Are permits required to shoot professional fireworks in New Hanover County?
Tim Buckland  StarNews contributor  For an answer, we turned to New Hanover County Deputy Fire Chief Frank Meyer. Here was his response:  "Public displays for fireworks beyond what North Carolina state general statutes considers consumer fireworks (In general, sparklers, fountains and novelty fireworks items that do not explode or are not intended to spin or to leave the ground and fly through the air, are permitted for use in North Carolina.) are regulated by NCGS 14-410https://www.ncleg.net/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/ByArticle/Chapter_14/Article_54.pdf, it covers the laws related to fireworks including the role of county government, the requirements for permits, etc. The permit is mandated by Section 105.6.15 of the North Carolina Fire Prevention Code." A thorough review of the fireworks permit includes compliance with National Fire Protection Association Standard 1123 Code for Fireworks Displays and the North Carolina Fire Prevention Code. Permit applications meeting the requirements are forwarded for review by New Hanover County Risk Management/Legal and the County Managers office, for compliance with the NC General Statute prior to being approved, Meyer wrote.