Outdoor Burning: Concord vs Pittsburg
How do outdoor burning rules compare between Concord, CA and Pittsburg, CA?
Concord and Pittsburg have similar restriction levels.
Concord, CA
Contra Costa County
Open burning is prohibited in Concord under Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (ConFire) regulations and BAAQMD Regulation 5. No residential yard-waste, leaf, or debris burning is permitted within the city limits at any time of year.
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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.
View full Pittsburg rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Concord | 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.
Concord 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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