Chino Hills, CA Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)

The Chino Valley Independent Fire District (CVFD), which provides fire protection for both the City of Chino Hills and the City of Chino, states plainly that 'all fireworks are strictly prohibited in Chino Hills and the unincorporated county areas.' Unlike many California cities, Chino Hills does not permit even 'Safe and Sane' fireworks — the only category bearing the Office of the State Fire Marshal seal that the State allows local agencies to authorize. This contrasts sharply with the adjacent City of Chino, which does allow Safe and Sane fireworks in approved residential areas from July 1 at noon until July 4 at midnight. In Chino Hills, none are allowed at any time or location. Enforcement is shared: the CVFD and the Chino Hills Police Department conduct collaborative patrols during the Fourth of July period, and the Fire Prevention Bureau issues citations. Under California's State Fireworks Law (Health & Safety Code Part 2, sections 12500 and following), all 'dangerous' fireworks — anything that explodes, shoots into the air, or moves across the ground, plus oversized sparklers — are illegal statewide. Because Chino Hills bans Safe and Sane as well, every consumer firework is unlawful within city limits. Residents are urged to report fireworks to the Chino Hills Police Department non-emergency line.