Outdoor burning rules in Novato, 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 in Novato is regulated by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District and the Novato Fire District; residential yard-waste burning is generally prohibited and barred on Spare the Air days. Defensible-space clearance applies in fire hazard zones.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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