Fireworks License
Champaign County Ordinance 808PDF download, Ordinance Regulating The Granting Of Permits For Pyrotechnic Display Fireworks And Consumer Fireworks Displays
It shall be unlawful for any person to display consumer fireworks, or allow consumer fireworks to be displayed, and/or display fireworks, in the unincorporated areas of Champaign County without a permit.
All Fireworks Licenses require a Zoning Permit from Planning and Zoning
Requirements for Pyrotechnic Displays
- All persons shall file an application for a pyrotechnic display permit at least 15 days in advance of the date of the pyrotechnic display.
- The application for a pyrotechnic display permit shall contain identifying information for the person sponsoring the display, the exact location of the display, the exact date and time of the display, and identifying information for the individual who is the licensed lead pyrotechnic operator supervising the display.
- The application shall be accompanied by a certificate of insurance from an insurance company licensed to do business in the State of Illinois evidencing a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability coverage.
- The application shall be accompanied by a current and valid copy of the lead pyrotechnic operator's license.
- The application shall also be accompanied by a written approval letter or permit issued by the chief of the fire department providing fire protection coverage to the area of the display, or his or her designee, in accordance with State law.
- After the permit has been granted, the possession, use and display of fireworks shall be lawful for that purpose only. No permit granted hereunder shall be transferable.
- No permit shall be required for supervised displays by State or County fair associations.
Requirements for Consumer Displays
- All persons shall file an application for a consumer display permit at least 15 days in advance of the date of the consumer display.
- The application for a consumer display permit shall contain identifying information for the person sponsoring the display, the exact location of the display, the exact date and time of the display, and identifying information for the consumer operator handling the display who shall have received training from a consumer fireworks training class approved by the Office of the State Fire Marshall.
- The application shall be accompanied by a certificate of insurance from an insurance company licensed to do business in the State of Illinois evidencing a minimum of $300,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage.
- The application shall also be accompanied by a current and valid copy of written proof that the consumer operator handling the display has received training from a consumer fireworks training class approved by the Office of the State Fire Marshall.
- The application shall also be accompanied by a written approval letter or permit issued by the fire chief providing fire protection coverage to the area of the display, or his or her designee, in accordance with State law.
- The applicant shall also be subject to a criminal background check as a condition of issuing a permit.
- After the permit has been granted, the possession, use and display of fireworks shall be lawful for that purpose only. No permit granted hereunder shall be transferable.
- No permit shall be required for supervised displays by State or County fair associations.
Fees
- Pyrotechnic Display: $25 License Fee + $20 Filing Fee
- Consumer Display: $25 License Fee + $20 Filing Fee