Fire Regulations in Chino, CA (2026)
3 verified fire regulations for Chino, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fireworks
Chino bans discharging, possessing or storing any fireworks that are not state-classified "Safe and Sane," and even Safe and Sane fireworks may not be lit within ten feet of a structure, outside a residential zone, in a public park, or in two mapped areas of the city. Violations draw administrative fines plus misdemeanor penalties.
Chino Fireworks Discharge Prohibition Rules
Significant RestrictionsChino Municipal Code § 8.12.170(A)-(B) (Ord. 2004-11 § 4, 2004: Ord. 98-02 § 1 (part), 1998; Ord. 2015-003, § 2, 2015: Ord. 2018-003, § 2, 2018)
A.In accordance with state law, it is unlawful for any person to ignite, explode, project, or otherwise fire or make use of any fireworks that are not of the "Safe and Sane" variety, in the city. In addition to any other penalties provided by law, any person who commits a violation of this section shall be subject to an administrative fine in an amount to be determined by city council resolutio...
Brush Clearance
Chino's amended Fire Code requires owners to clear hazardous vegetation from their property, full clearance on parcels of 5 acres or less, and a 100-foot perimeter buffer on larger parcels, plus separate roadway and driveway brush clearance.
Chino Brush & Vegetation Clearance Rules
Some RestrictionsChino Municipal Code § 15.32.210 - Section 304.1.2 amended—Vegetation.
304.1.2 Vegetation. Cut and uncut weeds, grass, tumbleweeds, vines, trees, or other vegetation that is capable of being ignited and endangering property, shall be removed by the owner or occupant of the premises. Parcels five acres or less in size shall be completely cleared of all combustible vegetation deemed hazardous by the fire official. Parcels greater than five acres shall provide a mini...
Propane Storage
Chino allows up to 500 gallons of propane stored outdoors incidental to a business, provided it sits at least 250 feet from any residential structure; larger or closer tanks need a conditional use permit.
Chino Propane Storage Limits
Some RestrictionsChino Municipal Code § 20.21.260(D)
D.Outdoor propane storage. The outdoor storage of propane shall comply with the following:1.The use shall be incidental to the primary land use.2.Propane storage up to five hundred gallons shall be permitted to be stored outdoors provided such storage is at least two hundred fifty feet from a residential structure.3.Propane storage in excess of five hundred gallons or within two hundred fifty f...
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