Fire pit rules in Victorville, CA — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Victorville allows backyard fire pits under the California Fire Code as adopted through VMC Title 15. Wood pits must sit 25 feet from structures and be attended. MDAQMD no-burn days override local rules.
Victorville Fire Protection District and San Bernardino County Fire enforce California Fire Code Chapter 3 (adopted by reference through Victorville Municipal Code Title 15) for recreational outdoor fires in the High Desert. Portable outdoor fireplaces, chimineas, and fire pits burning only seasoned cordwood or manufacturer-approved fuel are permitted on private property, but must sit at least 25 feet from any structure, fence, or combustible vegetation. High Desert conditions make this distance critical: dry Mojave winds, sparse vegetation that ignites easily, and frequent red flag warnings mean a single ember can start a wildfire. Fires must be constantly attended by a competent adult with a garden hose or fire extinguisher within reach, and fully extinguished before leaving. Natural gas and propane fire features may be placed closer per their listing. Trash, leaves, construction debris, pressure-treated lumber, and painted wood cannot be burned. Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District (MDAQMD) no-burn days apply citywide and override local allowances during PM2.5 episodes or high wind events. Report complaints to Victorville at (760) 955-5000.
Administrative citations start near 100 dollars and rise with repeat offenses. Fires creating a hazard may be ordered extinguished on scene and the fuel seized as a fire hazard. Red flag day violations draw escalated fines.
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