QUESTION: Can associations regulate or even ban fireworks?
ANSWER: Yes, sparklers, firecrackers, and similar items can be banned altogether within the development or limited to specific times and locations for use. If the association is in a forested area, the board might, for safety reasons, ban fireworks altogether. High-density condominium projects might also ban them out of concern for damage to the common areas. HOAs might allow them in a common-area park but limit the types of fireworks allowed. If the restrictions are reasonable, most people will follow them.
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