Fire pit rules in Ridgecrest, CA — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Recreational fire pits in Ridgecrest are allowed subject to RMC and California fire safety requirements. Fires must be contained, supervised, and only used on permitted burn days.
Ridgecrest residents may use contained fire pits or outdoor fireplaces subject to local fire codes and KCAPCD burn day restrictions. Fires must be attended at all times and extinguished before leaving. Only clean wood may be burned — no trash, treated lumber, or yard waste. Fires must be set back at least 10 feet from structures, fences, and combustible materials. Contact Ridgecrest Fire at (760) 499-5180 for current restrictions.
Illegal burning: $100 to $1,000. Causing fire: criminal charges possible. CA PRC §4423: up to $1,000 + 6 months.
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