Los Angeles, CA Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)
Key Facts
- Citywide ban
- Use, possess, give, sell, or discharge any fireworks
- Exception
- Public displays by civic, patriotic, or religious organizations with Fire Chief permit
- State license required
- Fireworks Public Display License or General Public Display License from State Fire Marshal
- Display operator license
- State Fire Marshal Pyrotechnic Operator license required
- Penalty
- Misdemeanor under LAMC § 11.00
Summary
All consumer fireworks are banned in Los Angeles: possession, use, sale, and discharge are unlawful citywide. Only permitted public displays by qualified civic, patriotic, or religious organizations are allowed.
SEC. 57.5608.1.2. FIREWORKS.
It shall be unlawful for any person to use, give, possess, sell, or discharge any fireworks in the City of Los Angeles.
EXCEPTION : Patriotic, civic, and religious organizations may conduct fireworks displays under permit by the Chief and in accordance with the provisions of the California Health and Safety Code.
SEC. 57.5608.1.2.1. CONTROL AND SUPERVISION.
Every display shall be under the control and supervision of a Pyrotechnic Operator licensed by the State Fire Marshal and shall be conducted under conditions as required by the Chief.
SEC. 57.5608.1.2.2. FIREWORKS DISPLAY – ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENT.
Every applicant for a permit to conduct a fireworks display shall submit evidence of having a Fireworks Public Display License or a Fireworks General Public Display License granted by the State Fire Marshal.
Full Breakdown
LAMC § 57.5608.1.2 imposes a citywide ban covering every form of fireworks use, possession, and sale. The only exemption is for patriotic, civic, or religious organizations conducting public displays under a Fire Department permit and in compliance with California Health and Safety Code. Display operators must hold a State Fire Marshal Pyrotechnic Operator license (§ 57.5608.1.2.1), and every permit applicant must submit evidence of a Fireworks Public Display License or Fireworks General Public Display License granted by the State Fire Marshal (§ 57.5608.1.2.2). No consumer fireworks, including 'safe and sane' types, are permitted anywhere in the City.
Violations & Fines
Unlawful under LAMC § 57.5608.1.2; prosecution as a misdemeanor under LAMC § 11.00. Conducting a display without a permit or State Fire Marshal license is a separate violation.
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Sources & Official References
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