Fire pit rules in Antioch, CA — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Antioch follows the California Fire Code (CFC) Section 307, adopted through Antioch Municipal Code Chapter 8-15 and amended by CCCFPD Ordinance 2019-37. Portable outdoor fire pits and outdoor fireplaces are permitted at one- and two-family dwellings if they are constantly attended, located a safe distance from structures, and equipped with on-site extinguishing means.
Under California Fire Code Section 307.4.3 (Portable Outdoor Fireplaces) - as enforced by CCCFPD in Antioch - portable outdoor fireplaces shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and shall not be operated within 15 feet of a structure or combustible material (in one- and two-family dwellings, the distance is reduced to 3 feet per CFC 307.4.3 exception). Section 307.5 requires that open burning, bonfires, recreational fires, and portable outdoor fireplaces be constantly attended until the fire is completely extinguished, and that a portable fire extinguisher (minimum 4-A rating) or other approved on-site fire-extinguishing equipment (dirt, sand, water barrel, garden hose, or water truck) be available for immediate use. CCCFPD also retains authority under CFC 307.1.1 to prohibit any open burning that creates a hazardous or objectionable condition - including during red-flag warnings or BAAQMD Spare the Air days.
Operating a fire pit in violation of CFC Section 307 is a violation of the adopted California Fire Code and may be charged as a misdemeanor or infraction per Antioch Municipal Code section 1-5.02. CCCFPD may order the fire extinguished, and cost recovery applies to any required fire response.
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