Buena Park, CA Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)
Key Facts
- Discharge window
- July 4th, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. only
- Sales permit
- Local nonprofits only, one stand/year
- First-offense fine
- $1,000 administrative citation
- Social host fine
- $2,000 first offense
- Governing chapter
- BPMC Chapter 16.08
Summary
Buena Park permits only 'safe and sane' fireworks, discharged solely on July 4th between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m.; sales require a city permit limited to local nonprofit groups.
Safe and sane fireworks, as defined in Section 12529 of the California Health and Safety Code, or any successor provision thereto, may be discharged within the city of Buena Park only on July 4th of each year, between the hours of ten a.m. and ten p.m.
B. It is unlawful to sell, give away or otherwise furnish any fireworks to any person under sixteen years of age except when such person is in the presence of and under the direct supervision of an adult.
C. It is unlawful for any person under sixteen years of age to purchase, possess or discharge any fireworks except in the presence of and under the direct supervision of an adult.
D. The discharge of fireworks is prohibited on any public property with the exception of all public streets and rights-of-way other than La Palma Avenue, between Western Avenue and El Monte Drive.
E. The discharge of fireworks shall not be permitted on private property without the property owner's permission.
F. No person shall sell, discharge, or possess dangerous fireworks, as defined by the California Health and Safety Code, within the city of Buena Park at any time, without first obtaining all required permits and licenses. (Prior code § 12-11; amended during 1990 codification; Ord. 1295 § 4, 1993; Ord. 1297 § 4, 1993; Ord. 1424 § 1, 2002; Ord. 1497 § 2, 2007; Ord. 1516 § 2, 2008; Ord. 1550 § 3, 2011)
Full Breakdown
The city issues fireworks-stand permits only to local nonprofit, civic or charitable groups, one stand per organization per year, under Buena Park Municipal Code § 16.08.020. Only 'safe and sane' fireworks under Cal. Health & Safety Code § 12529 may be sold, per § 16.08.060, and discharge is confined to July 4th between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m., under § 16.08.110. Dangerous fireworks are banned outright, and a 'social host' who knowingly allows illegal fireworks on their property faces the same category of penalties as the discharger under § 16.08.120.
Violations & Fines
Violations are misdemeanors punishable by administrative fines starting at $1,000 for a first offense, $2,000 for a second within 36 months, and $3,000 for further offenses; social-host fines run double.
Frequently Asked Questions
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