Fire pit rules in Petaluma, CA — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Petaluma adopts the California Fire Code via PMC §17.20.050 with local amendments. Open burning is generally prohibited; small recreational fires require compliance with CFC §307 setbacks and local Sonoma County Air District rules.
Recreational fires must be three feet or less in diameter, use only seasoned firewood (no yard debris or trash), maintain a 25-foot clearance from structures and combustibles, and have an attendant with extinguishing means. Permanent outdoor fireplaces and chimineas must be 15 feet from structures. The Petaluma Fire Marshal can declare 'Red Flag' / no-burn days based on Bay Area AQMD or CAL FIRE alerts.
CFC §307 violations are misdemeanors with citation authority by the Fire Marshal; costs of fire response can be billed back to the responsible party.
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