Baldwin Park, CA Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)

Baldwin Park Municipal Code Chapter 93 lets only a "qualified organization" (a local nonprofit of ten or more members supporting veterans or youth, meeting quarterly in the city) sell safe and sane fireworks, and only under a permit issued by the Chief Executive Officer through the Business License Division. Applications are due by May 1 each year, require a filing fee set by City Council resolution, liability insurance naming the city as co-insured, and proof that at least 50% of net proceeds fund a veteran, patriotic, religious, civic betterment or charitable program in the city.

No more than 14 permits go out in any calendar year and no organization gets more than one. 09 makes it unlawful to sell, offer to sell, or possess any dangerous firework (defined at Cal. Health & Safety Code § 12505) anywhere in the city, with no permit process available for that category at all. 11: sales are limited to noon on June 28 through midnight July 5, stock and litter must be cleared by noon July 6, stands must sit at least 500 feet apart, at least 25 feet from any other building, and at least 100 feet from a gas station, cap out at 250 square feet, carry two Fire-Chief-approved extinguishers, post "No Smoking" signs, and keep weeds and combustible material cleared at least 100 feet around the stand. A $500 cash or cashier's check deposit is required before a permit issues and is returned after August 31 once compliance is confirmed. 04.