City of Columbia

Typically, it’s illegal to shoot off fireworks or similar explosives between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.
On July 5 and Jan. 1, those hours are extended to 12:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. It’s also illegal to sell fireworks to children under the age of 14 unless the child is accompanied by a parent. Click here to learn more about what is prohibited and the penalties for violators.

Irmo

The only fireworks allowed in the Town of Irmo are “safe and sane” fireworks, which aren’t projectiles or explosives. Examples of those include sparklers, snaps, smokeballs, fountains, and snakes. There are two exceptions to that policy: allowing fireworks on the Fourth of July from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. and between Dec. 31 at 7 p.m. and Jan. 1 at 1 a.m. Click here learn more about the Town of Irmo’s firework ordinance.

Lexington County

Shooting off fireworks is prohibited, with the exception of several holidays.
Fireworks are allowed between 10 a.m. and 11 p.m. on July 3–5, December 24–25, and Memorial Day. Fireworks are also allowed between 10 a.m. Dec. 31 and 1:30 a.m. on Jan. 1 Click here to learn more about what is prohibited and the penalties for violators.

Richland County

Typically, it’s illegal to shoot off fireworks or similar explosives between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.
There is an exception that fireworks can be used until 1 a.m. on July 4 and Jan. 1.
The ordinance doesn’t prohibit the use of daylight hours. Click here to learn more about what is prohibited and the penalties for violators.