Fire Regulations in Imperial County, CA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Imperial County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Imperial County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Fireworks
Imperial County allows commercial and agricultural fireworks storage and assembly only in A-2, A-2-R and A-3 zones with a conditional use permit, tight acreage, distance and fencing standards.
Imperial County Fireworks Storage Zoning
Significant RestrictionsImperial County Code § 90501.17 (Title 9, Land Use Ordinance, Division 5)
The storage and assembly of commercial and agricultural fireworks, black powder and explosives excluding military munitions and industrial explosives, in the A-2, A-2-R and A-3 zones, with an approved conditional use permit, for non-retail purposes. Proposal must meet the following criteria: A.Parcel must be at least five acres or more in size. B.Project site must be located no less than one mi...
Propane Storage
In unincorporated Imperial County, the aggregate water capacity of any single liquefied-petroleum-gas storage installation is capped at 2,000 gallons under the county's Fire Code amendments, unless the fire chief approves a different limit.
Imperial County LP-Gas Storage Cap
Some RestrictionsImperial County Code § 8.20.010(C)(5)
3804.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. Within the geographic limits of the unincorporated portions of the county of Imperial, the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not exceed a water capacity of 2,000 gallons (7,570 L). "Exception: In particular installations, this capacity limit shall be determined by the fire code official, after consideration of special features s...
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