Fire pit rules in Sutter County, CA — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Recreational fires in unincorporated Sutter County are regulated through Feather River Air Quality Management District (FRAQMD) open-burning rules and the California Fire Code. Burning is only allowed on permissive (burn) days declared by FRAQMD.
Sutter County is in the Feather River Air Quality Management District (FRAQMD), located at 541 Washington Ave, Yuba City. FRAQMD Regulation II governs open burning, including recreational and warming fires. Even small fire pits and chimineas burning natural wood are subject to no-burn day declarations: when FRAQMD declares a No-Burn day for poor air quality, recreational outdoor burning is prohibited. Manufactured propane/natural-gas fire pits are generally treated as cooking appliances and are not subject to no-burn restrictions. Distances from structures, vegetation clearance, and pile-size limits follow the California Fire Code as enforced locally.
Burning on a No-Burn day or without compliance with FRAQMD rules can trigger fines from the Air District; the Fire Marshal may also cite under the California Fire Code.
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