Fire pit rules in Pico Rivera, 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 Pico Rivera follow the Los Angeles County Fire Code, adopted as Municipal Code Chapter 15.44 and enforced by the LA County Fire Department. Small recreational fires and approved portable fireplaces are allowed but must be attended and kept clear of structures.
Pico Rivera has no city fire department; fire protection comes from the Los Angeles County Fire Department (Consolidated Fire Protection District). The city adopts the LA County Fire Code (Title 32) as Chapter 15.44, re-enacted by Ordinance 1200 effective November 12, 2025. Under Fire Code Chapter 3, a recreational fire burns clean fuel with a fuel area three feet or less in diameter and two feet or less in height. Such fires and approved portable outdoor fireplaces are generally allowed at homes without a permit if not used to burn rubbish. A hose or extinguisher must be ready, the fire constantly attended, and kept clear of combustible structures. The fire official may order any offensive or hazardous fire extinguished.
An oversized, unattended, or rubbish-burning fire violates the adopted LA County Fire Code (Municipal Code Chapter 15.44) and can be ordered extinguished and cited. Persistent wood smoke crossing property lines can be cited under SCAQMD Rule 402.
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