Fire pit rules in Ontario, CA — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Ontario allows backyard fire pits under the California Fire Code as adopted. Wood pits must sit 25 feet from structures and be attended. SCAQMD no-burn days override local rules.
Ontario Fire Department enforces California Fire Code Chapter 3 (adopted by reference under Ontario Municipal Code Title 4) for recreational outdoor fires. Portable outdoor fireplaces, chimineas, and fire pits burning only seasoned cordwood or manufacturer-approved fuel are permitted on private property, but must sit at least 25 feet from any structure, fence, or combustible vegetation. Fires must be constantly attended by a competent adult with a garden hose or fire extinguisher within reach, and fully extinguished before leaving. Natural gas and propane fire features may be placed closer per their listing. Trash, leaves, construction debris, and pressure-treated lumber cannot be burned. South Coast Air Quality Management District no-burn day rules apply citywide and override local allowances during winter PM2.5 episodes. Complaints about smoke or sparks go to Ontario Fire at 909-395-2029.
Administrative citations start near 100 dollars and rise with repeat offenses. Fires creating a hazard may be ordered extinguished on scene and the fuel seized as a fire hazard.
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