Fire Regulations in Fresno County, CA (2026)
5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Fresno County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Fireworks
Fresno County requires a fire official's permit before anyone can sell 'safe and sane' fireworks, and Section 8.36.040 bans discharging fireworks entirely in specific fire-prone areas, including land east of the Friant-Kern Canal and west of Interstate 5. Sale permits run only from June 28 to July 6.
Fresno County Fireworks Sale and Use Rules
Significant RestrictionsFresno County Code § 8.36.010, § 8.36.040
It is unlawful for any person to offer or display for sale or sell any "safe and sane fireworks," as defined in Chapter 1, Division 11, Part 2 of the Health and Safety Code or as may hereafter be defined by said code, without first obtaining a permit therefor from the fire official having jurisdiction as provided in this chapter. ... The following areas of the county are declared to be primaril...
Brush Clearance
CA PRC §4291 requires 100 ft of defensible space around structures in State Responsibility Areas (SRA) and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. Zone 0 (0-5 ft): ember-resistant; Zone 1 (5-30 ft): lean/clean/green; Zone 2 (30-100 ft): reduce.
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Some RestrictionsCalifornia Public Resources Code Section 4291
(a) A person who owns, leases, controls, operates, or maintains a building or structure in the state responsibility area shall at all times do all of the following: (1) (A) Maintain defensible space of 100 feet from each side and from the front and rear of the structure, but not beyond the property line, except as provided in subparagraph (B). The amount of fuel modification necessary shall con...
Wildfire Zones
Eastern Fresno County foothills are designated Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) by CAL FIRE. New construction in SRA/VHFHSZ must comply with CA Building Code Chapter 7A (WUI) ignition-resistant materials.
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Some RestrictionsCAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal - Fire Hazard Severity Zones (PRC 4201-4204)
Fire Hazard Severity Zones California's seasonally dry Mediterranean climate lends itself to wildfires, and in an effort to better prepare, CAL FIRE is required to classify the severity of fire hazard in areas of California. What are Fire Hazard Severity Zones? The State Fire Marshal is mandated to classify lands within State Responsibility Areas into Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ). Fire Haz...
Smoke Detectors
California Health and Safety Code 13113.7 requires smoke alarms in all existing dwellings in Fresno County, including single-family homes, apartments, and mobile homes. Detectors must be hardwired with battery backup in remodeled or new construction, and replacement alarms must use 10-year sealed batteries, required since 2014.
Fresno County Smoke Detector Requirements
Some RestrictionsCalifornia Health and Safety Code Section 13113.7
(a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, smoke alarms, approved and listed by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Section 13114 at the time of installation, shall be installed, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions in each dwelling intended for human occupancy. (2) For all dwelling units intended for human occupancy for which a building permit is issued on or after Janu...
Propane Storage
Fresno County requires residential liquified propane storage tanks to be installed to NFPA 58 standards, and any tank of 125 gallons or more has to stay clear of the property's fire protection access unless site conditions leave no alternative. Tanks kept near access have to be buried or ringed with 25 feet of fire-resistant hardscaping.
Fresno County Residential Propane Storage Rules
Some RestrictionsFresno County Code § 15.60.560
A.Residential liquified propane storage containers shall be installed in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard 58.B.Liquified propane storage containers 125 gallons and greater shall not be located in front of property fire protection access unless property characteristics do not allow for other location and:1.Installed underground by approved means or,2.Installed...
Fire Regulations by City in Fresno County
4 cities in Fresno County have their own fire regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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