Fire pit rules in Mountain View, CA — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Mountain View allows portable outdoor fire pits fueled by natural gas or propane. Open wood burning is generally prohibited on Spare the Air days declared by BAAQMD.
Mountain View residents may use portable gas or propane outdoor fire pits on private patios and backyards year-round. Wood-burning fire pits are heavily restricted because the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) Regulation 6, Rule 3 prohibits wood burning during Spare the Air alerts, which apply across the nine-county Bay Area including Santa Clara County. Fires must be attended at all times, kept at least 10 feet from structures, fences, and overhanging vegetation, and a charged garden hose or fire extinguisher must be readily available. The Santa Clara County Fire Marshal and Mountain View Fire Department respond to complaints of smoke nuisance under the Mountain View City Code nuisance provisions.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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