Outdoor Burning: Burbank vs Long Beach
How do outdoor burning rules compare between Burbank, CA and Long Beach, CA?
Burbank and Long Beach have similar restriction levels.
Burbank, CA
Los Angeles County
Open burning is prohibited in Burbank except by permit from the Fire Code Official for a short list of purposes. Burbank Municipal Code 9-1-9-307.1.1.1 (a local amendment adding to the adopted California Fire Code) authorizes open-burning permits only for fire-hazard abatement, city lot-burning crews, fire-fighting instruction, and certain sponsored gatherings, and all permits must comply with South Coast Air Quality Management District rules.
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Los Angeles County
Open burning is heavily restricted in Long Beach. South Coast AQMD regulates all outdoor burning. Wood burning may be banned on Spare the Air days.
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| Fact | Burbank | Long Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Code Section | BMC 9-1-9-307.1.1.1 (Open Burning General) | - |
| Permit required | Yes - from the Fire Code Official, limited purposes only | - |
| Hazard-abatement hours | 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon | - |
| Air quality | Must comply with South Coast AQMD regulations | - |
| Regulator | - | SCAQMD + LBFD |
| Trash Burning | - | Prohibited |
| Spare the Air | - | Wood burning banned on no-burn days |
| Red Flag | - | All outdoor burning prohibited |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Burbank FAQ
Can I burn yard waste or trash in my Burbank backyard?
No. Open burning is allowed only by Fire Code Official permit for the specific purposes listed in BMC 9-1-9-307.1.1.1 (such as fire-hazard abatement or fire-fighting instruction). General household or yard-waste burning is not a permitted purpose.
When can hazard-abatement burning happen?
Permitted open burning for removing a fire hazard that cannot be abated by other means is restricted to the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, and must comply with South Coast AQMD rules.
Long Beach FAQ
Can I burn yard waste in my backyard in Long Beach?
Open burning is heavily restricted in Long Beach. South Coast AQMD regulates all outdoor burning. Wood burning may be banned on Spare the Air days.
Do I need a permit for outdoor burning in Long Beach?
Regulator: SCAQMD + LBFD. Trash Burning: Prohibited. Spare the Air: Wood burning banned on no-burn days. Red Flag: All outdoor burning prohibited.
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