Fire Regulations in Livermore, CA (2026)
7 verified fire regulations for Livermore, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pit Rules
Livermore permits residential fire pits under CA Fire Code §307 with 15-ft structure setback, 3-ft max diameter, and BAAQMD Spare the Air compliance.
Fire: Fire Pit Rules
Some RestrictionsFireworks
All consumer fireworks, including 'safe and sane,' are banned in Livermore year-round. Possession or use carries fines up to $1,000.
Fire: Fireworks
Heavy RestrictionsBrush Clearance
Livermore enforces PRC 4291 defensible space — 100 ft of clearance around structures in east/south foothill VHFHSZ areas, inspected annually by LPFD.
Fire: Brush Clearance
Heavy RestrictionsCalifornia Public Resources Code Sec. 4291 (100-Foot Defensible Space in State Responsibility Area)
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 ... Fuels shall be maintained and spaced in a condition so that a wildfire would be un...
Outdoor Burning
Open burning of yard waste and debris is prohibited in Livermore under BAAQMD Regulation 5 and local fire code. Only small recreational fires allowed.
Fire: Outdoor Burning
Heavy RestrictionsWildfire Zones
Livermore's south and east foothills, including areas near Del Valle and Sycamore Grove, are mapped as Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone by CAL FIRE.
Fire: Wildfire Zones
Heavy RestrictionsCAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal - Fire Hazard Severity Zones (PRC Sec. 4201-4204; Gov. Code Sec. 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 fire behavior. Many factors are considered such as fire history, existing and potential fuel (natural vegetation), predicted flame length, blowing embers, terrain, and typical fire weather for the area. There are...
Smoke Detectors
California Health & Safety Code §13113.7 and §13114 require working smoke alarms in all Livermore dwellings; 10-year sealed battery alarms required since 2015.
Fire: Smoke Detectors
Heavy RestrictionsBackyard Fires
Recreational backyard fires in Livermore must be under 3 ft diameter, 15 ft from structures, attended at all times, and paused on Spare the Air days.
Fire: Backyard Fires
Some RestrictionsLooking for Alameda County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Livermore city rules.
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