Fire Pit Rules: Oakley vs Walnut Creek
How do fire pit rules rules compare between Oakley, CA and Walnut Creek, CA?
Walnut Creek has fewer restrictions than Oakley.
Oakley, CA
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 →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 | Oakley | Walnut Creek |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| 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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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.
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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