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Earlier editions: 2026-09

Chapter 11 — FIRE PREVENTION›Article III — INCINERATORS, OUTSIDE GRILLS AND BARBECUE PITS; OPEN BURNING

Fontana Municipal Code Div. 1 Generally

Fontana Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Fontana

Cite as: Fontana Municipal Code Division 1 · Text as of 2026-10-04

Sec. 11-56. - Spark arresters.

Every incinerator shall be listed by a nationally recognized agency and shall be equipped and maintained with a spark arrester. The use of incinerators shall be approved by the Fontana Fire Protection District or his duly authorized deputy.

(Ord. No. 1633, § 6, 8-9-11)

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Sec. 11-57. - Maintenance.

Every incinerator, outside grill and barbecue pit and associated equipment shall be maintained in good condition, working order and repair at all times.

(Ord. No. 1633, § 6, 8-9-11)

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Sec. 11-58. - Fire hazards prohibited.

No person shall construct, erect, install, locate, equip, maintain or use any incinerator, outside grill or barbecue pit, or burn any combustible matter, so as to constitute a fire hazard by the use or burning thereof so as to endanger the life or property of any person thereby.

(Ord. No. 1633, § 6, 8-9-11)

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Sec. 11-59. - Definitions.

Barbecue pit as used in this chapter shall mean a trench or depression in the ground in which wood or other clean solid fuel is burned to produce a bed of hot coals for the sole purpose of cooking.

Open grill as used in this chapter shall mean a fixed, independent structure or device, constructed of steel, concrete, clay, or other non-combustible material, for the primary purpose of cooking food over a liquefied petroleum-, natural gas-, wood- or charcoal fueled fire. For the purposes of this article, open grill, outside grill, and/or open-flame cooking device shall mean the same thing.

(Ord. No. 1633, § 6, 8-9-11)

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Secs. 11-60—11-80. - Reserved.

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