Outdoor burning rules in Salinas, 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.
MBARD governs open burning in Salinas. Residential open burning prohibited within city limits. Agricultural burning in surrounding areas requires MBARD permits. Gas fire features allowed with standard setbacks.
Open burning of yard waste, trash, and construction debris is prohibited in most of Salinas 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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