Los Angeles Municipal Code § 57.5608 Fireworks Display

Section 5608 of the CFC is hereby adopted in its entirety with the following exceptions, modifications, and additions.

In addition to the requirements set forth in Section 57.5608.1 for outdoor fireworks displays, use of pyrotechnics before a proximate audience and pyrotechnic special effects in theatrical and group entertainment productions, the provisions of Chapter 56 shall also apply and be required.

In addition to the requirements set forth in Section 57.5608.1.1 for fireworks and temporary storage use and handling of pyrotechnic special effects material used in motion pictures, television and theatrical and group entertainment productions, the provisions of Chapter 56 shall also apply and be required.

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.

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. The fireworks in public displays shall be located, discharged and of such character so as not to be hazardous to persons or property.

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.