Fireworks Safety
This public service announcement is from the California State Fire Marshal
Frequently Asked Questions about fireworks
What fireworks are available for sale in the city of San Bruno?
Only Safe and Sane fireworks are available for sale and discharge in the city of San Bruno. The following information provides the City's regulations regarding fireworks from our Municipal Code.
When can Safe and Sane fireworks be used?
It is unlawful to use or to discharge any safe and sane fireworks during prohibited fireworks use hours. “Prohibited fireworks use hours” means anytime other than from noon until ten p.m. on June 28th through July 3rd and from noon until midnight on July 4th.
It is unlawful to possess safe and sane fireworks with intent to use or to discharge during prohibited fireworks use hours, as defined in subsection A of this section.
It is unlawful for any person to ignite, discharge, project or otherwise fire or use, any safe and sane fireworks, or permit the ignition, discharge or projection thereof, upon or over or onto the property of another within ten feet of any residence, dwelling or other structure.
The use of safe and sane fireworks within the city shall be limited to private property, except as otherwise provided herein. No safe and sane fireworks shall be discharged on public, semi-public, or private open areas such as parking lots, vacant property, or in public streets or rights-of-way, absent written consent of the owner. (Voter Measure G § 2 (part), 2005: Ord. 1700 § 2 (part), 2005)
Can my kids use Safe and Sane fireworks?
It is unlawful for any person having the care, custody or control of a minor (under eighteen years old) to permit such minor to possess, use, discharge, explode, fire or set off any safe and sane fireworks unless such minor does so under the direct supervision of an adult (eighteen years old or older) and only during the hours, days and locations permitted by this chapter. (Voter Measure G § 2 (part), 2005: Ord. 1700 § 2 (part), 2005)
When are Safe and Sane fireworks available for purchase?
The sale of safe and sane fireworks shall be limited from noon until nine p.m. on June 28th and from nine a.m. until nine p.m. on June 29th through July 4th. The provisions of this section shall not be applicable to public agencies or manufacturers or suppliers of fireworks for public display or storage. Organizations to which permits have been issued may accept delivery of safe and sane fireworks for stocking purposes no more than seventy-two hours prior to the time allotted for safe and sane fireworks sales. (Voter Measure G § 2 (part), 2005: Ord. 1700 § 2 (part), 2005)
Can I sell Safe and Sane fireworks?
It is unlawful for any person or organization to possess for sale or to sell safe and sane fireworks within the city without having first applied for and received a city permit authorizing such sale. (Voter Measure G § 2 (part), 2005: Ord. 1700 § 2 (part), 2005)
The city council shall establish by resolution the rules and regulations pertaining to temporary fireworks stands. It is unlawful for any permittee to fail to comply with the rules and regulations pertaining to temporary fireworks stands. (Voter Measure G § 2 (part), 2005: Ord. 1700 § 2 (part), 2005)
What happens if I don't follow the rules?
Any person in violation of this chapter shall be subject to the penalties and fines established by the city council pursuant to resolution. If the city council has not adopted such a resolution prior to the effective date of the Safe and Sane Fireworks Initiative, the following penalties shall apply until the city council does so:
- An administrative fine not exceeding one hundred dollars for a first violation;
- An administrative fine not exceeding two hundred dollars for a second violation within one year;
- An administrative fine not exceeding five hundred dollars or a third violation within one year.
Every parent, guardian or other person having the legal care, custody or control of any person under the age of eighteen years, who knows or reasonably should know that a minor is in violation of this chapter may be issued an administrative fine in accordance with the provisions of this section.
Administrative fines shall be issued and processed in accordance with the provisions of San Bruno Municipal Sections 5.08.010 through 5.08.110.
In addition to the penalties and fines set forth above, a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or any of the conditions imposed upon a permit issued hereunder shall subject the permittee to suspension or revocation of its permit and its permittee status, as provided by resolution of the city council in the rules and regulations pertaining to temporary fireworks stands. (Voter Measure G § 2 (part), 2005: Ord. 1700 § 2 (part), 2005)
Link to the City Municipal Code "Chapter 6.50 SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS"
