Outdoor burning rules in Compton, 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.
Open burning is prohibited in Compton under SCAQMD Rule 444 and the city's fire prevention code. Fire permits are required for recreational fires. Contact the Compton Fire Department for permit requirements.
Compton is within the South Coast Air Quality Management District, which prohibits open burning of trash, yard waste, and other materials under SCAQMD Rule 444. The city's fire prevention chapter requires permits for burning activities. The Compton Fire Department and Fire Prevention Division office at (310) 605-5670 handles fire-related permits. Recreational fire pits using manufactured gas or approved charcoal may be permitted with proper setbacks from structures (minimum 10 feet) and compliance with SCAQMD no-burn day restrictions. Agricultural burning and backyard burning of waste are prohibited.
Open burning violations are enforced by the Fire Department and SCAQMD. SCAQMD fines can reach $1,000 per day. Fire code violations may be misdemeanors.
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