Outdoor Burning: Brentwood vs Pittsburg
How do outdoor burning rules compare between Brentwood, CA and Pittsburg, CA?
Brentwood and Pittsburg 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.
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Contra Costa County
Open burning prohibited in the Bay Area under BAAQMD Regulation 5. Pittsburg falls within BAAQMD jurisdiction. Subsurface fires (peat, vegetation) must be extinguished by property owners or the Fire District will do so and charge the costs.
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| Fact | Brentwood | Pittsburg |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| Open Burning | - | Prohibited (BAAQMD Reg. 5) |
| Subsurface Fires | - | Owner must extinguish or pay costs |
| Fire District | - | Contra Costa County FPD |
| Code Section | - | PMC Chapter 15.20 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Brentwood FAQ
Pittsburg FAQ
Can I burn yard waste in my backyard in Pittsburg?
Open burning prohibited in the Bay Area under BAAQMD Regulation 5. Pittsburg falls within BAAQMD jurisdiction. Subsurface fires (peat, vegetation) must be extinguished by property owners or the Fire District will do so and charge the costs.
Do I need a permit for outdoor burning in Pittsburg?
Open Burning: Prohibited (BAAQMD Reg. 5). Subsurface Fires: Owner must extinguish or pay costs. Fire District: Contra Costa County FPD. Code Section: PMC Chapter 15.20.
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