Outdoor burning rules in Burbank, CA — also called the burn ban, open burning, or fire restriction ordinance — set when you can burn yard waste, debris, or run a recreational fire.
Outdoor burning in Burbank is subject to South Coast AQMD no-burn days and seasonal restrictions (November–February). Open burning of household trash is prohibited. Gas fire pits are generally permitted.
BMC Section 9-1-9-307.1.1.1 addresses open burning within Burbank. Open burning is generally prohibited without authorization from the Fire Code official. Section 9-1-9-307.1.1.2 specifically prohibits open flames and burning at the Starlight Amphitheater. Recreational fires in approved containers may be allowed subject to SCAQMD restrictions. The South Coast Air Quality Management District bans all wood-burning on No-Burn Days. Burbank follows the California Fire Code requirement of 50 feet minimum clearance from structures for any permitted open burning. Charcoal barbecues and gas grills for cooking are generally exempt.
Unauthorized burning is enforced by the Burbank Fire Prevention Bureau. SCAQMD No-Burn Day violations carry fines up to $1,000 per day.
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