Outdoor burning rules in Pasadena, 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.
Pasadena prohibits open burning under South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 444 and the California Fire Code. Burning trash, yard waste, and debris is illegal. Agricultural burning requires AQMD permits.
Open burning in Pasadena is prohibited under SCAQMD Rule 444 and the California Fire Code adopted by the city. Burning trash, yard waste, construction debris, and leaves is illegal. No burn permits are issued for residential properties. Agricultural and land management burning requires AQMD approval. Recreational fires in approved containers may be permitted in backyards under specific conditions but are subject to AQMD no-burn day restrictions.
Open burning violations result in fire code citations and potential AQMD fines. AQMD fines can reach $1,000 per day for violations.
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