Bonfires and fireworks
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
Applications
Submit your application
Submit applications to the Fire Inspections Division of Regulatory Services
Fireworks safety
Complaints
Report complaints about bonfires or fireworks
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
Contact us
Minneapolis Development Review
Community Planning & Economic Development
Address
Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 220
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Service Center hours
Monday - Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.