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Fire Regulations in Vallejo, CA (2026)

5 verified fire regulations for Vallejo, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Fire Pit Rules

Vallejo allows recreational fire pits with conditions. California Fire Code requires 15-foot clearance, 3-foot max diameter. Gas pits have fewer restrictions.

Vallejo Fire Pit Rules

Some Restrictions

Fireworks

Most California cities ban all consumer fireworks. Vallejo may allow only 'safe and sane' types during July 1 to 4 or ban all types entirely.

Vallejo Fireworks Regulations

Heavy Restrictions

Brush Clearance

California PRC §4291 requires 100-foot defensible space in fire hazard zones. Vallejo may impose additional clearance requirements.

Vallejo Brush Clearance & Defensible Space

Some Restrictions

Cal. Pub. Res. Code Sec. 4291 (Defensible Space - 100-Foot Brush/Tree Clearance)

4291. (a) A person who owns, leases, controls, operates, or maintains a building or structure in the state responsibility area shall at all times do all of the following: (1) (A) Maintain defensible space of 100 feet from each side and from the front and rear of the structure, but not beyond the property line, except as provided in subparagraph (B). The amount of fuel modification necessary sha...

Outdoor Burning

BAAQMD Regulation 5 governs open burning in Vallejo. Spare the Air days prohibit all wood burning. Carquinez Strait wind patterns affect smoke dispersal. Gas fire features permitted with setback restrictions.

Vallejo Outdoor Burning Rules

Heavy Restrictions

Wildfire Zones

Vallejo may have wildfire hazard zones requiring defensible space around structures, fire-resistant building materials, and vegetation management.

Vallejo Wildfire Zone & Defensible Space Rules

Some Restrictions

Cal. OSFM - Fire Hazard Severity Zones (Pub. Res. Code Sec. 4201-4204; Gov. Code Sec. 51178)

Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps arose from major destructive fires, prompting the recognition of these areas and strategies to reduce wildfire risks. Legislative response led to mandated mapping across California under the California Public Resources Code 4201-4204, encompassing all State Responsibility Areas (SRA). What are Fire Hazard Severity Zones? The State Fire Marshal is mandated to class...

Looking for Solano County county-wide rules?

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

Fire Regulations in Solano County