Fire Regulations in Monterey, CA (2026)
4 verified fire regulations for Monterey, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fireworks
Monterey bans every kind of firework, including state-legal "Safe and Sane" fireworks, anywhere within city limits under Section 13-4, making the sale, possession, display or discharge of fireworks by anyone a misdemeanor unless it is a Fire Chief-approved public pyrotechnic display.
Monterey Total Fireworks Ban
Heavy RestrictionsMonterey City Code § 13-4
(a) As used herein, the term “fireworks” shall refer to and have the same meaning as that set forth in Health and Safety Code Section 12511. (b) The sale, offering for sale, display, possession, or discharge of fireworks by any person or entity is hereby prohibited. (c) Fireworks found within Monterey shall be subject to confiscation, turned over to the Fire Department, and upon conviction, ple...
Outdoor Burning
Monterey bans all open burning, including outdoor rubbish fires and bonfires, under its amended California Fire Code Section 307.1.1, unless the fire sits inside an approved container authorized by the Monterey Bay Air Pollution Control District, or the Fire Chief grants written authorization for a special circumstance.
Monterey Open Burning Prohibition
Heavy RestrictionsMonterey City Code § 13-0.2(h) (CFC § 307.1.1)
307.1.1 Prohibited open burning. Open burning shall be prohibited, including outdoor rubbish fires and bonfires, unless: 1. the fire is confined to an approved container as defined by the Uniform Mechanical Code and authorized by the Monterey Bay Air Pollution Control District. 2. a special condition or circumstance exists, and written authorization is granted by the Fire Chief.
Wildfire Zones
Monterey has adopted the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection's fire hazard severity zone map under Section 13-7, and when one parcel straddles more than one zone, the strictest zone on that map governs construction and fire-protection requirements for the entire lot.
Monterey Fire Hazard Severity Zones
Some RestrictionsMonterey City Code § 13-7
a.The City hereby designates fire hazard severity zones as recommended by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection pursuant to Government Code Section 51178. The map, as shown in Appendix A to the ordinance codified in this Article, is hereby incorporated by reference and titled “City of Monterey Fire Hazard Severity Zones.” ... b.In the event that a single parcel has more than...
Propane Storage
Monterey caps liquefied petroleum gas storage at 200 gallons, or 40 five-gallon tanks, per mercantile occupancy under its amended CFC Section 6104.2, and drops that to just 10 five-gallon containers for every other occupancy type unless the Fire Code Official approves more.
Monterey Propane (LPG) Storage Limits
Some RestrictionsMonterey City Code § 13-0.2(xx) (CFC § 6104.2)
6104.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. For the protection of heavily populated or congested areas, storage of liquified petroleum gas shall not exceed an aggregate capacity in any one mercantile occupancy of 200 gallons (757 L) or 40 5-gallon LPG tanks within the jurisdiction unless approved by the Fire Code Official. Exception: In all other occupancy classifications, the capacity l...
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