Wood and charcoal fires are banned during the Restricted Periods (end of May to the middle of October)
All forms of open flame are banned during red flag days.

What is allowed are

• LPG or Natural Gas firepits
• Propane, Natural Gas or Pellet Barbecues

The latest flyer, which describes what is allowed during restrictions was 2021. It was still current in 2024. Fire Restrictions Flyer

Red Flag Warnings are forecast warnings issued by the United States National Weather Service when warm temperatures, very low humidity, and stronger winds are expected to combine to produce an increased risk of fire danger within 24 hours.

During Red Flag critical fire weather, any type of outdoor open flames are banned. This includes gas, propane or pellet BBQs and smokers.

See Red Flag Warning |Tahoe City| ntfire.net

• Tune to 1630 AM on your radio
• Facebook | facebook.com/NTFPD/
• @NTFPD_ on twitter.
• Check out the National Weather Service Forecast
• View the signs located in front of all District fire stations
• Look for magnetic signs on all the District's fire apparatus and command vehicles

The following came from A page dedicated to red flag warning that has the following information that you can print and have in your home
Red Flag Warning |Tahoe City| ntfire.net

The fire pit in the yard with the table over it is not to be used at any time without a personal campfire permit.

A page dedicated to red flag warning that has the following information that you can print and have in your home
Red Flag Warning |Tahoe City| ntfire.net
Modified printable version here

Emergency Preparedness Guide Emergency Prepare |Tahoe City| North Tahoe Fire Protection District

Defensible Space |Tahoe City| ntfire.net
Curbside Chipping
Defensible Space Inspection

Cal Fire - Campfire Permit - Ready for Wildfire

NTFPD Plans plans@ntfire.net
222 Fairway Dr. - PO Box 5879
Tahoe City, CA 96145
(P) 530-583-6911

Homewood Fire Station (Not always staffed)
Just past West Shore Sports south of the cabin.
5425 West Lake Boulevard
530-583-6913

How are burn days decided?

• You will be required to watch an introductory video prior to completing the application.
• Once you have completed your application you will be required to print and sign the permit. The permit will not be valid if it is not printed and signed.
• You must keep your signed permit on you at all times during a residential burn.
• You are required to follow all Burn Guidelines and Red Flag Warnings.
• Always make sure it is a Permissible Burn Day.
• Renters must have written and signed authorization from the property owner in their possession in order to obtain a permit.
• Maximum pile size shall be 4 feet in diameter.
• The area within 10 feet of the outer edge of the pile shall be maintained free and clear of all flammable material and vegetation.
• There must be a responsible adult in attendance with a shovel until the fire is dead out.
• There must be a water supply at the burning site.
• No burning shall be undertaken unless weather conditions (particularly wind) are such that burning can be considered safe.
• No burning is allowed on Red Flag Warning Days.
• In case of emergency, call 911.

What kind of outdoor fire can I have?
Several types of outdoor fireplaces are allowed any time. They include the following:

Liquid Natural Gas                                        Properly Screened Word Burning
LNG Outdoor Fireplace LNG Outdoor Fireplace  Grill/BBQ    Fireplace or Chiminea
               

• Total fuel area of 3 feet or less in diamater.
• 2 feet or less in height
• At least 15 feet from a structure or combustible material
• (Renters must have written permission from owner, and have the letter in their possession)

Burn permits are required for burning refuse. There are instructions at the above web site for obtaining a permit.
There are rules like the following:
Don't burn on Red Flag Warning: - See above

Outdoor fire screens:
They didn't have any information on outdoor stoves with chimneys. When I called all they said is they must have a spark arrestor screen.

Spark arrester screens come with 1/2", 5/8" and 3/4" mesh.
Some areas, particularly those in or near woodlands, have building codes that require all chimney caps to have 1/2" spark arrestors.
At Placer County Residential Plan Review they specify 1/2" screen.

  I had trouble finding a screened stove pipe cap for our outdoor stove. There are ones for $80+ designed for house chimneys.

I finally found one at Rain Cap - 6" 1/4" mesh - Colorado Cylinder Stoves - Amazon.com $26

                                                                          Amazon.com : Spark Screen for Fire Pits, 40" $133
See also Chimney Cap Buying Guide | eFireplaceStore.com

North Tahoe Fire Protection District | TRPA

US Forest Service Alerts & Notices:
Fire restrictions and guidelines for the Tahoe National Forest | fs.usda
Campfire permits |fs.usda
  Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit
  Tahoe National Forest
  Eldorado Forest Fire Info