Fire Regulations in Upland, CA (2026)
8 verified fire regulations for Upland, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pit Rules
Upland follows the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District's outdoor fire rules. A permanent fire ring or portable outdoor fireplace fueled only by propane or natural gas needs no permit but must sit at least 15 feet from any structure. Wood- or charcoal-burning recreational fires require a permit and must be at least 25 feet from structures.
Upland Fire Pit and Fire Ring Rules
Some RestrictionsFireworks
Upland bans ALL fireworks, including 'safe and sane.' Under Upland Municipal Code Chapter 8.28, it is unlawful for anyone to possess, use, sell, discharge, or improperly store any fireworks in the city. Violations are a misdemeanor and a public nuisance punishable per Title 1, including administrative fines. Only city-sanctioned public displays are allowed.
Upland Fireworks Rules
Heavy RestrictionsBrush Clearance
Upland runs an annual Weed Abatement Program (January through July) to cut fire-hazard vegetation. Weeds and grasses must be kept below 4 inches, dead vegetation and debris removed, and a 30-foot defensible space maintained around structures with shrubs spaced at least 3 times the tallest shrub's height. Properties in the northern foothills face the state's 100-foot defensible-space rule.
Upland Brush Clearance and Weed Abatement
Some RestrictionsOutdoor Burning
Open residential burning is prohibited in Upland. South Coast AQMD bans all residential burning in the San Bernardino Valley, and the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District (Upland's fire agency) echoes that 'ALL RESIDENTIAL BURNING IS PROHIBITED.' Only propane/natural-gas recreational fires and permitted recreational wood fires are allowed; trash burning is never permitted.
Upland Outdoor and Open Burning Rules
Heavy RestrictionsWildfire Zones
North Upland, near the San Gabriel foothills and San Antonio Heights edge, is mapped in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone by CAL FIRE; the developed core is not. Foothill properties must maintain up to 100 feet of defensible space under Public Resources Code 4291 and Government Code 51182. San Bernardino County adopted updated zone maps in 2025.
Upland Wildfire Zones and Defensible Space
Heavy RestrictionsSmoke Detectors
Upland does not set its own smoke-alarm rules; California Health & Safety Code 13113.7 and the adopted state building/fire codes apply. Smoke alarms are required in every dwelling — in each bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level. Landlords must test and maintain them, and alarms must be upgraded when major permitted work is done.
Upland Smoke Detector Requirements
Some RestrictionsBackyard Fires
Backyard recreational fires in Upland follow San Bernardino County Fire rules. Wood or charcoal fires need a permit and must be at least 25 feet from structures; a propane or natural-gas fire ring needs no permit and may be 15 feet away. Open burning of yard waste or trash is prohibited, and every fire must be attended by an adult.
Upland Backyard and Recreational Fire Rules
Some RestrictionsPropane Storage
Upland has no separate propane ordinance; it adopts the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District Fire Code, which incorporates California Fire Code Chapter 61 (Liquefied Petroleum Gases). Container size and distance from buildings and property lines follow CFC Table 6104.3, and larger or aggregate installations of 500 gallons or more require permits and added clearances.
Upland Propane and LP-Gas Storage Rules
Some RestrictionsLooking for San Bernardino County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Upland city rules.
Fire Regulations in San Bernardino County →