Fire pit rules in Ojai, CA — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Ojai regulates fire pits through Ventura County Fire Protection District (VCFPD) standards. Portable fire pits must be at least 15 feet from structures, use approved fuels only, and comply with any active burn bans. Permanent fire pits require building and fire department permits.
Portable fire pits must maintain 15-foot clearance from any structure, fence, or combustible material. Only clean, dry wood or propane/natural gas fuels are permitted. Fire pit diameter may not exceed 3 feet. A spark screen is required for wood-burning pits. Permanent masonry or built-in fire pits require a building permit and VCFPD review. Given Ojai's extreme wildfire risk (post-Thomas Fire), burn bans are frequently enacted and suspend all open burning including recreational fire pits. Check the VCFPD Red Flag Warning status before any outdoor fire.
Use during a burn ban: citation and potential criminal charges. Non-compliant fire pit: warning and mandatory correction. Causing a wildfire: felony charges under CA Penal Code Section 452.
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