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Sacramento County's first Check Before You Burn season ended Friday, February 29. The next Check Before You Burn season will begin on November 1, 2008. If you have any questions, please call the Air District at 1-800-880-9025. |
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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*. | |
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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*. | |
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Burning is discouraged when air quality is forecast to be 26-35 micrograms per cubic meter. If you choose to burn, burn cleanly by using an EPA certified fireplace insert or wood stove, or pellet-fueled device. | |
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When the forecast is 25 micrograms per cubic meter or lower, the public is urged to burn cleanly. Click here to find out how. | |
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*The AQMD Board of Directors has waived fines for the first burn season only,
December 1, 2007 - February 29, 2008. |
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- Check Before You Burn Information
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- Check Before You Burn brochure: English Spanish
- Frequently Asked Questions
- List of exemptions, plus EPA Phase II certified devices
- Text of Rule 421: Mandatory Episodic Curtailment of wood and Other Solid Fuel Burning
- Get money toward a new fireplace insert or wood stove
- Request for Economic Hardship or Sole Source of Heat Waiver
