Solano County, CA Fire Regulations: Fire Pit Rules (2026)

Solano County Code Chapter 6.3 adopts the California Fire Code by reference, including CFC Section 307 which governs open burning, recreational fires, and portable outdoor fireplaces. Under CFC 307.4.2, 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 be at least 25 feet from any structure or combustible material; portable outdoor fireplaces must be at least 15 feet from a structure. Only clean, dry, seasoned firewood may be burned — never trash, leaves, treated lumber, plastic, or yard waste. Wood-fueled fires are subject to YSAQMD or BAAQMD no-burn advisories; gas/propane fire features are generally allowed on no-burn days. In addition, Chapter 12.5 (Abatement of Fire Hazards) authorizes the fire protection district and the County to declare any accumulation of dry grass, brush, rubbish, or other flammable material a nuisance and order it cleared at the owner's expense. Properties within a CAL FIRE State Responsibility Area (SRA) or a Local Responsibility Area (LRA) Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone face additional restrictions during declared fire-weather conditions.