Fire Regulations in Redlands, CA (2026)
8 verified fire regulations for Redlands, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pit Rules
Redlands has no separate fire-pit ordinance; backyard fire pits are governed by the 2022 California Fire Code, which the City adopted in Chapter 15.20. Recreational fires must stay at least 25 feet from structures, and manufactured portable outdoor fireplaces must stay at least 15 feet away.
Redlands Fire Pit Rules
Some RestrictionsFireworks
All fireworks are illegal in the City of Redlands, including so-called 'safe and sane' fireworks. The City Fire Code prohibits possession, sale, use, and discharge citywide. Violations carry fines up to $1,000, plus property-owner and guardian liability for the cost of the public-safety response.
Redlands Fireworks Rules
Heavy RestrictionsBrush Clearance
Redlands City Code Chapter 8.40 (Abatement of Weeds and Rubbish) declares dry weeds and brush that create a fire hazard a public nuisance. The Redlands Fire Department's Community Risk Reduction division inspects high-fire-hazard areas twice a year; non-compliant properties are abated by the City at the owner's expense.
Redlands Brush Clearance & Weed Abatement
Heavy RestrictionsOutdoor Burning
Open residential burning is effectively prohibited in Redlands. South Coast AQMD Rule 444 bans residential open burning throughout the San Bernardino Valley, and AQMD Rule 445 prohibits wood and solid-fuel burning on declared winter No-Burn days. The Redlands Fire Department enforces the adopted California Fire Code.
Redlands Outdoor Burning Rules
Heavy RestrictionsWildfire Zones
Yes -- Redlands contains Fire Hazard Severity Zones. CAL FIRE's 2025 maps keep the southern/eastern foothills (San Timoteo Canyon, Live Oak Canyon, and the Crafton Hills area) in the 'Very High' zone, with new Moderate/High areas in North Redlands. The City Council adopted the updated map via Ordinance No. 2986.
Redlands Wildfire Hazard Zones
Heavy RestrictionsSmoke Detectors
Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm requirements in Redlands come from California state law (Health & Safety Code 13113.7 and 17926) and the California Building and Fire Codes the City adopted, not a separate City ordinance. Working alarms are required in every dwelling intended for human occupancy.
Redlands Smoke Detector Requirements
Some RestrictionsBackyard Fires
Backyard recreational fires in Redlands are governed by the adopted 2022 California Fire Code (RMC 15.20), not a separate City rule. Recreational fires must be at least 25 feet from structures and attended; open burning of trash or debris is prohibited, and wood fires are banned on AQMD No-Burn days.
Redlands Backyard Fire Rules
Some RestrictionsPropane Storage
Propane (LPG) storage in Redlands is governed by the 2022 California Fire Code, which the City adopted in City Code Chapter 15.20 and enforces through the Redlands Fire Department. Small barbecue-size cylinders are allowed for household use; larger tanks and aggregate quantities trigger Fire Code permits and clearance requirements.
Redlands Propane Storage Rules
Some RestrictionsLooking for San Bernardino County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Redlands city rules.
Fire Regulations in San Bernardino County →