Fire Pit Rules: Concord vs El Cerrito
How do fire pit rules rules compare between Concord, CA and El Cerrito, CA?
Concord and El Cerrito have similar restriction levels.
Concord, CA
Contra Costa County
Residential fire pits in Concord must use gas or manufactured logs due to BAAQMD wood-burning restrictions. Portable fire pits must be placed at least 25 feet from structures and cannot be used on Spare the Air days.
View full Concord rules →El Cerrito, CA
Contra Costa County
Fire pits must comply with California Fire Code and BAAQMD regulations. Gas and propane preferred. Wood-burning restricted on Spare-the-Air days. Rules enforced by the local fire protection district.
View full El Cerrito rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Concord | El Cerrito |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Gas or manufactured logs only | - |
| Setback | 25 ft from structures | - |
| Spare the Air Days | All burning prohibited | - |
| Authority | BAAQMD Regulation 5 | - |
| Gas/Propane | - | Generally permitted |
| Wood-Burning | - | BAAQMD restrictions apply |
| Spare-the-Air | - | No wood burning on alert days |
| Fire District | - | Varies by location in county |
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Concord FAQ
Are fire pits allowed in residential areas in Concord?
Residential fire pits in Concord must use gas or manufactured logs due to BAAQMD wood-burning restrictions. Portable fire pits must be placed at least 25 feet from structures and cannot be used on Spare the Air days.
What are the fire pit setback requirements in Concord?
Fuel: Gas or manufactured logs only. Setback: 25 ft from structures. Spare the Air Days: All burning prohibited. Authority: BAAQMD Regulation 5.
El Cerrito FAQ
Are fire pits allowed in residential areas in Contra Costa County?
Fire pits must comply with California Fire Code and BAAQMD regulations. Gas and propane preferred. Wood-burning restricted on Spare-the-Air days. Rules enforced by the local fire protection district.
What are the fire pit setback requirements in Contra Costa County?
Gas/Propane: Generally permitted. Wood-Burning: BAAQMD restrictions apply. Spare-the-Air: No wood burning on alert days. Fire District: Varies by location in county.
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