Fire pit rules in Citrus Heights, CA — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Citrus Heights allows portable and permanent fire pits with structure setbacks and burn-day compliance under Sacramento Metro Fire and SMAQMD Rule 421.
Fire pits in Citrus Heights are regulated under the California Fire Code as adopted by Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District. Portable outdoor fireplaces and fire pits must be a minimum of 15 feet from any structure, combustible wall, or property line per CFC Section 307.4.3. Permanent masonry fire pits must not exceed 3 feet in diameter. Only seasoned firewood or approved manufactured logs may be burned, and burning is prohibited on SMAQMD no-burn days under Rule 421. Piped natural gas and propane appliances are exempt from no-burn day restrictions.
SMAQMD no-burn day violations start at a warning, escalating to fines up to 500 dollars. Fire code violations can carry citations from Metro Fire.
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