As the 4th of July holiday approaches, residents are reminded that in the City of Charleston (including all incorporated suburban neighborhoods, which does include Daniel Island) fireworks are prohibited per (Municipal Code 13-191) primarily for fire prevention and neighborhood serenity. There is NO exemption for holidays such as the 4th of July or New Year’s eve.
To those not participating, the sound of fireworks is very startling and disturbing, particularly in the middle of the night, frightening young children, the elderly and pets. The sounds are often also confused with gunfire, which causes even more fear.
Each year, the Daniel Island Property Owners’ Association receives a City of Charleston special event permit to set off fireworks during their annual July 3rd event. This permit allows the POA to hire a professionally licensed fireworks company to put on a fireworks display at Smythe Park on Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019. The POA is working with the City of Charleston Police and Fire Departments to ensure that the fireworks display is safe and follows all codes outlined in the permit.
Police will respond to complaints for fireworks on Daniel Island that occur outside of the POA annual display and they will take appropriate action.
If you hear what sounds like fireworks, please call the local dispatch number (843) 743-7200 to have Police respond to the area.
