Fire Regulations in Pacifica, CA (2026)
5 verified fire regulations for Pacifica, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pits & Backyard Fires
In the City of Pacifica, open fires on any beach, park or recreation facility are banned except in a fireplace, barbecue facility or firepit the City designates for that purpose. Flames inside those approved features cannot exceed forty-eight inches, and the Pacifica Fire Code still applies on top of this parks rule. Violators face an infraction citation from Parks, Beaches and Recreation or Police.
Pacifica Outdoor Fire Pit and Barbecue Rules
Some RestrictionsPacifica Municipal Code § 4-10.118(a)(6)
(6)Lighting, building, using or maintaining a fire except in a fireplace, barbecue facility or firepit that is provided for or designated by the City for such purpose. Fires allowed by this subsection shall be maintained at all times in a manner that does not threaten any person, nature or structure. Fires must be contained within the fireplace, barbecue facility or firepit, and no flame may ex...
Fireworks
In the City of Pacifica, Municipal Code Section 4-3.202 bans the possession, sale, or discharge of dangerous fireworks without a Fire Chief permit, capping unpermitted possession at twenty-five pounds. Section 4-3.203 confines legal 'safe and sane' fireworks to a narrow window: noon to 11 p.m. on June 28, then 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. from June 29 through July 5, with strict location and age restrictions.
Pacifica Safe and Sane Fireworks Rules
Significant RestrictionsPacifica Municipal Code §§ 4-3.202, 4-3.203
(a)No person shall ignite, use, discharge, sell, offer for sale, or display for sale any dangerous fireworks, or take any action requiring a permit under Section 12640 of the California Health and Safety Code, without a permit from the Fire Chief.(b)No person shall possess dangerous fireworks in the amount of twenty-five (25) pounds or less (gross weight including packaging) within City limits ...
Wildfire Zones
In the City of Pacifica, Municipal Code Section 4-3.301 formally adopts the Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the Local Responsibility Areas as mapped and recommended by CAL FIRE under Government Code Section 51178. Where a single parcel straddles more than one zone on the city's official map, the higher-severity designation governs the entire parcel for fire protection administration and enforcement.
Pacifica Fire Hazard Severity Zones
Light RestrictionsPacifica Municipal Code § 4-3.301
(a)The City of Pacifica hereby designates the Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the Local Responsibility Areas as recommended by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection pursuant to Government Code §51178 as set forth in the map approved by the City of Pacifica, hereby incorporated by reference, and entitled "City of Pacifica Fire Hazard Severity Zones."(b)In the event that a singl...
Smoke Detectors
In the City of Pacifica, every dwelling unit, including single-family homes, mobile homes and multi-family buildings, must have and maintain smoke detectors that meet Title 8 building standards. Rental property owners must keep detectors working and repair or replace a reported bad unit within seven days. Violations can bring a civil action with a $400 penalty on top of damages.
Pacifica Smoke Detector Requirements
Some RestrictionsPacifica Municipal Code §§ 4-13.01, 4-13.04(b)
Every dwelling unit, including single-family dwellings, mobile homes, multiple-family dwellings, and all buildings or dwellings subject to the provisions of Title 8 of this Code, shall provide and maintain smoke detectors pursuant to the requirements and standards contained in said Title 8. ... Every smoke detector required by this chapter ... for any rental dwelling, including single-family an...
Propane Storage
In the City of Pacifica, Municipal Code Section 4-3.117 amends California Fire Code Section 6104.2 to cap the aggregate storage of liquefied petroleum gas at any one installation at 2,000 gallons, and bars storage above that limit anywhere in the city except land zoned Public Facilities District. The Fire Chief may permit larger or relocated storage case by case.
Pacifica LP-Gas Storage Limit
Significant RestrictionsPacifica Municipal Code § 4-3.117
The aggregate storage of liquefied petroleum gas at any one installation in excess of two thousand (2,000) gallons (7,570 L) is prohibited in all areas of the City except for those areas with the zoning designation of Public Facilities District. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Fire Chief may grant a permit for such storage in other areas of the City if the Chief determines, in each case, tha...
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