GENERAL.
Los Angeles Municipal Code § 57.325.1
in effectSEC. 57.325.1. GENERAL.
Parade floats using decorative materials attached to vehicles shall be constructed of noncombustible or flame- retardant materials and shall be safeguarded against open flame in accordance with the following provisions of this section:
1. All float decorations that are 1/8-inch thickness or less shall be flame-retardant, flame- retardant treated, or noncombustible. The use of materials treated with tar or petroleum-based flammable products or surfaces or covered with lacquers, highly flammable paints, cellophane, and similar materials is prohibited. Paper, cloth, textiles and vegetation which may occasion or constitute a fire hazard shall be rendered flame-retardant.
2. The use of open flame devices is prohibited unless approved in writing by the Chief. Smoke producing devices must be of the non-heating type.
3. Exhaust pipes shall be extended beyond the display area and shall be properly protected.
4. All parade floats shall be provided with a portable fire extinguisher with a minimum 2A:10B:C rating. The extinguisher shall be readily accessible to the operator.
Source: City of Los Angeles, Charter and Codes (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/los_angeles/latest/lamc/0-0-0-346014Fetched: 10/24/2026