Chino, CA Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)

170 sets four separate prohibitions. Subsection A bans igniting or using any fireworks that are not "Safe and Sane," as defined by Health and Safety Code Section 12529, anywhere in the city, in accordance with state law. Subsection B bans using even Safe and Sane fireworks within ten feet of any residence, dwelling or structure, and bans them entirely outside a residential zone, in any public park, in the area bounded by Euclid Avenue to the west, Kimball Avenue to the south and the city limits to the north and east, and in the area south of Pine Avenue to the city limits.

Subsection C bans possessing or storing non-Safe-and-Sane fireworks, and subsection D makes a property owner or person in control of property strictly liable, regardless of intent, knowledge or negligence, if that person allows fireworks to be discharged on the property in violation of the section, though a property owner who immediately calls the Chino Police Department to report the violation is not liable. on July 4, and discharged from noon July 1 through midnight July 4 each year. 170 independently exposes a violator to an administrative fine set by city council resolution, on top of any other penalty.

200(C) makes any violation of the chapter a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in county jail, a fine of up to one thousand dollars, or both, and subsection F requires the city to publish a violator's name in a local newspaper (minors excepted) once the violation is finally adjudicated. 210.