How do I obtain a Fireworks Display Permit?
Please apply through your eCLIPSE account. The Department of License and Inspections (L+I) works in conjunction with other City agencies in the issuance of Operation Permits.
Applicants must submit the following documentation to the Philadelphia Fire Department:
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Site Diagram
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Shot List
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Shooter’s resume of recent pyrotechnic demonstrations
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Proof of General Liability Insurance for Operator in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 (The City of Philadelphia must be named as additional insured without a written contract)
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Certificate of Registration for Fireworks Displays or Exhibitions
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Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms User of Explosive License or a license from another state or municipality.
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Permit Fee: $442
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The Philadelphia Fire Code bans the use of consumer fireworks within 150 feet of occupied properties.
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The Fire Code also prohibits people from setting off fireworks on public or private land without the permission of the owner.
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High-explosive fireworks known as Class M, such as M-80s, are illegal in the city and, again, are incredibly dangerous.
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It’s also against the law to sell fireworks on the street without a license. Residents should call 9-1-1 if they see someone selling fireworks illegally on the street or in a tent.
