Fire Regulations in Fresno, CA (2026)

SJVAPCD Rule 4901, sections 3.14 and 5.7 (rev. 5/18/2023)

3.14 Outdoor Wood Burning Device: any wood burning fireplace, or other device designed to burn wood, and that is located outside of a building or structure. This includes, but is not limited to, burn bowls, fire rings/pits, and chimineas. This does not include fire pits at state parks, national parks, or national forests. ... 5.7 Episodic Wood Burning Curtailment. This section shall be in effec...

City of Fresno Fire Dept., Fireworks Information (implementing Fresno Municipal Code section 10-55602)

Safe and Sane fireworks, in the City of Fresno, 365 days a year between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. except for period of June 28th to July 6th when use and discharge will be allowed between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. ... Only purchase and use 'Safe and Sane' fireworks. If the item does not have this State of California Fire Marshal (SFM) seal, it is considered illegal. ... ...

Fresno City Fire Dept. SOP 202.006, Outside Fires (rev. 04/19/2023), p.2

Fruit Stands: Fruit stands are not allowed to burn for any reason. Wood burning heating devices such as wood stoves, portable fireplaces, chimaeras, burn barrels, or incinerators are prohibited. Propane-fired or electric heaters are recommended by fire protection agencies. Retail Sales Lots: Retail sales lots are not allowed to burn for any reason... Christmas Tree Farms/Lots: Christmas tree lo...

Fresno City Fire Dept. SOP 202.006, Outside Fires (rev. 04/19/2023); FMC section 10-50307.1.1

No open burning is permitted within the Department's response area with the following exceptions: 1. Open burning with an operational permit from the City of Fresno, in accordance with Fresno Municipal Codes (FMC) and the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD). 2. Open outdoor fires used solely for the purpose of cooking food for human consumption, campfires, and religious ...

Fresno City Fire Dept. SOP 202.006, Outside Fires (rev. 04/19/2023); FMC section 10-50307.1.1

In any case, such fires shall not be allowed if found to be offensive or objectionable because of smoke emissions or when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous. (FMC Section 10-50307.1.1, Prohibited Open Burning). Company officers are authorized to order or effect the immediate extinguishment of any open burning when in the opinion of the fire code official or ...

Cal. Health & Safety Code §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 after Janua...

Fresno City Fire Dept. SOP 202.006, Outside Fires - Operational Guideline (rev. 04/19/2023)

OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE: Open outdoor fires used solely for the purpose of cooking food for human consumption, campfires, and religious ceremonial fires, where the combustible material is clean, dry wood or charcoal are permitted as long as they are attended and a safe distance from buildings, combustibles and/or vegetation. Any unattended open outdoor fires shall be extinguished.