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Fire Regulations in Victorville, CA (2026)

5 verified fire regulations for Victorville, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Fireworks

Victorville bans possessing, selling, using, or discharging any fireworks, including Class C 'safe and sane' fireworks, unless the Fire Chief has issued a permit and the person also holds a state pyrotechnic operator's license. Violators face misdemeanor or infraction charges plus administrative fines starting at $1,000 for a first offense under Section 13.22.060.

Victorville Fireworks Permit and Fine Rules

Heavy Restrictions

Victorville, CA Municipal Code § 13.22.020

It shall be unlawful for any person to possess, sell, use or discharge fireworks or fireworks kits of any class, including Class C "safe and sane" fireworks, unless a permit authorizing such possession, sale, use or discharge has been issued to that person by the fire chief, and unless such person is in possession of a valid pyrotechnic operator's license issued by the office of the state fire ...

Brush Clearance

Victorville requires owners to keep lots free of dry weeds, brush, tumbleweeds, and rubbish under VMC nuisance rules and CA H and S 14875. High Desert parcels near hills require 100-foot defensible space under PRC 4291.

Victorville Brush and Weed Clearance

Some Restrictions

California Public Resources Code § 4291

(a) A person who owns, leases, controls, operates, or maintains a building or structure in the state responsibility area shall at all times do all of the following: (1) (A) Maintain defensible space of 100 feet from each side and from the front and rear of the structure, but not beyond the property line, except as provided in subparagraph (B). The amount of fuel modification necessary shall con...

Wildfire Zones

Parts of Victorville fall within or near CAL FIRE Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, especially along foothill and desert-wildland interface areas. CBC Chapter 7A and PRC 4291 apply to zoned parcels.

Victorville Wildfire Hazard Zones

Some Restrictions

CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal — Fire Hazard Severity Zones

The State Fire Marshal is mandated to classify lands within State Responsibility Areas into Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ). Fire Hazard Severity Zones fall into one of the following classifications: Moderate High Very High The California laws that require Fire Hazard Severity Zones include California Public Resources Code 4201-4204, California Code of Regulations Title 14, Section 1280 and C...

Smoke Detectors

Victorville enforces California H and S 13113.7 requiring smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside sleeping areas, and on every floor. 10-year sealed-battery or hardwired units are required on replacement.

Victorville Smoke Detector Rules

Some Restrictions

California Health and Safety Code § 13113.7

(a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, smoke alarms, approved and listed by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Section 13114 at the time of installation, shall be installed, in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions in each dwelling intended for human occupancy. (2) For all dwelling units intended for human occupancy for which a building permit is issued on or after Janu...

Propane Storage

Victorville caps bulk liquefied petroleum gas storage at 2,000 water gallons per installation in residential areas under its local Fire Code amendment. The Fire Code Official can impose the same 2,000-gallon cap in non-residential areas if the location threatens nearby occupants.

Victorville Bulk Propane Storage Limit

Some Restrictions

Victorville Municipal Code Sec. 8.08.040(21) [amending CFC Sec. 6104.2]

(21)Section 6104.2 of CFC Chapter 61 is amended in its entirety to read as follows: 6104.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. The aggregate capacity of any one installation for the bulk storage of liquefied petroleum gases shall not exceed 2,000 water gallons in residential areas. In non-residential areas, when, in the opinion of the Fire Code Official, the location of bulk storage of ...

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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Victorville city rules.

Fire Regulations in San Bernardino County