Fire pit rules in Fairfield, CA — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Fairfield adopts the California Fire Code via Municipal Code Chapter 8 (Ordinance 2022-15). Recreational fires must stay at least 25 feet from any structure, and portable outdoor fireplaces 15 feet. Only clean wood or manufactured logs are permitted; burning trash, leaves, or construction debris is prohibited.
Backyard fire pits and chimineas are governed by California Fire Code Section 307, adopted in Fairfield Municipal Code Chapter 8. A recreational fire is defined as an outdoor fire burning materials other than rubbish, with a total fuel area no greater than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height. The fire must be at least 25 feet from any structure or combustible material; portable outdoor fireplaces (manufactured units) must be at least 15 feet from a structure, except when used at one- and two-family dwellings where the manufacturer's instructions govern. A responsible adult must constantly attend the fire and have a means of extinguishment (garden hose, bucket, or 4-A rated fire extinguisher) immediately available. The Fairfield Fire Department may order fires extinguished when smoke creates a nuisance, wind conditions threaten spread, or a Spare the Air alert is in effect through the Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District (YSAQMD). Gas-fueled fire features are exempt from the burn-pile rules but must be installed per manufacturer specs.
Fire department personnel may order any non-compliant fire extinguished immediately. Failure to comply or repeat violations may result in administrative citations under Fairfield Municipal Code Chapter 27, with fines starting at $100 and escalating to $500 for subsequent violations within a year. Negligent fires that escape control may be charged under California Penal Code 452 (reckless burning).
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