Fire Regulations in Santa Ana, CA (2026)

6 verified fire regulations for Santa Ana, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Fire Pit Rules

Gas fire pits (natural gas or propane) are generally allowed in Santa Ana with a building permit and proper clearances. Permanently installed wood-burning fire pits are prohibited in new construction under SCAQMD Rule 445. Portable wood fire pits are restricted during no-burn days.

Santa Ana Fire Pit Regulations

Some Restrictions

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Fireworks

Santa Ana permits only California State Fire Marshal-approved 'Safe and Sane' fireworks during July 1-4 with specific time restrictions. All other fireworks including firecrackers, bottle rockets, and aerial fireworks are illegal. The city limits fireworks sales stands to 85 citywide.

Santa Ana Fireworks Regulations

Heavy Restrictions

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Brush Clearance

Santa Ana enforces vegetation management under SAMC Chapter 14 (Fire Prevention, Protection, and Emergency Services) and the California Fire Code adopted by reference. Property owners must maintain defensible space and clear combustible vegetation to reduce fire hazards.

Santa Ana Brush Clearance Requirements

Some Restrictions

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Outdoor Burning

Open burning is prohibited in Santa Ana under SAMC Chapter 14 and South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 444. Recreational fires in approved fire pits may be permitted subject to OCFA regulations and air quality restrictions.

Santa Ana Outdoor Burning Rules

Heavy Restrictions

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Wildfire Zones

Santa Ana is a fully urbanized city with no areas designated as Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) by CAL FIRE. The city is served by the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) and is not subject to wildland-urban interface fire regulations.

Santa Ana Wildfire Zone Designations

Few Restrictions

CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal — Fire Hazard Severity Zones (PRC 4201-4204; Gov. Code 51175-89)

The State Fire Marshal is mandated to classify lands within State Responsibility Areas into Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ). Fire Hazard Severity Zones fall into one of the following classifications: Moderate, High, Very High. The California laws that require Fire Hazard Severity Zones include California Public Resources Code 4201-4204, California Code of Regulations Title 14, Section 1280 an...

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Propane Storage

California Fire Code adopted by Santa Ana limits residential propane storage to small portable containers and prohibits indoor storage of cylinders larger than one pound. Multi-family buildings face additional limits to protect tenants and emergency responders during a fire.

Propane Storage Limits in Santa Ana

Some Restrictions

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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Santa Ana city rules.

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