FAQs • Fayetteville, AR • CivicEngage

What are the laws pertaining to fireworks use in Fayetteville?: Fireworks that are not prohibited under state or federal law and are considered consumer fireworks as defined under federal law and regulations (27C.F.R 555.11) may be sold between June 28 and July 5 of each year, subject to provisions. Any person desiring to sell fireworks must obtain a permit. Fireworks may only be discharged upon private property with the consent of the property owner and between the hours of 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. on July 1-3 and from 10 a.m. until 11 p.m. on July 4 and at no other time or date.

If any person less than the age of 16 years is present, an adult (at least 21 years of age) must supervise the discharge of all fireworks. No skyrockets or aerial fireworks attached to a stick may be discharged. Public display of fireworks may be allowed upon the application and granting of a public fireworks display permit by the Mayor or his designee.

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Fire Department

1. How do I obtain a burn permit?: Permission may be obtained free of charge via this online burn permit request form.. Permission will only be valid on the date it is given, and all burning on any other dates will require renewed permission.
Apply for a burn permit.

2. What are the burn permit restrictions?: Burning is not permitted should it create a public nuisance. Rubber, tires, roofing, or any petroleum based substance shall not be burned. There is to be no burning when the wind is strong (as determined by the fire department). No burning when smoke drifts or blows onto highways or streets, to the extent that it creates a traffic hazard. There is to be no burning unless attended by a responsible adult. Please only burn during the daytime hours. To obtain a permit you can call 479-973-4801 after 8:00 am or drop by any fire station.

3. How do I become a Firefighter?: Applications are being accepted for the position of Firefighter at the Fayetteville Fire Department. To begin the process please click on:
Becoming a Firefighter

4. We recently had a fire at our house, how do I get a copy of a fire report and how much does it cost?: Reports may be obtained free of charge at Fire Station #1, located at 303 W Center Street in downtown Fayetteville, Monday through Friday during business hours. Reports can also be emailed a report by filling out this request form

5. How many fire stations do you have in Fayetteville?: The City of Fayetteville has eight (8) fire stations including a facility at the airport that houses the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting apparatus; our training center is located on Borick Drive. The Fire Marshal’s office is located on South School Ave at the airport. Fire Stations.
Fire Stations

6. What is Fayetteville’s Insurance Service Organization (ISO) rating?: Effective May 1, 2018, Fayetteville’s Insurance Service Organization (ISO) rating is a Class 1

7. My smoke detector doesn’t work, is my landlord required to maintain it?: Your landlord is required to maintain installed smoke detectors within the structures that they own. The fire code says that the detectors are required to work. If your landlord does not comply, you may file a complaint with the Fire Department by calling 479-575-8365 or 479-444-3448.

8. What are the laws pertaining to fireworks use in Fayetteville?: Fireworks that are not prohibited under state or federal law and are considered consumer fireworks as defined under federal law and regulations (27C.F.R 555.11) may be sold between June 28 and July 5 of each year, subject to provisions. Any person desiring to sell fireworks must obtain a permit. Fireworks may only be discharged upon private property with the consent of the property owner and between the hours of 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. on July 1-3 and from 10 a.m. until 11 p.m. on July 4 and at no other time or date.

If any person less than the age of 16 years is present, an adult (at least 21 years of age) must supervise the discharge of all fireworks. No skyrockets or aerial fireworks attached to a stick may be discharged. Public display of fireworks may be allowed upon the application and granting of a public fireworks display permit by the Mayor or his designee.

9. How do I report a fire code violation?: Code violations may be reported to the Fire Marshal by calling 479-444-3448 or filling out this violation form.

10. How do I book a tour at the fire station for our group?: Tours of the fire stations are booked by filling out this request form or calling our Fire Safety Educator at 479-444-3448 during business hours.
Fire Stations

11. Does the Fire Department give any type of fire extinguisher or fire safety training for the public?: The Fire Department provides fire extinguisher training, for more information visit the Community Education page or call 479-444-3448.

12. Can I have a charcoal or gas grill on my apartment balcony?: Charcoal and gas grills are prohibited from use on apartment balconies by the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. This code is enforced by the landlord and the Fayetteville Fire Department.