Fireworks

Only “Safe & Sane” fireworks are legal in California and may be sold within the city limits by non-profit organizations that meet the criteria stipulated in the guidelines below.

Preliminary fireworks booth applications are accepted February 1st to February 28th of each year. See below for more information.

Need To Know

Fireworks which are not “Safe & Sane” are illegal. Some of these illegal fireworks include: bottle rockets, M-80’s, firecrackers, or any other firework shot from a launching tube.

The City of Rocklin has adopted a Zero Tolerance Policy regarding Illegal Fireworks. The City Council has adopted a Municipal Code, which mandates a fine for individuals who possess, charge, or allow others to possess or discharge on their property any illegal fireworks or safe & sane fireworks discharged in an illegal manner. Please report illegal discharge of fireworks by calling the non-emergency number at (916) 625-5400, option 1.

Interested in hosting a block party celebration?

The Rocklin Municipal Code (RMC 12.24) regulates the closing of any street within the City of Rocklin for the purpose of holding a celebration such as a block party. 

A temporary Residential Street Closure Permit is required and must be filed 20 days prior to the scheduled temporary closure. 

Read more about Residential Street Closure Permits here

Selling Fireworks

Only “Safe & Sane” fireworks are legal in California and may be sold within the city limits by non-profit organizations that meet the criteria stipulated in the guidelines below. 

CAL FIRE would like to remind everyone that it is illegal to sell, transport, or use fireworks that do not carry the “Safe and Sane” seal, as well as possess or use fireworks in a community where they are not permitted. If convicted, a violator could be fined up to $50,000, as well as be sent to jail for up to one year.

The sale of fireworks may begin no earlier than 12 noon on June 28 and shall cease at 10:00 p.m. on July 4. During this time period, fireworks sales are permitted between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily.

The fire department issues fireworks sales booth permits to a maximum of twenty applicants annually. Preliminary applications are accepted during business hours between February 1 and February 28 of each year. Once a preliminary application has been approved, the full application may be submitted between March 6 and April 1.

Fireworks Displays

Discharging Safe & Sane fireworks is allowed only from 12 noon on June 28 through 11:59 p.m. on July 4.

Public fireworks displays require a permit from the fire department. Once you have selected a pyrotechnic operator, they must submit a permit application for approval at least fifteen days prior to the scheduled event.

Permit Applications

• Fireworks Display Application
• Preliminary Fireworks Application
• Fireworks Application and License Check List

Please contact the Rocklin Fire Department, Fire Administration office at (916) 625-5300 for information about permit fees and application process.

Discharging Fireworks

It is unlawful to discharge or ignite safe and sane fireworks except between 12 noon on June 28 through 11:59 p.m. on July 4 of that same year (unless excepted with the conditions of a permit).

The city manager may, with advice of the fire chief, review and approve or deny requests for the use of safe and sane fireworks on special occasions. The city manager may impose terms and conditions upon the use of the fireworks with their approval.

It is unlawful to discharge or ignite fireworks of any type, including safe and sane fireworks, or any other combustible article, within any stand or within 150 feet of any stand.