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Celebrate the 4th of July at Santa Clara's Community Celebration

Fireworks Laws, Reporting Illegal Fireworks and Important Safety Tips
Post Date: 06/24/2024 2:00 PM

The laws governing fireworks in Santa Clara are clear – fireworks are illegal including those labeled as safe and sane. Yet, every Independence Day the City’s Communications Center receives hundreds of calls related to fireworks. 

As a friendly reminder, please do NOT set off fireworks – it’s inconsiderate to your neighbors, needlessly scares children and pets, raises anxiety levels for individuals with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, is inherently dangerous to property and bystanders, and ties up emergency phone lines unnecessarily. It can also be costly. Fines may be issued and/or criminal prosecution may be sought when violations are discovered.

Instead, residents are encouraged to celebrate safely by attending a professional firework show. The City of Santa Clara’s *4th of July Community Celebration** will take place on Thursday, July 4 from 4 - 10 p.m. at Mission College*, 3000 Mission College Blvd. 

4th of July Community Celebration

The Community Celebration will include a fantastic lineup of food trucks offering a variety of delicious eats, lawn games, live entertainment and a dazzling firework display can be viewed from Mission College's Central Plaza of the California Great America's patriotic fireworks show. 

No pets, please. Free parking is available in Parking Lots A-D. Major roadway construction at the intersection of Great America Parkway and Mission College Boulevard by the City’s contractor, O’Grady Paving Inc., is currently underway. All attendees will proceed through a security screening. Added event details are available online [ https://www.santaclaraca.gov/?navid=3588 ].

The event is brought to you by the City of Santa Clara, Mission College, Silicon Valley Power and Great America. The fireworks show is partially funded by a Santa Clara County Fireworks Grant.

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What are Santa Clara's Fireworks Laws?
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Santa Clara Municipal Code section 15.60.280 states: “The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling, and use of fireworks, including those fireworks classified as Safe and Sane by the California State Fire Marshal, are prohibited.” 

*Safe and Sane Fireworks*

The law defines “Safe and Sane fireworks” as any that do not come within the definition of “dangerous fireworks.” While California permits the sale and use of "Safe and Sane" fireworks, "the City of Santa Clara has a local ordinance prohibiting the use of “Safe and Sane” fireworks." This includes, but is not limited to, bottle rockets, roman candles, firecrackers and sparklers. 

*Party Poppers and Snap Caps*

“Party Poppers” and “Snap Caps” are generally found in local stores this time of year and are classified as a “pyrotechnic device” in accordance with state fireworks laws and regulations. These novelty items make small popping sound and shoot out confetti or streamers and are not regulated as “Dangerous” or “Safe and Sane” fireworks. It is legal to sell and use “Party Poppers” and “Snap Caps” in the City of Santa Clara.

The full Ordinance is available online [ https://www.santaclaraca.gov/our-city/departments-g-z/police-department/community/fireworks-laws-and-how-to-report ]. Meanwhile, the Fire Department has a number of safety tips online [ https://www.santaclaraca.gov/our-city/departments-a-f/fire-department/divisions/community-risk-reduction-division ].

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Reporting Illegal Fireworks
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Holidays result in significantly higher call volume to the 9-1-1 Communications Center each year.

On Fourth of July, Public Safety Dispatchers are inundated with calls regarding fireworks. The majority of these calls are non-emergency related, but tie up the 911 system, potentially delaying an emergency call from getting through.

A guide to determining when call 9-1-1, and alternative resources to seeking assistance is available online [ https://www.santaclaraca.gov/our-city/departments-g-z/police-department/community/fireworks-laws-and-how-to-report ]. *Please do not report noise complaints unless you can provide the exact location of the fireworks being set off. In addition, do not report the use of fireworks or need for police, fire or medical response on social media. It is not monitored on an ongoing basis.
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Police and Fire Department Response to Fireworks

The Police and Fire Departments are conducting preventative roving patrols based on daily call activity.  While the Police and Fire Departments cannot respond to every fireworks related call, public safety personnel will prioritize our response to ensure the public’s safety. 

The boom and crackle of the firework happens in seconds and the sound can carry quite some distance. Catching someone in the act - possession of fireworks or launching illegal fireworks - is not an easy task!  Without knowing where the activity is occurring, Public Safety Dispatchers can only communicate it to public safety personnel as beat information. With a specific location, public safety personnel can respond to the designated location, look for expended fireworks, people standing around and/or someone willing to “point out” who set it off.

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