Outdoor Burning: Pittsburg vs Richmond
How do outdoor burning rules compare between Pittsburg, CA and Richmond, CA?
Pittsburg and Richmond have similar restriction levels.
Pittsburg, CA
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 →Richmond, CA
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.
View full Richmond rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Pittsburg | Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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.
Richmond FAQ
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