Fire pit rules in Folsom, CA — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Folsom allows residential fire pits with restrictions under CA Fire Code §307 and Folsom Fire Department rules. Pits must be 15+ feet from structures, maximum 3 ft diameter, use only seasoned firewood, and comply with Sacramento Metropolitan AQMD Rule 421 wood burning restrictions on 'Don't Light Tonight' days.
Folsom Fire Department enforces California Fire Code §307 for recreational fire pits in residential backyards. Portable outdoor fireplaces (chimineas, UL-listed fire pits) must maintain a 15-foot clearance from any structure, deck, fence, or combustible material. Open flame fire pits that are not portable require a 25-foot clearance. Maximum fuel area is 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height. Only dry, seasoned firewood is permitted as fuel — garbage, yard waste, treated lumber, and construction debris are prohibited. Fires must be constantly attended by a competent adult with an extinguishing device (hose, extinguisher, or bucket of water) readily available. On days when SMAQMD declares a 'Don't Light Tonight' episode (typically Nov 1–Feb 28), residential wood burning is prohibited. During Red Flag Warnings declared by NWS Sacramento, all outdoor burning including recreational fires is suspended. Natural gas and propane fire features are generally exempt from wood-burning restrictions.
First offense typically a warning with extinguishment order. Continued violations cite under Folsom Municipal Code with fines up to $500. Fires that escape containment may result in cost-recovery billing for Folsom Fire suppression response.
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