Fire Regulations in Lodi, CA (2026)
7 verified fire regulations for Lodi, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pit Rules
Lodi adopts the California Fire Code (CFC) at Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 15.20. Under CFC Section 307 a backyard recreational fire is allowed if the fuel area is 3 feet or less in diameter and 2 feet or less in height, the fire is at least 25 feet from any structure or combustible material, and the fire is constantly attended with extinguishing equipment ready. Portable outdoor fireplaces at one- and two-family dwellings must be operated per manufacturer instructions and at least 15 feet from structures.
Lodi Recreational Fire and Fire Pit Rules (LMC 15.20 + CFC 307)
Some RestrictionsFireworks
Lodi is one of the California cities that permits the sale and discharge of 'Safe and Sane' fireworks classified by the California State Fire Marshal under Ordinance 1844. Sale is limited to six non-profit lottery permittees within city limits; the lottery application window runs the first business day of March through close of business on the last business day of March. All other (dangerous) fireworks are illegal under California Health and Safety Code Sections 12500-12534. Discharging fireworks within 10 feet of any residential dwelling is prohibited, and minors may not buy, sell, possess, or discharge fireworks.
Lodi Fireworks: Safe and Sane Permitted Only (Ordinance 1844)
Some RestrictionsBrush Clearance
Lodi enforces vegetation maintenance through the Community Improvement Division: grass that 'clearly exceeds 12 inches in height' is a code violation, and dry weeds or brush that present a fire hazard must be abated. Lodi sits in the Central Valley flatland and is NOT mapped as a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone under California Government Code Section 51178, so the 100-foot defensible-space rule of Public Resources Code 4291 does not apply citywide; the controlling standards are LMC Title 8 (Health and Safety) and the California Fire Code's general hazard-abatement provisions adopted at LMC Chapter 15.20.
Lodi Weed and Brush Clearance (LMC Title 8 + 12-Inch Grass Rule)
Some RestrictionsOutdoor Burning
Open burning of household waste, leaves, and yard debris is effectively banned in Lodi. Within city limits, the Lodi Fire Department enforces the California Fire Code (LMC 15.20) which prohibits open burning of rubbish. Beyond city limits in San Joaquin County, the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) Rule 4103 phased out agricultural burning - as of January 1, 2025 small orchard removals, vineyard removals, and surface harvested prunings are also prohibited. From November 1 through end of February, SJVAPCD Rule 4901 controls residential wood and pellet burning citywide.
Lodi Outdoor Burning: SJVAPCD Rule 4103 + Rule 4901 Control
Heavy RestrictionsWildfire Zones
Lodi is a Central Valley flatland city (elevation about 52 feet) located in the Local Responsibility Area (LRA) and is NOT mapped by the California State Fire Marshal as a Moderate, High, or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone under California Government Code Sections 51178-51179 (LRA) or Public Resources Code 4202 (SRA). As a result, the 100-foot defensible-space requirements of PRC 4291 and the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) building standards of California Building Code Chapter 7A do not apply citywide. Lodi remains subject to the California Fire Code adopted at LMC Chapter 15.20.
Lodi Wildfire Zone Status: NOT in a CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone
Few RestrictionsSmoke Detectors
Lodi adopts the California Residential Code through LMC Title 15 and requires hard-wired, interconnected smoke alarms in all new dwellings and during permitted alterations. CO alarms are required in any dwelling with a fuel-burning appliance, fireplace, or attached garage.
Lodi Smoke and CO Alarm Rules
Heavy RestrictionsPropane Storage
Propane (LP-Gas) storage in Lodi is governed by California Fire Code Chapter 61 (Liquefied Petroleum Gases) adopted at LMC Chapter 15.20, which incorporates NFPA 58 by reference. One- and two-family dwellings may store up to two portable LP-Gas containers of 20-lb (5 gallon) capacity each used for outdoor cooking without a permit. Containers over 1 lb may not be stored inside any building. Stationary tanks of 125 gallons water capacity or more require a CFC permit and minimum 10-foot separation from buildings, property lines, and ignition sources; 500-gallon tanks require 10 ft, and larger tanks scale up per CFC Table 6104.3.
Lodi Propane / LPG Storage (LMC 15.20 + CFC Chapter 61)
Some RestrictionsLooking for San Joaquin County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Lodi city rules.
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