Backyard fires for cooking or warmth are allowed in Jurupa Valley when fueled by natural gas, propane, untreated wood, or charcoal. SCAQMD Rule 444 exempts these recreational fires from burn-day rules, but fire code size, distance, and attendance limits still apply.
South Coast AQMD Rule 444(h)(6) exempts recreational and ceremonial fires, and open burning of natural gas, propane, untreated wood, or charcoal for preparing or warming food or generating warmth at a social gathering, from the district's open-burning prohibition. Within Jurupa Valley those fires must still satisfy the 2025 California Fire Code adopted by Municipal Code section 8.10.010 (Ordinance No. 2025-24): recreational fires are limited to 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height, kept 25 feet from structures or combustible material, and bonfires must stay 50 feet from structures unless contained in a barbecue pit. The 2026 CAL FIRE burn suspension does not apply to campfires on private property maintained to prevent spread to wildland; a campfire permit is available at local fire stations or PreventWildfireCA.org.
Backyard fires that exceed size limits, sit too close to structures, burn rubbish, or escape can be cited under the city fire code, with emergency-response cost recovery under amended CFC section 108.7 and Health and Safety Code section 13009.
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