Fire pit rules in Lynwood, CA — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Lynwood adopts the LA County Fire Code under Municipal Code Section 12-1, enforced by the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Fire Code Section 307 governs recreational fires and portable outdoor fireplaces: recreational fires stay 25 feet from structures, portable fireplaces 15 feet, and fuel is capped at 3 feet across,
Municipal Code Section 12-1 adopts by reference the Los Angeles County (District) Fire Code and delegates enforcement to the district fire chief under Health & Safety Code Section 13869.7, so Lynwood's fire rules are administered by the Los Angeles County Fire Department (the Consolidated Fire Protection District), which serves the city from Stations 147 and 148. Fire Code Section 307 covers open burning, recreational fires, fire pits, fire rings, and portable outdoor fireplaces. A recreational fire is limited to a total fuel area 3 feet or less in diameter and 2 feet or less in height and must not be within 25 feet of a structure or combustible material, while a portable outdoor fireplace must not be operated within 15
Fire pit and recreational-fire violations are enforced by the Los Angeles County Fire Department under the adopted Fire Code, and may be corrected by order, citation, or abatement. Violations of the adopted Fire Code are generally misdemeanors under the code's
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