The next Check Before You Burn season begins on November 1, 2009.
If you have questions, please call the Air District at 1-800-880-9025.

Category Overview
 
  Stage 2 - All Burning Prohibited Burning is prohibited in any device when air quality is forecast to exceed 40 micrograms per cubic meter. The rule prohibits burning any solid fuel, including wood, manufactured logs and pellets. First time violations will result in a $50 fine or a requirement to attend compliance school, fines for subsequent violations will be higher.
 
  Stage 1 - No Burn - Unless Exempt Burning is prohibited when air quality is forecast to be 36-40 micrograms per cubic meter unless EPA certified fireplace inserts or stoves, or pellet stoves are used. First time violations will result in a $50 fine or a requirement to attend compliance school, fines for subsequent violations will be higher.
 
  Burning Discouraged - Voluntary Burning is discouraged when air quality is forecast to be 26-35 micrograms per cubic meter. Participation is voluntary.
 
  Burn Cleanly - OK To Burn When the forecast is 25 micrograms per cubic meter or lower, the public is allowed to burn and the burning of manufactured firelogs is acceptable at this level. Click here to find out how to burn cleanly.
  Get Cash When You Remove or Replace Your Old Wood Stove/Fireplace
Check Before You Burn Information