Frequently Asked Questions

Display-grade fireworks are to be operated only by those (professional pyrotechnics) with a permit, and certain devices – such as M-80s, M-100s, cherry bombs, or quarter- and half-sticks – still remain illegal under federal law.

*Permits to discharge display fireworks in Harrison Township require an application to be filed with the Township in a timely manner (e.g. at least one month prior to the Township meeting in which it may be considered) to allow for due diligence including but not limited to: corroboration of pyrotechnic valid licensed operator, certificate of liability naming the Township of Harrison as an additional insured in an amount of no less than $1,000,000.00 and inspection of the Fire Marshal regarding consideration of hazards to persons or property.

• They cannot be discharged within 150 feet of an occupied structure.
• They cannot be ignited or discharged on a public or private property without the express permission of the property owner.
• They cannot be discharged toward a motor vehicle or building.
• They cannot be discharged from or within a motor vehicle or building.
• They cannot be discharged while the person is under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance, or another drug.

Consumers can now purchase and use “Class C” or “consumer-grade” fireworks that include firecrackers, Roman Candles, bottle rockets and similar fireworks that contain a maximum of 50 milligrams of explosive material. The expansion includes those fireworks that were previously only available to out-of-state residents.

“Display Fireworks”, which are classified as including salutes that contain more that two grains or 130 milligrams of explosive materials, and professional-grade aerial shells containing more than 60 grams of pyrotechnic compositions, are still only to be used by professionals with a permit from the municipality where the display will take place.

Please call 724-295-3570.

Noble Environmental – 724-929-7694   https://nobleenviro.com

Please see the ‘Reporting a Streetlight Outage’ page for instructions.

Please call 911 and they will dispatch one of the local fire companies.

Please call Public Works and report the problem and location, 724-224-5540.

Harrison Township’s ordinance says dogs cannot be continuously barking for more than 10 minutes in any given hour.  Dogs are not permitted to be running loose.

Yes, the Dye Test Application is available online, fee of $50.  Form must be received before the clearance letter is sent out.

Please call the Zoning & Ordinance Office and report the location, 724-224-9540.

Harrison Township enforces the open burning regulations established by Allegheny County: no material other than clean wood, propane, or natural gas may be burned, fires cannot be larger than 3’ wide by 3’ long by 2’ high, and fires must be at least 15 feet from the nearest neighbor’s dwelling. (for additional information on the burning regulations please refer to the Harrison Township Police Department or Zoning and Ordinance pages.)

Harrison Township limits yard sales to no more than three per calendar year, each for no more than three days, and no signs to be posted on public property such as utility poles and traffic signs. (see Ordinance Chapter 13, part 9: Yard Sales)

Information regarding building permits can be found on the Zoning & Ordinance page of our website. Please call the Zoning & Ordinance Office, 724-224-9540 with questions.