Backyard recreational fires in San Leandro are allowed in approved pits under 3 ft diameter with 15 ft setback, banned on Spare the Air days.
Backyard fires in San Leandro are regulated under California Fire Code 307.4 and BAAQMD Regulation 5 Rule 3. Only clean seasoned firewood or manufactured logs are allowed. Trash, pressure-treated wood, and yard debris are never permitted. Fires must be attended by an adult with a hose or extinguisher nearby until fully out. ACFD may order extinguishment if smoke creates a nuisance. During BAAQMD Spare the Air alerts, wood burning is banned even for recreational purposes.
Nuisance smoke can trigger abatement plus a 100 dollar citation. BAAQMD violations start at 100 dollars for first wood-smoke infractions.
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