Fire Regulations in Buena Park, CA (2026)
6 verified fire regulations for Buena Park, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pits & Backyard Fires
Buena Park requires wood-burning outdoor fireplaces and fire pits to have an enclosed firebox with a spark arrester, and keeps them at least 25 feet from combustible structures unless permanently built.
Buena Park Wood Fire Pit Rules
Some RestrictionsBuena Park Municipal Code § 16.04.010 (Fire Code § 307.6.2, Wood-Burning Devices)
307.6.2 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or liquefied-petroleum gas. ... Fires in a fireplace shall be contained within a firebox with an attached chimney. The opening in the face of the firebox shall have an installed and maintained method of arresting sparks. The burning of wood or other solid fuel in a device is not allowed within 25 feet of combustible structures unless wi...
Fireworks
Buena Park permits only 'safe and sane' fireworks, discharged solely on July 4th between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m.; sales require a city permit limited to local nonprofit groups.
Fireworks Discharge Rules in Buena Park
Significant RestrictionsBuena Park Municipal Code § 16.08.110
Safe and sane fireworks, as defined in Section 12529 of the California Health and Safety Code, or any successor provision thereto, may be discharged within the city of Buena Park only on July 4th of each year, between the hours of ten a.m. and ten p.m. B. It is unlawful to sell, give away or otherwise furnish any fireworks to any person under sixteen years of age except when such person is i...
Brush Clearance
Buena Park requires owners and occupants to cut down and remove weeds, grass, vines or other vegetation capable of igniting and endangering property, under Fire Code § 304.1.3 as locally amended by Municipal Code § 16.04.010. In wildfire risk areas, the Fire Code also bans open flames and welding without a cleared 30-foot buffer and shuts down outdoor burning once winds or humidity turn dangerous.
Buena Park Brush & Vegetation Clearance Rule
Significant RestrictionsBuena Park Municipal Code § 16.04.010 (Fire Code § 304.1.3, Vegetation)
Weeds, grass, vines or other growth that is capable of being ignited and endangering property, shall be cut down and removed by the owner or occupant of the premises. Vegetation clearance requirement in urban-wildland interface areas shall be in accordance with Part 7, the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code. Type, amount, arrangement, and maintenance of vegetation in a fuel modification a...
Outdoor Burning
Buena Park bans outdoor wood fires when winds exceed 8 mph with low humidity, on red-flag days, or when officially posted, and bars all outdoor fires once winds top 20 mph.
Buena Park Outdoor Burning Restrictions
Significant RestrictionsBuena Park Municipal Code § 16.04.010 (Fire Code § 305.6, Hazardous Conditions)
305.6 Hazardous conditions. Outdoor fires burning wood or other solid fuel are not allowed when any of the following conditions applies: 1. When predicted sustained winds exceed 8 MPH and relative humidity is less than 25%, or a red flag condition has been declared. 2. When an official sign was caused to be posted by the fire code official, or a public announcement is made. No outdoor fires usi...
Wildfire Zones
Buena Park prohibits burning wood or other solid fuel inside any fuel modification zone, Wildfire Risk Area, or Wildland-Urban Interface Area, or anywhere fire could spread into those zones.
Buena Park Wildfire Risk Area Burn Ban
Heavy RestrictionsBuena Park Municipal Code § 16.04.010 (Fire Code § 307.6.2.1, Where Prohibited)
307.6.2.1 Where prohibited. The burning of wood and other solid fuels shall not be conducted within a fuel modification zone, Wildfire Risk Area (WRA), Wildland-Urban Interface Area (WUI), or in locations where conditions could cause the spread of fire to the WRA or WUI. Exceptions: 1. Permanent fireplaces that are not located in a fuel modification zone. 2. Where determined by the Fire Code...
Smoke Detectors
Buena Park requires a smoke detector installed to California Building Code standards in every short-term rental unit, checked as part of the mandatory annual short-term rental inspection under BPMC § 19.348.080(F)(4)(b).
Buena Park STR Smoke Detector Rule
Some RestrictionsBuena Park Municipal Code § 19.348.080(F)(4)(b)
Smoke detectors shall be installed per the California Building Code. c. No double keyed dead bolts may be installed on exit doors. d. A fully charged, portable fire extinguisher shall be provided in an easily accessible and clearly designated area. e. Exit doors may not be obstructed and/or prohibited from fully opening. f. Clearance from ignition sources such as luminaries, heaters...
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