Garden Grove allows recreational backyard fires in approved portable devices under OCFA regulations. Fires must be contained in a manufactured fire pit or chiminea with spark arrester, located at least 15 feet from structures and combustible materials. Open ground fires and burning of yard waste are prohibited in Garden Grove. SCAQMD no-burn days must be observed.
Recreational backyard fires in Garden Grove are regulated by the Orange County Fire Authority under the California Fire Code. Fires are permitted only in manufactured portable outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, or chimineas equipped with mesh spark arresters. Fires must be at least 15 feet from any structure, fence, or combustible vegetation. Fire size must not exceed 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height. Only clean dry wood or manufactured fire logs may be burned; burning trash, yard waste, construction debris, or treated wood is prohibited. South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 444 applies, and residents must check for mandatory no-burn days during winter months at aqmd.gov. A garden hose or fire extinguisher must be readily available. Fires must be attended at all times and fully extinguished before being left unattended. Contact OCFA at (714) 573-6000 for fire safety questions.
Illegal open burning or failure to comply with recreational fire rules is a fire code violation. OCFA may issue citations and require immediate extinguishment. Violations of SCAQMD no-burn days carry separate fines. Call OCFA at (714) 573-6000.
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