Public Resources Code section 4374

Any solid waste facility, for which a permit is not required pursuant to Section 66796.31 of the Government Code, shall be maintained with a clearance of flammable material for a minimum distance of 9.45 meters (30 feet) from the periphery of any exposed flammable solid waste.

(a)

Any structure, building, or part of a structure or building which is located within 9.45 meters (30 feet) of the periphery of any exposed flammable solid waste shall also be maintained with a clearance of flammable material for a minimum distance of 9.45 meters (30 feet) from the periphery of the structure or building.

(b)

The fire protection agency may, in writing, require additional minimum flammable clearance provisions not to exceed any of the minimum clearance provisions of Section 4373. A reasonable time for compliance with the additional clearance provisions shall be specified in the written notice.

Source: Section 4374, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=PRC§ionNum=4374.­ (updated Jan. 1, 1982; accessed Dec. 29, 2025).

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