Compton, CA Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)
Key Facts
- Dangerous fireworks
- Manufacture, possession, sale banned
- Sale window
- June 30-July 4, 9am-10pm
- Discharge window
- Noon-10pm, July 4 only
- Stand cap
- 1 per 8,000 residents, max 15
- Cleanup deposit
- $200 per stand
- Penalty
- Misdemeanor plus seizure, § 22-2.18
Summary
Compton bans dangerous fireworks outright and confines 'safe and sane' fireworks to a narrow window: sale only June 30 to July 4 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., and discharge only from noon to 10 p.m. on July 4th, under Municipal Code § 22-2.2, with violations charged as misdemeanors.
It shall be unlawful for any person to do any of the following: Manufacture, possess, or sell any dangerous fireworks; or Discharge any dangerous fireworks at any place or time within the City of Compton; or Sell or discharge any safe and sane fireworks, except as provided in this section...Except in years in which the sale of safe and sane fireworks is suspended pursuant to legislative action by the City Council, safe and sane fireworks may be sold and/or displayed within the City of Compton between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. during the period between June 30th and July 4th of each year...No discharge or use of safe and sane fireworks is permitted in any area of the City of Compton except during the hours between 12:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on July 4th of each year.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4952997; v15 updated 2026-07-14; through 07-14-2026).
Full Breakdown
2(a) makes it unlawful to 'manufacture, possess, or sell any dangerous fireworks' or to 'discharge any dangerous fireworks at any place or time within the City of Compton,' and bars selling or discharging even safe-and-sane fireworks except as the section allows. 2(b). 2(d) separately bars igniting fireworks within 10 feet of any residence or inhabited structure, or letting a minor under 18 discharge fireworks without direct adult supervision. 4. 6. 10.
Violations & Fines
Any violation of the fireworks section is a misdemeanor under § 22-2.18, which also authorizes the Chief of Police or any officer to seize any fireworks, including safe-and-sane fireworks, found in the possession of a person cited or arrested. A misrepresentation on a permit application or a violation by a permittee is separately grounds for the City Council to revoke the stand's permit on 24 hours' notice, or for the City Manager to order an unauthorized stand closed on the spot.
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Sources & Official References
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