Safe and Sane Fireworks may be sold on the following days:

• July 1st - July 3rd from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• July 4th from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Safe and Sane Fireworks may only be used on July 4th between Noon and 10:00 p.m.

Safe and Sane Fireworks may not be discharged in the areas highlighted on the following map:

Safe and Sane Fireworks Prohibition Map

In addition, there are several categories that detail where Safe and Sane Fireworks may or may not be allowed:

1. Safe and Sane Fireworks cannot be used on any public property, including public streets, highways, sidewalks, alleys, parks or other publicly owned property, buildings or facilities except for residential sidewalks, alleys, and streets.
2. Safe and Sane Fireworks cannot be used on any property within a commercial district, except for residential uses within the commercial district.
3. Safe and Sane Fireworks cannot be used on any property within an industrial district/manufacturing district except for residential uses within both districts.
4. Safe and Sane Fireworks cannot be discharged upon or over or onto the property of another without their consent.
5. Safe and Sane Fireworks cannot be discharged within 10 feet of any residence, dwelling, or other structure.
6. Safe and Sane Fireworks cannot be used within 300 feet of a fireworks stand.
7. Safe and Sane Fireworks cannot be used within 100 feet where gasoline or any other flammable liquid is stored or dispensed.

The use of illegal fireworks is considered a misdemeanor in the State of California. As such, violators cannot be cited unless the officers physically witness the violation or there is a citizen willing to sign an attestation form. Residents who witness violations may file an attestation form, which is similar to a private person's arrest, by calling 714-744-7444 and specifically stating they wish to file the complaint via attestation.

We do use Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) to support ground units, but the line-of-sight limitations imposed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) make the widespread use of UAS for patrol purposes, including routine fireworks patrols, impractical.

The City cannot impose fines greater than $1,000, even for repeat offenders, per the State of California. The monetary limit is regulated and limited to $1,000 for any person who possesses less than 25 pounds of fireworks.

Residents can assist the Police Department by serving as our eyes and ears. If you see illegal fireworks being ignited, please call the Police Department and provide as much detail as possible about the offender. If you are calling about hearing fireworks in a general area, you can call our hotline at 714-744-7550. 

A police officer can issue a citation based on a private person arrest (PPA) through attestation if provided the following: evidence to support the claim (photos/video of violation) and the willingness of the witness to appear before the hearing officer to give his/her account of the facts. Residents who wish to report violations may call 714-744-7444. Please be prepared to give an address of the violation and a detailed description of the person, if possible.