Delano, CA Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)

Delano is one of the relatively few California cities that still permits the sale and use of 'Safe and Sane' fireworks. Under the Delano Municipal Code's fireworks chapter, only fireworks bearing the California State Fire Marshal's 'Safe and Sane' seal — such as fountains, ground spinners, sparklers, and smoke devices — may be sold from licensed temporary stands operated by qualifying nonprofits during a short window (typically June 28 to July 4). Use is limited to the same period, and use within city limits at other times of the year is a code violation. All fireworks classified as 'Dangerous' under California Health and Safety Code §12500 (including bottle rockets, firecrackers, Roman candles, aerial shells, sky rockets, and chasers) are prohibited regardless of season. The California State Fire Marshal regulates licensure of operators and importers statewide; the Delano Fire Department issues stand permits and enforces locally. Surrounding Kern County and many neighboring cities (including Bakersfield in part) ban all consumer fireworks, so fireworks legal in Delano may not be legal a block away.