The Maricopa County Air Quality Department


Residential Fireplaces and Burning [ see Napoleon fireplaces ]

The Maricopa County Air Quality Department regulates the use of wood burning in residential fireplaces, woodstoves and outdoor burning devices during periods of high particulate matter (dust) pollution.

Wood burning is regulated when pollution levels rise because the process of burning wood can produce fine particulate matter that can be harmful to your lungs. It can also produce carbon monoxide and other toxins that can harm your health.
BACKGROUND

The county’s air pollution is monitored by several air quality monitors located in and around Maricopa County. When conditions arise, state forecasters issue a high pollution advisory [HPA]. Once that happens, the Air Quality Department Director may issue a No Burn Day restriction prohibiting all fireplace, woodstove and outdoor burning devices. This includes the use of manufactured logs.
FINES

Fines range from $50 up to $250 depending on the number of wood burning violations an individual receives per year.
RESTRICTION PARAMETERS

No Burn Day (wood burning) restrictions are typically issued during a high pollution advisory [HPA]. Restrictions last for a 24-hour period starting at midnight the day the HPA is issued.
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602-506-6400