Fire Regulations in Burbank, CA (2026)
5 verified fire regulations for Burbank, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pit Rules
Gas and propane fire pits are generally permitted in Burbank. Wood-burning fire pits subject to South Coast AQMD no-burn day restrictions. Areas near the Verdugo Mountains may be in Very High FHSZ with additional restrictions.
Burbank Fire Pit Regulations
Some RestrictionsFireworks
All fireworks — including Safe & Sane — are banned in Burbank. Violations result in confiscation plus citation or arrest. State penalties: $500–$1,000 fine and/or up to one year in county jail for first offense. Volunteer patrols assist enforcement.
Burbank Fireworks Total Ban
Heavy RestrictionsBrush Clearance
Properties in fire hazard zones must maintain 100 ft of defensible space per CA PRC 4291. Burbank Fire Department enforces brush clearance in hillside areas near the Verdugo Mountains. Zone 1 (0-30 ft) requires lean/clean/green landscaping; Zone 2 (30-100 ft) requires fuel reduction.
Burbank Fire Hazard Reduction Program
Heavy RestrictionsCalifornia Public Resources Code Sec. 4291 (Defensible Space — 100-Foot Brush Clearance Requirement)
4291. (a) A person who owns, leases, controls, operates, or maintains a building or structure in the state responsibility area shall at all times do all of the following: (1)(A) Maintain defensible space of 100 feet from each side and from the front and rear of the structure, but not beyond the property line ... The intensity of fuels management may vary within the 100-foot perimeter of the str...
Outdoor Burning
Outdoor burning in Burbank is subject to South Coast AQMD no-burn days and seasonal restrictions (November–February). Open burning of household trash is prohibited. Gas fire pits are generally permitted.
Burbank Outdoor Burning Restrictions
Some RestrictionsWildfire Zones
Burbank has designated Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) in the hillside areas near the Verdugo Mountains. Properties in these zones face additional building requirements, vegetation management, and defensible space mandates under CA PRC 4291 and local fire codes.
Burbank Wildfire Hazard Zones
Heavy RestrictionsCAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal — Fire Hazard Severity Zones (PRC 4201-4204; Gov. Code 51175-89; 14 CCR 1280)
The California laws that require Fire Hazard Severity Zones include California Public Resources Code 4201-4204, California Code of Regulations Title 14, Section 1280 and California Government Code 51175-89. ... The Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) maps are developed using a science-based and field-tested model that assigns a hazard score based on the factors that influence fire likelihood and f...
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