Fire pit rules in Montebello, CA — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Outdoor fire pits and recreational fires in Montebello follow the 2019 California Fire Code, adopted as Municipal Code Chapter 15.32 and enforced by the city's own Fire Department. Small recreational fires and approved portable fireplaces are allowed with clearances, but burning trash is prohibited.
Montebello adopted the 2019 California Fire Code as Chapter 15.32 of its Municipal Code (MMC 15.32.010), enforced by the independent Montebello Fire Prevention Bureau. Under Fire Code Chapter 3, a 'recreational fire' burns clean wood or charcoal in a fuel area no larger than 3 feet across and 2 feet high. These fires and approved portable outdoor fireplaces are generally allowed at homes without a permit, provided they are not used to burn rubbish. The code requires recreational fires stay 25 feet from structures (portable fireplaces 15 feet), be attended by an adult until out, and have a hose or extinguisher ready (CFC 307). Wood smoke is also subject to South Coast AQMD no-burn alerts.
An oversized, unattended, or rubbish-burning fire can be ordered extinguished by the Montebello Fire Department and cited; the fire chief may revoke permits to protect life or property (MMC 15.32.060). Persistent smoke may be cited under Rule 402.
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