Westminster, CA
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Call Code Enforcement at (714) 548-3246 or submit a report on the City of Westminster mobile app! You can also fill our our online form below.
Authorized Firework Stand Locations for 2025
The following organizations have been awarded a Firework Stand Permit for 2025:
- HB-Westminster Girl Softball: 8511 Heil Ave.
- Westminster Boys Baseball: 15421 Brookhurst Ave.
- Westminster High School Boy’s Sports: 8524 Westminster Blvd.
- Westminster HS Entertainment Unit: 13541 Beach Blvd.
- Westminster Little League: 6444 Westminster Blvd.
- Westminster Police Officer Association: 16400 Beach Blvd.
- Westminster Sports Academy: 14200 Beach Blvd.
- Victory Outreach: 15300 Goldenwest St.
- Good Shephard Church: 8152 Westminster Blvd.
- Knight of Columbus: 5511 Westminster Blvd.
- Free Life Community Church: 6415 Westminster Blvd.
- His Place Church: 6695 Westminster Blvd.
- Iglesia Cristiana Siloe Church: 15400 Beach Blvd.
- Nicholson Pipes and Drums: 6755 Westminster Blvd.
- Apostolic Assembly of the Faith in Christ Jesus: 9001 Bolsa Blvd.
Fireworks Possession and Discharge - Municipal Code
- Possession, sale or discharge of illegal fireworks--NOT bearing the State Fire Marshall seal. WMC 9.66.080 and WMC 9.66.190 (j) (Only “Safe and Sane” fireworks are permitted which bear the State Fire Marshall seal)
- Toy cap pistols, caps, carbide cannons are prohibited. WMC 9.66.190 (i)
- No person under the age of 16 may purchase fireworks. WMC 9.66.190 (c)
- No person under the age of 16 may discharge fireworks without an adult present.WMC 9.66.190 (d)
- Fireworks may only be sold June 30th-July 3rd 10am-10pm & July 4th 10am-9pm WMC 9.66.090
- Fireworks may only be discharged on July 4th from 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. WMC 9.66.090
- Discharge of fireworks on public property is prohibited. WMC 9.66.190 (f)
Fireworks may be discharged on residential streets –arterial streets are prohibited.WMC 9.66.190 (f) - No person shall discharge fireworks within 10 feet of any residence or structure.WMC 9.66.190 (h)
- Authority of seizure and disposal of fireworks by law enforcement—illegal fireworks or those discharged in violation of this chapter or state law. WMC 9.66.220
- Storage: fireworks must be kept in stand at all times WMC. 9.66.180 (A)
- Watchperson: must be 21 yrs or older and present at all times during non-operational hours. WMC 9.66.180 (B)
Resources
- Safe and Sane Video
- Safe and Sane Fireworks Flyer 1
- Safe and Sane Fireworks Flyer 2
- Safe and Sane Fireworks Flyer 3
- Safe and Sane Fireworks Flyer 4
Fireworks Stand Permit
To apply for a Fireworks Stand Permit complete the Fireworks Stand Permit Application.
