Permits are Required for Fireworks in Newbury
Town of Newbury
Fireworks Regulations
The use of fireworks in the Town of Newbury is regulated by Town Ordinance. Fireworks permits are required and issued by the Newbury Fire Department under the conditions specified in the ordinance. There is no fee for a fireworks permit.
The Fireworks Ordinance provides for fines of $250 per violation for anyone using fireworks within the Town of Newbury without a permit. Permits will not be issued in conditions of high fire danger when outside burn permits would not be issued or when the warden determines that conditions are not appropriate. Permits will not be issued for displays after 10:00 PM in accordance with the Newbury Public Conduct (Noise) Ordinance. Because of concerns for neighbors, permits are normally issued only for weekend and holiday evenings.
Permits will be issued 24-48 hours prior to the fireworks display. Fireworks displays must be at least 100 feet from any structure or property line. An inspection of the display location may be required. Please allow sufficient time prior to the event to apply for the permit. Fireworks displayed from a boat or raft requires a Water Event Permit from the NH Marine Patrol.
Applicants for fireworks permits must be over 21 and the owner of the property, or have written permission for the owner of the property where the display is to display from the be held.
Permits may be obtained at no charge from the Newbury Fire Department. Permit questions can be emailed to newburyfire@gmail.com
The Fireworks permit application is available on the Newbury Fire Rescue website www.newburyfd.org. Clicking Fireworks Permit Request Form in the green box at the top of the page will bring you to the application form which can be completed on the web page. When you click the Send Form button at the bottom of the form, the application is sent directly to the Newbury Fire Department. You will be contacted by phone to schedule an appointment for an inspection of the fireworks display site. If you have previously been issued a fireworks permit for this location the inspection will not be required. Renewal permits can be ordered through the website and will be emailed to the applicant. For new applicants, please complete the application now so that a site inspection can be conducted well in advance of the busy holiday period.
Fireworks Permits are subject to cancellation due to weather conditions and high fire danger on the day of display. Permitees will be notified by email if a cancellation is necessary.
The property addresses and the display dates of the permitted fireworks will be posted in the green Permit section of the website.
Applications take 24 hours to process. Fireworks Permits will not be issued for properties that are not in compliance with the Newbury street numbering ordinance.