Are Roman candles, firecrackers legal in Delaware? What to know for July 4th
According to the U.S. Consumer Product and Safety Commission, burns accounted for 42% of fireworks-related injuries, so you should know what you're handling before you light any fireworks fuses on July 4th.
At its most basic, a Roman candle is tube-shaped cardboard container, usually up to three feet long, and packed with an assortment of black powder, shells and other explosive material.
The hand-held Roman candles are known for shooting stars, sparks and small shells in a sequence.
Firecrackers are much smaller than Roman candles, but aren't any less dangerous, as firecracker accidents accounts for more than 14% of all fireworks-related injuries.
In general, firecrackers are small, single-explosion fireworks wrapped in paper stock with a short fuse.
Most firecrackers are designed to create a loud noise and small-area explosion. Some fireworks come attached to a main fuse, which would trigger several firecrackers to go off in a sequence and can produce colorful smoke.
There are several other types of fireworks, including fountains, mines, novelties, sparklers and spinners.
Although you now know the difference between firecrackers and Roman candles, you won't be able to light either in Delaware, as firecrackers and Roman candles are banned in the First State.
Firecrackers and Roman candles are also banned in New Jersey and New York; however, consumer-grade firecrackers and Roman candles are legal in Pennsylvania.
Damon C. Williams is a Philadelphia-based journalist reporting on trending topics across the Mid-Atlantic Region.
This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Are Roman candles, firecrackers, legal on July 4th in Delaware?
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