Anaheim, CA Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)
Key Facts
- Lawful discharge window
- July 4, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Setback from structures
- 10 feet minimum
- Minimum age unsupervised
- 16 years
- Dangerous fireworks fine cap
- Limited to 25 lbs gross seized
- Red Flag Warning
- Discharge banned that day
Summary
Anaheim bans possessing, selling or discharging any fireworks, including safe and sane fireworks, unless allowed by Municipal Code Chapter 6.40. Safe and sane fireworks may only be discharged on July 4th between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m., and dangerous fireworks always require a Fire Chief permit.
It is unlawful for any person to possess, store, sell, offer or make available for sale, or discharge any and all fireworks, including safe and sane fireworks, within the City limits, unless specifically allowed in this chapter. ... No person shall manufacture, possess, sell, offer for sale, store, display, dispose of, give away, stock, or discharge any dangerous fireworks within the City of Anaheim without a permit issued by the Fire Chief.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-28: Code: Supplement contains: Local legislation current through Ord. 6627, passed 8-11-2026 | Zoning: Local legislation current through Ord. 6627, passed 8-11-2026).
Full Breakdown
020 makes it unlawful to possess, store, sell, offer for sale, or discharge any fireworks, including safe and sane fireworks, within city limits unless specifically allowed by the chapter, and bars dangerous fireworks entirely without a Fire Chief permit. , unless the City Council sets other dates by resolution, and bans discharge within ten feet of any residence, dwelling or structure, or without the consent of the property owner. Discharge is separately banned on public property such as streets, parks and sidewalks, in Commercial or Industrial zones, in the Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area, near stored flammable liquids, in Fire Chief-designated high fire hazard areas, and on any date covered by a National Weather Service Red Flag Warning.
No person under 16 may discharge fireworks except under direct adult supervision. on July 4. 080 authorizes the Fire Chief, Fire Department, and Police Department to seize any fireworks stock possessed, sold, or discharged in violation of the chapter.
Violations & Fines
Section 6.40.100 authorizes administrative fines under Government Code Section 53069.4 and Health and Safety Code Section 12557 for violations tied to dangerous fireworks, unlawful sale of safe and sane fireworks, or discharge outside the permitted dates, times or locations; fines on dangerous fireworks are limited to seizures of 25 pounds or less by gross weight, with at least $250 or 25% of any fine held in trust for state disposal cost reimbursement. Section 6.40.080 lets the Fire Chief and Police issue citations to the North Orange County Judicial District and seize illegal fireworks stock on the spot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I set off safe and sane fireworks in my Anaheim driveway on July 4th?
Are all fireworks illegal in Anaheim?
What happens if there's a Red Flag Warning on the 4th of July?
Sources & Official References
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