California Fireworks
Wholesale Fireworks - California Firework Laws
Legal Requirements For California
| Bottle Rockets: | With Permit Only |
| Sky Rockets: | With Permit Only |
| Roman Candles: | With Permit Only |
| Firecrackers: | With Permit Only |
| Sparklers: | Certified Product Legally Allowed |
| Smoke and Punk: | Certified Product Legally Allowed |
| Fountains: | Certified Product Legally Allowed |
| Missiles: | With Permit Only |
| Novelties: | Certified Product Legally Allowed |
| Crackle and Strobe: | Certified Product Legally Allowed |
| Parachutes: | With Permit Only |
| Wheels and Spinners: | Certified Product Legally Allowed |
| Aerial Spinners: | With Permit Only |
| Display Shells: | With Permit Only |
| Aerial Items: | With Permit Only |
California Consumer Fireworks
Specifically Permitted:
Permit required for: Per APA Std. 87-1, Ground and handheld sparkling
devices, cylindrical and cone fountains, wheel and ground spinners, and
illuminating torches. Fireworks for sale must be tested and appear on the
approved list issued annually by the State Fire Marshall's office. Permited
all year: Snap Caps and Bang Snaps
Specifically Prohibited:
Sky rockets, bottle rocket, roman candles, aerial shells, firecrackers, other
fireworks that explode, go into the air, or move on the ground in a
uncontrollable manner and all other devices not appearing on SFM annual
approved list.
Selling Period:
12 noon on June 28 through 12 noon on July 6. Local authorities have the
right to further restrict "sales" and "use."
Age to Purchase:
16 years of age or older.
Disclaimer:
- Information above is sourced from the American Pyrotechnics Association (APA).
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- Wholesale Fireworks has compiled this summary to outline this state’s fireworks laws and regulations.
- Laws and regulations are subject to change and may not reflect the most current requirements.
- Verify all details with the State Fire Marshal’s Office before making any purchase or sale.
- This information is provided for reference purposes only, and Wholesale Fireworks assumes no responsibility for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies
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