Fire Regulations in Lake Forest, CA (2026)

Lake Forest Municipal Code § 8.24.020 (California Fire Code § 307.6.1, Gas-Fueled Devices)

307.6.1 Gas-Fueled Devices. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits and similar devices fueled by natural gas or liquefied-petroleum gas are allowed when approved by the Building Department and the device is designed to only burn a gas flame and not wood or other solid fuel. At R-3 occupancies, combustible construction and vegetation shall not be located within three feet of an atmospheric column that ex...

Lake Forest Municipal Code § 8.24.020(BB) (CFC §§ 5608.2, 5608.3)

5608.2 Firing. All fireworks displays, regardless of mortar, device, or shell size, shall be electrically fired. 5608.3 Application for Permit. A diagram of the grounds on which the display is to be held showing the point at which the fireworks are to be discharged, the fallout area based on 100 feet per inch of shell size, the location of all buildings, roads, and other means of transportation...

Lake Forest Municipal Code § 8.24.020 (California Fire Code § 325.1, Clearance of Brush or Vegetation Growth From Roadways)

325.1 Clearance of Brush or Vegetation Growth From Roadways. The Fire Code Official is authorized to cause areas within 10 feet (3,048 mm) on each side of portions of highways and private streets which are improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic, to be cleared of flammable vegetation and other combustible growth. Measurement shall be from the flow-line or the end of the impr...

Lake Forest Municipal Code § 8.24.020 (California 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 apply: 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 using...

Lake Forest Municipal Code § 8.25.010

The Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map (CalFIRE March 24, 2025), is hereby adopted by the City of Lake Forest for the purpose of identifying areas designated Fire Hazard Severity Zones and for application of the provisions with Chapter 7A of the California Building Code, Materials and Construction Methods for Exterior Wildfire Exposure.

Lake Forest Municipal Code § 8.24.020(G)

The California Fire Code adopted herein by reference is hereby modified by the following additions, amendments, and deletions: ... G. Chapter 7, "FIRE AND SMOKE PROTECTION FEATURES," is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM.

Lake Forest Municipal Code § 8.24.020(EE)

Chapter 59, "FLAMMABLE SOLIDS," Chapter 60, "HIGHLY TOXIC AND TOXIC MATERIALS," Chapter 61, "LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES," ... and Chapter 67, "WATER-REACTIVE SOLIDS AND LIQUIDS," are hereby adopted in their entirety.