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Fire Regulations in Santa Rosa, CA (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Fire Pit Rules

Santa Rosa allows recreational fire pits with restrictions. Fire pits must be at least 15 feet from structures, use a spark arrestor, and comply with air quality regulations. Usage is prohibited during red flag warnings.

Santa Rosa Fire Pit Rules

Some Restrictions

Fireworks

All fireworks, including safe-and-sane varieties, are illegal in Santa Rosa. The city enforces a complete ban due to wildfire risk in the region.

Santa Rosa Fireworks Regulations

Heavy Restrictions

Outdoor Burning

Open burning is generally prohibited in Santa Rosa. Burning of landscape debris, trash, or other materials requires a permit from the Sonoma County Air Quality Management District and the Fire Department.

Santa Rosa Outdoor Burning Rules

Heavy Restrictions

Looking for Sonoma County county-wide rules?

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

Fire Regulations in Sonoma County