Bellflower, CA Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)

Unlike most of Los Angeles County, the City of Bellflower permits 'safe and sane' fireworks. Bellflower Municipal Code Chapter 8.16 ('Regulating Fireworks') makes it unlawful to sell, possess, discharge or use any fireworks unless they are classified 'safe and sane' by the California State Fire Marshal and comply with the State Fireworks Law (Part 2 of Division 11 of the California Health and Safety Code). Possession is unlawful at any time of year except from 8:00 a.m. on July 1 through 12:00 midnight on July 5; safe-and-sane fireworks stored in an enclosed structure for personal use are exempt from that possession limit. Discharge is allowed only during set daytime/evening hours on July 1 through July 5. Retail sales are limited to permitted temporary stands operated by qualifying nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations (patriotic, veteran, civic, religious, welfare, youth or charitable), with proceeds dedicated to those purposes; permits are issued at the City Council's discretion. Children under 16 may not use safe-and-sane fireworks except in the presence of a parent, guardian or responsible adult. All other fireworks, including aerial shells, firecrackers, bottle rockets and anything that explodes or leaves the ground, are illegal under both the city code and California Health and Safety Code 12500 et seq.