Summer & Fireworks
Good Afternoon Franklin,
I hope this message finds you healthy and safe.
As we quickly approach the unofficial start of summer, aka Memorial Day weekend, many are thinking about festivities with their families. I know I’ve been thinking “how can we bring a normal into this new normal”. For some, fireworks may be the answer. Fireworks are fun for many but not for all, especially small children and animals. This year, with the stay at home order, it’s even more difficult to go somewhere if the fireworks bother you. It’s especially important to strike a balance for all.
Did you know that Franklin has a fireworks ordinance? This ordinance was developed over 10 years ago and revised a few years ago to help strike that balance between firework loving residents and those who aren’t. Please abide by the ordinance and enjoy fireworks responsibly for the comfort of all citizens of Franklin. I have attached the ordinance below. For more information on permissible fireworks, and best safety practices, please reference the following link provided by the NH State Fire Marshal’s Office:
https://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/firesafety/special-operations/fireworks/index.html
TOGETHER, we can keep summer fun from becoming a nuisance. Thanks Franklin. Stay safe and keep healthy and enjoy this beautiful weather.
Judie Milner,
City Manager
[Added 9-4-2007 by Ord. No. 05-08; amended 9-5-2017 by Ord. No. 07-18]
Statement. It is the intent of the City of Franklin to allow the safe and authorized use of Class B fireworks and legal Class C "permissible fireworks" as described by the New Hampshire State Fire Marshal's Office pursuant to all regulatory guidelines under NH RSA 160-B and NH RSA 160-C. Furthermore, it is intended to protect the health and welfare of the citizens of the City of Franklin and preserve the quality of life in this community, without unduly prohibiting, limiting or otherwise regulating the legal sale and display of fireworks defined in NH RSA 160-C. The purpose of this section is to establish standards for the control of fireworks in the City by prohibiting specific activities during designated times.
Without limitation of the prohibition contained in § 215-2, it shall be unlawful for any person within any residential, commercial, retail or industrial zone of the City to ignite fireworks past the hour of 9:30 p.m. until 12:00 noon the following day.
It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any of the provisions or regulations as set forth by this section.