Residential Wood Smoke Reduction Program
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The District's Rule 4901 limits residential wood burning in the San Joaquin Valley to help reduce harmful particulate matter pollution during the winter and protect public health.
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For an overview of the District’s Residential Wood Smoke Reduction Program, read the latest report presented to the Governing Board
UPGRADE YOUR DEVICE
Replace old solid fuel-burning equipment with cleaner EPA certified or pellet-fueled device or install natural gas or propane devices. Natural gas and propane devices are not subject to the Air District wood-burning rule.
The District offers incentives to purchase new, cleaner, certified devices through the Fireplace & Woodstove Change-Out Program. Apply for Change-Out Program
NO BURNING
Burning any solid fuel - including wood, pellets and manufactured wood (such as Duraflame logs) - is prohibited from midnight to midnight. Violations can result in fines. Report a Violation
Exemptions
You may use your wood-burning device on a prohibited day:- If you live in an area where there is no natural-gas service
- If wood-burning is your only source of heat
NO BURNING UNLESS REGISTERED
If you have a registered clean burning device, you can burn wood inside your residence. Use of any unregistered wood-burning device is prohibited. Register My Device
BURNING DISCOURAGED
- If you must burn, please ensure your firewood is clean, seasoned and dry. Unseasoned wood smolders and creates additional emissions.
- Never burn trash, magazines, newspapers, plastics or other materials not designed to burn in fireplaces or stoves. Doing so is illegal and hazardous.
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