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Unhealthy air quality due to wildfire smoke. It is illegal to use fireplaces, wood stoves, pellet stoves, outdoor fire pits or other wood-burning devices. |
Hindi mabuti sa katawan na kalidad ng hangin dahil sa usok ng wildfire. Ilegal na gumamit ng mga fireplace, wood stove, pellet stove, outdoor na fire pit, o iba oang device sa pagsunog ng kahoy. |
Calidad del aire dañina para la salud debido al humo de incendios forestales. Es ilegal el uso de chimeneas, estufas de leña, estufas de pélets, fogatas en exteriores u otros dispositivos para quemar leña. |
Phẩm chất không khí không tốt do khói từ đám cháy rừng. Việc sử dụng lò sưởi, bếp củi, bếp nấu sử dụng viên nén nhiên liệu, lò sưởi ngoài trời hoặc các thiết bị đốt củi khác là bất hợp pháp. |
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Learn about the Air District’s Notice of Violation and what to do if you receive one.
A Notice of Violation is a formal record of a violation of state law or Air District regulations. You may be subject to penalty fees and, in serious cases, civil or criminal prosecution. In most cases, a Notice of Violation can be settled by taking corrective action and paying a penalty fee.
Take immediate action to prevent the violation from continuing. Under state law, each additional day of noncompliance is considered an additional violation.
Correct the violation and fix any problems indicated, then notify the Compliance and Enforcement group within 10 business days. Have the following information ready when you call:
If you are unable to correct the violation or prevent it from occurring, you can seek a variance from the Air District’s Hearing Board. A variance will provide a temporary relief from specific regulation requirements.
Your Notice of Violation may be resolved through the Air District’s Mutual Settlement Program or its Legal Department.
This program allows you to settle your case out of court by reaching a penalty agreement with the Air District. If your violation is referred to this program, you will receive an offer to settle with clear terms. Some cases are eligible for non-fee settlements if specific actions are taken to improve air quality (beyond compliance). Penalties are determined by the type of violation, its duration, and history of violations at the facility or operation.
Violations not resolved through the Mutual Settlement Program will be handled by the Air District’s Legal Department. Some of these cases can be settled out of court. The Legal Department will determine whether the violation warrants administrative, criminal, or civil action.
Compliance & Enforcement
Compliance Assistance
415.749.4999 compliance@baaqmd.gov
Rule Development
415.749.4653 ruledevelopment@baaqmd.gov
Last Updated: 8/3/2023