Outdoor burning rules in Garden Grove, 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.
Garden Grove prohibits outdoor burning of wood and solid fuels within 25 feet of combustible structures. Open burning of yard waste and trash is not permitted. Only approved gas-fueled devices and permanent fireplaces are allowed for recreational fires.
Under Garden Grove's fire code amendments, the burning of wood or solid fuel in any device is not allowed within 25 feet of combustible structures unless in an approved permanent fireplace. Open burning of yard waste, trash, and debris is prohibited throughout the city. Rubbish and combustible waste may not be burned outdoors. Gas-fueled outdoor fireplaces and fire pits are the primary permitted option for recreational outdoor fire, requiring Building Department approval. South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 444 also prohibits open burning of refuse in the South Coast Air Basin, which includes Garden Grove. SCAQMD may issue additional no-burn alerts during poor air quality days.
Outdoor burning violations are enforced by the Orange County Fire Authority and SCAQMD. Fines range from administrative penalties to criminal charges depending on severity. SCAQMD violations carry fines of up to $1,000 for first offenses.
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