Apple Valley, CA Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)

The Town of Apple Valley enforces a complete fireworks ban through the Apple Valley Fire Protection District (AVFPD), which provides fire protection for the Town. According to the District, 'all types of fireworks, including those classified as safe and sane, are illegal' within Apple Valley. This is stricter than California state law (Health & Safety Code Section 12500 et seq., the State Fireworks Law), which lets local jurisdictions permit 'safe and sane' fireworks. Apple Valley does not. The ban is codified under AVFPD Ordinance 56, Section 4. Enforcement requires that a violation be directly observed by Fire District personnel or law enforcement, complaints alone do not trigger a citation. Citations are issued administratively, either delivered in person to a violator who is present, or mailed by certified mail to the property owner of record listed with the San Bernardino County Tax Assessor (a 'contactless' citation). A cited party may appeal under Ordinance 56, Section 7 through a third-party hearing consultant identified on the citation itself; appeals are handled by the Fire District, not county courts. The District encourages residents to report illegal fireworks. Because dangerous fireworks remain a state crime under HSC 12500 et seq., possession or use can also carry state penalties independent of the local administrative citation.