Borough of New Hope, PA Chapter 155 Fireworks

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of New Hope 5-13-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-9. Amendments noted where applicable.]

GENERAL REFERENCES

Disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace — See Ch. 200.

§ 155-1 Use of pyrotechnics and fireworks inside of buildings prohibited.

No pyrotechnics or fireworks of any type whatsoever shall be used or operated inside of a building in New Hope, Pennsylvania. Pyrotechnics or fireworks shall be defined and include all items defined in 35 P.S. § 1272,[1] a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof.[2] A "building" is defined as any structure with a roof or ceiling, even if that roof or ceiling is nonpermanent and removable.

[1] Editor's Note: 35 P.S. § 1272 was repealed Nov. 30, 2004, by P.L. 1598, No. 204. See now 35 P.S. § 1275.2.

[2] Editor's Note: A copy of said provisions is on file in the Borough offices.

§ 155-2 Regulation of use of pyrotechnics or fireworks outside of buildings.

Pyrotechnics or fireworks that are used outside of buildings shall be regulated by the various federal and state laws that govern same, along with the general fire and safety regulations enacted by New Hope Borough.

§ 155-3 Violations and penalties.

Any person who uses or causes to be used fireworks or pyrotechnics inside a building in New Hope Borough shall be subject to pay a fine of $1,000 upon a first offense, and $2,000 upon a second or subsequent offense.