Outdoor Burning: Long Beach vs Santa Monica
How do outdoor burning rules compare between Long Beach, CA and Santa Monica, CA?
Long Beach and Santa Monica have similar restriction levels.
Long Beach, CA
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.
View full Long Beach rules →Santa Monica, CA
Los Angeles County
Open burning is generally prohibited in Santa Monica under the adopted California Fire Code and SCAQMD Rule 444. Special Event Permits are required for outdoor activities involving open flame.
View full Santa Monica rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Long Beach | Santa Monica |
|---|---|---|
| Regulator | SCAQMD + LBFD | - |
| Trash Burning | Prohibited | - |
| Spare the Air | Wood burning banned on no-burn days | - |
| Red Flag | All outdoor burning prohibited | - |
| Code Section | - | SMMC §8.44, SCAQMD Rule 444 |
| Open Burning | - | Generally prohibited |
| Special Events | - | Permit required |
| Permit Lead Time | - | 5 business days |
| Contact | - | sm.fireprevention@santamonica.gov |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
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.
Santa Monica FAQ
Can I burn yard waste in my backyard in Santa Monica?
Open burning is generally prohibited in Santa Monica under the adopted California Fire Code and SCAQMD Rule 444. Special Event Permits are required for outdoor activities involving open flame.
Do I need a permit for outdoor burning in Santa Monica?
Code Section: SMMC §8.44, SCAQMD Rule 444. Open Burning: Generally prohibited. Special Events: Permit required. Permit Lead Time: 5 business days.
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