Fireworks: Burbank vs Long Beach
How do fireworks rules compare between Burbank, CA and Long Beach, CA?
Burbank and Long Beach have similar restriction levels.
Burbank, CA
Los Angeles County
All fireworks are illegal in Burbank. Burbank Municipal Code 9-1-9-5608.1(a), a local amendment to the adopted California Fire Code, flatly prohibits any person from manufacturing, possessing, selling, or discharging fireworks, with the only exception being a permitted public display. California's State Fireworks Law (Health & Safety Code section 12500 et seq.) separately bans possession of dangerous fireworks without a permit.
View full Burbank rules →Long Beach, CA
Los Angeles County
ALL fireworks including sparklers and 'Safe and Sane' are banned in Long Beach under LBMC Chapter 8.81. $1,000 fine + $250 disposal fee + city response costs.
View full Long Beach rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Burbank | Long Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Code Section | BMC 9-1-9-5608.1(a) (fireworks prohibition) | - |
| Scope | Manufacture, possession, sale, AND discharge all banned | - |
| Only exception | Permitted public display per CFC 5608 | - |
| State law | Cal. Health & Safety Code sections 12500, 12677 | - |
| Code | - | LBMC §8.81 |
| All Fireworks | - | Banned including sparklers & Safe and Sane |
| Fine | - | $1,000 administrative penalty |
| Disposal Fee | - | $250 |
| Response Costs | - | Up to $20,000+ |
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Burbank FAQ
Are 'safe and sane' fireworks legal in Burbank?
No. Burbank bans ALL fireworks. BMC 9-1-9-5608.1(a) prohibits manufacturing, possessing, selling, or discharging any fireworks, with no carve-out for state-approved 'safe and sane' items.
Is there any legal way to use fireworks in Burbank?
Only a permitted public fireworks display conducted as set forth in California Fire Code Section 5608 is allowed. Private consumer use is illegal.
What if I bought fireworks legally in another city?
Possession in Burbank is still a violation. The local ordinance prohibits possession itself, regardless of where the fireworks were purchased.
Long Beach FAQ
Are consumer fireworks legal in Long Beach?
ALL fireworks including sparklers and 'Safe and Sane' are banned in Long Beach under LBMC Chapter 8.81. $1,000 fine + $250 disposal fee + city response costs.
When can I set off fireworks in Long Beach?
Code: LBMC §8.81. All Fireworks: Banned including sparklers & Safe and Sane. Fine: $1,000 administrative penalty. Disposal Fee: $250.
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