8 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Stanislaus County, California.
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Stanislaus County has adopted the 2022 California Fire Code (County Code Chapter 16.55). Under it, recreational fires and portable outdoor fireplaces are allowed but must be attended, kept away from structures, and have extinguishing equipment on hand. Burning yard debris in a fire pit is separately barred by valley air rules.
Unincorporated Stanislaus County allows State Fire Marshal-approved "Safe and Sane" fireworks, but only from noon June 28 through 11:59 p.m. July 6. All other fireworks, including anything that flies or explodes, are prohibited year-round and treated as dangerous fireworks under state law.
Properties in the eastern foothill State Responsibility Area of Stanislaus County must maintain 100 feet of defensible space under California Public Resources Code 4291, enforced by CAL FIRE. Most of the Central Valley floor is lower hazard, but weed and vegetation abatement can still be required by the county fire authority.
Outdoor burning of household trash and yard/landscape debris is strictly prohibited on the valley floor by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. Agricultural burning requires an SJVAPCD permit and a daily burn-day declaration, and CAL FIRE separately controls burning in the eastern foothill State Responsibility Area.
CAL FIRE maps Fire Hazard Severity Zones for Stanislaus County. The eastern foothills lie in the State Responsibility Area and carry Moderate, High or Very High wildfire-hazard designations; the Central Valley floor is largely lower hazard. SRA properties must meet defensible-space and building requirements.
Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm requirements in unincorporated Stanislaus County come from California state law and the adopted 2022 California Residential Code, not a unique county ordinance. Alarms are required in all dwellings, and at least one CO alarm must be installed at point of sale of residential property.
Backyard recreational fires for cooking or warmth are allowed under the county's adopted 2022 California Fire Code, but must stay 25 feet from anything combustible, be attended, and have extinguishing equipment ready. Burning trash or yard waste in the backyard is banned by valley air-quality rules.
Propane (LP-gas) storage in unincorporated Stanislaus County follows the 2022 California Fire Code (County Code Chapter 16.55), Chapter 61. At a residence, stored LP-gas generally may not exceed 200 pounds without additional safeguards, and containers cannot be stored in basements, pits or on roofs.
1 cities in Stanislaus County have their own fire regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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