Outdoor burning rules in Fullerton, 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.
Fullerton prohibits outdoor open burning and recreational fires when winds exceed 8 MPH or during Red Flag conditions under FMC Section 13.20.150. Open burning of yard waste and trash is banned under SCAQMD Rule 444.
Under FMC Section 13.20.150, outdoor open burning and recreational fires shall not be built, ignited, or maintained when predicted sustained winds exceed 8 MPH at ground level or during declared Red Flag conditions. Open burning of yard waste, trash, leaves, and debris is prohibited throughout Fullerton under South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 444, which bans open burning of refuse in the South Coast Air Basin. Recreational fires in approved fire pits at one- and two-family dwellings are permitted under non-restricted conditions. Charcoal and gas barbecues for cooking purposes are generally exempt from the recreational fire restrictions. SCAQMD may issue additional no-burn alerts on poor air quality days prohibiting all residential wood burning.
Burning during prohibited conditions results in immediate orders to extinguish. SCAQMD violations for open burning carry fines up to $1,000 for first offenses. Fire code violations may result in administrative fines and criminal charges.
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