Since the sale and use of fireworks was legalized in the State of Iowa, many cities have banned their use within city limits. Perry is one of the few to allow fireworks, but they remind people there is a strict ordinance in place.
Fire Chief Chris Hinds says the use of fireworks in Perry is limited to only July 4th, and he points out that the locations they can be fired is also limited. “Fireworks may not be discharged in any public places. So on the Fourth of July, we don’t want to see any fireworks down in Pattee Park. Yes it’s legal to discharge them on the Fourth of July, but not in the park. There’s too many people there, there’s too many things going on to have something like that happen. It’d be too easy for someone to get injured with that.”
Hinds adds, fireworks are not allowed on public streets, sidewalks, or parking lots, nor can they be used in cemeteries. Additionally, firing them off within 200 yards of the hospital or any senior care center is strictly prohibited. People will only be allowed to discharge fireworks on their own private property, or on the property of someone they have permission from, and only between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. Anyone in violation of the ordinance will be cited and fined $250. To view all the rules for fireworks in Perry, click the link below.
To learn more about the ordinance and fireworks safety, listen to tomorrow’s Perry Fareway Let’s Talk Dallas County program on air and online.