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.
PMC Chapter 15.20 adopts the California Fire Code. The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District handles fire safety enforcement in Pittsburg. BAAQMD compliance is required per PMC §18.82 performance standards. Contact Pittsburg City Hall at (925) 252-4053 for current ordinance details and enforcement procedures specific to your situation.
Illegal burning: $100 to $1,000 city fines. AQMD violations: $100 to $1,000/day. PRC §4423: up to $1,000 + 6 months imprisonment.
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