Fire Pit Rules: Martinez vs Walnut Creek
How do fire pit rules rules compare between Martinez, CA and Walnut Creek, CA?
Walnut Creek has fewer restrictions than Martinez.
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.
View full Martinez rules →Walnut Creek, CA
Contra Costa County
Residential fire pits must use gas or manufactured logs per BAAQMD. No wood fires. 25-ft setback from structures required. No use on Spare the Air days. WUI proximity makes compliance important.
View full Walnut Creek rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Martinez | Walnut Creek |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | BAAQMD / CCCFPD |
| Fuel | - | Gas or manufactured logs only |
| Setback | - | 25 ft from structures |
| Spare the Air | - | No use on alert days |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
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.
Walnut Creek FAQ
Are fire pits allowed in residential areas in Walnut Creek?
Residential fire pits must use gas or manufactured logs per BAAQMD. No wood fires. 25-ft setback from structures required. No use on Spare the Air days. WUI proximity makes compliance important.
What are the fire pit setback requirements in Walnut Creek?
Fuel: Gas or manufactured logs only. Setback: 25 ft from structures. Spare the Air: No use on alert days. Authority: BAAQMD / CCCFPD.
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