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Wood burning is a major source of particulate matter air pollution in the Bay Area during the winter months. The Air District’s Wood Smoke Initiative focuses on promoting model Ordinances to reduced wood smoke and educating the public about the health risks associated with breathing it.

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Wood Burning Status

The 2009-10 Winter Spare the Air season ended on February 28. There is currently no wood burning ban in place.

The Bay Area burn status will be updated daily during the 2010-11 Winter Spare the Air season beginning November 1.

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Equipment Registration

The owners of the select types of equipment that operate within the Bay Area must register their equipment with the Air District. The registration process allows for the operation of the equipment within the San Francisco Bay Area without a Permit to Operate, provided the equipment meets the published regulatory criteria. These registrations must be renewed periodically on a schedule set forth by the Air District.

The registration process is open for the following types of equipment:

  • Commercial Cooking Operations (Chain-Driven Charbroilers)
  • Agricultural Diesel Engines
  • Portable Equipment (PERP)
  • Graphic Arts Operations
  • Mobile Refinishing (Coating) Operations

The online registration process for the following types of equipment will be available soon:

  • Under-Fire Charbroilers (coming soon) 

Please note that the Air District also offer the Stipulated Enforcement Program for Non-Compliable Portable Diesel Engines