Los Angeles City or County or California anti-burning ordinances? (safety, air pollution)

[Delron]

I've heard there are various anti-burning ordinances, eitherfor LA city or county, or even the entire California state. Could someone point these out to me if they have knowledge of them, i.e. where to read up on them?

I'm specifically referring to anything banning or outlawing the burning of rubbish, yard trimmings, etc. I.e. why is a Los Angeles resident allowed to conduct an outdoor grill/barbeque but not able to burn out say an old tree stump located on their property well away from anything that could catch fire.

I unfortunately couldn't find anything specific using google. I thought it might be a fire ordinance or something the LAFD would have information on. Thanks in advance!

[the one]

i think the outlawed back yard rubbish burning in the late 50's. maybe 60's. it caused to much air pollution, more so than a wood burning or coal burning grill. wood burning fire places are also outlawed i think. or at least restricted.

[MIKEETC]

The two principal reasons for prohibiting open fires (aside for BBQs or similar) is to protect air quality and ensure public safety. The first is the responsibility of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD):

South Coast AQMD

The document that answers your question:

http://www.aqmd.gov/rules/reg/reg04/r444.pdf

The second is the responsibility of the local fire protection agency. I would assume local fire departments' website would have some information. Also, local city/country ordinances may prohibit it as well. Check you local jurisdiction's website.