Fire pit rules in Rancho Cucamonga, CA β also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances β cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Rancho Cucamonga allows recreational fire pits under the California Fire Code, but foothill properties face stricter restrictions and SCAQMD Rule 445 limits wood burning on winter no-burn days.
The City of Rancho Cucamonga adopts the California Fire Code through Municipal Code Title 15, and enforcement is handled by the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District (RCFPD). Portable outdoor fireplaces, chimineas, and permanent masonry or gas fire pits are permitted for recreational use on private residential property. Under Fire Code Section 307, a fire pit cannot sit within 10 feet of any structure, fence line, combustible landscaping, or overhanging vegetation, and the fire must be continuously attended by a responsible adult. A charged garden hose or 4-A rated extinguisher must be immediately available during use. Properties inside the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) covering Etiwanda, the northside above Banyan Street, and the foothill communities face stricter restrictions, and RCFPD may prohibit open flames entirely on red flag warning days. Rancho Cucamonga lies inside the South Coast Air Quality Management District, so SCAQMD Rule 445 prohibits burning wood on forecast no-burn days between November 1 and the last day of February. Gas-fueled pits and Rule 445 compliant manufactured logs are exempt. Approved fuels include commercial firewood, propane, and natural gas; trash, painted or pressure-treated lumber, and yard waste are prohibited.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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