Fire pit rules in Livermore, CA — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Livermore permits residential fire pits under CA Fire Code §307 with 15-ft structure setback, 3-ft max diameter, and BAAQMD Spare the Air compliance.
Livermore follows California Fire Code §307 as adopted in LMC Title 8. Portable outdoor fireplaces and fire pits must be at least 15 feet from structures, combustible walls, and property lines; permanent masonry pits may be reduced to 3 feet if approved. Fires must be constantly attended with a garden hose or extinguisher on hand. Only clean, seasoned firewood or manufactured logs are allowed — no yard waste, construction debris, or trash. BAAQMD Spare the Air alerts halt all wood burning Bay Area wide. Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department (LPFD) responds to complaints and can issue abatement orders.
First offense typically a warning; subsequent or unsafe fires subject to $100-$500 administrative citation plus cost recovery if LPFD responds.
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