Outdoor Burning: Concord vs Richmond
How do outdoor burning rules compare between Concord, CA and Richmond, CA?
Concord and Richmond 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 is prohibited in Richmond under Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) Regulation 5 and Richmond Municipal Code fire provisions. Residential yard-waste burning, trash burning, and agricultural burning are not permitted within city limits. Violators face BAAQMD fines and Richmond Fire Department enforcement, with additional scrutiny given proximity to the Chevron refinery.
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