Fire pit rules in Manteca, CA — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Recreational fire pits and backyard fires in Manteca are subject to SJVAPCD air quality rules and must be checked against daily burn day status. Small contained fires for cooking may be allowed on designated burn days.
Manteca's municipal code does not contain specific fire pit permit language, but all outdoor fires are subject to SJVAPCD air quality rules. Small recreational fires (fire pits, chimineas) using dry, seasoned wood may be allowed on permitted burn days but are prohibited on SJVAPCD no-burn days. The Valley Air District classifies recreational fires separately from trash/yard waste burning; however, any smoke creating a neighborhood nuisance is subject to enforcement. The Manteca Fire Department (209-456-8020) should be consulted for specific fire safety clearance requirements. Manufactured gas fire pits typically have fewer restrictions than wood-burning fires.
Operating a wood-burning fire pit on a no-burn day: SJVAPCD civil penalty up to $1,000. Nuisance fires may be cited under MMC §9.52.
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