Bonfires and fireworks permit

We require a special event permit for bonfires, open flames and fireworks.

Definitions

Bonfire

A large but controlled outdoor fire, intended as part of a celebration.

Fireworks

  • Contain gunpowder and other combustible chemicals
  • Cause a spectacular explosion when ignited

Open flames or candles

Open flames or candles indoors at events also require a permit.

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What to know

Fireworks safety

Read about Fireworks safety

Get help

You can meet with a Development Review customer service representative about bonfire requirements.

See how to get help at the City of Minneapolis Service Center 

Requirements

We require a special event permit for the following:

  • Bonfires
  • Fireworks displays indoors and outdoors
  • Open flames or candles indoors

Bonfires, candles and fireworks must meet the requirements of the Minnesota State Fire Code:

  • Bonfires 
  • Candles and open flames 
  • Fireworks

See a list of state fire code by topic

Disability access

The following must comply with Chapter 1341 of the Minnesota State Building Code:

  • Accessibility
  • Parking
  • Seating
  • Signs
  • Ingress and egress for people with disabilities

Read Minnesota State Building Code Chapter 1341

Contact us

Minneapolis Development Review

Community Planning & Economic Development

Phone

612-673-3000

Relay service

612-673-3000

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 220
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Service Center hours
Monday - Thursday
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Friday
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

Inspections Services

Regulatory Services

Phone

612-673-3000

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 510A
Minneapolis, MN 55415