Can I use my fireplace on a No Burn Day in Maricopa County?
Only if it burns gas. On a No Burn Day, Maricopa County prohibits burning anything other than gaseous fuels in a fireplace, wood stove or chiminea. Gas fireplaces and gas logs are allowed. Wood fires are not, and residential fines run $50 to $250.
Scottsdale Chimney Co. · October 4, 2026
When No Burn Days happen
No Burn Days are declared when air quality is forecast to be poor — mostly in the cooler months, roughly October through February, when cold, still nights trap smoke and fine particles close to the ground across the Valley. They aren't set in advance; the county announces them day by day.
How to check today
Maricopa County's Clean Air mobile app shows the day's status, or you can call 602-506-6400. It's worth checking before a holiday fire — New Year's Eve and Christmas are common No Burn Days.
What's allowed and what isn't
- Allowed: gas fireplaces, gas logs, gas fire pits, gas and electric heaters
- Not allowed on a No Burn Day: wood in a fireplace, wood stove or chiminea
- May 1 to September 30: recreational and warming wood fires and outdoor wood pits are restricted across the metro area
- Fines: $50 to $250 at a home, depending on how many violations
Thinking about switching to gas?
A lot of Scottsdale owners convert because a wood fireplace can't be used on the nights people most want a fire. Converting to vented gas logs with a gas line usually runs $2,500 to $4,500; a sealed gas insert, which heats far better, runs $4,500 to $9,500. The conversion inspection is free.
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Can I burn wood in my outdoor fire pit?
Not on a No Burn Day, and not from May 1 to September 30 under the county's outdoor fire rules. Gas fire pits are fine.
Do No Burn Days apply to pellet stoves?
The rule allows only gaseous fuels on No Burn Days. Check with the county if you have a certified pellet or wood appliance.
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