Fire pit rules in Menifee, CA — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Menifee adopts the 2022 California Fire Code (with 2025 CCR Title 24 amendments) via Menifee Municipal Code Chapter 8.20. Under CFC §307.4.2, recreational fires must stay at least 25 feet from any structure or combustible material, fuel pile may not exceed 3 ft diameter / 2 ft high, and a means of extinguishment must be on hand. Gas-fueled fire pits / chimineas are generally permitted at residences without a permit; solid-fuel wood fires need supervision and are barred during No-Burn alerts issued by South Coast AQMD.
Menifee Municipal Code §8.20.010 adopts the 2022 California Fire Code by reference (city now enforces the 2025 California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 9 cycle). California Fire Code §307.4.2 governs recreational fires: maximum 3-foot pile diameter, 2-foot height, located at least 25 feet from any structure, combustible wall, deck, or property line; an adult must attend with a fire extinguisher, garden hose, or other extinguishing means readily available. Per §307.3 the fire chief may order extinguishment if smoke creates a nuisance or hazardous condition. Portable outdoor fireplaces (manufactured chimineas / patio fireplaces) at one- and two-family dwellings shall be used per manufacturer instructions and located at least 15 feet from any structure or combustible material per CFC §307.4.3. Natural-gas or propane fire pits designed only to burn a gas flame are allowed without an open-burning permit but must comply with CFC Chapter 61 (LP-gas). Menifee falls within the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD); wood burning indoors and outdoors is banned on Check Before You Burn No-Burn Days (issued Nov 1 – Feb 28 for fine-particle pollution). During Red Flag warnings or elevated fire-weather conditions, the Riverside County Fire / CAL FIRE Unit Chief may suspend recreational fires citywide.
Failure to comply with CFC §307 is a fire-code violation enforceable by the fire chief and Code Enforcement. Menifee Municipal Code §1.01.200 sets general penalties: infractions $100 (first), $200 (second within one year), $500 (each additional); misdemeanors up to $1,000 fine and/or 6 months in jail. A negligent escaped recreational fire can additionally trigger CAL FIRE cost recovery under Health & Safety Code §13009 and Public Resources Code §4292.
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