Fire pit rules in Rancho Cordova, CA — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Rancho Cordova permits residential fire pits subject to Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District standards and California Fire Code Section 307. Fire pits must be under 3 feet in diameter and set back at least 15 feet from structures, fences, and combustibles. Only clean seasoned firewood is permitted.
Rancho Cordova follows the California Fire Code as amended and adopted by the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District (Metro Fire), which provides fire protection services across the city. Under CFC Section 307.4.3, portable outdoor fireplaces and fire pits must be placed at least 15 feet from any structure or combustible material. Recreational fires using clean seasoned wood must not exceed 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height. The Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District (SMAQMD) controls when residential burning is permitted, and on Spare the Air days or No Burn days, recreational wood fires are prohibited. Natural gas and propane fire pits are generally permitted year-round but still require structure setbacks. An extinguishing method such as a garden hose or fire extinguisher must be available.
Fire code violations may result in Metro Fire orders to extinguish and administrative citations starting at 100 dollars. Fires creating smoke nuisance during No Burn days may draw SMAQMD penalties up to 500 dollars.
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