July 1,July 2,July 3,July 5,July 6,July 7,July 8,and July 9;
(B) between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight on July 4; and
(C) between the hours of 10:00 a.m. on December 31 and 1:00 a.m. on January 1.

 

[Tripp11]

For now it's just professional:

FishersIN ‏@FishersIN
@fishersart At this time, it only applies to professional fireworks in ‪#Fishers‬. Consumer fireworks are strongly discouraged!

 

[hoosierdoc]

Rookie's IC post seems to state they cannot limit it. However, if you choose to do something legal when the state and local government has said you shouldn't due to extreme fire risk and there's a problem, I'm guessing that's much of a legal situation than when there's no burn ban in place.

they probably couldn't get you for the firework, but could for criminal recklessness?

 

[mrjarrell]

We usually set off fireworks for the 4th, but not this year. Unless it rains enough to bring the grass back to life, the fireworks are cancelled. Not burning down my property or my neighbours.

 

[IndyIN]

We usually set off fireworks for the 4th, but not this year. Unless it rains enough to bring the grass back to life, the fireworks are cancelled. Not burning down my property or my neighbours.

THANK YOU! My neighbors act like idiots for the few days surrounding the 4th. I get that they can do what they want on their property, but shooting fireworks in to my house (and the other neighbors) isn't acceptable!

I'm really worried about this 4th, I won't be surprised if I read about entire sections of sub-divisions on fire.

 

[hornadylnl]

I'm actually hoping my local fireworks show will be canceled. They don't start til 10 (thanks daylight savings time) and it's usually 11 before I get home. Then jump in the shower, go to bed and get up at 0400 for work. Add in the draught, I'll stay at home thank you.

 

[Outlaw]

Ya, but professional displays are gonna require a little more than a garden hose.

I only said hose, I didn't say what type of hose

 

[terrehautian]

Holiday World in southern Indiana has cancelled their 4th of July Fireworks because of the dryness. I have always been impressed with many things about Holiday World (things they do publicly and things they have done for just certain groups), this just adds to it.