Fire Pit Rules: Martinez vs Oakley
How do fire pit rules rules compare between Martinez, CA and Oakley, CA?
Martinez and Oakley have similar restriction levels.
Martinez, CA
Contra Costa County
Outdoor wood-burning fire pits are restricted by BAAQMD Regulation 5 open burning rules. Permanent natural gas fire features may be permitted with a Martinez Building Division permit. No wood burning on Spare the Air days. Contact Contra Costa County Fire Protection District for specific requirements.
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Contra Costa County
Outdoor wood-burning fire pits in Oakley are restricted by BAAQMD Regulation 5. Natural gas fire features may be permitted with appropriate building permits from the City of Oakley Building Division. No burning is permitted on Spare the Air days. Contact East Contra Costa Fire Protection District for specific permit requirements.
View full Oakley rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Martinez | Oakley |
|---|---|---|
| Wood-Burning Pits | Restricted by BAAQMD Regulation 5 | Restricted under BAAQMD Regulation 5 |
| Natural Gas Features | May be permitted with building permit | May be permitted with building permit |
| Spare the Air Days | All outdoor burning prohibited | All burning prohibited |
| Authority | BAAQMD + Contra Costa County FPD | - |
| Fire District | - | East Contra Costa Fire Protection District |
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Martinez FAQ
Are fire pits allowed in residential areas in Martinez?
Outdoor wood-burning fire pits are restricted by BAAQMD Regulation 5 open burning rules. Permanent natural gas fire features may be permitted with a Martinez Building Division permit. No wood burning on Spare the Air days. Contact Contra Costa County Fire Protection District for specific...
What are the fire pit setback requirements in Martinez?
Wood-Burning Pits: Restricted by BAAQMD Regulation 5. Natural Gas Features: May be permitted with building permit. Spare the Air Days: All outdoor burning prohibited. Authority: BAAQMD + Contra Costa County FPD.
Oakley FAQ
Are fire pits allowed in residential areas in Oakley?
Outdoor wood-burning fire pits in Oakley are restricted by BAAQMD Regulation 5. Natural gas fire features may be permitted with appropriate building permits from the City of Oakley Building Division. No burning is permitted on Spare the Air days. Contact East Contra Costa Fire Protection...
What are the fire pit setback requirements in Oakley?
Wood-Burning Pits: Restricted under BAAQMD Regulation 5. Natural Gas Features: May be permitted with building permit. Spare the Air Days: All burning prohibited. Fire District: East Contra Costa Fire Protection District.
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