Outdoor burning rules in Delano, 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 of agricultural and yard waste in Delano is regulated by SJVAPCD Rule 4103 (Open Burning), which requires permits and prohibits burning on declared No-Burn Days.
Residential burning of leaves, prunings, or other yard waste is prohibited year-round in the SJVAPCD region. Ag burning requires a SJVAPCD permit, payment of fees, and compliance with rotating valley-wide burn schedules. Residential recreational fires (campfires, fire pits with clean dry wood) are allowed under California Fire Code §307 subject to local fire department guidance.
Civil penalties for unlawful open burning start at $50 and escalate; serious or repeat violations can reach $10,000+.
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