Outdoor burning rules in Martinez, 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.
Backyard burning is PROHIBITED under Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) Regulation 5, which has banned open residential burning since 1970. No burning is allowed on Spare the Air days. Agricultural burns may be permitted with BAAQMD authorization.
Open burning of yard waste, trash, and construction debris is prohibited in most of Martinez per local ordinance and regional air quality management district rules. The relevant AQMD issues no-burn days and seasonal burning restrictions. Agricultural burning requires AQMD permits. Recreational fires in approved containers (fire pits) are a separate category under California Fire Code. CA Public Resources Code §4423 penalizes illegal burning during fire season. Use green waste collection instead.
Illegal burning: $100 to $1,000 city fines. AQMD violations: $100 to $1,000/day. PRC §4423: up to $1,000 + 6 months imprisonment.
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