Outdoor burning rules in Pomona, 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 prohibited in Pomona under the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 444 and the California Fire Code adopted in Chapter 22. Recreational fire pits may be used with restrictions.
Pomona is within the South Coast Air Quality Management District, which prohibits open burning of trash, yard waste, and other materials under SCAQMD Rule 444. The California Fire Code, adopted by reference in Pomona City Code Chapter 22 (Fire Prevention), restricts open flames and burning. Recreational fire pits using manufactured gas or charcoal in approved containers may be permitted but must comply with setback requirements (typically 10 feet from structures) and SCAQMD no-burn day restrictions. Agricultural burning requires a permit from SCAQMD. CAL FIRE burn permits are not issued in Pomona's Local Responsibility Area.
Violations of outdoor burning restrictions are enforceable by the Pomona Fire Department and SCAQMD. SCAQMD fines for open burning violations can reach $1,000 per day. Fire code violations are misdemeanors.
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