Outdoor burning rules in Allegheny County, PA — also called the burn ban, open burning, or fire restriction ordinance — set when you can burn yard waste, debris, or run a recreational fire.
Allegheny County Health Department Article XXI strictly limits open burning due to federal PM2.5 non-attainment status. Open burning of leaves, yard waste, construction debris, and trash is prohibited countywide. Only small recreational/cooking fires with clean wood are allowed.
ACHD Article XXI Section 2105.50 prohibits open burning in Allegheny County with narrow exceptions for recreational fires (under 3 feet, clean wood, attended), ceremonial fires (with permit), and agricultural burning (with restrictions). This is stricter than PA DEP statewide rules (25 Pa. Code Ch. 129) because Allegheny County is one of the few PA counties designated as non-attainment for fine particulate matter under the federal Clean Air Act. Leaf burning is banned year-round. Municipal ordinances may impose additional restrictions. Violations are pursued by ACHD Air Quality Program inspectors.
ACHD civil penalties: $100-$2,500 per violation per day. Repeat or willful violations can be referred for criminal prosecution. Property owner and person conducting burn are both liable.
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