Fire Regulations in Folsom, CA (2026)
7 verified fire regulations for Folsom, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pit Rules
Folsom allows residential fire pits with restrictions under CA Fire Code §307 and Folsom Fire Department rules. Pits must be 15+ feet from structures, maximum 3 ft diameter, use only seasoned firewood, and comply with Sacramento Metropolitan AQMD Rule 421 wood burning restrictions on 'Don't Light Tonight' days.
Fire: Fire Pit Rules
Some RestrictionsFireworks
Folsom bans ALL consumer fireworks including 'Safe and Sane' products year-round. Only licensed public displays with Folsom Fire Department permit are allowed. Possession, sale, or use of any fireworks within city limits subjects violators to fines up to $1,000 and possible misdemeanor charges.
Fire: Fireworks
Heavy RestrictionsBrush Clearance
Folsom requires 100 feet of defensible space clearance around structures in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones per California Public Resources Code §4291. The Folsom Fire Department conducts annual inspections in east and south hill neighborhoods bordering Folsom Lake SRA and undeveloped grasslands.
Fire: Brush Clearance
Heavy RestrictionsCalifornia Public Resources Code §4291
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, except as provided in subparagraph (B). The amount of fuel modification necessary sha...
Outdoor Burning
Open outdoor burning of yard waste, trash, or debris is prohibited in Folsom year-round. Sacramento Metropolitan AQMD Rule 401 bans agricultural and residential burning in the urbanized Sacramento basin. Violations can result in fines up to $1,000 plus AQMD penalties.
Fire: Outdoor Burning
Heavy RestrictionsWildfire Zones
Folsom's east and south hills contain CAL FIRE-designated Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones due to foothill terrain, grassland fuels, and proximity to Folsom Lake State Recreation Area. Homes in these zones face enhanced building codes (Chapter 7A), defensible space requirements, and insurance challenges under CA FAIR Plan.
Fire: Wildfire Zones
Heavy RestrictionsCal. OSFM - Fire Hazard Severity Zones (Cal. Pub. Resources Code Sec. 4201-4204; Gov. Code 51175-89)
mandated mapping across California under the California Public Resources Code 4201-4204, encompassing all State Responsibility Areas (SRA). What are Fire Hazard Severity Zones? The State Fire Marshal is mandated to classify lands within State Responsibility Areas into Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ). Fire Hazard Severity Zones fall into one of the following classifications: Moderate High Very...
Smoke Detectors
California Health & Safety Code §13113.7 and §13114 require working smoke alarms in all dwelling units. Folsom follows the state standard: smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every floor. Homes sold after 2014 must have 10-year sealed battery or hardwired alarms. Carbon monoxide alarms also required.
Fire: Smoke Detectors
Some RestrictionsCalifornia Health & Safety Code §13113.7
13113.7. (a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, smoke alarms, approved and listed by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Section 13114 at the time of installation, shall be installed, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions in each dwelling intended for human occupancy. (2) For all dwelling units intended for human occupancy for which a building permit is issued on or a...
Backyard Fires
Backyard recreational fires in Folsom are allowed only in approved portable outdoor fireplaces, chimineas, or fire pits using clean wood or gas. Open ground fires, fire rings, and burning of yard waste are prohibited. All backyard fires are banned during Red Flag Warnings and SMAQMD 'Don't Light Tonight' days.
Fire: Backyard Fires
Some RestrictionsLooking for Sacramento County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Folsom city rules.
Fire Regulations in Sacramento County →