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Chapter V — PUBLIC SAFETY AND PROTECTION›Article 7 — FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION (FIRE CODE)

Los Angeles Municipal Code § 57.325 Parade Floats

Los Angeles Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Los Angeles

Cite as: Los Angeles Municipal Code § 57.325 · Text as of 2026-10-04

SEC. 57.325.1. GENERAL.

Parade floats using decorative materials attached to vehicles shall be constructed of noncombustible or flame- retardant materials and shall be safeguarded against open flame in accordance with the following provisions of this section:

  1. All float decorations that are 1/8-inch thickness or less shall be flame-retardant, flame- retardant treated, or noncombustible. The use of materials treated with tar or petroleum-based flammable products or surfaces or covered with lacquers, highly flammable paints, cellophane, and similar materials is prohibited. Paper, cloth, textiles and vegetation which may occasion or constitute a fire hazard shall be rendered flame-retardant.

  2. The use of open flame devices is prohibited unless approved in writing by the Chief. Smoke producing devices must be of the non-heating type.

  3. Exhaust pipes shall be extended beyond the display area and shall be properly protected.

  4. All parade floats shall be provided with a portable fire extinguisher with a minimum 2A:10B:C rating. The extinguisher shall be readily accessible to the operator.

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