Showing ordinances that apply to Montalvin Manor, CA
Montalvin Manor is an unincorporated community (population 3,099) in Contra Costa County, California. Because Montalvin Manor is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Contra Costa County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The fire pit rules rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Fire pits must comply with California Fire Code and BAAQMD regulations. Gas and propane preferred. Wood-burning restricted on Spare-the-Air days. Rules enforced by the local fire protection district.
Contra Costa County follows California Fire Code §307 for recreational fires. Approved fire pits must be 15+ feet from structures and combustible materials. Maximum 3-foot diameter for wood-burning pits. Fire must be attended with extinguishing means nearby. No burning of trash, treated wood, or yard waste. Gas/propane fire pits generally exempt from size restrictions. Red Flag Warning days may trigger additional restrictions. Check VHFHSZ status for your property.
Illegal burning: $100 to $1,000. Causing fire: criminal charges possible. CA PRC §4423: up to $1,000 + 6 months.
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