Outdoor burning rules in Chandler, AZ — 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 is heavily restricted in Chandler under Maricopa County Air Quality Department rules. Wood-burning fire pits, chimineas, and yard waste burning are prohibited on designated no-burn days. MCAQD Rule 314 governs open burning.
Maricopa County, including Chandler, prohibits wood-burning chimineas, outdoor fire pits, and similar fires on no-burn days under ARS §49-501. The Maricopa County Air Quality Department (MCAQD) issues no-burn advisories typically during winter months when air quality inversions trap particulate matter. MCAQD Rule 314 regulates open burning and prohibits burning of yard waste, trash, and construction debris at all times in urban areas. Natural gas or propane fire features are generally permitted year-round as they do not produce particulate emissions. Chandler's Fire Prevention Division (Chapter 28) adopts the 2021 International Fire Code with local amendments. Open burning permits from ADEQ may be required for specific agricultural or land-clearing activities.
Civil penalty up to $10,000 per day for open burning violations under ARS §49-501. MCAQD enforcement includes fines and mandatory compliance orders.
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