Fire Pit Rules: Jurupa Valley vs Menifee
How do fire pit rules rules compare between Jurupa Valley, CA and Menifee, CA?
Jurupa Valley and Menifee have similar restriction levels.
Jurupa Valley, CA
Riverside County
Jurupa Valley follows the 2025 California Fire Code as adopted by JVMC Chapter 8.10. Small recreational backyard fires and portable outdoor fireplaces (chimineas, gas patio fire features) are allowed within strict size and setback limits; open burning of yard waste and bonfires are prohibited by South Coast AQMD Rule 444 and require Riverside County Fire Department approval.
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Riverside County
Menifee adopts the 2022 California Fire Code (with 2025 CCR Title 24 amendments) via Menifee Municipal Code Chapter 8.20. Under CFC §307.4.2, recreational fires must stay at least 25 feet from any structure or combustible material, fuel pile may not exceed 3 ft diameter / 2 ft high, and a means of extinguishment must be on hand. Gas-fueled fire pits / chimineas are generally permitted at residences without a permit; solid-fuel wood fires need supervision and are barred during No-Burn alerts issued by South Coast AQMD.
View full Menifee rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Jurupa Valley | Menifee |
|---|---|---|
| Adopted code | 2025 California Fire Code (JVMC Ch. 8.10) | - |
| Max recreational fire size | 3 ft diameter, 2 ft tall (CFC §307.4.2) | - |
| Setback from structure (open recreational fire) | 25 feet | - |
| Setback (portable outdoor fireplace at SFR) | 15 feet | - |
| Adult supervision required | Yes — until fully extinguished | - |
| Open burning of trash/yard waste | Prohibited (SCAQMD Rule 444) | - |
| Code adopted | - | 2022 California Fire Code (now 2025 CCR Title 24) via MMC §8.20.010 |
| Setback from structures | - | 25 ft (wood); 15 ft (portable fireplace) — CFC §307.4 |
| Pile size limit | - | 3 ft diameter × 2 ft high (CFC §307.4.2) |
| Gas fire pit permit | - | Not required for residential gas-only units |
| No-Burn alerts | - | South Coast AQMD bans wood burning on alert days |
| Supervision | - | Adult attendance with extinguishment means required |
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Jurupa Valley FAQ
Can I use a propane or natural-gas patio fire pit in my backyard?
Yes. Gas-fueled portable outdoor fireplaces and patio fire features are permitted at one- and two-family dwellings under CFC §307.4.3 when used per the manufacturer's instructions and kept at least 15 feet from structures. They are easier to comply with than wood-burning pits because they don't generate embers.
Do I need a permit for a small wood-burning fire pit?
Permits are generally not required for a recreational fire of 3 feet or less in diameter and 2 feet or less in height under CFC §307.4.2. Anything larger, or any bonfire, requires written permission from Riverside County Fire Department / CAL FIRE, and may be banned during red flag warnings.
Can I burn yard waste or trim from my brush clearance?
No. Open burning of leaves, brush, or household waste is prohibited in the South Coast Air Basin under SCAQMD Rule 444. Cleared vegetation must be disposed of via the city's franchise hauler (Burrtec) or hauled to a green-waste facility.
Menifee FAQ
Do I need a permit to have a backyard fire pit in Menifee?
No permit is required for a residential recreational fire that complies with CFC §307.4.2 (under 3 ft × 2 ft, 25 ft from structures, attended). Commercial events and bonfires over those limits require a Riverside County Fire / CAL FIRE permit per CFC §105.5.
Can I burn wood in my fire pit on any night?
Not during a South Coast AQMD Check Before You Burn No-Burn alert, and not during a Red Flag warning or CAL FIRE burn ban. Gas-fueled fire pits are exempt from AQMD No-Burn rules.
How far must my chiminea be from the house?
A manufactured portable outdoor fireplace must be at least 15 feet from any structure or combustible material per CFC §307.4.3, and used per manufacturer's instructions.
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