Legal firework sales begin at noon Friday, June 28, and continue through 9 p.m. Thursday, July 4 in the city of Lompoc.

Only Safe and Sane fireworks are allowed in Lompoc, and may only be used from 9 a.m.-10 p.m. on July 4.

A Lompoc fireworks sale booth covered in with red, white and blue decorations is shown from a previous year. (Courtesy photo)
A Lompoc fireworks sale booth is shown from a previous year. (Courtesy photo)

The city of Lompoc has zero tolerance for illegal fireworks. Lompoc Fire and Police departments will be enforcing laws concerning fireworks, and violators will be cited and fined.

Minors are not allowed to light fireworks or possess them without an adult present.

In addition, all fireworks are prohibited in Santa Barbara County outside of Lompoc city limits, except in Santa Maria and Guadalupe.

Only the following nonprofit organizations are authorized to sell Safe and Sane fireworks at the following locations. Sale hours run from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. daily:

Lompoc Employee Development Association, 1309 North H St. (Dollar Store); First Apostolic Church, 701 W. Central Ave. (Walmart); 
Lompoc Valley Baptist Church, 729 North H St. (Boot Barn)
; Victory Outreach Church, 1206 W. Ocean Ave. (DeWees Center); 
Lompoc Grange, #646 1500 North H St. (Albertsons).

City rules prohibit Safe and Sane firework possession outside of July 28 and July 4, as well as the discharge of any fireworks outside of July 4. City ordinance dictates that fireworks must not be discharged on or over another person’s property.

Furthermore, Safe and Sane fireworks may not be ignited or discharged within 10 feet of a residence, or in a public area. Public areas include city streets and sidewalks which are off-limits for fireworks of any kind. Minors under the age of 18 should always be accompanied around fireworks.

The Lompoc Fire Department advises community members igniting fireworks to be mindful of dry brush in the area, and stay clear of places with dry brush.

Safe and Sane Fireworks may also be used on Fourth of July only in the Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Bureau parking lot, which is the only city-sanctioned open discharge area.

There is no fee for this location, and families are encouraged to bring chairs and have a safe experience.