Small backyard recreational fires are allowed in Lynwood under the LA County Fire Code adopted in Municipal Code Section 12-1, enforced by LA County Fire. A recreational fire must be no larger than 3 feet across and 2 feet high, kept 25 feet from combustibles, and attended. Bonfires and waste
Backyard fires in Lynwood are governed by the Los Angeles County Fire Code adopted in Municipal Code Section 12-1, enforced by the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Under Fire Code Section 307, a recreational fire is limited to a total fuel area of 3 feet or less in diameter and 2 feet or less in height and must not be within 25 feet of a structure or combustible material; a portable outdoor fireplace must not be within 15 feet of combustibles. Larger open fires and bonfires are not permitted in a dense residential city, and burning trash, leaves, or other waste in a fire pit or barbecue is prohibited. Any recreational fire must be constantly attended until fully extinguished, with
Unsafe or prohibited backyard fires are enforced by the Los Angeles County Fire Department through order, citation, or abatement; Fire Code violations are generally misdemeanors under the code's general penalty. A person who lets a fire escape can face civil
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