Dana Point Municipal Code Ch. 11.15 Fires

No person shall kindle, build, light or maintain, or authorize to be kindled, built or maintained, a fire in any place other than facilities specifically designed and built for that purpose or for which a permit has been issued by the Building Official of the City of Dana Point. Any fire that is built, lit, kindled or maintained pursuant to a permit issued by the City Building Official shall comply with all applicable permits and other regulations of air pollution control authorities and all other laws, rules and regulations. The Orange County Fire Authority may issue special permits for fires in such places or locations as may be deemed safe or which do not interfere with the public welfare provided prior approval has been granted by the City of Dana Point.

The use of flammable or combustible liquids (except for approved charcoal lighter fluid) are strictly prohibited. In addition, the California Fire Code as adopted through City ordinance is fully enforceable and must be adhered to. Fires are to be attended by persons over 21 years of age at all times until extinguished. A portable fire extinguisher or other approved equipment or method of extinguishing the fire shall be available for immediate use. Fires shall be fully extinguished before vacating the area.

Any violation of this section shall be unlawful and is a misdemeanor. This regulation does not apply to use of portable BBQs, portable fireplaces, fire rings, or similar devices in the private yards of one- and two- family dwellings or in other areas approved by the City where use of the device does not pose an elevated risk of uncontrolled fire.

(Added by Ord. 94-12, 8/23/94; amended by Ord. 18-08, 10/16/18)