Jurupa Valley, CA Fire Regulations: Fire Pits & Backyard Fires (2026)
Fire pit rules in Jurupa Valley, CA, also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances, cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Key Facts
- Allowed purposes
- Cooking, warmth, ceremonial, pleasure
- Allowed fuels
- Gas, propane, untreated wood, charcoal
- Size limit
- 3 ft diameter, 2 ft height
- Bonfire setback
- 50 ft unless in barbecue pit
- Trash burning
- Always prohibited
Summary
Backyard fires for cooking or warmth are allowed in Jurupa Valley when fueled by natural gas, propane, untreated wood, or charcoal. SCAQMD Rule 444 exempts these recreational fires from burn-day rules, but fire code size, distance, and attendance limits still apply.
(6) Except for the requirements of subparagraph (d)(3) and (d)(4), the provisions of this rule shall not apply to: (A) Recreational fires or ceremonial fires, including fires conducted pursuant to United States Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8. (B) Open burning of natural gas, propane, untreated wood, or charcoal for the purpose of: (i) Preparation or warming of food for human consumption; or (ii) Generating warmth at a social gathering.
Full Breakdown
South Coast AQMD Rule 444(h)(6) exempts recreational and ceremonial fires, and open burning of natural gas, propane, untreated wood, or charcoal for preparing or warming food or generating warmth at a social gathering, from the district's open-burning prohibition. Within Jurupa Valley those fires must still satisfy the 2025 California Fire Code adopted by Municipal Code section 8.10.010 (Ordinance No. 2025-24): recreational fires are limited to 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height, kept 25 feet from structures or combustible material, and bonfires must stay 50 feet from structures unless contained in a barbecue pit. The 2026 CAL FIRE burn suspension does not apply to campfires on private property maintained to prevent spread to wildland; a campfire permit is available at local fire stations or PreventWildfireCA.org.
Violations & Fines
Backyard fires that exceed size limits, sit too close to structures, burn rubbish, or escape can be cited under the city fire code, with emergency-response cost recovery under amended CFC section 108.7 and Health and Safety Code section 13009.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a backyard barbecue or fire pit affected by the burn ban?
Can I burn yard trimmings in my fire pit?
Do I need anyone watching the fire?
Sources & Official References
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