Outdoor Burning: Brentwood vs Martinez
How do outdoor burning rules compare between Brentwood, CA and Martinez, CA?
Brentwood and Martinez have similar restriction levels.
Brentwood, CA
Contra Costa County
Open burning is prohibited in Brentwood year-round. The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) enforces no-burn rules, and BAAQMD Regulation 5 further restricts outdoor combustion. Agricultural burning requires a CAL FIRE permit and a BAAQMD burn-day authorization, and residential yard-waste burning is not permitted.
View full Brentwood rules →Martinez, CA
Contra Costa County
Backyard burning is PROHIBITED under Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) Regulation 5, which has banned open residential burning since 1970. No burning is allowed on Spare the Air days. Agricultural burns may be permitted with BAAQMD authorization.
View full Martinez rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Brentwood | Martinez |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| Open Burning | - | PROHIBITED — BAAQMD Regulation 5 |
| Prohibited Since | - | 1970 (Bay Area region-wide ban) |
| Spare the Air Days | - | All burning prohibited |
| Authority | - | Bay Area Air Quality Management District |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Brentwood FAQ
Martinez FAQ
Can I burn yard waste in my backyard in Martinez?
Backyard burning is PROHIBITED under Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) Regulation 5, which has banned open residential burning since 1970. No burning is allowed on Spare the Air days. Agricultural burns may be permitted with BAAQMD authorization.
Do I need a permit for outdoor burning in Martinez?
Open Burning: PROHIBITED — BAAQMD Regulation 5. Prohibited Since: 1970 (Bay Area region-wide ban). Spare the Air Days: All burning prohibited. Authority: Bay Area Air Quality Management District.
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