Fire pit rules in Fremont, CA — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Fremont allows gas and propane fire pits on patios. Wood-burning fire pits are restricted, especially in east foothill VHFHSZ areas near Mission Peak where defensible space rules dominate.
The Fremont Fire Department enforces the California Fire Code as adopted in Fremont Municipal Code Title VII. Portable propane and natural gas fire pits are the preferred outdoor heating option citywide and generally permitted on non-combustible patios with a minimum 10-foot clearance from structures, overhangs, and combustible vegetation. Wood-burning recreational fires require strict compliance: pile no larger than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet high, at least 25 feet from any structure, constant adult supervision, and water or an extinguisher on hand. In the east foothills Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (Mission Peak, Vargas, parts of Niles Canyon), wood-burning open fires are discouraged and may be prohibited during red flag warnings issued by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. Natural gas units plumbed to homes require a permit.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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