Fire pit rules in Gardena, CA — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Outdoor fire pits in Gardena are governed by the Los Angeles County Fire Code, adopted as Municipal Code Chapter 8.08. Small recreational fires and approved portable fireplaces are allowed, but must burn clean fuel, stay clear of structures, and be attended. The LA County Fire Department enforces the rules.
Gardena adopts the Los Angeles County Fire Code (based on the 2022 California Fire Code) under Chapter 8.08, and the LA County Fire Department has served the city under contract since 2000. A recreational fire burns clean wood or charcoal with a fuel area about 3 feet or less across and 2 feet or less high. County Fire Code Section 307.6 permits cooking and recreational fires on private property outside hazardous fire areas within those limits, kept clear of structures. Approved portable fireplaces and chimineas are allowed at homes without a permit if not used to burn rubbish. Keep a hose ready and attend the fire until fully out. Drifting smoke can be cited under SCAQMD Rule 402.
An oversized, unattended, or rubbish-burning outdoor fire violates the adopted county fire code (GMC 8.08) and can be cited by the LA County Fire Department. The fire code official may order any fire producing offensive smoke or a hazard extinguished.
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