Fire pit rules in Altadena, CA — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Altadena sits in or adjacent to Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (Eaton Canyon, foothills). LA County Fire Code Title 32 restricts open flames and recreational fires; STRs in VHFHSZ must post a no-flame notice (LA County Code 7.96.060.O).
LA County Fire Code (Title 32, adopted from the California Fire Code) limits portable outdoor fireplaces and recreational fires under Sections 307 and 308. Recreational fires must be at least 25 feet from any structure or combustible material; portable outdoor fireplaces 15 feet. Burning is suspended on red-flag/no-burn days. In the VHFHSZ areas of Altadena, outdoor flames and barbecues face additional restrictions, and STRs in those zones must post 'no smoking and no open flame' notices per LA County Code 7.96.060.O.
Violations of Title 32 are infractions/misdemeanors. Causing an unintended wildfire carries serious criminal and civil liability under California Penal Code 452.
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