All fireworks are illegal in Torrance, including those classified as 'safe and sane' under California Health and Safety Code. TMC Section 45.6.27 prohibits possession, storage, sale, use, or detonation of any fireworks within city limits. No exceptions for holidays.
Torrance Municipal Code Section 45.6.27 makes it unlawful for any person to possess, store, offer for sale, expose for sale, sell at retail, give, furnish, use, or explode any fireworks within the City of Torrance. This includes fireworks defined as 'safe and sane' under the California Health and Safety Code. The ban is a complete prohibition with no exceptions for the Fourth of July or any other holiday. Torrance Police Department actively enforces the fireworks ban, particularly around Independence Day. Violations are a misdemeanor. The Torrance Fire Department provides community safety information regarding fireworks dangers. Professional public fireworks displays require separate permitting through the Torrance Fire Department. The city encourages residents to attend official public fireworks events at venues with professional displays rather than using personal fireworks.
Misdemeanor. Fines up to $1,000 for first offense. Confiscation of fireworks. Repeat offenders face enhanced penalties. Liable for fire damage caused.
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Machinery and mechanical equipment must not produce noise exceeding specified levels above ambient at residential property lines under TMC Chapter 6.
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