Outdoor burning rules in Long Beach, 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 heavily restricted in Long Beach. South Coast AQMD regulates all outdoor burning. Wood burning may be banned on Spare the Air days.
Long Beach falls within the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). Open burning of trash and yard waste is prohibited. Wood burning fireplaces and fire pits must comply with SCAQMD no-burn day restrictions. LBMC Title 18, Chapter 18.48 incorporates the California Fire Code. During Red Flag Warnings, all outdoor burning is banned.
Violations of the fire code are enforced by the Long Beach Fire Department. Open burning without a permit or in violation of SCAQMD rules can result in fines from both the City and the air quality district. SCAQMD violations carry fines starting at $100 per day.
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