All Fireworks Are Illegal in Pasadena and City Ordinance Will Be Strictly Enforced

Fire danger and injuries from fireworks still exist even in themidst of a pandemic crisis. The City of Pasadena municipal code holds propertyowners and tenants responsible for permitting the possession, sale, usage ordischarge of fireworks on their property. The ordinance allows for theprosecution of fireworks-related offenses and for the demand of payment for allcosts associated with the safe disposal of confiscated fireworks. The Citymaintains a zero tolerance enforcement policy for fireworks, and Pasadena’spolice and firefighters are teaming up for special fireworks enforcementpatrols before and during the Fourth of July holiday. Violators are subject toarrest; having their vehicles impounded; and serving up to one year in jail andfines up to $50,000.

Statistics show that fireworks are among the most dangerous of allconsumer products. Even hand-held sparklers, which many consider safe, aredangerous and can reach 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit, causing serious burns orfires. National Fire Protection Association statistics reveal that a majorityof fireworks-related injuries are caused by so-called “safe and sane”fireworks, which are illegal in Pasadena.

Residents may use the Pasadena Citizen Service Center mobile appto report illegal fireworks.

Due to the potential for fire hazards and injuries, Pasadenapolice and fire personnel will patrol the city looking for illegal fireworkactivity, and police officers will seize. Parking enforcement officers will impoundvehicles illegally parked in Pasadena’s hillside areas on July 4.

The Pasadena Fire Department will be applying Phos-Chek to brushareas around the Arroyo area. The main ingredients of this fire retardant arephosphates and fertilizers to help prevent plants from burning and tore-vegetate burned wildland areas.

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