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Clovis, CA Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)

Significant Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Dangerous fireworks
Sale banned outright citywide (§ 4.7.02)
Who may sell safe-and-sane
Eligible nonprofits only, with a permit (§ 4.7.03)
Sales window
Noon June 28 to noon July 6 (§ 4.7.04)
Stand cap
1 stand per 4,000 residents (§ 4.7.05)
Illegal fireworks fine
$1,000 per occurrence (§ 4.7.10)
Insurance requirement
$1,000,000 per occurrence, City as insured (§ 4.7.07)

Summary

Clovis bans the sale of 'dangerous fireworks' outright and lets only eligible nonprofit organizations sell 'safe and sane' fireworks, and then only with a Fire Department permit, under Municipal Code § 4.7.02. Permitted stands can sell for barely a week each year, from noon on June 28th to noon on July 6th, and only one stand is allowed per 4,000 residents.

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale any dangerous fireworks in the City. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale any safe and sane fireworks in the City without first obtaining a permit therefor.

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Full Breakdown

02(a)). 03). 03). 06). 04). 07). 09).

Violations & Fines

Selling or offering dangerous fireworks is unlawful outright, and selling safe-and-sane fireworks without a permit is a separate violation of § 4.7.02, both enforceable as a misdemeanor under § 1.2.01 (up to a $1,000 fine, six months in jail) or an escalating infraction. Possessing or using illegal or dangerous fireworks in the City carries its own administrative fine of $1,000 per occurrence against every responsible person under § 4.7.10, and any permit violation is grounds for immediate revocation under § 4.7.09.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are fireworks legal in Clovis, CA?
Only 'safe and sane' fireworks sold by a permitted nonprofit are legal, and only between noon on June 28th and noon on July 6th under § 4.7.04(f). 'Dangerous fireworks,' as defined by the State Fireworks Law, cannot be sold in the City at all, and possessing or using illegal fireworks draws a $1,000 administrative fine per occurrence under § 4.7.10.
Who can run a fireworks stand in Clovis?
Only an 'eligible organization,' meaning a nonprofit charitable, religious, civic, patriotic, or community-service group headquartered in and affiliated with Clovis for at least a year, that holds regular meetings in the City and provides direct community services, per § 4.7.01(c) and § 4.7.03.
How many fireworks stands does Clovis allow?
One stand for every 4,000 residents, based on State Department of Finance population figures, under § 4.7.05. When vacancies open, the City posts a two-week application window and randomly selects eligible organizations to fill them under § 4.7.03(g).
What are the safety rules for a Clovis fireworks stand?
Operators must clear flammable materials within 30 feet of the stand, ban smoking within 25 feet with posted red-lettered signs at least 2 inches tall, keep an approved fire extinguisher on site, and carry $1,000,000 in liability insurance naming the City as an additional insured, under §§ 4.7.04 and 4.7.07.

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