Fire pit rules in Amador County, CA — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Backyard fire pits and recreational fires in unincorporated Amador County are treated as open burning and are tightly controlled by fire conditions. During declared fire season (typically beginning around May 1) CAL FIRE's Amador-El Dorado Unit may suspend burning, and burn barrels are illegal. Outside burn suspensions, recreational fires must be kept small, cleared around, and attended at all times.
Amador County is largely State Responsibility Area where CAL FIRE's Amador-El Dorado Unit (AEU) governs outdoor fire. The Amador County Code's burning regulations (Title 7, Chapter 7.32) require that when burning is allowed, the area within five feet of a campfire's periphery be cleared of flammable material and a serviceable shovel be kept on hand. Recreational fires fueled by dry, natural vegetation are also subject to Amador County Air District 'burn day' rules — residents must confirm it is a permissive burn day before igniting any open fire by calling the District's burn-day line at (209) 223-6246. CAL FIRE typically suspends outdoor residential burning during the dry season, and during a suspension recreational open fires on private land are restricted; campfires within organized campgrounds or maintained to prevent spread may still be allowed. Burn barrels are illegal in Amador (and El Dorado) counties. Cleared ground (bare mineral soil), a water source, and constant adult supervision are required. Gas- or propane-fueled patio fire features are generally less restricted than wood fires, but the county's high wildfire hazard means even contained recreational fires can be banned during red-flag conditions.
Lighting an open or recreational fire on a no-burn day, during a CAL FIRE burn suspension, or without required clearance can result in citation by CAL FIRE or the Amador County Air District. If an unattended or improperly cleared fire escapes, the responsible party can be billed for fire-suppression costs and held liable for property damage.
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