LA County Fire Code Title 32 §6101 caps propane patio heaters at one 20-pound cylinder per heater on commercial patios with 10-foot clearance from buildings. CARB regulates outdoor heater emissions, and SCAQMD natural-gas heater rules apply across the LA basin.
Restaurants and event venues using propane patio heaters in unincorporated LA County operate under Title 32 §6101 et seq. Each portable heater is limited to a single DOT-approved 20-pound (5-gallon) cylinder, with 10-foot setbacks from combustible walls, awnings, and tents. Aggregate cylinder storage above 10 gallons triggers LACoFD permit and §6104 setbacks. Natural-gas fixed heaters require gas-permit inspection and South Coast AQMD compliance. CARB regulates new patio-heater emissions sold in California. Heaters cannot be used within tents or under solid covered awnings without engineered ventilation. Seasonal use is common October through April, when LA basin nights drop below 55°F and patio dining demand rises.
Operating without proper clearances or storing excess propane on-site triggers LACoFD red-tag, fines up to $500 per violation, and immediate cylinder confiscation. Repeat violations risk business-permit suspension. Use inside fully enclosed tents creates immediate stop-use orders.
Other ordinances people look up for this city. Green dot = verified primary-source excerpt.
Pomona, CA
Pomona prohibits amplified music audible beyond 50 ft between 10 PM and 7 AM, and beyond 150 ft during daytime hours. Citations filed with the LA County Dist...
Pomona, CA
Pomona regulates industrial noise through Chapter 18, Article VII (Noise and Vibration Control) and the Zoning and Development Code Table 30-469 which sets n...
Pomona, CA
Pomona follows LA County leash requirements. Dogs must be on a leash not exceeding 6 ft when on public property. All dogs and cats must be licensed. Animal s...
Pomona, CA
Pomona does not have breed-specific legislation. CA Food & Agricultural Code Section 31683 generally preempts local breed bans. Dangerous dog laws focus on i...
Pomona, CA
Pomona does not have a specific wildlife feeding ordinance. Nuisance conditions from wildlife attractants may be enforced under general nuisance provisions o...
Pomona, CA
Pomona allows up to 24 chickens on residential property but roosters are prohibited. Swine, dangerous reptiles, bees, male goats, and exotic animals without ...
Side-by-side rule comparisons with other cities in Los Angeles County.
See how Pomona's outdoor heater rules rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.