Outdoor burning rules in Santa Clarita, 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 Santa Clarita under South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) regulations and LA County Fire Department rules. Recreational fires in approved containers may be allowed with restrictions.
SCAQMD Rule 444 prohibits open burning in the South Coast Air Basin, which includes Santa Clarita. This covers yard waste, construction debris, and agricultural burning. Recreational fires in approved fire pits may be permitted with size and distance restrictions. Air quality burn bans may further restrict even recreational fires. The city's wildfire-prone location adds urgency to burn restrictions.
Illegal burning results in fines from SCAQMD and the LA County Fire Department. Fires causing brush or structural damage carry criminal charges.
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