Daly City, CA Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)
Key Facts
- Safe-and-sane fireworks
- Illegal citywide
- Code chapter
- DCMC Chapter 8.24, Fireworks Prohibited
- Fines
- Up to $1,000, possible county jail
- Reporting
- Daly City Police, (650) 991-8119
- Public displays
- City council permit only (sec. 8.24.080)
Summary
Daly City prohibits all fireworks, including state-approved safe-and-sane fireworks. Municipal Code Chapter 8.24 (Fireworks Prohibited) bans their sale and discharge, and the city warns violators face fines up to $1,000 and possible county jail booking.
15.32.170 Section 5608.1 - Amended. Section 5608.1 of this code is amended by adding the following paragraph: The sale and discharge of fireworks is permitted only as provided in Title 8, Chapter 8.24 et seq., of the Daly City Municipal Code. 15.32.180 Section 5608.1.2 - Amended. Section 5608 of this code is amended by adding Section 5608.1.2 as follows: Section 5608.1.2. The foregoing provisions of Chapter 33 shall be subject to the provisions of Title 8, Chapter 8.24 of the Daly City Municipal Code whenever same are in conflict therewith.
Full Breakdown
24 wherever they conflict. The North County Fire Authority, which serves Daly City, Brisbane, and Pacifica, states plainly that 'the City of Brisbane and City of Daly City do not allow or permit the use of fireworks' -- unlike neighboring Pacifica, which allows safe-and-sane fireworks from inspected booths. ), safe-and-sane fireworks are legal only where a local jurisdiction permits them; Daly City does not. 080.
Violations & Fines
The city states that fireworks violators 'can expect a ticket with fines up to $1,000 and in some cases will be booked into County jail.' Violations of the adopted fire code are misdemeanors punishable under Municipal Code section 1.12.010, and NCFA warns that fines and penalties for distribution or use of illegal fireworks have increased and will be strictly enforced. Report fireworks to Daly City Police at (650) 991-8119.
Frequently Asked Questions
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